Showing posts with label Cooking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cooking. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Experience the Jingle and Magic of the U.S. Potatoes Festive Extravaganza

The Jingle U.S. Potatoes All The Way Christmas Workshop, a unique culinary event celebrating the versatility and flavor of U.S. potatoes, took invited guests and influencers on an immersive journey through the world of potatoes. Hosted at FunFun Event Space in Puchong, the event featured a variety of activities, cooking demonstrations and interactive workshops. Although it was a very long drive to Puchong it's all worth it because I have fun!

The event kicked off with guests arriving to a vibrant product showcase. They were presented with a Potato Christmas Garden displaying an array of U.S. fresh potato varieties such as Russet, Red, and Purple along with different cuts of frozen U.S. potatoes as well as instant U.S. mashed potatoes mixes.

Russet Potatoes are starchy and I like how it “dissolve” into my ABC soup or chicken potato stew.

This Red Potatoes, only available in selected season like July-Oct. And this is the healthiest potato among all! 

This is the first time I'm seeing Purple Potato! I brought home some and taste very good! These also have lower glycemic index compared to white potatoes, making them a better choice for blood sugar control.

The photo booth area is so pretty! Feeling Christmas already!

The fun-filled events feature various activities and games at the product showcase with successful participants receiving special prizes and free gifts, adding an element of friendly games and engagement like arranging potatoes! Looks easy but it's not! 

Mr Eddie Saw, who is the Country Representative of Potatoes USA, delivered an enlightening speech about the journey and significance of U.S. potatoes. Thank you for bringing delicious U.S. potatoes to Malaysia for us! 

The Jingle U.S. Potatoes All The Way Christmas Workshop was a celebration of U.S. potatoes, highlighting their nutritional benefits and culinary versatility.

I have always enjoy learning from Chef ZieZie class! This time around she showed us how to prepare Baked U.S. Potatoes with Cheese and “Twinkle U.S. Potatoes Stars”, a delightful potato dish using U.S. Russet potatoes. Check out the recipe at the end of this article! 

Stuffing in potato skin

Always be generous with your cheeseeeeee!

Final product of  Baked U.S. Potatoes with Cheese

Pipping my 
Twinkle U.S. Potatoes Stars before putting into the oven to bake!

Chef Taufiq Halim is super talented. He did a potato carving workshop where he demo how to carve two festive figurines using U.S. Russet and Purple potatoes.

Looked at all his masterpieces and my Twinkle U.S. Potatoes Stars dish!

When I watched the Chef doing his food craving, it felt so difficult but nevertheless I made it!




Graduated from Chef Zie Zie class for the second time!

Group picture!

With the girls! 


Recipe for Baked U.S. Potatoes with Cheese



Recipe of Twinkle U.S. Potatoes Stars

You can be creative with your pipping shape! 



Enjoy preparing these simple, tasty, and nutritious meals with U.S. Potatoes this Christmas! 

Merry Christmas in advance to all of you! 

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Cooking class with Amy Beh using Philips AirFryer TurboStar

 
I always wanted to own a AirFryer and was glad to attend Chef Amy Beh cooking class where she whip Up Some Chinese New Year Delights with the latest Philips Airfryer TurboStar which is the latest in the Philips range of airfryers.

Philips Airfryer TurboStar features a more compact design without compromising on capacity, the latest addition to the Philips Airfryer range continues to offer great tasting fried food cooked with up to 80% less fat. Not only is the new Philips Airfryer space-saving, but it is also time-saving as pre-heating is no longer needed. It comes equipped with Philips TurboStar technology that enables users to fry with little or no oil and produce food that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The TurboStar technology also cooks fried food 50% more evenly and faster with no turning needed. 

In conjunction with Chinese New Year, Philips has released a limited edition red Philips Airfryer (HD9623/31) to liven up the kitchen with the festive colour. So ONG right!!! I really love this red colour! 

Philips invited a few of us to a CNY cooking workshop organised by Feminine magazine for the readers. So they kinda extended the invite to us.

Well the only reason I agreed to go is because I want to learn cooking from Amy Beh, been seeing her cooking shows on TV since I was young...so kinda excited to see her!

So she will be showing cooking demo using Philips Airfryer TurboStar.

Ingredients prepared to cook 3 dishes

1) TONG KWAI FLAVOUR ROASTED PORK 衣锦还乡
2) GRILLED SPICY FISH WITH WONDER MUSHROOMS 余庆年年
3) TAMARIND HONEY PRAWNS 甜蜜嘻哈

We used Alce Nero products and they are quite nice!

TONG KWAI FLAVOUR ROASTED PORK 衣锦还乡Recipe & how to cook roast pork with Airfryer

Ingredients: 
Main
 550 g Pork belly with skin
1 liter Water

 Marinade (B) – To combined
1 tbsp Oyster sauce
1 tbsp Ng Heong Fen (Chinese Five Spices Powder)
1 tsp Pepper 1 tbsp Salt
8 g Tong Kwai Fen (Chinese Angelica Powder)

 Marinade (C) – To rub on
1 tbsp Organic apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Salt Method:

1) Place the pork belly, skin side up, into a pot of boiling water and simmer for 5-6 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave the pork to soak for 6-8 minutes in the pot to allow the shape of the meat to become firm.
2) Remove and pat dry with kitchen paper towels.
3) Prick the skin with a sharp skewer all over to enable the skin to blister evenly and thoroughly during roasting.
4) Score or cut small, uniform gashes in the surface of the meat side and rub combined marinade (B) over the meat and sides.
5) Turn meat over and rub organic apple cider vinegar followed by salt onto the skin. Wipe the skin with kitchen paper towels to remove any excess water or liquid.
6) Place prepared pork piece in a plastic container. Leave the skin side up without covering the container. Keep in the refrigerator overnight to dry the skin.
7) Set the pork belly onto the PHILIPS Airfryer TurboStar basket and grill at a temperature of 180°C. Roast for 40-45 minutes or till the skin is evenly blistered and crackling.
8) Remove roast pork from basket. Cut into bite-sized pieces and serve at once.

Although it doesn't look that good, it tasted so good! No need oil to roast pork!

GRILLED SPICY FISH WITH WONDER MUSHROOMS 余庆年年Recipe & how to grill fish with Airfryer

Part 1: The Fish 
 Ingredients 
 Main 2 pcs Garoupa fish slices
2 stalks Lemongrass, smashed
2 tbsp Ginger, finely shredded
 Some Curry leaves

For Marinade Paste 
Marinade (A) 
Adequate Salt (To taste)
1 tbsp Curry powder
1 tsp Turmeric powder

 Ingredients (B)
5 no Shallots
4 cloves Garlic

Seasoning (C) 
1 tbsp Organic tomato sauce with basil
1-2 tbsp Kalamansi lime juice
1 tbsp Organic extra virgin olive oil

 Method 
1)Combine ingredients (A) and (B) in a food processor and blend into a fine paste.
2)Mix seasoning (C) into the marinade paste.
3)Lightly season fish slices with marinade paste.
4)Place the fish slices into the PHILIPS Airfryer TurboStar wire basket and grill at 180° C for 15 minutes or until fish is done.
 5)Remove fish out and set aside.
 6)Place smashed lemongrass and shredded ginger into the PHILIPS AirFryer wire basket. Grill at 160° C for 3 - 4 minutes or until fragrant.
 7)Garnish fish with lemongrass and ginger. (GRILLED SPICY FISH WITH WONDER MUSHROOMS) P

Part 2: The Wonder Mushrooms Ingredients: 
Main 
2 pcs King oyster (Eryngii) mushrooms
55 g Red capsicum
55 g Green capsicum
2 stalks Lemongrass (white portions only), finely sliced
2 tbsp kaffir lime leaves, finely shredded

 Seasoning (To combined) 
2 tbsp Organic extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp Organic acacia honey
Adequate Salt (to taste)
A sprinkle Coarse ground black pepper.

Garnishing 
Some Toasted white and black sesame seeds

 Method: 
1)Cut king oyster mushrooms into half then into slices.
2)Mix lemongrass and kafir lime leaves with combined seasoning.
3)Toss mushroom pieces and capsicum pieces with combined seasoning.
 4)Place the mushrooms and capsicum pieces into the PHILIPS Airfryer TurboStar basket. Turn temperature to 200° C and set time for 5-6 minutes.
 5)Once done sprinkle over with some toasted sesame seeds before serving with the grilled fish.

Recipe for TAMARIND HONEY PRAWNS 甜蜜嘻哈& how to grill prawn using AirFryer

Ingredients: 
Main 
 8-9 pcs Large tiger prawns, with shells intact
30 g Tamarind pulp
150 ml Water
1/2 tsp Salt
2 tbsp Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp Organic Balsamic Vinegar
 2 tbsp Organic Wildflower Honey

 Accompanying ingredients 
3-4 pcs Dried chilies, cut into sections
Some Curry leaves 1 no
Onion, cut into wedges.

Method: 
1)Rinse prawns well, cut off feelers and pat dry.
2)Mix tamarind pulp with 150 ml water. Mix well then strain the tamarind juice.
3)Combine tamarind juice with salt, organic extra virgin olive oil, and organic wildflower honey in a mixing bowl.
4)Put prawns into the mix and set aside to marinate for about 20 minutes.
5)In the meantime, fry dried chilies, curry leaves and onion in hot oil until crispy. Set aside.
6)Add an additional 1 – 2 tbs organic extra virgin olive oil to the marinated prawns.
7)Place marinated prawns onto PHILIPS Airfryer TurboStar basket. Grill at 180° C for 12-15 minutes or until prawns are done.
8) Remove and add accompanying ingredients. Serve at once.

As significant as each dish is, it is also important to remember that cooking methods have health consequences. For example, consuming too much oily fried food is bad for the heart. This Chinese New Year, Philips Malaysia is collaborating with celebrity Chef Amy Beh and Feminine magazine to introduce the healthier versions of several familiar traditional dishes made using the Philips Airfryer with new TurboStar technology.

Unbelievable right, who ever thought these dishes with Philips Airfryer? So fast, healthy and convenience! Anyway there are two digital version of Philips Airfryer TurboStar technology, the price are (HD9640 at RRP RM1,399 and HD9643 at RRP RM1,499). 


For more info visit Philips Official store at www.blip.my or



Monday, March 3, 2014

Learn to cook Shoyu & Honey Glazed Fillet of Chilean Sea Bass with Horseradiah Aioli with Samsung Galaxy Life

Recently I came across a new FREE Samsung mobile apps i.e Samsung Galaxy Life where Samsung users like me can enjoy exclusive rewards and privilege by using the apps. Very easy, just install it at Google Play Store at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.galaxylife .

Once I opened the Samsung Galaxy Life apps, it would search for some good stuff or me! 

I registered myself on the apps so that I could enjoy daily surprise deals with discount coupons, promos and rewards. 


There are many categories to choose from Life, Entertain, Learn, Play, Connect, Work and Surprise.

If you have been following me on my instagram or facebook, you will realised how much I love to cook at home. But I only know how to cook Chinese cuisine so I am always on the look out to learn western cuisine or even learnt to bake. But the thing good cooking class is not cheap especially when the Chef are really famous & good. 

Am so happy to find this Buy 1 pax FREE 1 pax cooking class by Starhill Culinary Studio at Samsung Galaxy Life mobile apps. So quickly call to reserve for a western cooking class last week before I click REDEEM!


So last week went to Starhill Culinary Studio which is located Muse Floor. Beautiful set up! 

Guess what I am learning to cook looking at the ingredients ?

Also we are going to cook this huge piece of Chileam Sea Bass! 


We are so lucky to have Chef Wai to teach us how to cook because he is an award winning Chef who has served for many local and overseas in the past. Besides he is also a Corporate Executive Chef for the restaurants in Starhill Gallery! All thanks to Samsung Galaxy Life promos ! 

Excited to know that we are learning to cook Shoyu & Honey Glazed Fillet of Chilean Sea Bass with Horseradiah Aioli! 

The ingredients needed for 4 pax are: 

4 x 160gm fillet Sea Bass , skinned

Sauce Ingredients
60 ml light soy sauce, Kikkoman
45 gm soft brown sugar
15 gm manuka honey
15 gm ginger puree
15 gm garlic puree
3 sprigs coriander root, crushed

Horseradish Aioli
80 ml kewpie mayo
25 g freshly grated horseradish
dash of Tabasco to taste  

Lobster Sauce ( this was pre-made by Chef Wai)
Lobster head
Red Celery root
Tomato paste
Carrot
White Wine
Taragon herb
Lemongrass
Fish Stock
Cognac
Flour 
Butter
Swiss brown mushroom
Sesame Oil
Walnut Oil
Balsamic vinegar Oil


First Chef Wai showed us to skin the sea bass.


Looks easy ? 


After skinning the fish then must cut into fillet


I can tell you that it's not easy because not only you must be really precise but you must own a really sharp & good knife to do this! Gotta to start saving money to buy a set of this Global Knife from Japan already!

After that mix and stir all the sauce ingredients well until the sugar dissolved, then place the fish fillet cut side down in the sauce mixture. Place the crushed coriander root next to the fish and marinade for 2 hours in the fridge. 

Tips : You will notice Chef is using a piece of kitchen cloth to dab dry the fish before soaking the fish fillet. This is to ensure the freshness of the fish is preserve. 

While waiting Chef Wai showed us how cook risolto as our side dish. Stir onion before adding in risolto, chicken stock, cooking crem, prawn, coriander root, paramesan cheese and a pinch of salt.

Bake the glaze marinated sea bass under salamander until crisp brown on the surface with 200 celcius (top heating).

Tips : If the surface is not brown after few mins then take the pan out and add on a little bit brown sugar on the top and continue baking for another 2-3 minute

As for the Horseradish Aioli 
Mix & Stir all the ingredients well, keep at room temperature for half an hour before serving


Wooylaa my Shoyu & Honey Glazed Fillet of Chilean Sea Bass with Horseradiah Aioli is ready! 


The sea bass is so freaking nice! Just like those I had in fine dining restaurant, crispy on the outside and savourly sweet on the inside with the lobster sauce or horseradish aioli!  

Finally a picture with Chef Wai, now I am also a Master Chef like him after learning how to make my favourite dish! :D


I like how the cooking class is conducted in small group, where it was more cosy and I get to know better other participants! They also love cooking like myself and we have actually asked Chef Wai so much cooking tips and he is generous enough to share with us :) Met Cik Lily Putih there as well :D 

I have learnt so much and can't wait to cook this back at home.. (in fact was hungry by looking at the pictures I posted here!) . Definitely I can't wait to go more cooking class like this in the future so any of you want to join me ? 

Well all you need to do is to download the Samsung Galaxy Life from Google Play Store and start redeeming exciting deals & promos! 

I always think eating home is always the best if you want to have a healthy life because there will be NO MSG added in, plus they is a saying "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach"

For more info, visit:-
Samsung Mobile Malaysia Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/samsungmobilemalaysia
or Download Samsung Galaxy Life at Google Play Store at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.galaxylife
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