As Agar agar on its own does not have any calories, this is a healthy, low calorie desert. Made from seaweed it is also suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Here we have added the jelly to a fresh fruit salad for an interesting combination of textures.
This selection of jelly has been made up with low sugar fruit juices. Suitable for children, especially if jelly is made from fresh fruit juices and grated vegetables or fruit. Some juices such as pineapple, fig, mango, peach and papaya will not set as they contain enzymes which break down the gelling ability of agar.
Udon noodles are thick, slippery noodles made from wheat, oil and flour, often used in soup. In this recipe I recommend using instant dashi (soup stock made from seaweed and bonito flakes) for simplicity. The soft udon noodles and crunchy tempura prawns in this dish make for a delicious contrast of flavours and textures.
Wrapped and eaten out of banana leaves this readily transportable meal was often eaten on beaches in the Far East as part of a picnic. We have fried whole herring, a close match to the small ikan kuning that was traditionally used but if you cannot find fresh whole herring you can substitue with tinned … Continued
This ice cream was so simple to make and I did not have to use an ice cream maker. Do use good quality canned coconut milk for this recipe. The milk should be white in colour. Coconut milk also comes in cream or block form but this is not suitable.
Soups at a Chinese meal are served together with the meal and not at the beginning as a starter. Family members would help themselves from one large communal bowl but you may prefer to serve in individual small bowls.
<p>Chicken Rice is very popular in South East Asia. This recipe gives you two options: an easy option using pre prepared chicken rice stock and supermarket bought ready roasted chicken, or one to make from scratch.</p>
Creamed corn is an important ingredient in this soup. It makes a perfect starter as it can be made ahead of time, refrigerated and warmed up. Remember to add the egg prior to serving the soup and not before.
Pak Choi can be found in most supermarkets. However, feel free to use any other green vegetable. Tenderstem or sprouting broccoli is another healthy option. Vegetarians can use Wing Yip Mushroom Sauce.
This soup is popular because it has so many different flavours – pepper hot, slightly sweet and savoury. Our version uses Wing Yip’s Spicy Szechuan Sauce.