:: MASTERCHEF - RENDANG BEEF WELLINGTON ::

Huhu..suddenly I become obsessed with MasterChef Malaysia. FYI, I have never followed any of the MasterChef on TV before until I finally watched MasterChef Malaysia , well.. I am Malaysian right? So since I didn't watch any of the MasterChef... at least I don't feel tired and bored because I can't do any comparison... anyway, so far so good... leave behind the drama queen, telur puyuh jam strawberry and those stupid things... I am more interested to learn how to cook in a better way and discover new recipes bla bla bla... :)

So, starting from today, for my reference only... I am going to copy paste recipes from the official website. I hope they don't mind..because eventually, I will spend more time in my blog than Astro website... I hope some days I will have the opportunity to try all the recipes they shared in the website.

Let me begins with Rendang Beef Wellington. This dish is very appealing, especially musim Raya Qurban nie kan..stock daging banyak dalam freezer..huhuhu..so... ingat nanti bebila nak try... this recipe adalah hasil creativity Chef Norman yang sangat mengujakan kerana dia ada sebuah restaurant di Manchester! Wow..!! i wish i was there..dulu masa aku kat sana..paling2 ada was Penang Village jek... (actually ada aku kisah nak makan masakan Melayu masa kt UK? I enjoyed western more...hehehehe)...

Here is the recipe :-)

gambar saja sudah buat air liurku merembes...huhuhu

BAHAN BAHAN UTAMA:

• Daging Batang Pinang - 500gm
• Cendawan Butang - 250gm
• Bayam (berdaun besar, buang batang) - 100gm
• Puff pastry - saiz 350mm x 250mm
• Telur Kuning - 2 biji
• Serbuk cili paprika sebagai hiasan

BAHAN BAHAN SOS LADA HITAM DAN CENDAWAN:

• Krim Pekat - 300ml
• Lada Hitam (ditumbuk halus) - 1 sudu besar
• Air - 100ml
• Cendawan Shitake (direndam dalam air panas supaya jadi lembut dan dihiris halus) - 10 biji

• Pes Rendang - 2 sudu
• Garam - ½ sudu

BAHAN BAHAN PES RENDANG:

• Serai - 2 batang
• Bawang Kecil - 4biji
• Bawang Putih - 2 ulas
• Lengkuas - ½ inci
• Cili Kering (direndam dalam air panas) - 10 tangkai

BAHAN BAHAN MENUMIS:

• Daging (dipotong nipis) - 250g
• Minyak Masak - 4 sudu besar
• Garam - 1 sudu kecil
• Gula - ½ sudu besar
• Santan Pekat - 100ml
• Kerisik - 2 sudu besar
• Daun Limau Purut - 4 helai
• Daun Kunyit (dihiris halus) - 1 sudu besar

CARA-CARA PENYEDIAAN KIEV AYAM (aku rasa mcm typo nie..ayam ke?) :

• Untuk Pes Rendang, tumis bahan – bahan yang telah dikisar dengan empat (4) sudu minyak masak.
• Goreng hingga naik minyak dan masukkan daging, gula, santan, & garam. Masak dengan api yang perlahan sehingga kering.
• Masukkan kerisik, daun limau purut dan daun kunyit. Tutup api dan keluarkan daging dari rendang. Sejukkan pes rendang.
• Cincang cendawan halus halus atau masukkan dalam Pengisar Makanan (food processor). Gorengkan ia tanpa minyak, dan goreng hingga kering.
• Celurkan daun bayam dengan air panas hingga sedikit layu dan keringkan.
• Hiris daging dari seketul menjadi seketul menjadi sekeping daging. Sapukan pes rendang dan gulung kepingan daging tersebut seperti ‘swiss roll’.
• Ikat dengan tali supaya bila digoreng, daging yang digulung itu tidak akan terbuka.
• Goreng selama 5 minit hingga jus daging keluar.
• Dengan menggunakan ‘cling film’, susun daun bayam yang telah dikeringkan dan taborkan cendawan yang telah digoreng. Kemudian letakkan daging yang telah digoreng(pastikan tali yang digunakan dibuang)
• Balutkan dengan lapisan cendawan dan bayam dengan menggunakan ‘cling film’. Perap dalam peti sejuk untuk seketika.
• Tebarkan puff pastry dan sapu kuning telur. Letak daging yang telah diperap bersama bayam dan cendawan. Gulungkan puff pastry dengan kejap.
• Kelar bahagian atas pastri dan sapu kuning telur. Taburkan garam dan lada hitam.
• Bakar dalam ketuhar dengan suhu 200 C selama 15 hingga 20 minit.
• Sediakan sos dengan menggorengkan cendawan hingga kering. Masukkan krim, pes rendang, air, dan jus daging berlebihan. Masukkan lada hitam dan garam. Masak hingga mendidih.
• Keluarkan daging setelah masak dan hiris setebal 1 inci dan hidangkan bersama sos yang telah dimasak. Taburkan serbuk cili paprika sebagai hiasan.

Note: The recipe was copied directly from the official website..so, I don't bear any responsibility kalu tersalah quantity or measurement..huhu...

:: ULTIMATE CHEESY 7 ::

Yeah... I am talking about the latest promotion from Pizza Hut. Last time I remember they were doing pizza with 5 different types of cheese. As a cheese lover, I definitely go for it... I love cheese... name it, I will try... blessed, for the opportunity to live in UK for almost 6 years and I took the chance to try those cheese... hoaaaa... now I wish I could fly back to UK :((

Back to the story, I waited impatiently for my payday only to buy the latest pizza by Pizza Hut - Ultimate Cheesy 7. It contains 7 different type of cheese - Romano, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Provolone, Philadelphia Cream Cheese & Cheddar. Dengar saja enough to make me feel the yummyness... so I bought a Large size takeaway hoping to enjoy it with dear hubby and kiddos.

Yummy! Especially the awkward cheesy ball kt tengah2 tu..huhu.. arrived at home, kids can't wait to give a shot... mama pun sama je...unfortunately.. this pizza is a big No-No-No to my kids... they questioned me.. kenapa pizza nie x sedap..siap one of them buat muka nak muntah lagi... dear dear... you were bit too young to explore the world of cheese... unlike me, I enjoyed every bite of it...

For me, with the abundant of cheese.. it is indeed a big hit... I don't think everyone will love it especially for the young ages... but if you are a true cheese lover... silalah makan sementara stock masih ada... i woke up next morning to find the cheese ball... (Philadelphia Cream Cheese missing from the pizza leftover...) rupanya ada peminat juga.. (nie kerja Eiman rasanya..hehe..)

:: LUNCH @ KFCH INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE ::

Yesterday was a busy day and I can't slot 10-20 minutes to update my gastro-journey of the day... While having my brekkies at Mutiara Restaurant (near Fairview International School) with dear husband, I told him about a newly opened cafe at the KFCH International College. I don't think he has any idea about the location since he hardly use that route unlike me who at least once or twice a month passed by the building on my way to Diana's house at Seri Austin. Telling him nicely about my plan to go there 'bila ada duit nanti', I never expect that he will bring me there for our lunch date :)

It is very easy to reach the building. Located in Bandar Dato' Onn, there is not a lot (or maybe mcm takde langsung) commercial building in the area. This is quite a new building, new college own by Johor Corporation that offers mainly Hospitality, Tourism etc courses. Since it is new, the ambient is very calm, not a lot of peeps around and it is very easy to park your car.

Walking into the cafe (or actually Coffee House) at 12.35pm, we were the only customers on that very moment of time. Greeted by a nice waiter, we choose to sit near the glass window and the waiter hand in the menu. Wow... although I was familiar with those western and asian cuisine, I just don't have any clear idea what to have for my lunch! I remember telling my husband that theis Salmon was nice (I already search online for people's review before recommending to him since he can be quite choosy and fussy about food...hehehe..), but I end up with Chicken Waldof. Since I didn't order the Salmon, (actually saja je.. because I knew husband mesti order tu sebab dia dah lama nak try) so my husband choose Norwegian Salmon bla..bla..bla..(aku x ingat full name dia..haha)...

While waiting for the meal, I took the chance to snap-snap what I seen... :) So, ini sikit2 gambar dalam coffee house itu... ouh, as the time goes by..ramai yg datang and makan di sini ya :-)

their nice, clean, tidy and well decorated counter

dining table yg kemas teratur

lounge yg sgt cozy untuk lepak while having a cup of tea or coffee

Cantik dan kemas kan...??? :) Not to forget, we were also served with a refillable plain water and prawn cracker while they are preparing our lunch :)

keropok moni ! hehe..no-lah! i dunno the name tp sedap :)

After an anxious waiting, hidangan yang dinantikan tiba juga akhirnya... starting with my order ~ Chicken Waldof in Focaccia Bread... TADAAAAAAAAAAAA......!!!

Chicken Waldof

The serving size is actually quite big... well decorated ala-ala 5-star gitu, to compliment the college status of hospitality and tourism...hihihi... bila tgk rupa dia, mcm sayang nak makan..sbb kemas dan cantik okay... the salads are fresh, with prefect blend of dressing... I can feel the freshness and enjoy the crunchies dlm setiap kunyahan :) the bread is soft, tak liat... while the chicken waldof itself tastes like heaven! Mixed with green apple, walnut etc in thick mayo...rasanya tidak memuakkan, you can taste the chicken meat, the juicy apply pieces and nutty all at once :-) By the end of our lunch break, yang tinggal hanya pinggan, pisau dan garpu :p

End of story number 1, now let's have a look on the Norwegian Salmon :-) well, I guessed this could be one of the most recommended meal in this coffee house.. seriously I am not joking okay...

Norwegian Salmon -i forgot what your full name is-

Kan... kan... kan...?? Ada sesiapa yang tak terliur tak...?? Sila angkat tangan! The freshly cooked Salmon rest in a bed of soft and fluffy mash potato, serves with fresh green salad and mixed roasted vegetables (consist of mushroom, cucumber, carrot, cauliflower). If not mistaken, the orange toppings are caviar... and it is accompanied by a yellow sauce yang saya sendiri x sempat nak kaji sos apa... I swear I will do my research on my future visit! Ini rupa sos dia..sangat sedap and tanpa segan silu saya telah mencicah keropok moni tadi dengan sos ini...hahaha...

So, amacam? Hebat tak... this coffee house is a must-visit place for everyone... I am sure many of you will ask about the price... frankly speaking, dengan mengambil kira keindahan tempat ini, privacy, layanan yang baik, makanan yang sedap... it is affordable... walaupun saya akui ianya bukan tempat untuk dikunjungi setiap hari kecuali gaji anda paling kurang RM5k sebulan tanpa commitment yang tinggi kecuali MAKAN...hahaha... sebagai contoh, Chicken Waldof costs me RM12 while Salmon ONLY priced RM18...!!! Ice Lemon Tea only RM3.50 or if you don't want to pay for drink, free flow plain water is available... kira okay la kan :) Besides the meal we had, they also offer Roulade Chicken, Lamb Shank, Nasi Goreng Kampung and many more...

We definitely will come back and try other meal as well...

Oh last but not least, opening hour is 9am - 7pm :)

:: MCDONALDS DOUBLE QUARTER POUNDER WITH CHEESE ~ I AM NOT SO LOVIN' IT ::

Owh dear ~ this time I am going to write about a 'head-spinning' after-lunch feeling I had last Monday..huhu... fyi, I am a fan of McDonalds... you give me any type of burger they have... I have no obligation to eat! And everytime they have a limited time promotion such as Prosperity, Double Prosperity, GCB, Double GCB... I will...well I MUST go and have it a couple of time..

Well, this time Double Quarter Pounder With Cheese... I love the ordinary Quarter Pounder... the patty is rich in flavour... the daging lembu taste is great and the melting cheese is irresistable.. especially it comes with 2 slices of cheese ya... oleh kerana saya tamak or perhaps my hormone (it was 'the time' of the month..hihihi...) I went to the drive thru at Setia Tropika for sake of DQPWC...the smell was awesome..and I can't wait to eat all of it once I reached back to my office.

Well, the taste of course la the same with QPWC...but I dunnola.. I just can't take it. I think maybe the Half Pounder is too heavy to me... I feel like dizzy, muak, full and... my head started to spinning around and lost focus like org mabuk gitu... my oh my... or maybe the taste of cow was a bit too much... yea..the cowish taste agak kuat la kalau 2 keping daging ini..perhaps because of the fact that it is 100% pure beef as they advertised (kalau depa tipu..maka aku juga tipu korang yer...or maybe diorg tambah perisa lembu ke aku mana tau!)

But Double Quarter Pounder With Cheese (or make it short Half Pounder = Quarter + Quarter kan???) is definitely a no-no for me.. next time Eycha, stick to QPWC sahaja ok..jgn tamak..huhu..

..."there is no chemistry between me and this burger.. only chemical reaction... huhuh"...