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Friday, May 31, 2013

Siakap Masak Masam Manis (Sweet Sour Fish)

 Belated entry.... made this a week ago for AngahRuz before he returns to KL... I had this 15" long fish in freezer for quite a while and just the right time to sacrifice... my two boys love this dish so much... AngahRuz complaining that he had Mamak dish almost everyday nearby his university so tried my best to cook his favourite while he was at home.

By: Roz@HomeKreation
INGREDIENTS:
1 large whole Fish
½ tsp Turmeric powder
3 cloves Garlic - pounded
1" Ginger - bruised
3 tbsp Chilli paste
5 tbsp Chilli sauce
½ cup Water
1tsp Cornstarch + sufficient water to form paste
1 Big Onion - sliced into thick rings
Vegetables - Jack Beans, Needle Mushrooms, Carrots, Tomato, Baby Corns, Flower Mushrooms
5-7 Kafir Lime Leaves
1/2 tbsp Sugar
Salt

METHOD:
1. Rub fish with salt & turmeric powder and deep fry until cooked.
Dish up.
2. Heat up few tbsp oil & stir-fry garlic until fragrant.
Add in chili paste and stir for another minute.
Add in bruised ginger, chili sauce, water, cornflour paste, salt, sugar until boiled.
Add in lime leaves, big onion, vegetables and stir few more minutes.
Pour onto the fried fish.
3. Serve with white rice.
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BAHASA MALAYSIA VERSION
Masakan kegemaran anak2, so Along masakkan untuk AngahRuz sebelum dia pulang ke KL minggu lepas. Baru hari ni sempat nak masukkan entri ni. Seronok tengok famili berselera makan ni.

By: AlongRoz@HomeKreation
BAHAN2:
1 ekor Ikan
½ st Serbuk Kunyit
3 ulas Bwg Putih - tumbuk
1" Halia - ketuk
3 sb Cili Mesin
5 sb Sos Cili
½ cwn Air
1 st Tepung Jagung - bancuh dgn sedikit air 
1 bj Bwg Besar - hiris
Pelbagai Sayuran - Kcg Parang, Cendawan Jarum, Cendawan Bunga, Karot, Tomato, Putik Jagung 
5-7 helai Daun Limau Purut
1/2 sb Gula
Garam

CARA2:
1. Lumur ikan dgn garam & kunyit dan goreng minyak dalam sehingga garing.
Angkat ke dalam pinggan.
2. Panaskan sedikit minyak & tumis bwg putih sehingga wangi.
Masukkan cili mesin & kacau sehingga garing.
Masukkan halia, sos cili, air, tpg jagung, garam, gula & kacau sehingga mendidih.
Masukkan daun limau, bwg besar, sayuran dan kacau beberapa minit.
Tuangkan ke atas ikan goreng tadi.
3. Hidangkan dgn nasi putih.



Thursday, May 30, 2013

Sambal Dabai Jeruk & Ikan Salai

 Sarawak authentic fruit.... Dabai is one of a kind... I've created a new dish by combining smoked fish and Dabai into West Malaysian Style Sambal.... it was really an appetiser for my breaking off fast today!

Smoked Fish (Ikan Duri Salai)

BAHASA MALAYSIA VERSION
Alhamdulillah, selamat berbuka puasa untuk hari ini.... ini selera kampung jer tapi syok nyaaa.... ada pula Ulam Mangga Muda cicah Sambal Tempuyak.... walaaaa... tak yah lauk lain dah!

Along rekakan lauk hari ini mengikut selera sendiri.... Jeruk Dabai dan Ikan Salai Masak Sambal! Orang Semenanjung memang suka masak cili pedas camni.... bagi kekawan dari Sarawak boleh lah mencuba juga ya, sangat meyelerakan.

By: AlongRoz@HomeKreation
BAHAN2:
Seketul Ikan Salai - di siat2kan 
15 ketul Dabai Jeruk atau Dabai Fresh yg sudah di lembutkan
1 ulas Bwg Putih - tumbuk 
1 bj Bwg Besar - hiris nipis 
10 sb Cili Mesin
1 sb Air Asam Jawa
Garam, Gula

CARA2:
1. Panaskan sedikit minyak & tumis bwg putih & bwg besar sehingga layu.
Masukkan cili mesin & kacau sehingga wangi.
Masukkan air asam, garam & gula; kacau sehingga mendidih.
Masukkan ikan salai & buah dabai.
Kacau sehingga rata.
2. Hidangkan dgn nasi putih panas.
 


Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Apple Strudels (Again)

 This was last week end project that was specially made for AngahRuz before he returned to KL. It was baked just in time, 10 minutes before he left for airport.... he had to blow each spoon to cool it down before able to bite...LOL.... wished I had ice-cream to topple but unfortunately it was a rush job after a last minute thought... Afterall, I'm glad my love one had his favourite bite before I see him again in next semester break.


Recipe was posted earlier here with step by step illustrations were included.

By: Roz@HomeKreation
Source: Murdoch book
Makes 2 big Strudels
INGREDIENTS:
2 sheets Puff pastry
4 Fuji Apples - peeled & sliced
30g Butter
1 tbsp Honey
1/8 cup Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Raisins
1/4 cup Ground Almonds / Hazelnuts - this time I skipped this
1 Egg - lightly beaten
2 tbsp Brown Sugar + 1 tsp Cinnamon

METHOD:
1. Heat butter & cook apples for about 2 minutes.
Add in honey, sugar & rasins & cook until sugar dissolves.
Cool.
2. Fold pastry into half & cut 2cm interval (see link for illustration but this time I used slit cutter).
Open up the folded sheet & sprinkle almond & apple filling.
Seal edges with egg.
3. Place seam-side down on a baking tray.
Brush top with egg & sprinkle with sugar & cinnamon mixture.
4. Bake 220C for 20-25 min until golden & crispy
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BAHASA MALAYSIA VERSION
Apple Strudel ni kegemaran keluarga Along.... buat untuk AngahRuz sebelum dia berlepas pulang ke KL Ahad lepas. Kelam-kabut buat last minute, alhamdulillah sempat dia makan seketul... gembira rasa hati

Resipi ni Along ada tayang lama dulu di sini , boleh lihat cara2 langkah demi langkah di situ.

By: AlongRoz@HomeKreation
Source: Murdoch book
Alih bahasa oleh AlongRoz
Bilangan: 2 ketul besar
BAHAN2:
2 keping Puff pastry
4 bj Epal Fuji - kopek kulit dan hiris
30g Butter
1 sb Madu
1/8 cwn Gula Perang
1/2 cwn Kismis Hitam
1/4 cwn Serbuk Almond - kali ini Along tak letak
1 bj Telur - pukul sedikit
2 sb Gula Perang + 1 st Serbuk KayuManis

CARA2:
1. Panaskan butter & masak hirisan epal selama 2 minit.
Masukkan madu, gula, kismis & masak sehingga gula hancur.
Sejukkan.
2. Lipat dua pastry & hiris2 seperti gambarajah (kali ni Along guna cutter pastry).
Buka lipatan, tabur almond & ratakan hirisan epal yg di masak tadi.
Tutup filling & gam lipatan dgn telur.
3. Terbalikkan ke atas dulang pembakar.
Sapu permukaan pastry dgn telur & tabur sampuran gula & kayumanis.
Bakar 220C selama 20-25 minit sehingga keperangan.


Monday, May 27, 2013

Telur Ikan Masak Lemak Harum (Fish Roe in Spicy Green Broth)

 Hubby bought a huge piece of fish roe... not sure from what fish species. I fried half of it earlier on and the remaining half into this dish. It was surely very delicious.... whole family enjoyed the rare piece...!

By: Roz@HomeKreation
INGREDIENTS:
Fish Roe
3 Shallots*
1 Green Chili*

Some Chili Padi* (*pounded)
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 bowl Thick Coconut Milk

1 Lemongrass - bruised
1 Turmeric Leaf - sliced finely
1 piece Dried Tamarind
Salt


METHOD:
1. Place all in a pot & stir all the time until boiled.
Boil further until fish roe is cooked.
2. Serve with white rice.

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BAHASA MALAYSIA VERSION
Telur ikan masak lemak di harumkan dengan serai dan hirisan daun kunyit memang amat meyelerakan...

By: AlongRoz@HomeKreation
BAHAN2:
Telur Ikan
3 bj Bwg Merah*
1 bj Cili Hijau*

Cili Padi* (*tumbuk)
1 st Serbuk Kunyit
1 mangkuk Santan Pekat

1 btg Serai - ketuk
1 helai Daun Kunyit - hiris halus
1 keping Asam Keping
Garam

CARA2:
1. Masukkan kesemua bahan ke dlm periuk & kacau sehingga mendidih & telur ikan masak sepenuh nya.

2. Hidangkan dgn nasi putih.




Saturday, May 25, 2013

Liana's Birthday Photos

 Liana insisted that she wants to pose some photos on her actual birthday date and cannot wait until the celebration with her friends which is planned in two weeks time in the school and the nursery.... so we bought a little cake which she chose herself for purpose of mini celebration at home and posing some photos specially for all aunties and kakak out there....! Mmmmmuah2 and lots of hugs from little Liana... thank-you so much to everyone who wished and prayed for her yesterday.

Maceh ya semua makcik2 & kakak2 yg doakan Liana pada hari jadi nya kelmarin.... Liana posing istimewa buat semua...!



Family's photo on Liana's birthday... miss AlongRiz

Friday, May 24, 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Liana... she is 4 today!

Liana is four today....! We booked two cakes for her celebration in schools before school holiday but unfortunately she had fever and it was cancelled. She will celebrate it with her school friends after school reopen two weeks later. Let's join us to well wishes our only princess in the house....


Alhamdulillah, Liana empat tahun hari ini. Takda buat celebration pun untuk dia.... cuma wishes and doa semuga Liana panjang umur, sihat, besar menjadi anak yg solehah, beriman dan di pelihara Allah senantiasa. Insyaallah, nanti dia celebrate dengan kekawan kat sekolah. Abah dia dah book satu cake tema princess kegemaran Liana untuk sekolah dan satu lagi Power puff Girls untuk celebrate di taska. Liana dapat surprise gifts from lovely AuntieNorjanah kelmarin... menjerit excited apabila Liana dapat bag princess warna pink dan sehelai red swimsuit Tinkerbell.


Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Kerabu Mangga Berkantan

 Some young mangoes dropped from the tree at the backyard.... plus galangal flower from the front garden... such a delicious appetiser!

By: Roz@HomeKreation
INGREDIENTS:
1-2 Young Mango - grate 
1 Galangal Flower - finely sliced 
1-2 Red Chili*
Chili Padi*
2 Shallots*
1 tbsp Dried Shrimps* (* pounded) 
1-2 tbsp Kerisik (Roasted Coconut paste) 
Lime juice
Salt & Sugar

METHOD:
Mix all ingredients & serve with rice along main dishes.


BAHASA MALAYSIA VERSION
Rezeki mangga muda jatuh dari pokok belakang rumah.... syukur alhamdulillah dapat menikmati pembuka selera kesukaan!

By: AlongRoz@HomeKreation
BAHAN2:
1-2 bj Mangga Muda - sagat
1 kuntum Bunga Kantan - hiris halus
1-2 bj Cili Merah*
Cili Padi*
2 ulas Bwg Merah*
1 sb Udang Kering* (* tumbuk) 
1-2 sb Kerisik
Jus Limau Nipis - secukup rasa 
Garam, Gula

CARA2:
1. Gaulkan kesemua bahan sehingga rata & secukup rasa.
2. Hidangkan dgn nasi & lauk utama.
 

Nasi Ayam Golek (Whole Roasted Chicken with Rice)


Hi everyone....! How I miss all of you..... sorry for disappearing without notice... I had two weeks desperately needed break in Peninsular spending time with families.... such a relaxing break, away from hectic daily routines! Now am back and energised than ever.... thanking my understanding boss for releasing me despite the peak loads....

Sharing herewith something I cooked for last night dinner.... not so special but my children's favourite since AngahRuz is home on semester break until this week end. Very happy to see how the whole family enjoying it...!

By: Roz@HomeKreation
Serve: 4 persons
RICE:
4 cups Bario Rice - wash & drain
4 cups Water
2 tbsp Margarine
3 cloves Garlic
- chopped
Mixed Spices (Cinnamon Stick, Star Anise, Cardamon, Cloves)
1" Ginger
- bruised
1 Screwpine Leaf

1 tsp Chicken Stock
1 tsp Salt

METHOD:
1. Heat up margarine in a pot.
Fry garlic & spices until fragrant.
Add in ginger, screwpine leaf & rice. Stir for a while.
Add in water, chicken stock & salt.
Place pot in a rice cooker & let it cook.

ROASTED CHICKEN:
1 whole Chicken
1 tbsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Black Pepper Corns*
1 Big Onion*
1 cloves Garlic*
2" Ginger*
1 Lemongrass*
1 tsp Cumin Seeds*
1 tsp Fennel Seeds*
Salt* (* blend with plenty of water until fine) 
1 tbsp Honey
1 tbsp Soy Sauce
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

METHOD:
1. Rub chicken with salt & rest of ingredients.
Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
2. Bake 200C until done.
I used microwave roast function 50min.
3. Chopped cooked chicken and serve with rice and sauce from roasting (thickened with a bit of flour & boil).
 

Roasting in the process

BAHASA MALAYSIA VERSION
Assalamualaikum kekawan & pembaca yg di sayangi..... maaflah ya sebab Along menghilang sebentar. Sebenar nya Along gi bercuti bersama keluarga selama dua minggu.... Lega rasa nya dapat berihat dan pulang ke kampung di Taiping. Sempat juga lah makan angin ke Cameron Highland, Maxwell Hill dan shopping sana-sini....hehee... memang best!

Rindu rasa nya nak ke dapo semula tapi ni jer yang sempat Along kongsikan. Ni dinner semalam atas permintaan anak2... AngahRuz bercuti sehingga hujung minggu ni, kesian gak dia komplen makan tak sedap kat kampus dia tu. Gembira betul semua orang menikmati Ayam Golek dan Nasi Ayam beras Bario....

Resepi nya Along akan taip kendian ya.... jap lagi Along kena siapkan sarapan dan bekal sekolah Liana, lepas tu nak bersiap ke pejabat pula.... mmmmmuah2 salam rindu buat semua...!! 

Ok.... ni dia resipi nya:

By: AlongRoz@HomeKreation
Saiz hidangan: 4 orang
NASI:
4 cwn Beras Bario - wash & drain
4 cwn Air
2 sb Majerin
3 ulas Bwg Putih
- cincang
Rempah Tumis (Kayu Manis, Cengkih, Pelaga & Bg Lawang)
1" Halia
- ketuk
1 helai Daun Pandan

1 st Stok Ayam
1 st Garam

CARA2:
1. Panaskan majerin dlm periuk.
Tumis bwg putih, rempah tumis sehingga wangi.
Masukkan halia, daun pandan & beras; kacau sebati.
Masukkan air, stok ayam & garam.
2. Masak dlm rice cooker seperti biasa.

AYAM GOLEK:
1 ekor Ayam
1 sb Cili Serbuk
1 st Serbuk Lada Hitam
1 bj Bwg Besar*
1 ulas Bwg Putih*
2" Halia*
1 btg Serai*
1 st Jintan Manis*
1st Jintan Putih*
Garam* (* blend dgn sedikit air) 
1 sb Madu
1 sb Kicap
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

CARA2:
1. Lumur ayam dgn garam & kesemua bahan2.
Perap sekurang2nya 10 minit.
2. Bakar 200C sehingga masak (Along guna microwave roasting function 50 minit).
3. Potong2 & hidangkan dgn nasi dan sos dari lebihan panggang tadi (pekatkan dgn sedikit tepung & di masak).



Thursday, May 2, 2013

Red Bean Pau

 Today is a holiday and a good opportunity to make something for the family. I made some pau for evening tea and since it is a big batch, it will also be enough for breakfast tomorrow. This recipe is my favourite since many years because it produces very soft pau. This time I tried to play with some rose shapes. First time I saw rose shape in DG's blog and then by many other bloggers but did not manage to try it out until today.

Ada juga buat bentuk bulat licin

By: Roz@HomeKreation
Source: Betty Yew's book
Makes: 20 pcs (small size)
INGREDIENTS:
300g HongKong / Pau Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
6g Instant Yeast
1 tiny pinch Ammonia Powder
60g Castor Sugar
150ml Warm Water + 1 tbsp Corn Oil
Ready-made Red Bean Filling

METHOD:
1. Place all dry ingredients into a mixer bowl, attached with a dough hook.
Process while pouring water & oil mixture gradually until smooth.
2. Knead dough with hands for few minutes until smooth.
Place in a bowl & cover until it risen doubled about 40 minutes.
3. Knead again and divide into 20 balls.
Flatten, place filling and pleat.
4. Place onto a piece of paper & steam 12 minutes.

Step-by-step to make roses shape

Steaming in process

BAHASA MALAYSIA VERSION

 Cuti hari buruh ni, boring lak kalau takda makanan... merajinkan diri buat kuih pau untuk kudap2 petang... lebih nya boleh simpan untuk sarapan pagi esuk dan bekal Liana ke sekolah. Resepi ni yg Along paling suka dlm byk resepi yg Along dah cuba sebab pau nya putih & lembut gebu. 

Ramai yg dah cuba buat bentuk bunga2 ni, Along jer yg baru nak try. First time Along nampak bentuk bunga ni kat blog DG then ramai kawan2 lain yg dah buat bentuk ni. Amat mudah, boleh lihat gambar step-by-step kat atas.

By: AlongRoz@HomeKreation
Source: Betty Yew's book
Bilangan: 20 ketul kecil
BAHAN2:
300g Tepung HongKong / Pau
1 st Baking Powder
6g Instant Yeast
1 cubit kecil Ammonia Powder
60g Gula Kaster
150ml Air Suam + 1 sb Minyak Jagung
Inti Kacang Merah yg siap

CARA2:
1. Letakkan kesemua bhn2 yg kering ke dlm mangkuk pengadun.
Tuangkan sedikit2 campuran air & minyak sambil di adun sehingga rata & sebati.
2. Uli dgn tangan sehingga doh betul2 lembut.
Letakkan ke dlm mangkuk & ditutup sehingga kembang 2x ganda (lebih kurang 40minit).
3. Uli lagi & bahagikan kpd 20 ketul.
Leperkan & isikan dgn inti kacang merah.
4. Lapikkan pau dgn kertas & kukus 12 minit.

TIPS UNTUK DAPATKAN PAU YG CANTIK:
1. Jangan guna tepung gandum tapi tepung hongkong/pau shj supaya pau berwarna putih, tidak kuning & lembut gebu.
2. Uli tepung sehingga betul2 licin.
3. Jangan kukus terlalu lama supaya pau tidak berkedut.