Chunky Banana Loaf
08 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
in Stir N Bake
I baked over 200 loaves of this for a bake sale in September last year for a fund-raiser. I’m grateful that Ariel and Joshie were a part of the whole exercise – the whole process of putting the cake together was simple enough for a 4 and 5 year old, and they did their bit for charity! The nice thing about this loaf was the crunchiness on the outside, and the soft, fluffiness on the inside. And to top that off, it was lovely to have uncompromised chunks of sweet banana goodness with each bite.
Ingredients :
1 cup oil
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup quick oats
1 1/2 cup self-raising flour
4 bananas, chunked up
To Do :
1. Combine all
2. Bake at 160C for 1 hour
Ah Kong’s Nonya Agar Agar
08 Feb 2012 Comments Off
in Local Desserts & Sweets, Nonya Nonya
This number is a must at Chinese New Year’s. Mom tells me stories of how Grandpa would collect seaweed from the beach, then boil his magic brew for hours in his huge copper pots, then sunning it for days before it is gloriously revealed when guests called upon the family. Best relished sliced thin, savoured in the mouth for its texture and jaw-jerking crunchiness that resounds in-between your ears.
My recipe
2 packets agar agar powder (Rose Brand preferred)
400g honeycomb rock sugar
2 litres of water
To Do :
1. Combine all, and bring to a boil
2. Keep boiling for half hour
3. Pour into moulds
4. Cool then sun, if possible
5. If not, refrigerate open-faced
6. Slice THINLY, then serve. Enjoy the crunch!
And now, the spill on the real deal -
Ah Kong’s Recipe
Ingredients :
4oz sugar
1 kati rock sugar
8pcs pandan leaves
96oz water
3 packets agar agar strips
4 egg shells
To Do :
1. Caramelise sugar till golden brown
2. Combine all other ingredients
3. Boil for 2 hours
4. Sieve and boil for another 1 hour
5. Pour into moulds
6. Sun for 3 days, no refrigeration please.
Chestnuts and Chocolate Cake
02 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
in Stir N Bake
Off to more CNY visits, can’t go empty handed! A little pick-me-up to sweeten the occasion.
Ingredients :
100g self raising flour
80g sugar
80ml oil
40g chopped cooked chestnuts
40g mini bitter-sweet chocolate morsels
2 eggs
1 tbsp vanilla
1/2 tsp black sesame seeds
To Do :
1. Combine all.
2. Grease baking tin, sprinkle black sesame seeds sparingly.
2. Pour into baking tin and bake at 160C for 40mins.
Mac N Cheese
02 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
in Entrees
Ariel’s latest hot favourite, and I’m trying to wean her off Kraft’s Easy Mac. oh man…
Ingredients :
250g elbow macaroni
250g whole wheat macaroni
50g butter
1/4 cup flour
3 cups whole milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup finely chopped onions (red or yellow, your choice)
2 cups extra sharp cheddar
1 cup gouda
5 slices of bread
butter
To Do :
1. Butter bread generously, bake at 100C till crispy, very very crispy.
2. Remove and cool. Crush finely.
3. Cook macaroni, till al dente. Drain, set aside.
4. In a pan, melt butter.
5. Make a roux. Add flour, rid lumps, cook for about 5 minutes.
6. Add milk and onions, cook till it thickens, around 10 minutes.
7. Temper in eggs, stir in 3/4 of cheese.
8. Fold in macaroni. Dish into serving bowl.
9. Cover with remaining cheese, top with bread crumbs.
10. Bake at 180C for 30 mins, till golden brown, crispy, gooey and yummy!
