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Chicken Porridge

Chicken Porridge

I love having porridge in the morning, especially since my Mom gave me a slow cooker (thanks Mom! ♥) and I can leave it to cook overnight. Believe me, the nice …

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Bihun Goreng Medan - Medan Style Stir Fried Vermicelli

Bihun Goreng Medan - Medan Style Stir Fried Vermicelli

Bihun goreng is another hawker food that I grew up with, especially when I was still living in Medan. As I remember it, this was sold in a folded banana leaf …

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Ayam Goreng Kiam Boi - Fried Chicken with Fruit Seasoning

Ayam Goreng Kiam Boi - Fried Chicken with Fruit Seasoning

There are a couple of Chinese restaurants near my parents home serving ayam goreng kiam boi. I find them delicious and it seems to be pretty popular with their …

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Ginkgo Nuts and Ginseng Chicken Soup

Ginkgo Nuts and Ginseng Chicken Soup

Ginkgo nuts, ginseng, lotus seeds, and jujube fruits cooked with one whole chicken to produce a scrumptious and healthy soup. This is another family favorite …

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Wonton and Chicken Mushroom Noodles Soup

Wonton and Chicken Mushroom Noodles Soup

Sunday is a great day since it is when we usually see my parents or Piti’s parents. If the meet up happens to be in the morning, we always end up either having …

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Kwetiau Goreng Sapi - Stir Fried Beef and Flat Rice Noodles

Kwetiau Goreng Sapi - Stir Fried Beef and Flat Rice Noodles

This recipe is a build up from my previous post on Kwetiau Goreng with the addition of beef, egg, and sweet soy sauce. If beef is not your choice of meat, you …

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Dim Sum Chicken and Shrimp Shu Mai

Dim Sum Chicken and Shrimp Shu Mai

It is always a delight to spend a lazy Sunday dim sum brunch with my family. Favorite dishes: shu mai, har gao, char siu bao, egg tart, xiao long bao, and so …

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Daikon and Chicken Soup

Daikon and Chicken Soup

I love daikon, and with the addition of chicken in this soup, this easily makes for a filling meal when served with a bowl of steamed white rice. Some of you …

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Shrimp with Mayonnaise Sauce

Shrimp with Mayonnaise Sauce

It seems that every time we go to a Chinese restaurant, we will inevitably order this dish, we simply are in love with this I guess. Preparing this at home is …

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Soy Bean Pudding

Soy Bean Pudding

Growing up, my childhood home was frequented by a lot of hawker vendors passing by the neighborhood yelling out wares from the top of their lungs. “Bakpao”, “es …

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Ang Kak and Ginger Chicken Soup

Ang Kak and Ginger Chicken Soup

Dishes that contain ang kak will have a distinctive bright red color, hence the color of the chicken and the soup. The color may be quite a shock, but the taste …

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Steamed Tofu

Steamed Tofu

Quick and easy 10 minutes Chinese steamed tofu with garlic, scallion, and soy sauce that is vegan friendly and gluten-free, and prepared in a microwave.

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