March 27, 2018

Crispy Honey Orange Glazed Salmon


Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil/butter
4x 6oz Salmon fillets (170g)
1/4 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
4 cloves garlic ~ crushed
Salt & pepper
1/2 orange fruit ~ sliced to serve

Method:
  1. Heat oil in a saucepan or skillet over med-high heat.  Add salmon, skin-side down & sear on one side for 3-4 mins.  Flip salmon & sear for 2 mins.
  2. Pour in the orange juice & allow it to reduce to half of the quantity.  Add the crushed garlic & cook until fragrant.
  3. Move salmons to the side of the pan & add in the honey & soy sauce & garlic.  Stir well to combine all the flavors together.  Bring to a simmer until reduce to a nice syrup & move the salmon around in the sauce to evenly coat.  Remove from heat once the salmon is cooked to your liking.
  4. Season with salt & pepper to your tastes.  Drizzle with the sauce to serve.
  5. Best to serve over cooked rice, noodles, steamed veg or with a salad.

Moist Cocholate Cake


Ingredients:
1 cup plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp soda bicarbonate
1 cup koko powder
1 cup fine sugar
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup condense milk
1 butter (Buttercup brand)
4 large eggs

Directions:
  1. In a small pot, add sugar, evaporated milk, condense milk & butter on a low heat till butter & sugar dissolve.  Set aside to cool.
  2. In another bowl, sift in all the dry ingredients.
  3. In a large mixing bowl or stand electric mixer, beat eggs until light & fluffy for about 10 mins
  4. Add flour mixture alternate with wet mixture & ends with flour mixture into the batter mixture.
  5. Line 8" square cake pan with paper liners & pour the batter mixture.
  6. Preheat the steamer on high heat then reduce to medium heat & steam for 1 hour.