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Contents 4
Breaded Thin Slices of Steak
5
Rolled Dates Cookies
6
The 1Malaysia Breakfast
14
Author Maureen A. Miller Jungle of Deceit
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Breaded Thin Slices of Steak 4
Sambal Tumis Udang 10
Author Lily Sawyer Catch of The Day
21
Apple Spiced Cake
22
The King of All Oils Oli ve Oil
20
Zonood El Sit Filo Sheets filled with Cream
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Breaded Thins Slices of Steak 2 eggs 7 thinly slic ed steaks Salt
- Season the flour with salt, black pepper, parsley, and garlic powder. - Dip the steaks in the flour, then in the eggs, and last in the breadcrumbs. - Heat oil. Note: we will shallow-fry the steaks .
Black pepper 2 cups breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon dry parsley 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- When the oil is very hot, add the steaks. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes on each side. - Serve with green salad or mashed potato.
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Rolled Dates Cookies 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
5 tablespoons butter chilled
- In a bowl, sift flour with sugar, salt, and baking powder.
2 tablespoons sugar
- Add the butter and rub with flour until texture is like breadcrumbs.
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Add the water gradually and knead until just-combined. Cover and leave in fridge for 15-20 minutes.
Pinch of salt
- Mi x cinnamon with dates and roll into a 1/2 inch thick log.
4 - 5 tablespoons chilled w ater
- On floured surface roll dough into a rectangle. Cut in 1/2. - Put the date log on one half and cover with the other. Make sure to seal both sides. - Brush the log with the egg and sprinkle sesame on top. - Cut this log into 1 or 1 1/2 inch thick slices. Bake until golden in color.
1 cup pitted dates 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 4 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 egg beaten
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THE 1MALAYSIA BREAKFAST rainbow of gastronomic of Malaysian Food spectrum, with pictures and description of the favorites from each unique ethnic kitchen. My focus will be on the breakfast menu. I called this a 1MALAYSIA BREAKFAST, a reflection of the multi-racial breakfast menu. Malaysia is a land of plenty. The country is endowed with beautiful beaches, invigorating highlands, verdant jungles teeming with flora and fauna, vibrant cities, charming countryside, and a spectrum of colorful cultures. Hi everyone! This is me, Fatimah from http:// www.patyskitchen.blogspot.com/. I’m from Malaysia and I am honored to be invited as a guest here. I often start my day by visiting this lovely blog. MunatyCooking blog inspired me so much. A blog with abundance of ideas, great recipes, and fabulous friends and networking that enlighted my life. I have been religiously following MunatyCooking, I love her cooking style, her food presentation, and not to mention tips and information on food all around the world. Today I am really delighted to be given a chance to promote my home country recipes – THE MAL AYSIAN FOOD. Taking the chances given, I would like to dedicate this article to introducing some of the various delicious and popular dishes from this
Malaysia is an amalgamation of three major races, the Malay, Chinese, and Indian as well as a myriad of ethnic groups from Sabah and Sarawak. This cultural diversity can be seen and experienced in many facets of Malaysian life, from its festivals and celebrations to its splendid array of mouth-watering food. One interesting way to explore Malaysia is through its food. The culinary journey will give you an insight into the lifestyles, cultures, and traditions of the people. Though not as popular as Thai and Indonesian food, eating out Malaysian foods are extremely gastronomic adventures as food here ranges from aromatic Malay dishes, delectable Chinese delicacies to spicy Indian food. As in other countries, Malaysia’s multiethnic culture produces a medley of cuisine options.
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Today I’m going to share with you some of
The name is derived from the cooking process
Malaysia's fabulous breakfast menus. These
whereby rice is soaked in rich coconut cream
Fabulous 1Malaysia breakfast menu highlights
and then the mixture is steamed.
the unique, diverse, and fabulous Malaysian
You can try this basically everywhere in
culinary that so aptly conve ys the rich cultural
Malaysia from the streets to 5 star Hotels.
tapestry of Malaysia. They are N ASI LEMAK,
Depending on the accompaniments and size
ROTI C ANAI, NOODLES, ASSORTED KUIH,
portion, it normally costs from RM1.00 to
and TEH TARIK. I hope you enjoy these and if
RM25.00.
you happen to be in MALAYSIA, take the chance Try out those packed in banana leaves in small
to try these wonderful dishes. – ENJOY
portions which costs only RM1.00 and they are really delicious. You can’t miss this!
Nasi Lemak is rice cooked in rich creamy coconut milk and flavored with pandanus leaf for fragrance. Typically Nasi Lemak is served in banana leaves as a platter with fried peanuts and anchovies, hard boiled eggs, cucumber slices, and a dollop of sambal. Die-hard fans of this meal love to have their Nasi Lemak with many other side dishes such as fried chicken
Noodles are another popular food, particularly in Malaysian Chinese cuisine. There are few variations of breakfast noodles, the soupy, the stir fry, egg noodles, rice noodles, and flat noodles. Though it was a favourite breakfast menu among the Chinese, you still can find
and rendang.
please refer to my blog label under
a Malay word that literally means ‘rice in cream’.
“noodles” .
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favourite among Malaysians. For recipe
Malaysia with roots in Malay culture. Its name is
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noodles in Malay and Indian stalls. It's a Nasi Lemak is the unofficial national dish of
repeatedly. It is then allowed to proof and rise, and the process is repeated. The final round of preparation consists of flattening the dough ball, coating it with oil, and then cooking it on a flat iron skillet with a lot of oil. The ideal roti is flat, fluffy on the inside but crispy and flaky on the outside.
Toast with Half Boiled Egg is another Malaysian Favourite. This dish is normally served in any KOPITIAM – (Chinese Coffee Shop). The unique aspect about this dish is that breads are toasted or grilled on burning charcoal. You can have it with eggs or custard cream named KAYA.
Roti canai - A type of flatbread or better known as roti prata. Roti means bread in Malay. The term “canai” derives from “Chennai”, a region in India which is formerly known as Madras. This roti canai dish is composed of dough containing copious amounts of fat, egg, flour, and water. The form of fat used is usually ghee (clarified butter). The entire mixture is kneaded thoroughly, flattened, oiled, and folded
Traditionally, it is served with dal or ‘dhal’ (lentil) curry, which in North India is prepared with chana dal. It can sometimes be taken with sugar or condensed milk. More recently, various improvements on plain roti have been devised to suit the more adventurous tastes of more affluent Malaysians
Dubbed the national drink Teh Tarik which literally means “pull tea” is a favourite Malaysian drink. Preparing this special tea is both “art” and “science”. There is a certain skill required to stretch the tea back and forth using two containers without spilling a single drop. The higher the pull the thicker the froth. Often found in Indian hawker stalls or restaurants. There is a reason behind this unusual method of serving tea. It is believed that the technique of
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stretching the tea helps it to mix well with another essential ingredient, the condensed milk, thus bringing out the strong aroma and the subtle taste of tea. Also, the beverage cools faster this way. Style with substance. It’s a perfect morning indulgence or the ideal evening luxury.
NASI LEMAK RECIPE Ingredients 4 cups rice 4 cups coconut milk 3 blades pandanus leaves ½ tsp of salt
Preparation
Sweet ending for a day breakfast normally comes with a platter of patties called “KUIH” which is a variety of selection of cakes, pastries, and sweetmeats. You can have both sweets and savory snacks. These “kuih” is much influenced by the "Peranakan Chinese” and you can find it everywhere in the morning breakfast stalls.
1. Wash and drain rice. Put rice in rice cooker. 2. Add in pandanus leaves, coconut milk, and salts. 3. Cook until rice is done
Note : There are two ways of cooking Nasi Lemak, you can either steam or cook like normal rice. If you desire, you can add in a slice of ginger, shallots, or even fenugreek. Once cooked you can wrap the Nasi Lemak in banana leaves together with other accompaniments such as sambal, eggs, cucumber and anchovies. Banana leaves enhance the aroma of the Nasi Lemak.
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Sambal Tumis Udang - Shrimp Sambal
300 g medium size shrimps, cleaned and drained PREPARATION 1 onion cut into rings 2 tbsp sugar 1. Heat oil and fry the blended wet paste till Salt to taste fragrant. Add in shrimps followed by ½ cup ½ tsp chicken cube water. Add salt, sugar, and chicken cubes. 2 tbp tamarind juice 2. Leave it to cook, stirring constantly. Add in ½ cup cooking oil tamarind juice and simmer until oil surfaces ½ cup water and gravy thickens. Finally add in the onion. Ingredients to be blended 30 dried chilies soaked for a few minutesCook’s Note deseeded first For the same recipe you can use cuttlefish, 15 shallots anchovies, or even cooked cockles. You can also 2” shrimp paste (belacan – you can get this in adjust the amount of chilies if you love it more hot any Asian Market) Blend all ingredients into wet paste and set aside. and spicy.
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Maureen A. Miller Mitch Hasslet, a war photojournalist relegated to a desk job, is the sole witness to a heist of Ma yan artifacts. Recruited by the enigmatic director of the Museum of Art and Antiquities, Mitch is sent to Guatemala, the last location the shipment was tracked to. Acting as the museum staff photographer, Mitch joins a group of archaeologists. His goal is to locate the artifacts as swiftly as possible so that he can collect his compensation and get the hell out of the jungle.
Alexandra Langley is about to run out of funds. She has yet to discover the lost Ma yan Maureen is known for writing cold, dark
civilization she knows lurks in the rainforest.
romantic suspense novels, but even she
To achieve her grant, she will accept the
needs to warm up after awhile. ENDLESS
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NIGHT will take you to the cliffs of Maine's
any other obstacle that is sent her way.
rugged coast in the middle of a blustery nor'easter, while JUNGLE OF DECEIT will have you sweating in the Guatemalan rain forests. Maureen's first endeavor into romantic suspense was a novel called, WIDOW'S TALE which became a Golden Heart nominee with the Romance Writers of America. Here’s a blurb of her book JUNGLE OF DECEIT
Unsuccessful and desperate, Alex has decided to move the group to a portion of the jungle referred to as, “No Man’s Land”−a sector where archaeological teams have ventured but never returned. As Mitch and Alex discover romance, will their bond protect them in a jungle filled with deceit?
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Jungle Of Deceit
Widow’s Tale
Recipe from Serena Murphy of WIDOW'S
and someone seems to be after her. But the
TALE
customers come first, so there is always time
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NEXT lobster bisque
Serena owns a pub on the coast of Maine, a
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Lobster Bisque
Directions :
By Author Maureen A. Miller
In a sauté pan heat the oil over med-high heat and sauté shallots, onions, and garlic for one minute. - Add the grape juice or white wine.
3/4 lb lobster meat, cut into small chunks 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons minced shallots 2 tablespoons chopped green onions 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1/4 cup grape juice or white wine 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1-2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
- Add the worcestershire, Tabasco, and thyme and sauté for another minute. - Add the sherry. - Add the paprika, bouillon, hot water and lobster base and stir. - Stir in tomato paste and add the tarragon leaves. Simmer for 10 minutes. - Whisk in heavy cream and the butter and bring to a boil.
1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Add the lobster and simmer until cooked through.
6 tablespoons dry sherry (can omit)
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Author
Lily Sawyer
Mountain made on my life. After watching that movie, I decided to join the fandom and it opened up a whole new world. Gay romance was something completely new to me, I just couldn't get enough. One day one of my fellow Brokies, BBM fan, wrote an original story that got published. As others started to write their own stories I decided to join the bandwagon and that was when Lily Sawyer was born. I was tickled when my very first story "The Finest Thing," was published. I brought a merman to life in my "Catch of the I started writing in school, book reports
Day" story and my other two books
mainly. Later on, after I graduated, I decided
"Somebody to Love" and "Love on the East
to enroll in a writing course that was offered
End" explore finging love the second time
as part of an adult life enrichment course.
around.
I'm a Star Trek fan, aka a Trekkie. I joined the
I currently am working on another story I hope
fandom and got a lot of enjoyment from read-
to get published.
ing original stories the fans wrote. One day I decided to try my hand at writing. I
You can find more about Lily Sawyer in her
moved onto other fandoms, but nothing
blog :
prepared me for the impact that Brokeback
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Love on the East End
Baked Chicken and Tomatoes By Author Lily Sawyer
- Open can of tomatoes and pour over chicken. - Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes. - Can be served with white rice or your choice of pasta.
Makes 2 servings. 4 boneless chicken breast fillet 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 tsp Italian seasonings 1 cup lemon juice or 1 beaten egg (can use either) 1- 14 ½ Oz can of diced tomatoes Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 350 F. - Put bread crumbs onto plate, mix Italian seasoning and salt and pepper into bread crumbs. - Put lemon juice or beaten egg into a bowl. - Take chicken breast and dip it into lemon juice or egg then place into bread crumbs, cover both sides then shake off excess and place into a 9X10 inch baking dish (I use a glass dish)
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30 w hole filo sheets To make the cream filling 2 cups w hole milk 5 tablespoons cornstarch 4 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon rose water or can use v anilla To make the syrup 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups w ater
Zonood el sit - Filo sheets filled with cream *Mix 3 tablespoons of flour with enough water to get a thicker mix ture than pancakes. Will use this to seal the filo sheets. - Mix the cornstarch with half a cup of milk from the 2 cups. - In a saucepan, add the remaining milk w ith sugar. Keep it on medium heat. - When the milk is about to boil, add the cornstarch mix ture and v anilla. Stir until it gets thick. - When the mix ture cools dow n, refrigerate for at least 2 hours. This will make it thicker. - Cut 30 filo sheets into a rectangle 3”x10”. Cut 10 from the filo sheets in halv es. - Take a long sheet, put half a filo on top of it, and fill that half w ith 1 1/2 tablespoon cream. - Fold in the left and right edges of the half filo sheet. Now fold the edge of the long filo which is close to you, and keep folding. When y ou reach the edge, add the flour-w ater mix ture (around 1/2 teaspoon) and seal it. - When done filling the filos, deep-fry until golden in color. Remove from oil and pour cold syrup on the hot stuffed filos. Making the syrup - Boil w ater with sugar until it’s tex ture is a bit thicker than maple sy rup. MunatyCooking | 20
VAMPIRES ARESpiced FOREVER Apple Cake
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar Pinch of salt 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoon baking pow der 1/2 cup mix ed crushed nuts 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon pow der 1/2 teaspoon clov e pow der 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger juic e 1 1/2 apples shredded 1/2 cup melted butter 1 teaspoon v anilla
- Preheat oven to F350/C180. - Sift flour with baking powder, salt, and powdered spices. Keep aside. - In a bowl, beat the butter with sugar until creamy and lighter in color. - Add vanilla and the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until well combined. - Add ginger juice and flour. Use a spatula or a wooden spoon for mixing the better at this stage, but can use the mixer on the lowest speed. Do not mix for more than 15 seconds. - Add apples and nuts. Now you must use the spatula or wooden spoon to mix gently by folding the mixture. - Grease and flour the baking pan and pour the mixture in it. - Tab the baking pan gently on the table to get rid of any air within the batter. - Bake for 35 –45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
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The King of all oils Olive Oil Olive oil has a unique fragrance and can add an
- Equal amounts of olive oil mixed with castor oil
extraordinary flavor in your cooking. It's been
and used to massage the face can reduce
part of the Mediterranean diet for ages and its
pimples, scarring, and fine lines.
benefits were known since ancient Egypt and
- Adding olive oil to salad dressing or making it
maybe before. Olive oil was always popular as
a regular part of your cooking can stop
a healing agent and for its ability to enhance the
constipation and strengthen the digestive
complexion. It was believed that regular
system.
consumption of olive oil can work miracles in - Unlike other fats, olive oil actually helps in
delaying aging.
reducing blood sugar hence good for diabetics. Moroccans still use olive oil in their soaps as a
In addition, it doesn't lead to weight gain.
main ingredient because when combined with steam, olive oil scoops out dirt from the pores, leaving the skin elastic and rejuvenated.
- The high concentration of monounsaturated fatty acids in olive oil promote "good" cholesterol (HDL) and lower "bad" cholesterol
- Olive oil is good news for pregnant women
(LDL).
who want to reduce the appearance of the dreaded stretch marks. Rubbing warm olive oil on the skin helps increase its elasticity. - Use it as a moisturizer before going to bed, it can slow down the aging process since it's rich in vitamin A, B-1, B-2, C, D, and Iron. - It's good for the heart. Vegetable mucilage found in olive oil protects the digestive tract, hence reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
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- Rubbing a small amount of olive oil into your wet hair will keep the hair soft and shiny and split-ends free. - Adding few drops of olive oil to the last rinse of a pedicure will heal cracked heals and prevent them from appearing again. It will also give a soothing feel to the feet. - Last but not least, mixing sugar with olive oil and rubbing it on your wet lips exfoliate it, leaving your lips soft and moisturized.
To best benefit from olive oil, do not over heat it.
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