Fresh Yellowtail Scad marinated with turmeric powder. Every fish has either roe or milt. Marinade with salt, pepper and turmeric powder. Set aside and leave it to marinade for minimum an hour. Before deep frying, lightly coat with rice flour. Gradually dip the coated fish in hot oil until it nicely brown and crispy. Drain … Continue reading Crispy Yellowtail Scad
Nian Gao Sticky Rice Cake
Tua Tau Sambal Belacan
Known by many as Tua Tau, these filter feeders large angular brown mussels are actually as "Horse Mussels". Ensure these mussels are washed thoroughly until the water is clear. Note the two part shell is thin and fragile. This triangular shell breaks easily and the older part of the shell seems to have hairs. Soaked … Continue reading Tua Tau Sambal Belacan
Savour Manila Clams
Doesn't this clam looked fresh? 😃 Here's how you can achieve a pot of savoury Manila Clams in Wine Sauce. https://flofoodventure.wordpress.com/2015/06/20/philippines-clams-tulya-steamed-in-wine/
Fish Maw Goodness
Fish Maw, the dried form of fish air bladder. A precious traditional Chinese ingredient along with Abalone and Sea Cucumber. Comes in different grades and is a kind of therapeutic delicacy. How do you distinguish the male and female fish bladders? The female bladder has a thinner body and tender to bite whereas the male … Continue reading Fish Maw Goodness
Grilled King Prawns
No splattering of oil with HappyCall. Simply yummilicious, King Prawns so fresh and crunchy. For more prawn dishes, check out this link at my old blog. https://flofoodventure.wordpress.com/category/recipe-by-category-prawn/
Dish the Fish for Chinese New Year
Only during festive Chinese New Year, rabbit fish sold locally at the market are full of creamy roe or milt. During normal days the stomach area taste bitter. Our Chinese believe eating Rabbit Fish filled with roe or milt is a sign of prosperity especially the Teochews. Ensuring Good Luck for the coming year. How … Continue reading Dish the Fish for Chinese New Year
Hao Yu Tou “Yam Ring”
"Yu Tou" (yam in Chinese) Hao Yu Tou signifies good news, good luck or good omen. Yam Ring one of my favorite Chinese New Year "must have" dish. This airfried crispy, fluffy, fragrant Yam Ring ready to serve. I chose to serve with baby abalone. Diced Chinese leeks, button mushrooms and diced carrots are added … Continue reading Hao Yu Tou “Yam Ring”
Ox-cellent Raw Ideas
What is Chinese New Year without serving Yu Sheng "Lohei". Tossing to greater heights with fresh Salmon Sashimi and traditional raw fish ingredients together with the combination of trisome radish to welcome the Year of the Ox. How and when did serving Yu Sheng introduced to Singaporeans? Check out this link for the history. https://flofoodventure.wordpress.com/2014/02/03/have-you-wondered-who-invented-yu-sheng-or-raw-fish/ … Continue reading Ox-cellent Raw Ideas
Fresh Abalone
Yums, look how fresh these live Abalones. 😋 Check this link for Abalone dishes. https://flofoodventure.wordpress.com/category/abalone-dishes/