Ingredients: 1 serving of pasta 100-150g of minced chicken (or any meat of your choice) 1 tomato, sliced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 tsp Italian herb mix 1 dash cayenne pepper 1 dash paprika salt and pepper olive oil 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder dried chilli flakes (optional) 2-3 tbsp of natural unsweetened Greek yoghurt Method: Boil the pasta and cook it till your desired doneness While the pasta cooks, heat up a frying pan and heat up some oil to fry your minced garlic Brown the minced meat Add in the herbs and spices (except...
17/03/202011/12/2020
A Cosy Dining Experience at Cicada Singapore
Check out the new chillax spot in the Clark Quay neighbourhood – Cicada! This modern Asian diner is a multi-concept dining and entertainment venue that spans two storeys. The lower floor is an all-day bistro, serving up cocktails on tap and late-night desserts, while the second floor offers a live mandarin jazz lounge that serves Asian-inspired tapas and a wide selection of whiskeys, sakes and cocktails. The menu is developed by the Director of Operations, Chef Derek Ang, where there are familiar dishes with a twist as inspired by various Asian cuisines. Cicada Singapore has also enlisted the culinary prowess...
16/03/202011/12/2020
Healthier Orh Nee (芋泥) aka Sweet Yam Paste
Ok, I admit…this photo of my yam paste looks terrible and doesn’t do justice to this traditional Teochew dessert…but I don’t care because it tastes better than it looks. LOL. I didn’t have any ginkgo nuts so this recipe doesn’t have it but I honestly LOVE ginkgo nuts so please try to add them into your final dish! This is healthier because I didn’t use lard, used oil sparingly and I used probiotic honey and stevia instead of white sugar. The below recipe serves 2-3 pax. Ingredients: ¼ yam (approx 300g), diced 1 tbsp shallot oil (I used olive oil...
14/03/202011/12/2020
Innovative and Sustainable Dim Sum Buffet at Six Senses Duxton
The latest Yum Cha destination in town, Yellow Pot at Six Senses Duxton, presents a plethora of delightful bites with its new Weekend Dim Sum A-La-Carte Brunch Buffet. Available from 21 March 2020 at S$48++ per person, the menu offers a selection of more than 60 authentic and creative dim sum specialties. The first 50 guests to complete their reservation will receive a culinary surprise from Yellow Pot’s talented Chinese Chef, Sebastian Goh. Crystal Vegetable Dumplings Based on the Six Senses guiding principle of using natural, local and sustainable ingredients, Chef Sebastian Goh gives an innovative twist to the traditional...
12/03/202011/12/2020
Decadent Hamburger with Blue Cheese
So I made this as my New Year’s Eve dinner and I didn’t realise that I haven’t posted the recipe for it! I posted on Instagram and some people were surprised that I made burgers from scratch…but yes, I did. What was my inspiration? Gifts from my bro Well, first off, I need to thank my bro for finally remembering to bring back the cheeses that I want from Australia and he went on to add a jar of caramelised onions! Oh yummmm….now I don’t have to make caramelised onions from scratch (it’s honestly not a lot of work but just...
12/03/202011/12/2020
Lazy Cooking: Microwaved Poached Eggs
As we’re all lazy busy people, we’re bringing you the Lazy Cooking series by Jonathan! We kick off the series with Microwaved Poached Eggs because…who doesn’t want the lazy way out of this? Enjoy and do let us know in the comments what you think and whether you’d like for us to find lazier methods for cooking any particular dish! What you’ll need: A small bowl An egg Water – enough to just cover the egg in the bowl Instructions: Pour the water into the bowl Crack the egg into the water Put it in the microwave on HIGH for...
10/03/202011/12/2020
Bringing Spring in Tokyo to Singapore
With the Covid-19, travelling isn’t encouraged but since we can’t travel…then let the travel come to us! Let’s pretend that we’re now in Tokyo enjoying Spring during Afternoon Tea at Crossroads Bar. Inspired by the sakura, Executive Chef Martin Tan has curated the menu which uses ingredients such as unagi, matcha and yuzu. Tea is served on a classic silver three-tier tray offers luxury savoury bites such as Yuzu Salmon Rillettes Éclair, Truffle Sōmen Noodles with Scallop and Ikura, Unagi Kabayaki and Tamagoyaki, Japanese Braised Pork Belly and Teriyaki Cod Fish Croquette. A quintessential selection of sweet treats including Sakura...
09/03/202011/12/2020
Get Spiced Up at the Thai Fiesta in Town Restaurant
Do you like classic Thai dishes such as mango sticky rice, BBQ pork collar and soups or stir-fries that are hot, sweet, sour and savoury? If so, then you’re in for a treat this March with Town Restaurant presenting a tantalising Thai feast that has been created by three Thai guest chefs: Mrs Premrudee Sae-Khow, owner and chef of the famed King Seafood Restaurant in Pattaya; Mrs. Kwintra Jittivuthika; and Mrs. Pendee Kamhom. Presented in partnership with Thai Airways, the dishes will form part of the extensive selection at Town Restaurant. Tom Seap Nuea, a hot and sour beef soup A...
28/02/202011/12/2020
Be One of “The Fearless” this St Patrick’s Day
This St Patrick’s Day, local independent brewery Trouble Brewing and beloved, best-selling Irish whiskey label Jameson are joining forces to throw an exclusive rooftop party at Circular Road, promising an energetic atmosphere filled with drinks, food, games and live music. Partygoers can celebrate in true Irish fashion with the brand new Trouble Maker ($12) – an exclusive concoction that serves up a shot of Jameson Triple Distilled Irish Whiskey alongside a pint of Trouble Brewing’s Pilsner – as well as S$8 beers and whiskey, and S$10 wines, vodka and gin. The combination of the Trouble Maker creates a unique flavour...
03/01/202011/12/2020
Masala Chai Rice Pudding with Roasted Grapes
I went to a cooking demo with culinary anthropologist Nithya Laila as supported by Orchard Grapes and I thought that I’d like to share with you Laila’s interesting dessert of Masala Chai Rice Pudding with Roasted Grapes because it is a real fusion of East and West. Plus…it’s just a lot more interesting than your typical cold desserts or even rice pudding, which is very comforting in itself. Ingredients: For the pudding 100g short grain rice 50g hulled mung beans (also known as mung dal in Indian specialty stores) 1 tsp unsalted butter 1 vanilla pod 0.5g saffron, ground 3...