What’s for dinner? #9 Asian Basics
29th August 2015 at 12:39 pm
Dear Chibi,
During the past month, I’ve gone back to try some Chinese basics :D
Dish #39 Coriander & Fish Fillet Soup
I always loved it when Mum made Coriander Soup back at home, so this (along with Chicken & Corn Soup) was always on my ‘must cook’ list! I also really like century egg (pei dan), so Hubby’s bought a pack from the Chinese supermarket. Woo! We can add it into Congee anytime :D (See below)
Ironically, I used to hate coriander *gasp* and I despised the look of century egg. I would always pick out the century eggs from my congee. WHO IS THIS CRAZY PERSON?! XP I’m slightly ashamed of my former child-self 8D
Dish #40 Chinese Fried Rice
I’m amazed how long its taken me to cook fried rice, lol. IT’S SO SIMPLE :D A quick easy dish to throw together that tastes pretty good if you ask me 8D This ones got chicken, egg, green peas, carrots, corn, onions, green onions topped with fried shallots. Sometimes I throw in green beans and beans spouts- just depends what I have lying around :)
Dish #41 Congee
(Photo taken with my new Sony Alpha 6000 Hubby got me :D~~~)
Congee is like.. Chinese porridge, but simply made from rice and water. I’ve made this several times now with a few variations:
- Shiitake Mushroom with Century Egg
- Scallops & Century Egg
- Chicken & Century Egg
All of them were delicious :D We’ve cooked it in a saucepan on the stove and also using the rice cooker. The rice cooker method takes longer, but we’ve found that it’s a lot less hassle, less messy and you just have to throw everything in at the start. Top it with green onions & fried shallots..and BABOOM. EASY WEEKEND BREAKFAST MEAL :D