There has been studies that cooking can definitely alleviate stress. Cooking can be therapeutic and provides us the opportunity to address multiple facets of psychological well-being especially during the pandemic. Living in these times when many are obsessed with health food crazes and the next great diet, there are many benefits of cooking and preparing[…]

Ingredients: Hakka noodles Olive oil White pepper Black fungus mushroom Garlic Minced chicken Soy sauce Salt Mustard green (Sawi) Beansprouts (Taugeh)   Cooking steps: Mince garlic and cut the mushrooms into small pieces. Boil the noodles and once cooked, drizzle some olive oil and a bit of white pepper. Then mix well. Sauté the garlic[…]

Rice – it’s cheap, easy to cook and store. A kitchen staple that can be cooked in many styles. It’s healthy and delicious with almost anything. No matter which kind of rice you stock up in your pantry, it’s easy to cook from rice cooker to stove top and even in the microwave. Is rice[…]

Soba noodles are a vegetarian’s dream. Made from buckwheat, it is loaded with protein and phytonutrients and has a wonderful nutty flavour. Stir-fried soba is a quick and easy meal, perfect for those days when you are hungry and looking for something healthy to make. It’s easy to whip up in a short time. Just[…]

Do you know that there are many types of noodles beyond pasta? Living in Asia, you’ve probably come across many types of noodles in different lengths, shapes, flavours and textures. Asian noodles differ from pasta in the types of flour and starches used, so they are not cooked the same way. They are also lengthier[…]

The blend of lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, fresh Thai chilies and fresh lime juice makes one of the healthiest yet most flavourful soups that will just blow you off. I’m talking about the Tom Yum Goong. Healthiest because it’s only 156 calories. Yes, you saw that right. So, if you’re looking for something healthy[…]

Spicy food – you either love it or hate it. If you love it, then spicy food is usually in your list of menus to eat or cook. If you hate it, you’ll probably avoid it at all cost. Do you know that spicy and hot food not only taste awesome despite the burn, but[…]

Are you ready to work up some sweat? Ready to give your tongue a little zing or fiery blast? Spicy food is rich in vitamins and minerals such as fiber and vitamin A and also certain compounds that protects you from heart problems. So, if you can stand the heat, you’ll reap the benefits. Go[…]

If you’re a Korean drama fan, you’ve probably watched scenes of Koreans slurping up bowls of cooked noodles doused in a dark, chunky sauce with meat and vegetables. Jjajangmyeon, a comfort food that brings delight with every slurp and a cultural icon at par with kimchi. Although a native dish in China called zha jiang[…]

Ayam goreng or fried chicken – it’s everyone’s favourite. Crunchy and flavourful, you just can’t wait to sink your teeth into it. Every country has their own specialty fried chicken. Koreans have their crispy Yangnyeom chicken, in America you can find the Southern Fried Chicken, Germany has their Chicken Schnitzel and Japan has Karaage. In[…]