Sambal Lado Padang (Sambel Ijo)

I think this is authentic from Padang (Indonesia) that their sambal has green color, which came from the green chili. Here's the recipe that i believe is the best so far. .. Thanks to the owner for sharing this amazing & simple recipe..

Ingredients :
1 bag jalapeno (I bought in farmer market $1/bag, hehehe)
4 cherry tomato green
2 med shallots
lime/lemon
ikan teri


Steam the jalapenos, tomatoes, and shallots.
Chop in food processor all the ingredients (that already steamed).

fry the "ikan teri" with a little but of oil, drain, and set aside.

In a same pan, add the mixture from Food Processor.

Turn off the heat, put the jalapenos on the plate, add lemon/lime, topped with "ikan teri".

U can grab from the original one in this S I T E

Shrimp Bruschetta

For this 1st trial, i use white bread instead of french bread. It come delicious too though. I bake/toast the bread and spread with garlic butter, before topped with shrimp mixture. "Sooo yummyy.. " said Ehan, my boy. :)

ingredients:
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 large, or 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 lb extra-large shrimp , peeled, and deveined
salt & black pepper
6 roma tomatoes, chopped
¼ cup white wine (dry sherry and reduce only Tbsp)
¼ cup chicken stock
3 Tbsp chopped fresh tarragon leaves (cilantro)
1 cup packed arugula, chopped
½ cup mascarpone cheese , at room temperature


Season the shrimp with salt pepper.
In a medium skillet, heat 3 Tbsp of oil oer medium-high heat.
Add the shallots and garlic and cook until sof, about 2 min.
Put the shrimp into the skillet , cook until turns pink about 3-4 min.
remove the shrimp and chop into ½ inch pieces . Set aside.
In the same skillet, add the tomatoes and season with salt pepper.
Cook over medium-high until tomatoes start to soften about 4 min.
Turn the heat to high and add wine, cook for 2 min.
Stir in stock and cook until moist of the liquid has evaporated , about 2 min.
Remove the pan from heat, and add the tarragon, arugula , mascarPONE cheese and chopped shrimp.
Stir until the mixture is creamy . Season with salt pepper to taste.
Put the topping over the toasts bread.

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Garlic Chicken Permesan with Mayo BBQ sauce

Inspired from the Chuck A Cheese Garlic Chicken Wings, then try made that at home.. turn so delightfully and everybody loves it!

Ingredients:

10 chicken wings

1 tsp garlic salt with parsley

black pepper

1 garlic, chop nicely

permesan cheese

Rub the chicken wings with garlic salt and chopped garlic. Marinate for hours in the refrigerator.

Fry the chicken wings in a pan with hot oil, cook until golden brown and crispy in the skin.

Put on a big plate and sprinkle with permesan cheese while chicken still hot.

Mayo BBQ sauce:

3 Tbsp mayonaise

1 tsp sweetened condensed milk

1 tsp bbq sauce

1/4 tsp spicy brown mustard

Mix all the ingredients together.

Serve with the chicken and couples sticks of celery.

Cheese Pancake

It's become our family favorite breakfast and the best pancake, well.. at least compare with IHop.. hahahaha... u know.. it's much cheaper , healthy , and fresher from the kitchen... :D

Adapt from Bobby Flay Food Network recipe and customize by me, as usual...

Ingredients :

1 1/2 cups unbleach AP Flour

3 Tbsp sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

2 eggs, separated

1 1/4 buttermilk (u can use whole milk instead)

2 Tbsp vegetable oil

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

2 Tbsp Permesan cheese

pinch cream of tartar

Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt in a large bowl and set aside.

In a separate bowl, combine the yolks, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.

Make a well in a center of the dry ingredients and pour the liquid mixture in it. Mix together until the flour just incorporated. Add with permesan, mix well, and set aside.

In a small bowl, using electric mixer, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.

Fold the egg whites into the batter just until incorporated. Let sit for 15 minutes.

Heat the pan butter, scoup the batter into it, after bubbling that means it's time to flip.

Serve with Strawberry sauce, fresh chunk strawberry, and topped with whipping cream.

Lemon Pie

The original recipe called Bubba's Lemon Pie from Paula Dean show on Food Network. Really enjoy this pie, so refreshing after u eat food with lots of fat, seasoning, or spicy. Trust me, if your mouth and stomach needs a hint of freshner just grab this pie and u will just amaze with this kind of dessert..

Made so easily and no need lots stuff and time. I made this many times as i want it. All family and friends love it soo..soo.. much.. I add lemon mint syrup that i adapted from Giada Food Network.

U can grab the original recipe on this S I T E

Lemon Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

5 Tbsp butter, melted

1 1/2 cup graham crackers crumbs

1/2 cup slivered almonds

1 (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

3 lemon , squeezed for the juice

2 lemon, zest

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 eggs, separated

1/4 tsp cream of tartar

1/4 cup confectioner sugar

Preheat oven for 350F

For the crust, combine butter, graham crackers crumbs, and almonds into a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 5-10 minutes.

In a medium bowl, combine the milk, lemon juice, and half of the zest; blend in egg yolks.

Pour the filling into the crust, refrigerate for 1 hour.

For the meringue, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.

Gradually beat in the sugar and remaining zest until stiff peaks.

Spread the meringue over the filling, spread it to touch the edge of the crust all around.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown.

For the Lemon Mint Syrup:

1/2 cup lemon juice

1 cup sugar

2 Tbsp fresh mint leaves

In a small sauce pan, combine juice and sugar on medium heat. Bring to boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stirring occasionally until sugar has dissolved.

Remove the pan from the heat, and allow the syrup to cool for 20 minutes, then stir in the chop mint leaves.