Gyoza or Dumplings

Asian loves dumplings.We have Chinese dumpling; do you know that Northern part of China (e.g. Beijing) celebrate the important Chinese New Year with dumpling in soup, mainly due to the cool weather?We have Japanese GyozaWe have Korean/Kimchi GyozaWe have Nepali Mo-MoWe have different version of dumpling which is actually quite similar across the Asia regions.Once you get hold of the basic, it is really easy.Recipes for the dumpling skins:Mix 150g...

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Tom Yam & Chawanmushi (Japanese Egg Custard)

My confession, I use short cut in my cooking especially when I need it ASAP like yesterday. For a modern working mummy with kid, ready made sauces is always handy e.g. you need to ready the dinner in 30 mins. With these 'tools', I mean the ready made sauces, you can do it. To me, it is just another version of Asia comfort food. There is nothing wrong to cook like Nigella Lawson.Choose your favorite brand - Tom Yam Sauces.Tom Yam is my favorite Thai...

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Japanese Style Soup - Dashi Soup

I would like to start my new blog in 2011 with something light & refreshing. Japanese food is always very light & nourishing. It is very easy to make. To make delicious food, you need to make sure all the raw material is fresh & good.Dashi Clear Soup:10 cm of dried konbu (kelp)40g hana katsuo (dried bonito flakes)Method:Wipe the kelp clean with damp cloth. Soak the konbu in the saucepan with 3 cups of water for 1 hour. Heat it uncover...

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