Rose Santan Agar Agar

This is an old school agar agar recipe which was popular in the early 70’s. This recipe is similar to my Blue Pea Santan Agar Agar except I used rose food colouring and rose essence for fragrance. You can also use rose syrup in place of the rose essence by adding about 3 Tbsp. If … Read more

Egg Bread Buns with Ham and Cheese

When eggs are added to yeast breads, it produces a finer and richer texture. It also helps to  provide color and volume. Using a bread machine to make the dough for egg bread buns, I’ve decided to add ham and cheese as fillings for these soft savoury buns. If you do not own a bread … Read more

Cranberry Scones

Scones are normally eaten as a breakfast or snack treat and usually served with butter, jam or cream. However, these cranberry scones are just as good eaten on their own without any spread. You may also see them advertised as “Biscuits” which is what the Americans name them. However there is a difference between scones … Read more

Blue Pea Santan Agar Agar

This agar agar recipe is flavoured with Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers (Bunga Telang) and Pandan leaves. I used the dried flowers to extract the deep blue colour but you can also use fresh flowers. Adding a layer of santan (coconut milk) on top of agar agar jelly dessert makes it extra flavourful. There are a … Read more

Soft Pretzels

If you have eaten Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, then you will know what I’m making using a Bread Machine. This popular shop can be found in shopping malls here in Singapore and Malaysia but can be quite expensive for each piece. If you do not have a Bread Machine, use a Cake Mixer with a dough … Read more

Microwaved Crispy Ikan Bilis (Dried Anchovies) and Crispy Papadum (Thin round flatbread from India)

This is a much better way of making crispy ikan bilis and papadum without frying in oil. You still get the same crispiness and it’s more healthy without the soaked oil. I’ve also tried Keropok (Deep fried fish crackers) but it was unsuccessful as most of them are quite thick compared to Papadum. Get those … Read more