Monday, June 25, 2012

Kuih Genggang








Kuih Genggang
Bahan A
1 ½ cawan tepung beras
¼ cawan tepung Hon Kue
2 cawan santan pekat ( lebih kurang 400ml) + 1 sdk garam
1 cawan air (lebih kurang 170ml – bagi menambah sekira adunan pekat)

Bahan B
1 cawan gula halus
1 cawan air
2 helai daun pandan

Dan Pewarna makanan mengikut pilihan – merah/hijau/kuning/biru

1.     Bahan B - gula, air dan daun pandan dimasak hingga gula larut dan biarkan sejuk

2.    Bahan A  - tepung beras, tepung hon kue disatukan dan kacau rata bersama santan dan sedikit garam.

3.     Masukan bahan B - air gula, kacau rata dan tapis. Adunan ini setelah siap dikacau rata menjadi lebih kurang 1 liter.  

4.     Bahagikan adunan kepada beberapa bahagian sama rata dan campurkan warna pilihan. Satu bahagian dibiarkan warna asal – putih

5.     Gunakan Loyang/bekas kukus ( berukuran 7/8 x 3 in) sapu sedikit minyak dan panaskan seminit 2 baru dituang lapisan pertama warna putih.

6.     Kukus setiap lapisan 5 -6 minit sehingga masak. Lapisan terakhir dikukus lama sedikit.




Friday, January 27, 2012

Kuih Bingka Gula Putih





Apabila terkenang waktu kecil semasa tinggal di Seremban dahulu, selalu menemani emak ke Pekan Rabu (sekarang dipanggil 'pasar minggu/pasar malam), teringatkan kuih bingka santan gula putih yang dibakar dalam buluh. Ada juga yang dimasak dengan gula merah atau gula melaka.

Ini kali pertama mencuba resipi  dari ....  http://www.myresipi.com/top/detail/1275  .

berikut adalah olahan cikJahFlowers :-

1 kotak santan (Kara 200ml) dicampur 3 cawan air
1/4 cawan gula pasir 
1 1/4 cawan tepung beras 
1/4 cawan tepung Hoen Kwee putih (lebih kurang 25gm)
1/2 sudu kecil garam

Semua bahan-bahan digaul rata kemudian ditapis
Dikacau atas api perlahan sehingga pekat dan berkilat
(cikJah masak dalam double-boiler bagi mengelakan hangus)
Kemudian dibakar dalam loyang  sehingga masak dan sedikit perang atasnya
(lebih kurang 45min. mengikut jenis oven)

perlu disejukan sebelum dipotong sebab kuih ini lembut.



Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Kuih Gading Galoh/ Serimuka


Talam Serimuka/Gading Galoh
Lapisan bawah :
2 cawan beras pulut (dibersihkan + direndam 1-2 jam)
1 cawan air (utk kukus pertama)
1 helai daun pandan
1 cawan santan + ¼ tsp garam (utk kukus ke-2)

Lapisan atas:
1 ½ cwn santan
1 atau 2 biji telur
3tbs gula pasir
3tbs tepung gandum + 1 tbs tepung honkwee/tepung jagung)
½ tsp pandan emulco

Cara memasak pulut dlm microwave oven :-
1.    Masak pulut + 1 cwn air dan daun pandan dlm bekas pyrex/kaca tahan panas (berukuran 8in x 5in x 3in ) selama 10mins (atau sehingga pulut kelihatan separuh masak) mengikut jenis microwave oven. Keluarkan daun pandan.
2.    Kemudian gaul pulut dengan 1 (atau 1 ½ ) cwn santan + sdkt garam hingga rata dan masak semula selama 5/10min lagi
3.    Ratakan dan tekan pulut supaya jadi satu lapisan.
Bagi Lapisan diatas :-
Gaul rata semua bahan utk lapisan atas dan ditapis .
Ada 2 cara masak lapisan atas:
sama ada dikacau dahulu bancuhan tadi diatas api yg perlahan/double boiler  sehingga pekat dan berkilat dan dituang keatas pulut yg sudah diratakan. Dan kemudian dikukus dlm microwave oven (low) selama lebih kurang 10 min/sehigga lapisan atas masak.
atau:
microwave bancuhan tepung + santan tadi  low setting 2 min , kacau perlahan dan tuang keatas pulut dan dimasak dalam microwave oven selama 10 min/low setting sehingga lapisan atas ni masak. Sejukkan dahulu sebelum dipotong.




Saturday, December 24, 2011

Family Dinner


Great to be able to sit together 
over a pot of steaming tom yam soup
and cooking over charcoal fire

Saturday, November 26, 2011

How to turn Grated Coconut and Glutinous Flour into ~ Kuih Dangai and Kuih Getas

kuih Dangai


kuih Getas
has crispy and sugary crust with the soft and pillowy centre.


mix equal portion of grated coconut and glutinous flour
with a pinch of salt


adding a teaspoon of pandan paste , just to give it colour
and flavor
spread generously into the mould and cook over a slow fire
for 5 - 10 mins, halfway through cooking sprinkle some
coarse sugar , for sweetness to your own liking


cook over a slow fire





this is how the second mixture look like
for making kuih 'Getas'
this needs  a little more water added 
to form a pliable dough 

shape the dough into small oval (or use the cookie cutter)
and fry for 5 mins in hot oil
until slightly golden/cooked
let it cool
then
either sugar-glaze by
rolling the kuih getas in the sugar syrup until well coated
the sugar will crystallised  when cooled
or sprinkle fine sugar


to make the sugar syrup/glaze:
heat the sugar and 3tbs of water. Stir until sugar is dissolved and continue to cook until a thick syrup is formed.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Kuih Apam Balik .....A Malay-style Pancake



became motivated to try out my hand to make this 'apam balik' thru  reading Mat Gebu's blog ~ http://www.tiffinbiru.com/2011/07/apam-balik-seri-kayatembamnyaa.html 

to prepare the batter : 
A.
2 cups flour
3 tbs fine sugar
¼ tsp baking powder 
½ tsp instant yeast 
250 ml santan/coconut milk 
* the original recipe - fresh milk

B.
1 egg (beat with a fork)
3 tbs sugar
1 tbs butter/cooking oil
¼ tsp sodium bicarb 

Mix all the above (A) to form a smooth batter and leave aside for about 1 hour  then  stir in  (B) , mix well and leave aside for a few minutes

Warmed and oiled the pan 
and cook the batter over a slow fire 
When you see bubbles forming on top, 
sprinkle sugar and you can top this pancake
 with topping such as  kaya, jams or nuts.





Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Kuih Bingka Pandan ~ kuih bakar










3 or 4 eggs ( 1 cup)
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup pandan juice (for the flavor & color)
2 cups coconut milk ( add another 1/2 cup for a softer texture)
2 tbs butter/cooking oil
a pinch of salt

 * sesame seeds to sprinkle on top
 * you may add green food coloring/ or pandan paste

Method :

Whisk/blend all ingredient ~ well mixed batter

Coat the mould with some cooking oil and heat it for a few minutes  to warm-up the mould and this makes the kuih bingka crispy on the outside 

Pour the batter into the mould and baked in 180deg C for 50mins- 1 hr

Note : after about 10 mins of baking, sprinkle some sesame seed on top
and continue baking


Saturday, May 21, 2011

Sweet Pandan Flavored Crepe - Kuih Dadar/Ketayap Pandan


Malay sweet crepes
kuih dadar inti kelapa/


botol sos/mayonaisse

utk dapatkan jalur-jalur berbagai warna
juga mudah untuk membuat roti jala


Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Steamed-Layered Banana Kuih - Talam Lapis Pisang



this recipe was shared by  zaharah Abu Bakar  on fb
....saw her very pretty layered banana kuih


You need the following ingredients 
for 9 x 9 in baking pan :-


 A)  Mix well the all the flours, sugar and coconut milk  > then divide the batter into 2 portions
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar 
  • 2 tbs rice flour
  • 2 tbs custard/corn flour


 B : Add the mashed banana and water to one-half of the batter
  • 1 cup mashed banana
  • 1/4 cup water
  • yellow food colour & banana essence (optional)

Note : if the mashed bananas too soft/watery , do not add more water to this batter


C : Mix the other half with food colour ( green)
  • 1/4 cup water and food colouring
Cooking method :
  1. Cook in a steamer layer by layer alternating the two batter starting with the plain batter and finally the top layer.
  2. Each layer takes about 8mins to cook

Monday, May 16, 2011

Choc-chip aand walnut Banana muffins


with chocolate-chip


roasted walnuts and choc-chips



the recipe :

11/2  cups flour         
1/2  tsp baking powder 

4/5 pieces ripe bananas (pisang emas)
    - 1 cup of mashed bananas
1/2  tsp sodium-bicarb
pinch of salt

2 eggs ( 1/2 cup )
1/2 cup cooking oil ('naturel')
1/2 cup soft  brown sugar


additional ingredients: 
 chocolate chips, walnuts, banana essence

1.   Shift the flour and baking powder

2.   Mashed the bananas and add a pinch of salt and
      the sodium bicarbonate,

3.  Whisk the eggs, brown sugar and the oil

4.  Add the mashed bananas into the egg and sugar mixture

5. Then fold in in the flour

6. Spoon into muffin cups and topped with choc-chips/walnuts

Note : this banana batter can either be steamed or bake  - 10 to 15mins     

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

kuih Apam Pisang .....Steamed Banana Cake



Recipe from  Cek MatGebu  TiffinBiru  ~


 ** cikJah modified using whatever ingredients available in my kitchen :-

1)   mash :  2 cavendish banana + 1/2 tsp sodium bicarb and a pinch of salt
                  a  few drops of banana essence (optional)

2)   shift 1 cup flour + 1/2 tsp baking powder

3)   whisk :  1 large egg  + 1/2 cup  of  cooking oil (Naturel)
      and 1/2 cup brown sugar  until well-mixed and fluffy

4)  Add  the mashed banana into the egg mixture and then fold in the flour

5) Either steamed in a 7in  baking pan / in small muffin cups for 15/18 mins

Served with grated coconut
note :  (mix the grated coconut with  pinch of salt -to taste)

Friday, April 15, 2011

Kuih Cara Durian ...similar to the 'Kaya Ball'




 ..banana based kuih cara with durian paste filling 


...with durian paste filling

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Mee Udang Banjir cikJah


a simlpe noodle dish ..almost similar to other noodles dish
like the hokkien mee udang, mee rebus, mee bandung
but minus all the thickening agent like ubi keledek..flour..
and minus beef or udang kering (dried prawn)

the trick here is
use only fresh prawns
and briefly fry the prawns for a few minutes and add
a little water until you get a reddish gravy and add this 
gravy as your noodle soup
then
keep aside the prawns for garnishing
the rest of the cooking is similar to 
cooking a noodle dish

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Experimenting with sweet potato (ubi keledek) > kuih apam & donuts


add on some flour to  a portion of the batter
and knead into a dough
then cut out using a donut-cutter and fried in oil
> Sweet potato doughnut

another portion of the batter is baked in muffin cups at 180 degrees
for 20 mins ...theres cracks on top and did not turn out nicely

the 2nd portion of the batter is baked in smaller muffins cups
at 170 degrees for 15 mins 


Sweet Potato Doughnuts and muffins
 (so-called since it was baked in muffins cups)





This afternoon tried experimenting with sweet potato (ubi keledek)
following the same measurement and method of mixing the batter


Saturday, February 26, 2011

Kuih Apam Labu /- Steamed and Baked Pumpkin Yeast Bread


the pumpkin batter  baked in muffin cups

half the batter  is steamed in a tart tray
for 15mins

it  turned out beautifully
and  emits  pumpkin aroma , either steamed/baked

the pumpkin batter -

(1).  Mix - 3tbs flour, 2tsp instant yeast, 1 tsp castor sugar
 & 3 tbs warm water - about 5 to 10 mins - to ferment
(2). Whisk  150 gm castor  sugar   (3/4 cups)  with   1 egg 
and add  in 150 ml coconut milk into the mixture, then
 add 240 gm pumpkin (steamed & mashed - (1 1/4 cups),
with  a pinch of salt
(3). Sift 200 gm ( 1 1/4 cup) flour with  1 1/2 tsp baking powder
and combined with batter (2),  mix/fold in 
(4) Then  add  the yeast mixture (1)  into the the combined  batter 

tray lined with baking  paper - for steaming
the pumpkin batter, steam for 15 -20 mins

the pumpkin batter after left to rest for about  1 hour
(covered  with a tea towel)

bake at 180 degrees C
for 20 mins (insert a toothpick and if it comes
out clean, then it is done) 

great for an afternoon tea

Thank you - Ummi/HomeSweetHome from Kuantan ,
 for more  details on this recipe log on 

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Pizza Twist/Roll ...Pizza In A Cup





roll out the dough and spread the pizza toppings
then roll firmly and cut the rolls about 35/40 gm a piece,
place them in lined muffin cups 
leave to proof for another 20 mins
bake at 190degrees C for about 20mins
(depend on your oven settings)




ready to serve



note :  with reference to this website  http://www.cookingbread.com/classic.html   and with tips from my sis , I did scaled down the bread recipes to suit my baking pans & my tiny oven.

for the dough :  a portion of pizza dough or sweet bun dough (use less sugar)

and

as for the toppings I just make use of whatever available in my kitchen :
... some cheddar and mozarella cheese , (grated)
... tomato paste and bottled tomato sauce ( 1 to 1 combination)
... finely sliced chicken frankfurter 
... diced capsicum  and red fresh tomatoes
... diced yellow onions
.... some dried oregano &  basil
    * you may use any toppings that you like


how to do the roll :

.. roll and flatten out the dough about 1cm thickness
.. spread the pizza sauce and  the toppings evenly 
.. sprinkle the herbs (oregano/basil)
..roll in from one edge of the flatten dough 
.. cut the roll equal sizes , about 35 gm each
...place in the lined muffin cups 
...top up with the cheese and sprinkle more herbs on top

then leave to proof for another 20min ..covered with tea towel

Bake for 15/20 mins  at 190 degrees centigrade