Welcome to My Kitchen

I started cooking 20 years ago, and every day has been a new experience. You might not believe it but i was a person who could not fry an egg...but 20 years on..i feel i can take on any challenge.

I'm constantly trying out new recipes and looking for innovative ways to improvise my dishes and make it more easier. The easier the cooking gets and the less time it takes the more time for me to relax with my loved one.
But easy and quick does not mean compromise on taste or the way a dish is presented. I take great pride in decorating my dishes as i am a firm believer of ' The first impression counts'.

I decided to start this blog to help others like me discover that cooking a feast does not require slogging for hours in the kitchen all it requires is the right ingredients, tools and a creative mind and voila! you will have your family and guests begging for second helpings....

My inspiration for cooking has always been my husband...he loves his food..and like the saying goes 'A way to a man's heart is through his stomach'..i can confidently say it's true and it works wonders for a happy relationship...but he is also my best critic and competition.

I've got two little girls both who love to eat, and my eldest always enjoys helping me in the kitchen. I will try to post more kid friendly recipes that can be fun to eat and make together.

Hope you enjoy this blog and find it useful...please do feel free to leave any feedback or comments...remember there's always room for improvement!!!

Saturday, 12 July 2014

Szechuan Fish and Egg Fried Rice

Easy and quick Chinese dish great for a weekend meal for the family.



Marinade for the fish:

10-12 fish pieces ( bass or whitefish boneless fillets)
2 tbsp cornflour
1 tbsp ginger/garlic paste
1 tsp red chilli flakes
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp oyster sauce
Freshly crushed pepper & salt for seasoning

For the sauce:

1-2 tbsp sesame oil
4-5 flakes of garlic, chopped
1 inch ginger, chopped
2 red chillies, chopped
2 onions, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 cup peas
3-4 mushrooms, chopped
1 cup chopped peppers
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp red chilli paste
1-2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tsp white pepper powder
1 tsp garlic powder
2 spring onions, chopped

For the fried rice:

2 cups, cooked rice
2 eggs, beaten, seasoned with pepper & salt
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp white pepper powder
1 tbsp soy sauce
Freshly chopped spring onions
Freshly crushed pepper and salt for seasoning


Method:

1. Marinate the fish and keep aside.

2. Lightly deep fry the fish and set aside.

3. In a wok, heat sesame oil. Add the chopped ginger, garlic and chillies. Once the oil is infused, add the onions and fry until lightly golden.

4. Add the carrots, peppers, mushroom and peas. Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup and chilli paste. Sprinkle the garlic and white pepper powder. Season accordingly. Add little water to make a gravy.

5. Mix the fish into the gravy, if you want to thicken the sauce, just add a little cornflour mixed with water. 

6. Sprinkle chopped spring onions and serve hot.

7. In a wok, heat oil. Fry the egg, scramble and keep aside.

8. In the same wok, fry the rice. Add the soy sauce, white pepper and season accordingly. Mix in the scrambled egg and spring onions. Serve hot.





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