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[Lala81]

  On 11/26/2012 at 2:31 AM, Robin said:

i buy fresh salmon from fassler.. add terriyaki sauce then grill

save money compared to having it at a restaurant

healthy and yummy

 

thanks for the tip.

 

[BlueOldMan]

Bro IMO salmon got a v fishy smell

 

If u noticed restaurant if they pan fry or with Any sauce

 

Smell still there

 

Only jap restaurant when they do it the salted way, smell is gone

 

At home can try get a pc salmon rub with salt

 

Oven for ard 10 mins

 

Very nice! Hahaha

 

Actually when we go out eat, can try to observe wat side ingredients they use

 

I tried to cook margaritas's beef

 

All these onions, ginger, garlic , parsley etc is very impt

 

Whereas beef is beef , fish is fish

 

I learnt to never save on these small ingredients

 

Jus sesame oil to fry garlic onions ginger

 

Throw the beef cubes down add dark soy sauce n some rice wine

 

It's done n eat with some salsa sauce

 

Get a wrap from supermkt oso can

 

Sorry I Duno how to post pict

 

But I nearly divorced 3 yrs back n it's when I started learning to cook

 

Cos I can do everything for my son but jus can't cook then

 

But now, we r 3 in a happy family

 

Lucky hahaha

 

Now divorce rate damn scary

 

All the best bros in mcf

[LoverofCar]

  On 11/28/2012 at 1:03 AM, SPT27 said:

Bro IMO salmon got a v fishy smell

 

If u noticed restaurant if they pan fry or with Any sauce

 

Smell still there

 

Only jap restaurant when they do it the salted way, smell is gone

 

At home can try get a pc salmon rub with salt

 

Oven for ard 10 mins

 

Very nice! Hahaha

 

Actually when we go out eat, can try to observe wat side ingredients they use

 

I tried to cook margaritas's beef

 

All these onions, ginger, garlic , parsley etc is very impt

 

Whereas beef is beef , fish is fish

 

I learnt to never save on these small ingredients

 

Jus sesame oil to fry garlic onions ginger

 

Throw the beef cubes down add dark soy sauce n some rice wine

 

It's done n eat with some salsa sauce

 

Get a wrap from supermkt oso can

 

Sorry I Duno how to post pict

 

But I nearly divorced 3 yrs back n it's when I started learning to cook

 

Cos I can do everything for my son but jus can't cook then

 

But now, we r 3 in a happy family

 

Lucky hahaha

 

Now divorce rate damn scary

 

All the best bros in mcf

Because you can't cook so u eat out and caused the near divorce? Eat liao never wipe your mouth probably?

[Gee]

  On 11/28/2012 at 1:03 AM, SPT27 said:

Bro IMO salmon got a v fishy smell

 

If u noticed restaurant if they pan fry or with Any sauce

 

Smell still there

 

Only jap restaurant when they do it the salted way, smell is gone

 

At home can try get a pc salmon rub with salt

 

Oven for ard 10 mins

 

Very nice! Hahaha

 

Actually when we go out eat, can try to observe wat side ingredients they use

 

I tried to cook margaritas's beef

 

All these onions, ginger, garlic , parsley etc is very impt

 

Whereas beef is beef , fish is fish

 

I learnt to never save on these small ingredients

 

Jus sesame oil to fry garlic onions ginger

 

Throw the beef cubes down add dark soy sauce n some rice wine

 

It's done n eat with some salsa sauce

 

Get a wrap from supermkt oso can

 

Sorry I Duno how to post pict

 

But I nearly divorced 3 yrs back n it's when I started learning to cook

 

Cos I can do everything for my son but jus can't cook then

 

But now, we r 3 in a happy family

 

Lucky hahaha

 

Now divorce rate damn scary

 

All the best bros in mcf

 

 

something about your typing style ..

thanks for those cooking tips.

 

[Rustyz]

  On 11/28/2012 at 1:19 AM, Gee said:

something about your typing style ..

thanks for those cooking tips.

 

MCF becoming My cooking forum. haha

[Gee]

here's my simple-quick and yet cheap-healthy.

ingredients:

- small potatoes cut in halves, skin on.

- carrot, chopped in diagonal diamond shape or any large chunks

- french beans

- broccoli in pieces

- japanese cucumber/ zucchini

- minced beef mixed with minced pork

- italian herbs (oregano etc)

- mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan cheese

- salt & pepper

- butter or olive oil

(not all have to be there, adjust at will, sometimes i do without meat)

basically they are all dumped into baking process with cheese topping.

i use grill pan with lid, small medium fire, olive oil to the surface.

in layers, first go the potatoes, 5 mins flip to the other side.

on with carrot for 3-4mins, then broccoli, french bean & rest of veg,

minced meat, herbs and so on. cover and bake for another 5-8 mins.

add salt & pepper etc. to taste, & top with preferred cheese.

serve hot.

[Junjie]

If u guys like salted egg stuff crabs or prawns, can DIY at home...

 

For prawns,

 

Buy large size sea prawns, remove the shells, if lazy, can buy those large de-shelled forzen prawns.

Thaw 10-15 large prawns, wash and rinse and pat dry with kitchen towel.

Season with dash of pepper, white shaoxing wine (or any cooking wine) and dash of seasame oil for 15-20mins.

Drain off the seasoning, coat it well with corn flour and deep fry for 3-4 mins. Drain off and rest on kitchen towel.

 

Now for the salted egg sauce.

You need 2-3 salted egg yolks separate from white.

4-5 pcs of curry leaves, 1 pcs of chili padi, I.5 tbsp of unsalted butter, 2 tbsp of evaporation milk (optional)

Heat up the wok, melt the butter (be careful not to burn the butter), throw in the curry leaves and chili (not to add if cooking for kids),add the yolks and break it, mix well in the heated wok.

Once it's break into sauce liked texture, add in the evaporation milk and give a few good stirs.

Off the flame, throw in the fried prawns and give a few good stirs.

Dish up and ready to serve.

 

Tips.

Before u throw in the prawns, taste the sauce first, if u think is too salty, can add 1/4 tsp of sugar.

[BlueOldMan]

Hi,

Any comments or advise?

Cos last x, I never leave roll in between

And they say very untidy

Haha

 

 

[Ender]

For steak,I buy fresh beef, either rip eye or striploin with lots of fats. But I don't grill them fresh. Keep them in the freezer for a few weeks. Time to grill, just let it thaw, rub it with salt and pepper and grill with butter- Found by chance that fresh beef frozen in freezer for weeks and then thaw taste better.

Btw don't know those already frozen in the supermarket don't taste as good.

Edited November 28, 2012 by Ender

[Darthrevan]

  On 11/28/2012 at 1:03 AM, SPT27 said:

Bro IMO salmon got a v fishy smell

 

If u noticed restaurant if they pan fry or with Any sauce

 

Smell still there

 

the fishy smell is due to farmed salmon..buy wild salmon..taste much better and less fishy and healthier too

[Unclelum]

[Gitanic]

 

1. 1 whole chicken cut into small pcs
2. half pk ready made curry sauce
3. 4 kang tungs cut into small pcs
4. 1 small pk coconut cream
5. 3 teaspoons salt.

 

All throw into suitable amt of boiling water and cook till fragant (ard 15-20 minutes)

 

 

[:p]

[Lala81]

  On 11/28/2012 at 2:35 PM, Ender said:

For steak,I buy fresh beef, either rip eye or striploin with lots of fats. But I don't grill them fresh. Keep them in the freezer for a few weeks. Time to grill, just let it thaw, rub it with salt and pepper and grill with butter- Found by chance that fresh beef frozen in freezer for weeks and then thaw taste better.

Btw don't know those already frozen in the supermarket don't taste as good.

 

erm, i'm no masterchef but what u say defies common convention

 

chilled beef always tastes better than frozen. steak made from frozen beef, one bite can taste already.

 

[Monoswift]

Seems like an interesting cooking thread!

 

[Ender]

  On 11/29/2012 at 12:18 AM, Lala81 said:

erm, i'm no masterchef but what u say defies common convention

 

chilled beef always tastes better than frozen. steak made from frozen beef, one bite can taste already.

I know it defies common convention. But those already frozen in the supermarket I agree taste bad. But mine is, I buy them chilled, and froze it my freezer for a few weeks and let it thawed before frying it.

[Lala81]

  On 11/29/2012 at 2:02 AM, Ender said:

I know it defies common convention. But those already frozen in the supermarket I agree taste bad. But mine is, I buy them chilled, and froze it my freezer for a few weeks and let it thawed before frying it.

 

no issues. next time i try.

your stomach happy can liao. it's still beef in the end

[Gee]

can describe the difference of this chilled beef pre and post frozen?

more tender, chewy or.. ?

[Mazdaowner]

  On 11/29/2012 at 12:18 AM, Lala81 said:

erm, i'm no masterchef but what u say defies common convention

 

chilled beef always tastes better than frozen. steak made from frozen beef, one bite can taste already.

 

Actually, if frozen beef is stored properly, the taste vs chilled is really negligible.

If the beef prior to being frozen is well packed, vacuum packed, stored well, (no freezer burns)

defrosted in 1 Degree C, will still retain it's "freshness" and taste. It's the freezer burns that

spoils the meat/seafood and many don't know about storing foods in deep freeze.