Hawker Food
Hawker Food, comes in all kinds and types. From simple fare such as noodles with soup to more expensive fare like western food. The prices can range from $2.00-$6.00 depending on what you're having. I'm making this post as a prelude to my holidays which will be arriving after 2 weeks, which is after I'v cleared my main exams.
I'll go around and eat at local hawkers and provide pictures of what I'v had as well as determining the value of what I'v eaten. I won't be making any posts in the coming 3 weeks. But do look forward to my post on the 4th week. I should have updated my older posts with more pictures and content.
With this post I should beable to conclude the requirements for the SIWM cds which I started this blog for. ^^v
See You after My EXAMS!!!
Friday, February 13, 2009
EGG EGG!! Scrambled Eggs!!
Scrambled Eggs
Today, I'll share with you about eggs and how they can be formulated and prepared into Scrambled Eggs!!! Scrambled Eggs are easy to prepare and can keep you full longer because its protein based. If you watch Channel News Asia, there's a Documentary called "The truth about food". It conducted tests and found that a protein rich meal can keep an individual full the longest!! This makes it the best solution if you're looking to budget and to keep slim. Just don't use too many eggs!!
Scrambled Eggs or Omelettes can be bought from most western food hawkers or you could go to an actual restaurant for one. Prices range from $2.00-4.50 depending on where you're having it. In my opinion, you're just better off preparing one yourself.
When it comes to preparing Scrambled Eggs, try to use 1-2eggs( I normally go for 2). Beat them up into a bowl and add in milk. I don't add a fixed amount of milk, I simply gauge this my making sure not to put too much that it ends up making my eggs seem watery. The reason for adding milk with the eggs, I think is to make the omelette fluffy and soft. Anyways, you want to add enough milk so that when you continue whisking the eggs, they begin to have a smooth and creamy texture. As it is, when you whisk the eggs without the milk added, you can notice that they are rather viscous and thick. You can add oregano, pepper and even mint for taste and fragrance. I prefer only pepper and mint to garnish it.
Finally to the cooking, make sure you use butter not oil. It adds to the flavour ^_^. Pour in the whisked up eggs and watch over the it. Do it on a high heat first. When the bottom layer of the eggs are cooked, fold it over and let the rest of the egg solution cooked and simply repeat this. Once you've done the 1st fold over, set the heat to medium and finally low when all of the egg solution has been cooked. I recommend leaving it half cooked so that it doesn't become hard and loses its texture. You should try to go for a "medium-rare" sort of Scrambled Eggs.
And that's it!! I'll add pictures when I'm done with my exams. ^^v Enjoy!!
Today, I'll share with you about eggs and how they can be formulated and prepared into Scrambled Eggs!!! Scrambled Eggs are easy to prepare and can keep you full longer because its protein based. If you watch Channel News Asia, there's a Documentary called "The truth about food". It conducted tests and found that a protein rich meal can keep an individual full the longest!! This makes it the best solution if you're looking to budget and to keep slim. Just don't use too many eggs!!
Scrambled Eggs or Omelettes can be bought from most western food hawkers or you could go to an actual restaurant for one. Prices range from $2.00-4.50 depending on where you're having it. In my opinion, you're just better off preparing one yourself.
When it comes to preparing Scrambled Eggs, try to use 1-2eggs( I normally go for 2). Beat them up into a bowl and add in milk. I don't add a fixed amount of milk, I simply gauge this my making sure not to put too much that it ends up making my eggs seem watery. The reason for adding milk with the eggs, I think is to make the omelette fluffy and soft. Anyways, you want to add enough milk so that when you continue whisking the eggs, they begin to have a smooth and creamy texture. As it is, when you whisk the eggs without the milk added, you can notice that they are rather viscous and thick. You can add oregano, pepper and even mint for taste and fragrance. I prefer only pepper and mint to garnish it.
Finally to the cooking, make sure you use butter not oil. It adds to the flavour ^_^. Pour in the whisked up eggs and watch over the it. Do it on a high heat first. When the bottom layer of the eggs are cooked, fold it over and let the rest of the egg solution cooked and simply repeat this. Once you've done the 1st fold over, set the heat to medium and finally low when all of the egg solution has been cooked. I recommend leaving it half cooked so that it doesn't become hard and loses its texture. You should try to go for a "medium-rare" sort of Scrambled Eggs.
And that's it!! I'll add pictures when I'm done with my exams. ^^v Enjoy!!
Roti Prata!!
!!Halal!!
Roti Prata
They range from $0.70-$2.50, they're mostly available at most malay hawkers. This is one type of food which is definitely affordable for students. Its fast and very filling. In addition, they come in a wide variety of combinations. Prata is normally served with curry, most stalls will by default give you either fish curry or chicken curry. I personally recommend, that you ask them for either mutton or Daal curry. These two curries give a nicer texture and are smoother in viscosity when compared with fish or chicken curry.
Its also not simply just prata, which you must have. To top off and complete that quick meal, you will need a beverage. That beverage is "Teh-Tarik", its basically milk tea which has been doused back and forth between 2 cups. The tea is cooled evenly and a nice milky froth floats on the top.
In my opinion, if you're gonna have prata... You can't miss out the Teh-Tarik.
So.. where is the value in Prata, you might probably be wondering...? Well, 2 plain Pratas will cost you about $1.40 and then you add in the Teh-Tarik which costs around $0.80. For $2.20, I can pretty much assure that anyone will pleasantly satisfied. $2.20 is easily afforable for both working class people and students. Its great if you're on a budget too!!
An outlet I can recommend would be "Prata Paradise" which is opposite Temasek Polytechnic. It is located near the KFC and is beside one of the carparks near the HDBs.. Good luck finding it!! Their Teh Tarik is SUPER!!! ^^v
Roti Prata
They range from $0.70-$2.50, they're mostly available at most malay hawkers. This is one type of food which is definitely affordable for students. Its fast and very filling. In addition, they come in a wide variety of combinations. Prata is normally served with curry, most stalls will by default give you either fish curry or chicken curry. I personally recommend, that you ask them for either mutton or Daal curry. These two curries give a nicer texture and are smoother in viscosity when compared with fish or chicken curry.
Its also not simply just prata, which you must have. To top off and complete that quick meal, you will need a beverage. That beverage is "Teh-Tarik", its basically milk tea which has been doused back and forth between 2 cups. The tea is cooled evenly and a nice milky froth floats on the top.
In my opinion, if you're gonna have prata... You can't miss out the Teh-Tarik.
So.. where is the value in Prata, you might probably be wondering...? Well, 2 plain Pratas will cost you about $1.40 and then you add in the Teh-Tarik which costs around $0.80. For $2.20, I can pretty much assure that anyone will pleasantly satisfied. $2.20 is easily afforable for both working class people and students. Its great if you're on a budget too!!
An outlet I can recommend would be "Prata Paradise" which is opposite Temasek Polytechnic. It is located near the KFC and is beside one of the carparks near the HDBs.. Good luck finding it!! Their Teh Tarik is SUPER!!! ^^v
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Waffles
Waffles make great breakfasts and snacks. They're wholesome and sweet, they come in countless variations from being fruity, creamy and you can even just DIY your own waffle. I normally prefer to just buy the waffles which are sold at bakeries, like Prima Deli or Q-Bread. A plain waffle at any bakery will cost about $1.00 and for waffles with fillings, it costs between $1.30-$1.50 depending on the filling. If you're thinking about making you're own waffles, all you'll need are Pan/waffle mix and a waffle cooker. Its simply 2 hotplates which fold together to cook the waffle batter. A slightly pricier and recommeneded waffle alternative would be, Gelare, I haven't the time to go and visit this place as my exams are approaching. You can go checkout the website for price listings => http://www.gelare.com.sg/page_view.php?id=9 .
This is a great place for waffles! I'm probably overating this place, because it has a Promotion every Tuesday which makes all waffles 1/2 price!! Its only available for dine in, not take away.
This is a great place for waffles! I'm probably overating this place, because it has a Promotion every Tuesday which makes all waffles 1/2 price!! Its only available for dine in, not take away.
I normally have a waffle for a single meal, at $1.30. I think its good for budgeting, since I currently saving for a new computer. Anyways, the best waffle I'v had so far.. is at Temasek Polytechnic School of IT canteen. Its crusty and crisp, the bluberry jam easily compliments the texture of the waffle. I'm a sucker for crusty waffles ^0^!!!
Look!! Its my lunch!!
A Blueberry Waffle!
But you can't see the filling :P
But you can't see the filling :P
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