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Building a Perfect Meal Cookbook Giveaway

1 April, 2012 (20:22) | Chinese Food Culture | By: admin

March 31st, 2012

Michelle Tchea got in touch with me and wanted to giveaway her cookbook Building a Perfect Meal. There will be one (1) winner whom will receive one (1) copy of Building a Perfect Meal by Michelle Tchea. The retail value of Building a Perfect Meal by Michelle Tchea is US$ ಘ.50 (approx. RM71 / S$ 30).

About Building a Perfect Meal

Building a Perfect Meal shows novice cooks that cooking at home is both achievable and fun. The concept of this cookbook is simple: start with a basic recipe and then elevate it into something spectacular with the addition of a few more ingredients. After perfecting the basics, you can create elaborate meals at home worthy of impressing loved ones.

From truly simple bites such as Toy Soldiers with Poached Eggs, and Creamy Mashed Potatoes to more substantial dishes such as Steamed Snapper with Spring Onions and Creamy Dreamy Seafood Stew, this collection of 100 recipes is great not just for beginner cooks but also foodies looking for ideas to whip up quick and easy dishes at home.

About the Author

Michelle Tchea’s love for food began at her grandfather’s restaurant in Los Angeles famed for its delicious dumplings, hand-pulled noodles and Chinese pancakes. She was raised with a rolling pin in her hand helping out at the restaurant during peak hours. She is a skilled home cook, and a qualified Biomedical Scientist specializing in research and development in the food and beverage industry.

Michelle gathers her inspiration from artisan bakers, local farmers and talented chefs she meets on her travels. her love for food and culture often sends her on adventures discovering crusty croissants, perfectly cured meats and frothy cappuccinos that are worth replicating in her own kitchen. Michelle currently writes for health and luxury publications and food magazines in Asia Pacific and North America.

Malaysia and Singapore only

April 29, 2012, 11:59 pm PST. Winners will be randomly selected and contacted via email on April Ǿ, 2012.

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If you’re a regular on Rasa Malaysia, I’m sure you noticed that mysystem was down when the KitchenAid giveaway reached over 5,000 entries and you couldn’t enterto win.

This new entry form will be able to handle many entries without breaking my site. All entries will be stored in my website database and you will have a fair chance of winning.

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amazing vegetarian meal from Sanchon Temple, Insadong

5 August, 2011 (06:45) | Cookbook | By: admin

Check out these dishes images:

amazing vegetarian meal from Sanchon Temple, Insadong
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Image by Julie Facine
Buddhist influenced Korean side dishes, 40,000 won

Shabby lace and hearts, Patchwork kitchen towel set.
dishes

Image by Decorative Towels – Created by Cath.
This is such a sweet pretty tea towel and complimenting dish cloth. I made this set for all Shabby Chic and Cottage Chic lovers. Roses, patchwork and hearts. Devine against white cupboards.
See my profile page for Shop link.

Average Kitchen
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Image by Gamma-Ray Productions
With a grandpa to wash the dishes.

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How to Cook Chinese Food

21 June, 2010 (04:29) | Chinese food recipes | By: admin

You love visiting Chinese restaurants but you’d like to make your personal Chinese food. You love the stir fries, the vegetables as well as the wonton soup. Now it is possible to use Chinese philosophy and techniques to create your own meals. Cook your personal Chinese food by following these hints.

1.Realize the colors, methods and combinations used in Chinese cooking. Chinese food is presented, not just eaten. Plenty of time is spent preparing the meal. You want a well-balanced meal with variety including various textures, colors and tastes.

2.Learn the techniques utilised to develop dishes. Vegetables and meat are cut into equal sized chunks or strips and then combined into attractive and delicious dishes.

3.Prepare all your vegetables and meat prior to you start cooking so that you are able to just throw in what you require without having stopping to cut things up. Cutting as you go can ruin a dish because timing is critical.

4.Find out how to sauté and grill your food without having over cooking it. Deep frying and steaming are also utilised to generate a lot of dishes. Use oil to sauté your food not water.

5.Create a variety of dishes instead of one large meal. The a lot more dishes, the far better. Use soy sauce and wine to season your dishes. Some meats are marinated prior to getting cooked. Other meat is covered in an egg and flour batter prior to getting deep fried.

6.Use pork and chicken inside your Recipes. Beef is sacred to some although it’s utilized in some Chinese recipes. Wash your meat prior to you use it.

7.Serve Chinese soup with your meal. Serve rice with all your meals. Some meals are served with fried noodles. Soak your rice until it’s soft. Then cook according towards the recipe.

8.Take a Chinese cooking course at a local college. You can find various schools of Chinese cooking. Specialize in a single and find out the techniques well.

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