Itek Sio is a Peranakan braised duck in tamarind and coriander gravy. Cooking duck can be time consuming but using a pressure cooker can reduce the cooking time to a third. To ensure a very fragrant sauce try to use freshly ground coriander. A very tasty fork tender   Read More ...

Ingredients ½ duck (1kg) ½ Tbsp five spice powder 3/4 tsp salt 20 gm galangal, finely sliced 4 pip garlic, finely sliced ½ Tbsp oil 3 Tbsp sugar 100 ml soy sauce 1¼ – 2 cup water 30-40 gm rock sugar Method 1. Rub 5-spice and salt over the duck and leave to   Read More ...

  Meat Cooking Time (in Minutes) Beef, stew meat 15 – 20 Beef, meat ball 10 -15 Beef, dressed 20 – 25 Beef, pot roast, steak, rump, round, chuck, blade or brisket, large 35 – 40 Beef, pot roast, steak, rump, round, chuck, blade or brisket, small chunks 25 –   Read More ...

Instant Pot Orange Duck + Gravy takes just a fraction of the time it would take to roast it in the oven—and best of all, it’s a perfect make-ahead recipe; just crisp up the cooked duck legs and reheat the gravy when you’re ready to serve! Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker)   Read More ...

Pitting and peeling pitches can be a real pain. Here, Katie Quinn tries a few different techniques to get it done fast. See Video Source: Sweet! The easiest way to pit and peel peaches

  Source: How to Peel and Pit Peaches – Monkeysee Videos

First you want to cut the peach in the opposite direction than you normally do.  Cut across the middle of the peach all the way around. Then you want to put your hand on each side of the peach and twist in opposite directions. One side of the peach will   Read More ...

Feta and kalamata olives unite with an excellent dressing for a refreshing and simple salad. Can add some chicken or shrimp for a one dish meal READY IN: 25mins SERVES: 4 UNITS: US INGREDIENTSNutrition DRESSING 1teaspoon minced shallot 1⁄4teaspoon minced garlic 1teaspoon Dijon mustard (I use Maille whole grain) 1⁄2teaspoon honey 1 1⁄2tablespoons capers, with their liquid   Read More ...

Ingredients 2 pounds red tomatoes—peeled, halved, seeded and finely diced (about 3 cups) 2 small celery ribs, finely diced (1/4 cup) 1 small red onion, finely diced (1/2 cup) 1 small green bell pepper—peeled, cored, seeded and diced 1 tablespoon finely chopped preserved lemon peel (see Note) 2 tablespoons capers   Read More ...