TALAM MARBLE

A "kuih talam" that no need to steam...just thicken the mixture under low heat....marble it up..chill and ready to serve. Simple simple and simply nice..

Kuih talam yang tak perlu dikukus....cuma kacau adunan atas api kecil sehingga pekat...bahagi kepada dua warna, marblekan..sejukkan..potong dan siap dihidang....

TALAM MARBLE

Adapted from Chef Zunaidah Che Pah

INGREDIENTS

• 2 packet Hong Kwee Flour / 2 paket tepung Hong Kwee
• 500 g coconut milk / 500 g santan
• 1200 g water / 1200 g air 
• 400 g caster sugar / 400 g gula caster

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine all ingredient on slow heat util mixture thicken. Divide into 2 color of your favourite choice / Campurkan semua bahan dan masak atas api kecil sehigga adunan pekat. Bahagi adunan kepada dua bahagian dan warnakan mengikut warna pilihan anda.
2. Alternately marble it with 1 colour additional spoon...green 4 table spoon and chocolate 2 table spoon. Continue making the marble until is done / Bahagikan kepada dua warna dimana warna asas lebih dari warna belang ..contohnya 4 sudu besar warna hijau dan 2 sdb warna chocolate. Selang selikan sehingga habis.

FOR YOUR EYES ONLY - MACARONS CHRISTMAS THEME COLOUR

These macarons go well with Steam Fruits Cake...an idea that you can mix and match when you are ask to do some Christmas preparations....just playing with the the Christmas Theme Color..

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CHRISTMAS STEAM FRUIT CAKE - KEK KUKUS BUAH

Am not celebrating Christmas but I have an obligation to deliver this cake to a friend for his Christmas celebrations. I got the recipe from - http://fromintankitchen.blogspot.com/2011/09/kek-buah-kukus-permintaan-seseorang.html, I made 1 1/2 batch to get the height of the cake. It turned out well but honestly I can't comment on the cake..as this is the first time am making it not for me for someone..ha..ha..but the way I looked at the cake..am confidence it is good  and true enough my friend said it was good.

I covered the cake with white fondant and used the christmas theme colour red and green.

450 g butter /450 g mentega - I used golden churn

400 g brown sugar /400 gula perang atau gula halus- ita guna gula perang

5 eggs large grade A / 5 biji telur - grade A

600 g flour / 600 g tepung gandum

1 tsp soda bicarbonate / 1 t1 sk bicarbonate soda- ita letak baking powder

1 tsp cream of tartar / 1 sk cream of tar-tar

1 tsp nutmeg powder / 1 sk serbuk pala atau serbuk kayu manis- ita guna kulit kayu manis

450 g mix fruits - I dried it first / 450 g buah2an campuran(mix fruits)

150 g slice almonds / 150 g kekacang badam - cincang- ita tak letak

1 tsp fruits essence / 1 sk esen buah2an atau  oren atau vanilla - ita letak oren

220 g graulated sugar /220 g gula pasir - utk gula hangus 

Sieve all the dried incredients and add in the mix fruits, set aside - / Ayak tepung, baking powder, tatar dan serbuk kulit kayu manis dan gaul bersama buah2an campur dan kekacang. Ketepikan.

Whisk butter and brown sugar till white and fluffy /Mentega dan gula perang dipukul hingga kembang dgn mixer. 

Add eggs one at one at a time / Masukkan telur satu-persatu dan terus pukul.

Add essence / Masukkan juga esen pilihan.

Slow the mixer and slowly add in the flour and fruit mixture...you can use spatula here /Perlahankan mixer dan masukkan campuran tepung sedikit2 hingga habis.

Add the same time caramalised he granulated sugar and pour into the batter. /Pada masa yang sama,gula pasir di goreng hingga hangus atas api perlahan,matikan api dan tuang kedlm campuran yang sedang diputar tadi dan gaul  hingga sebati.

Combine till well blend . /Matikan mixer dan kacau adunan dgn senduk supaya benar2 rata.

Pour into grease tin /  Tuang adunan ke dlm loyang yg telah di alas dan digris keliling.

Cover tin with aluminium foil and tied around tin / Tutup loyang dgn aluminium foil dan ikat dgn tali rafia sekelilingnye.

Steam for 4 hours / Kukus kek selama 4 jam.

Note from the cook :-

Steam Cake at high fire for the first hours and lower to normal fire for the last three hours /

Saya kukus dgn api kuat pd 1 jam pertama dan tukar pd api sederhana utk 3 jam seterusnya.Buka alumfoil setelah masak dan sejukkan kek. Kalau saya tak menggunakan kekacang, saya tambah gantikan dgn buah2an campuran lagi menjadi 600 g.

Seingat saya arwah umi memang terkenal dengan kek kukus buahnya...tapi tak seorang pun anaknya mewarisi bakatnya mahupun menyalin resipiny..kini bila perlu memang terkial-kial mencarinya.....maka kenalah ambik resipi kekawan. Saya buat kek ini untuk teman yang meraikan Christmas...tapi cuma buat aje rasanya tidak. Kata teman saya memang sedap. Sempena dengan perayaan yang diraikannya makan saya balutkan kek dengan fondant putih yang dihiaskan dengan warna tema Christmas.... Resipi saya ambil dari - 

http://fromintankitchen.blogspot.com/2011/09/kek-buah-kukus-permintaan-seseorang.html

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HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE OREO'S DIPPED.

Dipping oreos in chocolate creates a beautiful, delicious candy that makes a great gift or party snack. This recipe for chocolate-dipped cookies can be used with whatever cookie you like...oreos' always be the preference

Ingredients: 

1 package (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 tbsp shortening

1 package preferred cookies, like chocolate sandwich cookies or pecan shortbread cookies

Assorted sprinkles or small candies (optional)

1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

Preparation:

1. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil.

2. Combine the chocolate chips and the shortening in a large microwave-safe bowl, and microwave until melted, stirring after every minute.

3. Finely crush 3 or 4 cookies and set them aside to use for decoration.

4. Drop a cookie in the melted chocolate and submerge it slightly. Use a fork to remove it from the chocolate, and tap it against the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate. Drag the bottom of the fork against the lip of the bowl to remove any remaining excess chocolate, and place the dipped cookie on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the cookie with the cookie crumbs immediately, while the chocolate is still wet. You can also use sprinkles or small candies, or leave the cookies plain and decorate with white chocolate later. Repeat with remaining chocolate and cookies.

5. Place the cookies in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to set the chocolate.

6. If desired, melt the white chocolate and drizzle it over the cookies for a decorative look. Briefly return the candy to the refrigerator to set the white chocolate before serving

Sebenarnya yang ini tidak perlukan resipi pun...tetapi idea memasukan oreos dalam chocolate yang dicairkan memang cukup menarik dan sesuai dijadikan door gift. Oreo menambahkan kehebatan chocolate ini.

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BLUEBERRY SCONES

I will make these..if I get...cheap blueberries....Sometimes the Supermarket do make a special offer..anything less RM10...I will grabbed and of course the favourite recipes will be either muffins or scones. Try this...it is absolutely awesome....topped with cream it will definitely bright up your tea session..

4-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold butter

2 eggs

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, divided

1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

Directions

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a bowl, whisk eggs and 3/4 cup milk; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead in the blueberries.

Divide the dough in half. Pat each portion into an 8-in. circle; cut each into eight wedges. Place on greased baking sheets. Brush with remaining milk. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until tops are golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 16 scones.

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