Chocolate Chip Cookies | Recipe

INGREDIENTS

110g of unsalted butter,

1/2 cup of dark brown sugar,

1/4 cup of white sugar,

1 egg,

2 tsp of pure vanilla extract,

1 cup and 2 tbsp of all-purpose flour,

1 tsp of baking soda,

1/2 cup of chocolate chips

METHOD

*Preheat the oven to 190C

1. Whisk together the butter and two types of sugars until light and fluffy. The remaining mixture should be slightly pale after 2-3 minutes.

2. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and incorporate briefly until just combined.

3. Fold in the flour and baking soda with a spatula until a dough forms. Do not overmix.

4. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly dispersed into the dough.

5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

6. Scoop the cookie dough with an ice-cream scoop or a tablespoon, and deposit on the baking sheet. Make sure to leave around 2-3cm between each one to allow for room to spread. Also, ensure to not overcrowd the baking sheets- I'd say have a maximum of 6 cookies on one baking sheet.

7. Bake in the oven for 8-12 minutes, making sure not to over-bake as they will continue to cook when you take them out of the oven.

8. Cool on a cooling rack, and serve warm. Enjoy!

TIP: Ensure all ingredients are all at room temperature (especially the butter and egg) so that they incorporate well, otherwise the mixture may curdle and split.

Red Bean Pudding 砵仔糕 | Recipe

Sweet red beans in a soft traditional pudding. This delicious dish is sure to impress. Try it out if you have not already!

Red Bean Pudding Recipe                                                                                     Recipe by iSaamuel 

INGREDIENTS;
80g of Plain Rice Flour (not Glutinous),
100ml of Water,
22g of Corn Starch,

350ml of Water,
100g of Brown Cane Sugar,

3 Cups of Red Adzuki Beans,
5 Cups of Water,
1 and 1/2 Cups of Sugar.

Before making this recipe, soak 3 cups of Adzuki red beans in 5 cups of Water overnight to soften.
The next morning, boil red beans with 6 cups of Water and 1 and 1/2 cups of Sugar for about 3-5 hours until they are soft.

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Plain Rice Flour (not Glutinous*), Water and Corn Starch until a smooth batter is formed. Set aside.
2. Boil the 350ml of Water and Brown Cane Sugar in a large sauce pan until the sugar dissolves to make a syrup.
3. Slowly pour the syrup into the flour mixture while whisking continuously.
4. Pour the complete batter into a measuring jug. Fill a steamer/rice cooker 3/4 way full with hot water.
5. Place ramekins into a steaming basket or rack and pour the batter halfway evenly into each ramekin.
6. Scoop 3 tablespoons of red bean into each batter-filled ramekin. Please the steaming basket on top of the steamer and cover with a lid to steam. Steam for 1-3 hours until they are fully cooked and set.

Let them cool before serving. Enjoy each pudding with a skewer for a more traditional look to share with family and friends.