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Our God is a God of Nations:
"He so love the WORLD ... He gave His one and only son..."

Thursday 31 October 2019

JESUS CARES FOR YOU

JESUS CARES

Jesus knows you well
Enough for Him to be aware of your every needs
Surely He cares, because He loves you abundantly
Unless you reject and deny Him
Swift is He to receive you with open arms

Come as you are
Answer His call, and open your hearts to Him
Rest in His arms and He will see you through
Ever so loving and kind is He
So, why are you still waiting?

Monday 28 October 2019

EGGLESS SCONES


Scones
are single serving biscuits or quick bread.

Guai Shu Shu introduced his Scones as
"Basic but presentable, 
Basic but irresistible raisin scones."

I like to call the scones he shared,
"Eggless Scones"

No 2 scones look the same, not to mention being beautifully shaped!
The rugged look tells you that the scones are well risen.

Notes to successful Scones baking:-
1) all ingredients need to be cold
2) the dough needs the minimum handling
3) if you add raisins or dried fruits, omit the sugar from the recipe

Eggless Scones
500g self raising flour, sifted with
2 tsp baking powder
50g sugar
1/4 tsp salt
100g cold butter, cubed & kept in fridge until required
300-350g cold milk

1) preheat oven to 210C
2) mix together all dry ingredients
3) rub the cold butter into the flour swiftly with your finger tips
4) add milk to combine the flour, do not pour in the milk all at once, but slowly.
5) when mostly combined, place dough on the table top & press to 1/2" height
6) cut into required shape (either smaller circle or a large circle & divide into wedges)
7) place on a lined baking sheet, brush the top with beaten egg or milk
8) bake for 20-min until golden brown

Monday 14 October 2019

COCONUT CAKE


Coconut Cake


Coconut Cake 
is a simple but flavourful cake.

I have made it too thin 
so I cut it in half and stacked them up to get the height for photography.

After that, I cut it into small pieces to serve.
Those who tasted agreed with me that
it is the right way to serve, just a mouthful!

If you are curious of the taste, try it

Coconut Cake
60g butter
60g coconut milk
60g sugar
1 large egg
2 Tbsp shredded coconut
1/4 tsp salt
75g plain flour sifted with
1/2 tsp (scant) baking powder

Method:
1) cream butter & sugar until light & fluffy
2) beat in the egg & salt
3) add shredded coconut, mix well
4) fold in sifted flour 
5) pour into lined tin and bake @175'C for 35min 

Monday 7 October 2019

PULUT PANGGANG


Pulut Panggang
is a favourite among both the 
Chinese Community and our Malay friends.

These are either made with sambal (spicy) or kunyit.

My late mom liked these non-spicy type
but they may be hard to come by
because the spicy ones are more popular.

My brother Richard started to plant bananas recently
and 
I managed to get some banana leaves from his farm.
And, I was told that I must not use the leaves from pisang emas 
because it makes the kuih bitter!
Try, if you want to prove my friend wrong!


Pulut Panggang
(A) 1 cup glutinous rice, soaked for 4 hours)
       100 ml water
       50ml coconut milk
       3/4 tsp salt

(B) 3/4 cup shredded coconut
       1/2 tsp kunyit powder
       3 shallots
       1/2 old ginger
       1 lemongrass
       2 Tbsp dried shrimp, washed, soaked & keep the soaking water
       2-3 Tbsp cooking oil
       salt & sugar to taste

(C) 1-2 banana leaves for wrapping
             a) soften by heating over the griddle
             b) cut into 5" or 6" squares
       few tooth picks for securing
                         

Method:
1) steam (A) until glutinous rice is cooked
2) slice shallots, ginger and lemongrass thinly
3) blend them together until fine, add kunyit powder
4) blend the soaked dried shrimp
5) Heat up the oil & add the blended ingredients and fry
6) add dried shrimp & continue frying until fragrant
7) add shredded coconut, soaking water and salt & sugar to taste.
8) remove from heat when the ingredients bind together. Let cool
9) wrap as shown in the photo below & secure the ends with tooth picks
10) heat the griddle with a little oil & arrange the kuih on it to 'char'
11) serve warm is nicer