Back to school

Made a trip back to the old school recently and was given a mini food tour by Superman. I was astonished that so much has changed since then.

The grubby and stuffy canteen was renovated and given a new outlook. The sleek decor not unlike the food courts we see in shopping malls nowsaday.

And there was even some vases as decor. I dare say it even looked better than some foodcourts outside.

We had:

Zha-jiang mian.....noodles with minced meat and slivers of cucumber for the refreshing bite.

Tonkatsu set

The xiao-long bao was juicy and most importantly, cheap! At $3.50 for six pieces, it really is value for money.

All these washed down with a cup of coffee....

Superman said that he will treat me to dumpling noodles where they will only start preparing the dumplinds when you order the next time I visit. Oh, and also a slice of cake with coffee at the cafe.

I can't wait.

Weekend food post

What we had over the weekend:

From the kitchen:

Just like the way mummy used to cook!
With the addition of Japanese mayonaise and Japanese sauce, perfect!

Dumpling noodles with otak, special sauce concoted by Superman.

Outside the kitchen:

Looks like hell, taste like heaven. Beach road Scissor cut curry rice.

A mixture of gooey, sticky curry sauce and braised sauce, the Hainanese curry rice here is strangely addictive and satisfying. Superman and I have been eating at this stall for almost 10 years now.

And ever since City Square mall opened nearby, we have been making our way to Toastbox for our drink.

Chilli crab thick toast, soft-boiled eggs topped off with teh si siu dai!

 

No wonder I can't seem to lose weight!

A little taste of shanghai

Gave Superman a treat today at Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant, Bugis Junction.
The trademark bamboo steamers at the entrance

We ordered the following:

First came the Minced pork noodles (Zha Jiang Mian):

Both Superman and I agreed that the noodles are good, not salty with the right balance of flavours.

Next, came the fresh pork steamed bun( xiao long bao):
Yummy, yummy. The filling is really fresh and tender. Though I was expecting a piece of cabbage to soak up the juices.

The star of our meal, the salted egg yolk prawn:

Hot from the kitchen. There's 12 of them, i counted!

Ok, I need to confess, this is the first time I am eating salted egg prawn.

When I popped one of these into my mouth, the flavours just exploded in my mouth. A little sweet and savoury, they are just fabulous!

I forgot to take pics of the golden fried rice, but it's pretty forgetable so no loss here.

The damage:
More about Nanxiang here.

Our very own CNY tradition - Instant noodles with abalone

Superman and I have this Chinese New Year family tradition of eating instant noodles with abalone.

It started simply enough. We have this practice of giving some foodstuff to our parents during CNY, one of which is a can of abalone. It is a delicious delicacy to be eaten during our reunion dinner once a year.

Then, one year, my dear mummy suddenly gave back to us a can of abalone as well. Not knowing how else to cook it other then steamboat, Superman and I decide to eat it in the only way that is both easy and familiar to us, instant noodles. It has since evolve to a family tradition for both Superman and I.

Here's how we do it....

First, take one can of abalone and then slice it according to your preference.

Next, wash and slice some of your favourite vegetables and mushrooms. We had some carrots, cabbage, bean sprouts and shitake mushrooms.

Pair it with your favourite instant noodles. You may reduce the seasoning and let the natural flavours of the ingredients come through and tantilise your taste buds.

I bought nissin as I liked the fragrant sesame oil that comes with the seasonings. Eating the original flavour reminds me of my childhood days when days were simple and carefree.

Cook it in any way you like.

Add some condiments if you desire. I added some dried seaweed and lots of fried shallot(thanks mum!).

Voila!

The ultimate food indulgence for both of us, the pairing of delicacy with simple comfort food. Once a year.

Slurping away with abandon and drinking til the last drop...

Happiness is eating instant noodles with abalone together with your loved one while watching TV on a Saturday night (:

Yummy Sarawak Kolo Mee

Went to Tampines Round Market for our noodle fix.Even though the stall signboard says Sarawak Kolo Mee, I would say it is an adaptation served with a twist.

Sarawak kolo mee are traditionally eggwhite noodles served with just a dash of shallot oil, minced pork and char-siew.

The stall here uses Sarawak eggwhite noodles which are white, curly and springy without any of the yucky alkaline taste as no alkaline are used in the manufacturing process. That's where the similarity ends.

Each bowl of noodles they serve comes chockful with ingredients: many slices of char siew, veg, 2 softbone ribs, 2 wonton, 1 (fat!) shrimp dumpling, 1 fried wonton with chilli on the side.
Voila! Yummy, yummy, yummy noodles.....

The best part? It only cost $3 for all these yummy goodnessss!

Yummy Wontan Mee

Blk 137 Tampines Round Market and Food Centre #01-45

5am to 3pm daily