March 27, 2008

my little fishes

i have 3 fishes tonight! the actual size of the fish is approx. 2mm.

bbq pork

March 25, 2008

March 13, 2008

cookie press


ingredients:
black sesame 10g
butter 125g
icing sugar 60g
pastry flour 40g
bread flour 75g
corn starch 45g
egg white 30g

preparation:
toast the sesame seeds in a small frying pan until they just start to pop, immeidiately remove from the pan. grind the sesame in a coffee grinder until they have turned into a fragrant powder.

methods:
1. preheat oven to 350°F
3. cream together the butter and sugar.
4. stir in the eggs white.
5. sift together the pastry & bread flour, sesame powder and corn starch, stir into the creamed mixture.
6. bake for 12 to 14 minutes.

March 12, 2008

March 11, 2008

sesame sesame sesame

sweet soup ingredients:
black sesame 50g
rock sugar 100g
water 5cups
cream 1/2cup

thickening ingredients:
rice 2tbsp
water 1/2cup

methods:
1. mix rice with 1/2cup of water. soak for 1 hour & blend it in a blender. (thickening)
2. soak the black sesame in water for 30 minutes
3. drain & stir-fry the sesame until fragrant. (no oil needed)
4. add a cup of water with the sesame & blend in a blender, pour in the rest of water.
5. add sugar & heat until dissolved, cook at low heat for 1 hour.
6. add cream & thickening in medium-high heat until boil.