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Tempura

By Mable Tan • Oct 25th, 2009 • Category: What's Cooking

Tempura @ Rasa Malaysia
I have always loved and admired the blog Rasa Malaysia. I am so happy that there is someone out there preserving and cultivating the interest on Malaysian cuisine. Bee has had for many years blogged and trialed Malaysian recipes, successfully expanding the palates of many people. I am only just appreciating Malaysian [...]



Curry Katsu Don

By Mable Tan • Oct 7th, 2009 • Category: What's Cooking

Do you know who the best chefs in the world are? Mothers.
My best meals around Japan were in Japanese homes.



Roo Shepherd’s Pie

By Mable Tan • Jun 14th, 2009 • Category: What's Cooking

I never thought I’d say this but, Skippy is rather tasty. Apparently it’s healthier eating kangaroo because it’s low in cholesterol and 98% fat-free.



Tuna & Crab Corn Fritters with Chilli Mango Salsa

By Mable Tan • Apr 9th, 2009 • Category: What's Cooking

Ever had the sudden inspiration to empty out your refrigerator and combine anything you can find to make something totally new (and of course, edible)?



Mini Ricotta, Tomato & Chives Quiches

By Mable Tan • Apr 7th, 2009 • Category: What's Cooking

If you’re entertaining and you want a really quick, simple solution as entrees for your guests, try this.



Prosciutto Basil & Bocconcini Chicken Parcels

By Mable Tan • Mar 14th, 2009 • Category: What's Cooking

Bocconcini means “Little Mouthfuls” in Italian – to be exact, little mouthfuls of soft, elastic, very moist and chewy egg-shaped balls. Best eaten torn up with some tomatoes, basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, the flavorsome marriage is a remarkable one. The way to store bocconcini is to keep refrigerated at 4°C in its [...]



Wontons

By Mable Tan • Oct 13th, 2008 • Category: What's Cooking

Back in my home country (i.e. Malaysia), we call these wantans. I guess no matter how you look, or spell them, they are – little parcels of meaty pleasures. Nothing makes me hungrier than Malaysian food. Say ‘nasi lemak‘ and my tummy will instantaneously growl. Yong tau foo? Good lord, quick, someone grab me some [...]



Pan-fried Fish with a Garnish of Fresh Asian Herbs

By Mable Tan • Oct 9th, 2008 • Category: What's Cooking

One should never attempt to write before breakfast. It could result in a loud complaining tummy and a streaming flow of saliva. Not a pretty sight. But in the spirit of food blogging I shall bravely march on. Or in this case, write on.
Speaking of marching, I can’t wait for December. December will mean re-experiencing [...]



Simple Roast Chicken with Lemon & Herbs

By Mable Tan • Oct 2nd, 2008 • Category: What's Cooking

This is a roast for Lazy Sundays or Lazy Every Days.  I’ve been a preoccupied recently with a new job and so I understand all you working girls out there. You wake up wee hours in the morning and bust it at work, you hardly have any energy left to cook a healthy, tasty dinner [...]



Soba Noodles with Dark Caramelised Garlic Sauce

By Mable Tan • Sep 15th, 2008 • Category: What's Cooking

I made pork roast the other day with a packet of spices I’d bought from the Taste of Melbourne event. It’s fantastic mixture of cumin, smoked paprika, fennel, cloves and natural Australian sea salt. It’s really a magical combo (and if you’re keen to know more, check it out: www.olssons.com.au)
Now the trouble with cooking for [...]