Month: June 2014

Travel

Singapore Travel

Singapore is such an amazing place.  The English name of  Singapore is derived from the Malay word “Singapura” ( Sanskrit , literally Lion City). It lies at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. It has a total land area of 710.3 sq km, with one main island and 63 offshore islands. The larger offshore islands are Pulau Tekong, Pulau Ubin and Sentosa.

 

There are lots of things to see and do in this beautiful place. Here is a glimpse of some of the tourist destinations we have visited. I will be sharing separate posts of each Singapore tourist destination soon.

 

SENTOSA

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UNIVERSAL STUDIOS – SINGAPORE

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SINGAPORE ZOO

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JURONG BIRD PARK

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 GARDENS BY THE BAY

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Food

Siu Mai Dumplings

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INGREDIENTS

shrimp (peeled deveined) medium size

chopped spring onion

minced ginger

ground pork

oyster sauce

chinese wine

sesami oil

granulated sugar

soy sauce

cornstartch

wrapper

 

DIRECTIONS

1.) Soak the shrimp in warm, lighty salted water for 5 mins. Pat dry.

2.) Mince the shrimp, spring onion, garlic and ginger.  Combine shrimp, spring onion, garlic, ginger and pork.

3.) Stir in the seasonings. Mix the filling ingredients thoroughly.

4.) Refrigerate in an hour.

5.) Lay wrapper in front of you. Wet the edges.

6.) Put 2-3 tsps. of filling in the middle, taking care not to get too close to the edges.

7.) Gather up the edges of the wrapper and gently press so that it forms a basket shape, with the top of the filling exposed.

8.) Ready the steam and steam for 20 mins or until done.

Serve with lime.

 

Ready to serve. Enjoy!

 

Food

Embutido

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INGREDIENTS

ground pork
onion
broth cubes
hotdog
raisin
bread crumbs
cheese
ham
finely chopped bell pepper
accord powder
pickle relish
hard boiled eggs
whole egg
salt
powdered milk
sugar

aluminum foil

 

DIRECTIONS

1.) Mix ground pork. Add chopped onions, chopped red bell peppers, pickle relish, bread crumbs, raisins, accord, powered milk, 4 whole eggs and then dissolved broth cubes.

2.) Mix thoroughly until well blended.

3.)  Measure 1 cup each and place to aluminum foil, spread ground pork and arrange the stick hotdog, hard boiled eggs and sliced ham.

4.) Roll nicely.

5.) For better result, refrigerate for an hour before steaming.

6.) Steam for 1 hour. Let it cool for few minutes.

READY TO SERVE. Enjoy!