Fried Tofu with Chilli Peanut Sauce

There's one popular local snack food called “Hey-Pia" 虾饼, in which other than the crispy deep fried prawn pastry, another key element to this dish is the chilli dipping sauce. In fact, as long as the chilli dipping sauce is good, anything dipped in it will taste great!

This is another fast and easy preparation that you can try at home anytime. A good idea for those rushing to get dinner ready after a long day of work, or a fast appetizer for any friends and family gathering. Furthermore, tofu with its high protein value, is suitable for people of all ages. This dish can also be a good substitute of "Hey-Pia" for vegetarians.

Ingredienst

1-2 blocks             Tofu (cut into cubes)

1                            Cucumber

2-3 tbsp                 Roasted Peanut (pounded)

1 tbsp                     Sugar

5 tbsp                     Chilli Sauce

                               Oil for deep frying

1. Fry tofu until golden brown. Remove and pat to remove excess oil.

2.Cut cucumber into slices.

3.Mix roasted peanut, sugar and chilli sauce. That's it!

Enjoy!

  

Avocado Juice with Chocolate

We have tried so many different type of juices, typically those made from orange, apple, pineapple or watermelon. But many might not have heard of Avocado juice. Avocado are typically used to make salad or guacamole, but Avocado juice? It's quite hard to imagine how this meaty flavoured fruit will taste like when it is pureed and drank as juice. 

However, i got this idea of making avocado juice from my recent trip to Bali. It has a taste someway between a normal fruit juice and ice cream shake. The meaty flavour of avocado is well complemented by chocolate syrup, giving it a well balanced taste that is neither too sweet nor savoury. And it has this smooth, almost creamy texture. Imagine having a sip of avocado juice, while enjoying the breathtaking sunset view at Kuta Beach. Heavenly!

So this is one fast and easy recipe, that is simply delicious.

Ingredients:

1                      Avocado (peeled, preferably chilled)

1-2 tbsp           Condensed Milk

                        Chocolate syrup

                        Ice cubes (optional)

1. Blend the avocado into smooth puree. Mix in condensed milk.

2. Pour content into a tall glass and drizzle with chocolate syrup.

This is as easy as A-B-C!

Chicken Floss on Charcoal Bread

I have a great penchant for meat floss. I can have almost anything with it, be it rice, porridge, bread or even eating it on its own. Meat floss has this light and fluffy texture that melts in the mouth. And it can be made from pork, chicken or even fish. Traditionally, it is a popular snack food in Chinese culture. Due to its great sweet and savoury taste, nowadays it is widely used as fillings in buns and pastries.

And i've found this charcoal bread in one of the bakeries at my place. I don't know if there's any added nutritional value compared to the normal bread we have. It is merely out of curiosity that i bought one loaf back and try. So of course, you can just use any bread you prefer.

Ingredients:

1 piece            Thick bread

1 tbsp              Mayonaise

2-3 tbsp           Meat Floss

1 tbsp              Condensed Milk

1. Toast the bread in the oven.

2. Spread mayonaise on the bread, sprinkle meat floss on top of it, and drizzle with 1 tbsp of condensed milk.

A fast and easy way to enjoy a tea time snack!