Spicy Corned Beef Pasta

Aildiladha was different this time around because I'm celebrating it with none other than my husband as a first time. Time management is crucial between two families as we wouldn't want to hurt any sides and boy, we really had to strategized it  carefully. Phew.

So, we were at my parents' home during the eve of Aidiladha, and Allah is Great to locate us at my parents' home at that time  and not husband's because my sister had to be rushed to the emergency room. She had a sudden severe attack at her lower abdomen so we suspected that her appendix might .. burst?  Erm, gory thoughts creeped into my mind so off to SDMC Subang Jaya we went. When checked, everything was fine and the ONLY problem with my sister is that she RARELY eats and the ONLY thing she eats is MAGGIE mee. Pftttt. Doc suspected it was just gas and Alhamdulillah nothing serious is going on and doesn't have to be warded. 

Anyway, back to Aidiladha, we were at my parents' house in 

the morning, I woke up very early and crept downstairs to help Mom prepared Raya dishes but tengok-tengok she was done with everything and was ready to go back to sleep. 

Gosh, how can we not love her? And how in the world I can be like her? 

To make myself useful in the kitchen, I made the family spicy corned beef pasta and I was very happy to see that it was gobbled down by many. Let's share the recipe. Sharing is caring!

Ingredients

- 250g packet of your favourite pasta

- 1 can of corned beef (For more healthier choices, try to use lean or minced meat!)

- 6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

- 2 red onions, finely chopped

- 7 dried chilies, seedless and finely chopped

- 1 can of button mushroom, diced

- 120ml olive oil

- salt and black pepper to taste

- Shredded basil leaves.

Methods

1. Cook the pasta according to the instruction on the package.

2. Heat the olive oil in a pan and when it is medium hot, add the garlic and onions as well as dried chilies. 

3. Throw in the corned beef and stir-fry until fragrant.

4. Add the diced button mushroom in the pan. Stir it well.

5. When the pasta is cooked, drain and toss with the stir-fried ingredients in the pan. Top the pasta with the shredded basil leaves.

6. Season with salt and pepper. Ready to serve!

My siblings and Mommy on the way to see the Qurban. Where was I at this point of time? Pfftt. Left out! I was already making my way to my in-laws.

Pavloves

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Ok, I'm guilty.

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Strawberry Pavloves (or better known as Pavlova)

It's only RM 85 and I am not afraid to say, it actually tastes good.

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Makan Meriah : Friday Iftar

When it comes to preparing food for Iftar, I'll be so semangat and the one who plans on the menu that should be cooked on that day (well, I always consulted Sheena first as she is fussy with food..;-p peace!. So, since it's Friday and it is the beginning of a great weekend, I decided to make something meriah for our Iftar today.

Here is the menu:

Appetizer: Clam and corn chowder (more for Dalia, it's her staple food)

Main course: Cheese and garlic naan (sendiri buat ok, sini takde mamak)



and kuah dhal



Mackarel curry



For dessert: Pisang Bakar Keju (this is such a famous dessert dish in Indonesia, and since the ingredients are easy to find here, might as well we dig it! )

Drinks: Sirap limau, strawberry and lemon cooler and Chai Tea (It's teh tarik but with cinnamon stick, cardamon pots ,clove and star anise. Dalia made the best Chai Tea ever!)

I don't care if I gained 10 kg from eating all of these tonight. I've been eating books, journals, magazines for research and many other things relating to my disso. I think I deserve this. Furthermore, cooking is therapeutic and it can release all of my stress toxin away.

For those in UK or any parts of Europe (or anywhere that shares the same time zone),

Selamat Berbuka Puasa..

Pictures are from Google Images

Homemade Guacamole

Guacamole is not something that you can find in Malaysia, or even any parts of Asia. A friend introduced me to this dish and in Malaysia, it is so uncommon and can only be found in certain restaurants that serve Mexican food. Unlike here in UK, guacamole is just like sambal or kicap in Malaysia and can be found anywhere especially in the supermarket.

Guacamole is basically an avocado-based dip which originated in Mexico. The traditional way of making guacamole in Mexico is by using pestle and mortar to mash the ripe avocados and mixed it with lime juice and salt.

But I have a different way of making my own guacamole from scratch which to me it tasted sooo goood! So, here is the recipe.

Ingredients

1 lime, juiced
½ capsicum (can be green or red), chopped into small dice
1 clove garlic and white onion, chopped
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander
3 ripe avocados
Salt, freshly ground black pepper and cumin powder

1. Put half the lime juice in a bowl with the chopped capsicum, garlic, onion and coriander. Halve, stone and peel the avocados. Chop roughly and add to the bowl. Roughly mash with a fork or potato masher then season with salt, cumin powder and freshly ground black pepper. Add more lime juice to taste, along with more garlic, onions, capsicum and coriander if you wish.

2. Pack into a small container and press clingfilm over the surface, making sure there are no air pockets. Cover and chill until ready to go.

3. This can be served as a dip for vegetables or nachos or served as a sauce for grilled fish, prawns, lobster, chicken, beef or lamb.

Taadaaaaa! Enjoy!