Today I deserve a pat on the back. I’ve now moved past the usual experimental beef stews and bolognese sauce in the Instant Pot. At the heart of things I love Chinese food and Chinese noodles are the one thing I really miss in my low carb lifestyle. More often than not, as a family … More Low Carb Cantonese Braised Beef Brisket Noodles
As a child in the 70s and 80s in Singapore, I grew up with interesting food experiences. I think we always had excellent local street food. I grew up in Jalan Kayu, with the crispest and fluffiest Roti Pratas, and I still dream of the corner tze char stall which fired up a kind of … More Instant Pot Low-Carb Beef Stroganoff
I don’t understand people who eat out all the time. Yes, I know that Singapore has ridiculously good food at really good prices (and our hawker food has now been honored by Bib Gourmand Michelin Stars), but I don’t really understand how one can eat out all the time, every day. This must not be … More Low Carb BBQ Pulled Chicken
I think lasagna was one of the first dishes I tried to make myself as a young cook. Growing up, I wasn’t really encouraged to go into the kitchen. I also remember trying to help out by peeling potatoes and slicing into part of my finger. I think I was mildly traumatized and I never … More Low Carb Zucchini Lasagna
Life has just speeded up incredibly. i have been into slow cooking, sous vide cooking and slow roasting to maximise flavours and textures…but I’ve been blown away yet again by my magical Instant Pot. I always thought that pressure cooking had the potential for very tender meat dishes but the pay off would be in … More Instant Pot Vietnamese Beef Pho
There is a very Asian belly in me. Breakfast to me is a bowl of congee, kaya toast or noodles. Since going low carb however, it is usually eggs or low carb bread or a salad. Kid #2 has a strong predilection for pancakes, waffles and drop scones, which is what we ended up with … More Fresh Ricotta Pancakes
There’s nothing like a cold to drive one to comfort food. After a couple of consecutive late nights it was almost inevitable to succumb to a nasty bug. I had a lot of grand plans for the weekend but in the end I ended up tucked up in bed for the better part of the … More Instant Pot Cold Remedy
