Monday, 26 March 2012

PAVLOVA


Tips
  • Jangan ada walau sedikit pun kuning telur
  • Jangan ada walau setitis pun air dalam adunan.
  • Jangan guna telur yang dikeluarkan dari peti sejuk kerana walaupun telah sejuk dengan suhu bilik, masih ada wap air
  • Masa buat cream, bekas, heavy cream dan pemukul cream mestilah dimasukkan dalam peti ais 30 minit terlebih dahulu. Lagi lama lagi bagus. 
  • Panaskan oven pada 150 ' C selama 15 min. Bila dah bakar maringe selama 15 minit, turunkan suhu oven ke 140'C
  • Masak selama 1 jam. Buka pintu oven dan biarkan terbuka hingga meringue betul-betul sejuk.
  • Masa tunggu meringue masak, buat whip cream dan masukkan ke dalam plastik dan simpan dalam freez.
  • Bila nak makan barulah bubuh cream atas meringue.


CADANGAN RESEPI MERINGUE

4 biji putih telor besar
Hampir 1/3 cawan telur halus
1 sudu teh cuka makan
1 sudu teh esen vanila
3 sudu makan tepung jagung

 CADANGAN RESEPI WHIPING CREAM




PAPLOVA  1
http://salam2benua.blogspot.com/2009/01/seperti-yang-di-janjikan-tayangan.html

Ingredients:

-4 large (59g/ size A) eggs at room temperature, separated (asingkan the yolk from the white)
-1 cup caster sugar (gula halus)- kalau tak nak manis boleh kurang kan to 3/4 cup
-3 teaspoons cornflour
-1 tbsp (20 mls) white vinegar (cuka masak biasa tu)


-With Pavlova and meringue in general, perkara yang paling penting is to make sure masa you asingkan putih and kuning telur tu, the mixing bowl is completely clean and dry. Kalau ada setitik air pun dalam mixing bowl tu, the egg whites takkan become fluffy masa kita pukul nanti. And also, make sure takde sikit pun kuning telur yang tercampur dalam egg whites tu or else it wont aerate. So, banyak jugak lah pantang larang nya, hehehehe....

-Then beat the egg whites using electric mixer (Kalau you ada lengan macam Popeye then you can use hand whisk) until soft peaks formed.


-Then add the caster sugar 1 tablespoon at a time and beat until sugar's dissolved and the mixture looks white and glossy and the egg white mixture has formed firm peaks.

Ini rupa the mixture after half of the sugar's been added to the egg white.

Ini rupa after all the sugar's been added and dissolved and firm peaks formed. Kalau terlangkupkan the bowl masa ni, the egg white mixture takkan tertumpah keluar (memang betul tak tipu cos I've tried, hahahaha).

-Then add the corflour and the vinegar to the egg white mixture.

- Then fold the cornflour and the vinegar gently into the mix.

- Then put the mixture on a tray lined with baking paper. Ratakan jadi cantik and gunakan butter knife to make the grooves along the sides.The reason for this is supaya the sides tak pecah2 after baking.

- Then bake it in an 140- 150 C oven. Temperature dia tak boleh tinggi sangat or else the outside will be burnt but the inside tak masak lagi. Bake it for about 50 minutes. Then turn off the oven but leave the pavlova inside the oven with the oven door ajar until the oven is really cool. This helps the outside layer to become crispy and the inside to stay moist.

This is how it looks like after dah sejuk.

- Then you can decorate it with whipped cream and whatever soft fruits you like.


This is what's left of our pavlova after the Little Misses and the other half had a 'bite' of it :-).



PAVLOVA 2




PAVLOVA 3



Resepi Pavlova.

Bahan-bahan :

4 biji putih telur 
1 cawan gula kastor ( saya guna 3/4 cawan untuk mengurangkan manis)
1/2 sudu teh esen vanilla
1 sudu teh cuka masakan
1/2 sudu besar tepung jagung

Topping/hiasan :

1 cawan (240 ml ) whipping cream
1 1/2 sudu besar gula halus - saya pakai gula icing.
1/2 sudu teh esen vanilla

Tip sebelum membakar :

1- Pastikan (baca dengan nada garang. hihi) ketika mengasingkan antara telur putih dan kuning, tiada sedikit (langsung) telur kuning yang masuk dalam telur putih. Untuk memudahkan kerja, gunakan telur yang disimpan dalam peti sejuk. Telur yang sejuk, mudah untuk diasingkan antara kuning dan putih. Bila nak digunakan, pastikan putih telur berada dalam suhu bilik. Jangan guna masa telur masih sejuk.

2- Periksa peralatan yang digunakan bersih dari sebarang air dan kesan minyak. Lain la kalau korang tak kisah. Dalam hati duk kata," apasal la meringue aku tak bertanduk langsung." heh.

Cara-cara :

1- Pukul putih telur menggunakan hand mixer dengan kelajuan perlahan. Kalau ada stand mixer lagi senang. Tengok je. Tangan tak payah kerja. Pukul sehingga adunan menjadi 'soft peak form'. Apa eh istilah melayu dia.? 

2- Kemudian, dengan kelajuan yang tinggi, masukkan gula sudu demi sudu sambil terus putar adunan. Masa ni adunan akan bertukar menjadi putih tapi belum lagi berkilat. Bila pegang sedikit adunan di tangan terasa lagi gula yang belum hancur.

3- Teruskan memutar adunan dengan kelajuan tinggi sehingga bertukar menjadi putih berkilat. Bila diangkat dia akan mengeluarkan tanduk. Haha. Jangan risau. Ni tanduk bagus punya. Kalau dah bertanduk tu maknanya jadilah meringue. Jika belum, atau tanduk tak tajam dan belum mantap. Pukul lagi 2-3 minit. 

4- Masukkan esen vanilla dan pukul lagi sampai sebati.

Tanda meringue anda dah jadi ialah bila diangkat adunan akan menghasilkan tanduk yang tajam dihujung. Nak lebih yakin, telangkupkan bekas meringue atas kepala. Kalau tak jatuh tu confirm jadi. Agak-agak berani tak? ;)

5- Masukkan tepung jagung dan cuka. Gaulkan menggunakan spatula atau senduk kayu. Bukan senduk kari ye..! Kang ada pulak rasa kari dalam pavlova. 

6- Buatkan garisan bulat di atas kertas minyak(parchment paper). Saya gunakan tin kek yang bersaiz 7 inci. Zaapp. Dah jadi bulat. 

7- Bentukkan meringue mengikut bulatan yang kita lukis. Pastikan bahagian tepi lebih tinggi dari tengah. Konon macam tebing pendek la kan. Part ni saya tak buat. Saya buat cara saya sendiri. :)

Masa membakar :

1- Panaskan oven pada suhu 150' C. Saya panaskan 15 minit lebih awal. Letakkan rak di tengah bahagian oven. 

2- Masukkan adunan meringue. Dalam 15 minit, turunkan suhu kepada 140'C. Masak selama 1 jam. Pavlova dimasak dengan api yang sederhana panas. Bila api terlalu panas, luarnya akan garing tapi dalam tak masak. Bila api tak cukup panas pun tak kena juga. Kang lama pulak nak masak. Takkan nak berkampung depan oven sampai 2 jam? :)

Masak sehingga warna meringue bertukar menjadi coklat muda. Bila dipegang terasa garing di luar dan lembut bahagian dalam. Tutup api. Biarkan pintu oven sedikit terbuka. Jangan keluarkan meringue terus dari oven. Tunggu sehingga sejuk.

Cara menghias :

1- Pukul whipping cream dalam bekas sehingga kental. Satu petua nak mudahkan kerja. Masukkan bekas dalam peti ais bahagian beku selama 2-3 jam sebelum memukul whipping cream. 

2- Bila whipping cream dah kental. Masukkan gula dan esen vanila. Ini pendapat sayalah kan. Whipping cream tu dah manis. Sekiranya nak kurangkan atau tak masukkan gula pun tak jadi masalah. 

3- Masukkan whipped cream dalam plastik. Simpan dalam peti ais beku sekejap. Nanti bila nak deco baru keluarkan. 

Bila rasa nak makan, baru picitkan whipped cream dan hias dengan buah-buahan yang siap dipotong. Kalau hias awal sangat nanti takut pavlova tu berderai.

Sedia untuk dimakan.




kasi close-up skit......................opsss ternampak blueberry yg kecut la pulak hahaha

PAVLOVA





sapa nak yang ni sila angkat jari????????? hehehe

Kalau sape2 nak try buat bleh ikut resepi ni. Ala sama jer sebenarnya dengan resepi kat blog2 lain tu. Yang ni cikgu amik kat youtube.

Bahan-bahan:
4 biji telur ayam - amik putihnya sahaja
3/4 cawan gula putih
1 sudu besar tepung jagung
1 sudu teh cuka makan
1 sudu teh esen vanilla
Buah-buahan yang masam 

Caranya :
Pukul telur putih sampai berbuih dengan mixer dan masukkan gula. Putar lagi selama 8-10 minit (sila ikut arahan ni) sampai la dah jadi meringue bertanduk. Kalau tuang pun gerenti tak tumpah.

Lepas tu masukkan tepung jagung,cuka dan esen vanilla.Putar lagi selama 4 minit (sila ikut arahan ni). Masa ni, adunan meringue tu nampak macam berkilat2 dan lebih berat. Kalau masih cair, maknanya kena putar lagi. tapi kalau betul2 ikut time yg cikgu bagi tu, insyaAllah jadi.

Sesambil duk putar tu, panaskan oven suhu 150 darjah celcius. Bila adunan meringue dah siap, tuangkan atas dulang pembakar yg dialas dengan kertas minyak.

Ubah suhu oven kepada 120 darjah celcius. Bakar selama 1jam, guna api atas bawah dan letak ditengah2 oven. Lepas satu jam, sila check dulu pavlova tu dah mengeras ke belum. cucuk skit dengan pisau.kalau masih lembut sila tambah masa oven 30-45 minit lagi. Ni oven cikgu tau. Oven korang, cikgu tak sure la plak. Memang amik masa lama cikit sebab guna suhu rendah. Kalau guna suhu tinggi, ada kemungkinan pavlova belum keras, tapi kulitnya dah hitam. Nak selamat, guna suhu rendah tapi masa bakarnya lama.

Bila dah puas hati, tinggalkan saja pavlova tu dalam oven dengan pintu oven dibuka sedikit saja. Selalunya permukaan pavlova akan retak. Tok sah sedihla.....benda biasa pada pavlova sebab tu kena tutup plak dengan whipping cream.

Bila pavlova dah betul2 sejuk baru susun buah atas cream tu.Buah2 masam tu plak nak kurangkan rasa manis pavlova.
Siap!





Saturday, 24 March 2012

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE WHIP CREAM

1) PERFECT WHIP CREAM BY INSIGHTFUL NANA\



CADANGAN RESEPI WHEAP CREAM:

1 cup of heavy cream
3/4 cup of fine sugar
1 tsp of vanilla



2) WHIP CREAM BY HOWCAST.COM











3)




HOW TO MAKE WHIP CREAM


Ingredients:


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2 cup whipping cream
3 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Whip cream with mixer. Be careful not to overbeat or else will get too thick like butter. When it begins to thicken, add sugar and vanilla; stir. Refrigerate.


4) HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM


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Content Copyright © 2012 Cooks.com - All rights reserved.
236 ml (about 1 cup) whipping cream
1/3 cups sugar (optional)
1 pinch salt
Pour the heavy cream into a large metal bowl with crushed ice under the bowl.
Add about a 1/3 cup of sugar and a tiny pinch of salt. Adding more sugar will help thicken the mixture, but don't add too much (3/4 a cup to a cup is too much).
Whip for approximately 5 minutes.
Using a wire whisk or beater, whip the mixture together until you it forms soft peaks. Let sit in refrigerator to cool, then enjoy!
Submitted by: John McDonald

Wednesday, 21 March 2012

RAVIOLI


SPINACH AND RICOTTA RAVIOLI







Ingredients

Dough:

  • 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 4 eggs

Filling:

  • 1 pound fresh spinach
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 pound ricotta
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano, plus 4 tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano, for garnish
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Pinch black pepper

Sauce:

  • 1/4 pound butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon chopped sage

Directions

To make the ravioli dough, make a crater with the flour on your tabletop. Add the eggs to the center of the flour crater. Partially incorporate the flour into the eggs with a fork. Then knead the flour and eggs together to form dough. Knead until the dough is thoroughly worked together, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Reserve until the raviolis are ready to be assembled.

In a pot of boiling water, cook the spinach with half of the salt until tender. Remove the spinach from the boiling water and let cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Squeeze out the water from the spinach and chop it up roughly. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped spinach, ricotta, egg, heavy cream, and 4 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano. Season with the nutmeg, remaining salt, and black pepper.

To make the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepot. Simmer the nutmeg and sage in the butter for 1 minute. Reserve until the raviolis are cooked.

To assemble the raviolis, cut the dough into 4 pieces. Roll out each piece to form a thin layer (about 1/8 inch) of dough. Place 1 spoonful of filling onto 1 sheet of dough 1/2 inch from the edge. Continue to place spoonfuls of filling along the dough 1-inch from each other.

Place 1 of the other pieces of rolled out dough on top of the piece with the filling on it. Pinch the dough around the filling to form the ravioli. Use a cookie cutter or a knife to cut out the raviolis. Pinch the edges of each ravioli with the tines of a fork. Set aside each ravioli on a plate lightly dusted with flour. Do not stack the raviolis, because they will stick together.

When you are ready to cook the raviolis, add them to boiling water. When the raviolis float, about 2 to 3 minutes, they are finished cooking. Serve each portion with the sage butter and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano over each serving.

Ingredients

Dough:

  • 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 4 eggs

Filling:

  • 1 pound fresh spinach
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 pound ricotta
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano, plus 4 tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano, for garnish
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Pinch black pepper

Sauce:

  • 1/4 pound butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon chopped sage

Directions

To make the ravioli dough, make a crater with the flour on your tabletop. Add the eggs to the center of the flour crater. Partially incorporate the flour into the eggs with a fork. Then knead the flour and eggs together to form dough. Knead until the dough is thoroughly worked together, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Reserve until the raviolis are ready to be assembled.

In a pot of boiling water, cook the spinach with half of the salt until tender. Remove the spinach from the boiling water and let cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Squeeze out the water from the spinach and chop it up roughly. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped spinach, ricotta, egg, heavy cream, and 4 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano. Season with the nutmeg, remaining salt, and black pepper.

To make the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepot. Simmer the nutmeg and sage in the butter for 1 minute. Reserve until the raviolis are cooked.

To assemble the raviolis, cut the dough into 4 pieces. Roll out each piece to form a thin layer (about 1/8 inch) of dough. Place 1 spoonful of filling onto 1 sheet of dough 1/2 inch from the edge. Continue to place spoonfuls of filling along the dough 1-inch from each other.

Place 1 of the other pieces of rolled out dough on top of the piece with the filling on it. Pinch the dough around the filling to form the ravioli. Use a cookie cutter or a knife to cut out the raviolis. Pinch the edges of each ravioli with the tines of a fork. Set aside each ravioli on a plate lightly dusted with flour. Do not stack the raviolis, because they will stick together.

When you are ready to cook the raviolis, add them to boiling water. When the raviolis float, about 2 to 3 minutes, they are finished cooking. Serve each portion with the sage butter and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano over each serving.

ROSEMARY BRAISED LAMB SHANKS


By: S. HODGE 
"Lamb shanks that are slowly simmered with fresh rosemary, garlic, tomatoes, and red wine. Great served with polenta, or my family's favorite roasted garlic mashed potatoes, as you need something to soak up the wonderful sauce that is created with these. A fantastic dish for company, as all the prep work is done at the beginning, and then you just have to wait."
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs
Ready In:
2 Hrs 30 Min


 
Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 lamb shanks
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3 large carrots, cut into 1/4 inch rounds
  • 10 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (750 milliliter) bottle red wine
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with juice
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
  • 5 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

Directions

  1. Sprinkle shanks with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook shanks until brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer shanks to plate.
  2. Add onions, carrots and garlic to pot and saute until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in wine, tomatoes, chicken broth and beef broth. Season with rosemary and thyme. Return shanks to pot, pressing down to submerge. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover, and simmer until meat is tender, about 2 hours.
  3. Remove cover from pot. Simmer about 20 minutes longer. Transfer shanks to platter, place in a warm oven. Boil juices in pot until thickened, about 15 minutes. Spoon over shanks.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 481 | Total Fat: 21.8g | Cholesterol: 93mg

VOCABULARY FOR INGREDIENTS

1- PANCETTA


Pancetta  is Italian bacon. It is pork belly meat that is salt cured, seasoned with such spices as nutmeg, fennel, peppercorns, dried ground hot peppers and garlic, then dried for at least three months.[1] Associated with Italy, pancetta varies by region. It is often cubed, as lardon. It is also produced in Spain.


CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH CAPER SAUCE



Chicken Cutlets with Caper Sauce
Sometimes, especially after the holidays, all you want is a light, good meal. "Light" as in you're trying to cut back, and "good" as in, can we make it taste good even though it's light? This chicken cutlet recipe, with a caper shallot sauce, is just that, flavorful, filling, and won't weigh you down. The idea for it came from my friend Peg Poswall, who is simply brilliant in the kitchen. It's sort of like a chicken piccata, but without the breading, and it is served with fresh arugula, thinly sliced fennel, and shaved Parmesan. Great for lunch or a simple dinner.

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 chicken breast halves, pounded very thin, and then cut in half, so that you have 4 thin cutlets
  • Salt
  • 1 large shallot, minced, about 2 Tbsp
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbsp capers, drained
  • 2-3 cups arugula, torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 fennel bulb, shaved thin
  • 16-24 paper thin shavings of parmesan cheese

Method

1 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a stick-free sauté pan over medium-high heat until almost smoking, about 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle salt over the pounded chicken breasts and sear them for 2-3 minutes per side in the hot pan, working in batches so that you do not crowd the pan. Remove the chicken breasts and cover with foil to keep them warm.
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2 Add the other tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Add the shallots and cook 1 minute, stirring often. Do not let them burn, and if they begin to brown rapidly, turn the heat down. Add the garlic and cook another 45 seconds to 1 minute, stirring often.
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3 Add the white wine and scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add the capers and red pepper flakes and boil until the wine is almost gone, about 2-4 minutes.
4 To serve, mix the arugula and shaved fennel and put some on each plate. Arrange some shaved parmesan over them. Lay a piece of chicken on each salad, then top with a little of the sauce. Serve hot.
Yield: Serve 4.

COLCANNON CAKE



Colcannon Cakes
Have you ever made colcannon? It's a traditional Irish mashed potato dish with lots of greens. If there's a heaven for kale, it's this, mixed in with mashed potatoes and butter. Colcannon cakes, or the Irish version of potato latkes, are what you make with leftover colcannon. The only thing is, colcannon is so good, who has leftovers? So, you may just have to make a new batch to make these cakes. Or just make twice as much colcannon as you think you might need, just so you have enough to make these cakes. Oh my these are good. We liked them with a little fresh lemon juice squeezed on top. I had one with a runny egg for breakfast. Yum!
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  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 50 minutes
You can also add some chopped fresh parsley to the colcannon mix. Here's a fun idea for breakfast, serve the colcannon cakes with a poached egg on top!

Ingredients

Colcannon:
  • 2 1/2 pounds of russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • Salt
  • 5 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 lightly packed cups of chopped chard, kale, spinach, or cabbage
  • 1/2 cup of green onion greens, chopped
  • 1 cup milk or cream

Colcannon cakes:
  • About 3 cups of colcannon
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • 2-3 teaspoons salt
  • 4 Tbsp butter or vegetable oil
  • Lemon for garnish

Method

1 Make the colcannon first (see our colcannon recipe.) Put potatoes in a pot, cover with cold, well salted water by an inch, bring to a boil, and cook until fork tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and remove them from the pot. Melt the butter in the still warm pot, add the chopped greens, cook for 3-4 minutes until wilted, then add the green onions and cook for another minute. Add the potatoes, milk or cream to the pot, mash until everything is well mixed.
2 Mix the egg, flour and salt in with the colcannon. You may want to chill the mixture for 15 minutes or longer to make it easier to shape the patties. Form into little cakes of whatever size you want, but make them flat so they will cook through without burning. If the mixture is too wet, add more flour until the mixture is easy to shape.
3 Heat the butter or vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, place the formed patties in the pan so they are not touching. Lower the heat to medium and gently fry until golden, abou 3-4 minutes. Turn and cook the other side. Let the cakes rest on a paper towel while you cook the others. Serve with slices of lemon.
Yield: Serves 4-6 as an appetizer.

Tuesday, 20 March 2012

VOCABULARY FOR HERBS




Other herbs





1- OREGANO

Dry oregano


fresh oregano



2- THYME

 Fresh thyme herb


 Dry thyme herb

 3- ROSEMARY



Fresh rosemary






4- BASIL (SELASIH)





5- SAGE





6- BAY LEAF




 Indian Bay Leaves


















Bay leaf (plural bay leaves) refers to the aromatic leaf of the bay laurel (Laurus nobilis, Lauraceae). Fresh or dried bay leaves are used in cooking for their distinctive flavor and fragrance. The leaves are often used to flavor soups, stews, braises and pâtés in Mediterranean cuisine. The fresh leaves are very mild and do not develop their full flavor until several weeks after picking and drying.[1]

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