Recipe = Delectable Braised Mutton Ribs on 10Sep2020

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  • braised mutton ribs

I made delectable 6pax RI OPS bros chinese herbal mutton rib soup & claypot braised mutton ribs on 10.9.2020.^^

bought 1kg mutton ribs S$18 from bedok market S$18/kg clearly frozen …mutton rib soup still very good though last 2 times fresh ribs & better cut much better than this…

braised mutton rib my first time very good tasty👍

RECIPE

Ingredients-

  • 600g ribs
  • 3cm sliced ginger, 3 shallots & 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 small carrot thinly sliced, 1 stalk leek sliced white & green part, 2 stalks spring onions sliced white & green parts, 1/2 small yellow onions
  • 6 dry mushrooms
  • 1/4 packet beancurd sheets
  • 1 medium red onion sliced
  • 2tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 red fermented beancurd

Directions-

  1. fry ginger, shallots,garlic, yellow onions, white parts spring onions
  2. add red fermented beancurd, oyster sauce
  3. add mutton ribs (blanched in boiling water & cleaned), fry fragrant, add water, add mushrooms, beancurd sheets, boil for 1hr, add leeks, reduce for 1hr..total time 2h..
  4. add red onions and green part spring onions 5-10mins before finish.

c.h.e.f andy

RECIPE = Crackling Blistered Roast Pork on 8Jul2020

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  • crackling blistered roast pork
  • crackling blistered roast belly pork
  • crackling blistered roast belly pork
  • crackling blistered belly pork
  • crackling blistered roast pork
  • crackling blistered roast pork
  • roast pork 烧肉
  • roast pork
  • roast pork

made roast pork (quite excellent very crackling, moist, tender & flavourful) on 8.7.2020.^^

and a few more times afterwards. 🙂

the 2 key difference in this method are-

  1. using a tuy 48pin needle cutter meat tenderiser to stab the skin, cover with layer of salt when roasting
  2. low temperature roasting – 2hrs in120degC then 15mins at 250degC
  • needle cutter meat tenderiser

the low temperature roasting made the pork very tender and moist. and the tenderising created nice blistering…

the big difference with western preparation is that scoring only produce crackling 脆 whereas the asian method of poking the skin with the needle cutter meat tenderiser produce blistering 酥

concept is the same..whether scoring or poking with improvised fork or needle cutter meat tenderiser and roasting covered with a layer of salt, the idea is to extract moisture out and to render out the fat, so that skin can crisp and becoming crackling and when there are many small holes, blister….

Ingredients-

  • 500g pork belly
  • 1tbsp chinese shoaling wine
  • 2-3tbsp salt

Directions-

  1. add belly pork to boiling water, boil for 1 min to remove scum, remove and clean
  2. boiling pork also make it easier to pierce the skin with the needle cutter meat tenderiser…stamp thoroughly many times
  3. add chinese shoaling wine marinade and rub over the pork w/o touching the skin, leave in fridge for 3hrs, basting a few times.
  4. wrap the belly pork in aluminium foil leaving only the skin. cover skin with salt careful not to drop the salt into the foil
  5. place pork in 120degC oven for 2 hrs. remove pork and remove the salt cake.
  6. turn oven to 250degC. place pork in oven to blister the skin. 35mins.

c.h.e.f andy

Lovely Fun Get Together at Architect RT’s Creative Designer Residence on 18Nov2020

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  • dinner dishes
  • pumpkin arugula salad
  • tortilla – spanish omelette
  • miso teriyaki salmon belly
  • ika sugatayaki
  • pangrill halibut on beurre blanc sauce
  • chorizo prawns – gammas al ajillo
  • sous vide chicken breast on mash
  • peanut herb crusted rack of lamb
  • peanut herb crusted rack of lamb
  • chashu
  • chashu + shabu beef short plate donduri
  • Fiona brought cheese cake
  • tara’s roasted pistachio ice cream
  • fruits with cheese cake and ice cream
  • dinner dishes

Rene organised & invited T & DC (my neighbour), F and us to his newly completed architect abode. on 18.11.2020…really nice..^^ covid period only 5 visitors!

too many nooks & corners, air cushioned wall house within a house, moving wall partitions, hide away bay window couch..

walkin wardrobes double as music chamber & interconnect rooms,

rain water natural irrigation, space sculpture laundry chute, lots of creative carpentry, shoe closet, handbag closet, library wall,

fortune wheel shoe storage, a rotate over hidden miscalleneous handy items shelves etc etc

Rene asked me to make dinner.

I made-

Menu

  1. spanish omelette (tortilla espanola)
  2. pumpkin arugula salad
  3. miso salmon belly
  4. ika sugatayaki (flamed whole squid)
  5. chorizo prawns (gambas al ajillo)
  6. pangrilled sous vide chicken breast on potato puree
  7. pangrilled halibut on soy butter sauce
  8. japanese chashu & shabu beef shortplate donburi (on sushi rice)
  9. peanut herb crusted spring rack of lamb

tara & DC brought ice creams. Fiona brought lovely cheesecake and fruits muscat grapes etc from RT&Q office. 🙂

  • tortilla – spanish omelette
  • ika sugatayaki
  • miso teriyaki salmon belly
  • pangrill halibut
  • sous vide chicken breast
  • peanut herb crusted rack of lamb

Rene’s 16yr old daughter L gave a mind blowing recital of one art song and one opera piece..

  • woe woei’s shetland fold

WW has incredibly cute cat, a shetland fold, so pretty, adorable. apparently shetland folds have some birth defects and maybe afflicted by disease, and the medical checks alone cost a bit of money…

this one is such a beauty!

c.h.e.f andy

Deliver Homecooked Dinner to Brother Family on 31Dec2020

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  • slow roast christmas chicken
  • slow roast char siew
  • mala spaghetti
  • slow roast christmas chicken
  • slow roast christmas chicken
  • slow roast christmas chicken
  • slow roast christmas chicken
  • slow roast christmas chicken
  • mala spaghetti
  • mala spaghetti

made & delivered dinner to brother’s family this evening on new year eve 31.12.2020.^^

星期4年夕的菜

  1. 慢火烧鸡
  2. 慢火叉烧
  3. 麻辣虾意大利面

made a christmas roast chicken slow roast method-100degC 2 hrs then 10mins at 250degC oven

c.h.e.f andy

OPS Bro WT Bought 8pax Dinner @ Jing Long Zichar Keong Saik Street on 30Dec2020

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  • appetizer platter good standard
  • chef yao gave loads of beehiam chilli
  • claypot duck was tender
  • claypot garoupa fishhead
  • crayfish very good..
  • claypot liver was ok
  • white beehoon so so below par

OPS bro WT bought 8pax dinner this evening @ jing long zichar keong saik street on 30.12.2020.^^

WT a good friend of chef yao, who gave us loads of haebeehiam xo chilli

the appetizer platter good standard, delicious!

cockles and fish head were excellent..fish head in particular very fresh and excellent hk steam 港蒸. I will try making this myself.

crayfish was very good..though wife doesn’t prefer the heavy sambal sauce…

white beehoon so so, actually quite below par..WT & I can do better than this…

duck was tender.. gravy & taste on the heavy side ..not my preference..

claypot liver was ok…

but I think my own claypot liver better lol!

c.h.e.f andy

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Jing Long zi char

Address:

122 Neil Rd, Singapore 088856

Opening Hours-

Mon10am–2pm 
5pm–12am
Tues-Sun11am–2pm
5pm–12am

Excellent Prix Fixe 3-course Lunch @ Spago on 30Dec2020

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  • burrata with st daniel prosciutto
  • big eye tuna cone tartar cones
  • laksa spring rolls
  • miso broiled king salmon
  • miso broiled king salmon
  • strawberry panna cotta

joel bought 3pax lunch @ spago today on 30.12.2020^^

https://goo.gl/maps/RN7pTsQ46aFWCYkV8

location at MBS skypark level 57, change lift at L55.

a bit inconvenient becos covid regulated access.parked at the shoppes carpark B4M..circle B3 carpark full went down to B4… decided not to circle just turn down to B4M..quite lost but apparently that is a convenient parking.

easy access to lift lobby from B4M took lift up to B1 & walked over to hotel side.

bread basket, french butter & seaweed butter good.

the big eye tuna tartar cone was very good.

I didn’t try the chicken laksa spring rolls must be good too.

my burrata was very good, smooth, mild sweet flavours excellent texture with san daniel prosciutto & confit kamquat

mains were all good.the angus beef burger very nicely done..very tasty, nice patty & brioche..tasty aged cheddar & onions

miso broiled king salmon was one of the best i tasted, very moist and tender, not the very chunky meat texture..served on hoba leaf? ..

my own grilled iberico presa was excellent too..done medium..it’s one of the 3 special cuts..with nice caramelised fuji apples complement..

the strawberry panna cotta was excellent too a bit like a light deconstructed strawberry cheesecake.

excellent lunch & great time with friends.

c.h.e.f andy

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Spago Dining Room

Address-

10 Bayfront Avenue L57, Sands SkyPark, Hotel Tower 2, 018956

Contact-

+6566889955

Opening hours-

daily12–2:30pm6–10:30pm

Brother Delivered Homecooked Dinner on 29Dec2020

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  • claypot chicken rice
  • herbal bakuteh
  • fried chye sim with teochew fish cake
  • fried vegetables

started vegetarian 吃素with Tay Hai Kong today 29.12.2020…every 初一十五^^

today 十五…had 1 slice bread 2 eggs

this evening brother delivered homecooked dinner..took the vegetables…

c.h.e.f andy

OK Above Average Maa Get Laksa on 28Dec2020

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  • maa gei laksa
  • maa gei
  • otah
  • maa gei laksa

sent car to ricky teo workshop @ bukit merah lane 3

weng tong came to fetch me, then fetch chew hwa & we went to maa gei for laksa on 28.12.2020.^^

my googlemap review=https://goo.gl/maps/7PqxMGmscN1hvLnP8

laksa gravy not the very lemak type, more savoury..

added hum (cockles) were good…

chilli was good i added all from the spoon..

overall ok above average for me…

i think compare savoury type gravy tanglin halt weiyi laksa better ..

my preference still sungei road lemak laksa..

all cannot c/w with my own pong’s laksa &

none of them even pong’s laksa comparable to curry chicken noodles..Just personal preference..😀

c.h.e.f andy

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Maa Gei

Address:

120 Neil Rd, Singapore 088855

Contact:

+6588911844

Opening Hours:

mon-fri7am–8pm
sat-sun7am–7pm

Jessie Made Best Prawn Noodles on 26Dec2020

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  • jessie’s prawn bakut pigtail noodles lagi best la!
  • yongtaufu soooo nice!
  • jessie’s prawn bakut pigtail noodles lagi best la!
  • yongtaufu soooo nice!
  • yongtaufu soooo nice!
  • pineapples

jessie made the best prawn bakut pigtail noodles on 26.12.2020^^..lagi sedap😋

I had 2 bowls finished every bit noodles & soup..

lots of larpok (crispy lard), fried shallots & coriander

& the yongtaufu & spicy chilli with sesame oil super good too!

too full to go eat ice chendol lol!

tapao 3 boxes ytf back some more! boxing day alright 😀

c.h.e.f andy

Wonderful 10pax Family Christmas Eve Dinner on 24Dec2020

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  • wife’s stunning salad dish
  • fresh oysters from evergreen
  • ang moh char siew so delicious
  • peanut herb crusted rack of lamb
  • peanut herb crusted rack of lamb
  • slow roast australian fresh prime ribs
  • slow roast australian fresh prime ribs
  • slow roast pork collar
  • pangrilled king prawns 8 per kg
  • japanese kagoshima A4 wagyu ribeye
  • ondeh ondeh cake
  • wan sing’s chocolate tray
  • christmas cake
  • chocolate log cake
  • crabmeat pasta
  • crabmeat pasta and wife’s amazing salad
  • fresh oysters from evergreen
  • ang moh char siew so delicious
  • pangrilled king prawns 8 per kg
  • wife’s excellent mirin japanese kagoshima A4 wagyu
  • japanese kagoshima A4 wagyu ribeye
  • japanese kagoshima A4 wagyu ribeye
  • christmas cake

had a wonderful memorable christmas eve 9pax family dinner on 24.12.2020.^^

SL buddy JW joined us and brought a beautiful, delicious Christmas cake.

wife went to get nice plump oysters from evergreen.

& made stunning, amazing, delicious salad! 🙂

Christmas Eve menu

I made-

  1. oven slow roast prime ribs
  2. peanut herb crusted rack of lamb
  3. ang moh char siew belly pork
  4. slow roast pork collar
  5. pangrilled jumbo prawns
  6. crabmeat pasta

ang mom char siew was perfect..very tender and tasty…

slow roast prime ribs excellent too…for tender and very tasty and flavourful.

the slow roast pork collar was done similarly and just as delicious.

will do recipes for these later.

rack of lamb very good, not gamey and tender and sweet.

pangrilled brandy buttered jumbo prawns could be better, have to cook only when serving, not predone…

crabmeat pasta was al dente and delicious.

PT bought big slab of kagoshima A4 wagyu from food mart…I pan grilled the steak and wife made the onions.

my niece WS bought us 2 trays of cheese and chocolates/tarts.

SL buddy JW baked an excellent Christmas cake, her first time doing it. so beautiful.

and PT bought Christmas log cake.

family had a wonderful evening together on Christmas Eve.

c.h.e.f andy

RECIPE = Korean Spicy Chicken on 17Nov2020

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  • korean spicy chicken
  • korean spicy chicken

Ingredients-

  • 2 large boneless chicken thigh (600g)
  • 3 closed chopped garlic
  • 1 tbsp oil

marinate-

  • 1tbsp flat oysters sauce
  • 1tsp sesame oil
  • 3tbsp flat gochujang.

Directions-

  1. marinate 600g boneless chicken thighs with 1tbsp flat oysters sauce, 1tsp sesame oil and 3tbsp flat gochujang. set aside for 1 hr.
  2. browned 3 cloves chopped garlic in 1 tbsp oil, add chicken and fried for 6mins. add 60ml chicken stock and reduce. total 10mins. do not overcook chicken.

chicken very tender, moderately spicy, flavourful per ubiquitous tasty, slightly sweet gochujang flavours. not my favourite chicken dish. still a good variation of dishes and good as gochujang flavoured dish can be.

c.h.e.f andy

Assam Gurami Fish Head and 重庆烤鱼Gurami Tail 6pax RI Bros Dinner on 23Dec2020

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  • prime ribs bakuteh and 老油条
  • braised hiock and trotters
  • assam gurami fish head
  • 重庆烤鱼 gurami tail
  • 3 egg spinach
  • prime rib bakuteh
  • prime ribs bakuteh
  • 重庆烤鱼 gurami tail
  • 3 egg spinach
  • thai red ruby dessert
  • thai tapioca dessert
  • tofu cheese cake

made 6pax fishy + how lian gang RI bros dinner 23.12.2020.^^

  1. prime ribs bakuteh
  2. teochew braised hock & trotters
  3. assam gurami fish head
  4. 重庆烤鱼gurami fish tail
  5. 3-egg spinach

Thanks siak for best Thai red ruby & tapioca thai dessert, CWS for yuzu cheese cake & OCH for 老油条.

Thanks SCG for organising 🙏

bkt very good everyone loved it..

ter kar very good too..OCH liked especially..

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SCG caught 2 gurami 2 weeks back.i reeled in one OCH the other..

i brought back scaled(too much effort) & gutted & made the 2 dishes this evening..

actually i not so hot on gurami for me a snapper for assam or even seabass for 重庆烤鱼better

gurami maybe need to deep fry with thai sweet chilli sauce or chinese sweet sour sauce… next time catch & release lol!😀

c.h.e.f andy

Delicious Steamed Garoupa & Lobster 4pax Lunch @ Ah Yat on 22Dec2020

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  • 龙虎斑dragon tiger garoupa
  • lobster in superior stock 上汤焗
  • har gao
  • siew mai
  • signature 3 type of cheong fun
  • complimentary dessert

had 4pax lunch with David & mom lunch and & WM joined lunch so 4pax on 22.12.2020.^^

steamed dragon tiger garoupa 龙虎斑 best, excellent.

lobster in superior stock 上汤焗 very good too.

dimsum 30% off good too. david’s mom like the siew mai especially.

WM sent David & mom home after lunch.

c.h.e.f andy

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Ah Yat Seafood @ Grandstand

Address#03-01/02, The Grandstand, 200Turf Club Road, 287994

Reservations+65 6884 6884+65 68832112

Opening Hours

Daily: 11:30 – 14:30

Daily: 17:30 – 22:30