crispy crisp onion rings

I've been wanting to cook onion rings for a long time
and I'm so glad I found this recipe
seriously.. this is so good! so crunchy yet so traditional :)

thanks Eugenie!

preparing the onion
peel off the skin of 1 onion and on a chopping board slice it into 1/2" thickness
both yellow onion and red onion is fine depending on your preference
separate the rings out and set aside
 meanwhile in a mixing bowl pour in 1 cup of all-purpose flour
toss in the onion rings into the flour and using a tong evenly coat each ring in it
tap excessive flour off each ring and set aside on a plate


making the batter
using the remaining all-purpose flour in the mixing bowl add in the following:
1/2 cup corn starch + 1/2 tsp garlic powder + 1/2 tsp dried parsley
whisk in all together to combine
meanwhile in a separate small bowl beat an egg
add the egg into the flour followed by 3/4 cup milk
whisk all in to get a smooth batter


coating the onion
put the onion rings into the batter, 3 or 4 rings at a time and coat it
meanwhile pour 3/4 cup of breadcrumbs onto a flat plate or tray
using a fork pick up one onion ring and allow excessive batter to drip off
then transfer it to the breadcrumb
using a tong coat each ring evenly with the breadcrumbs
do the same for the rest of the onion rings


frying the onion rings
on the stove heat a wok with 1 cup cooking oil
deep fry each ring on small to medium fire until golden brown
drain the fried onion rings on to a plate lined with paper towel
sprinkle salt and serve hot
voila!

if you like cheese you could grate your favorite cheese over it too
sensationally delicious!

best eaten with tomato sauce or chilly sauce or mayonnaise :)

steamed broccoli

This is one of my all time favorite veggie dish

very very tasty and so so easy to make!

Thanks to Chef Michael Smith :)

Making it:

fill a small saucepan (with lid) with 1/4" of water

then toss in 1 Tbsp olive oil + 1 finely sliced garlic + sprinkle of black pepper + 1/2 tsp salt

put the saucepan on small fire and bring all the ingredients to a gentle boil

meanwhile cut the broccoli into small florets and rinse under running water

add all florets into the saucepan just when the ingredients are boiling

cover the saucepan with the lid and cook for 4 minutes

off the fire and using a kitchen cloth

hold the saucepan on both sides and shake it up and down

this will distribute the ingredients evenly over the broccoli

put the saucepan back on the stove and let it rest for 1 minute

then once again shake the saucepan up and down

serve hot

truly wholesome goodness!

crispy fried beef liver

I love beef liver when it is fried really crispy
I'd just eat it on its own for entree or snack!
that's how much I'm crazy over this food :)
if it is cooked any other way I'm not for it ..lol!

So simple to make!



Wash 300 g of beef liver thoroughly under running water and remove all traces of blood

place cleaned liver in a medium sized pot and pour enough water to cover it

the liver would rise a little according to the height of the water as it is light

add in 1 tsp of salt and 1/4" of crushed ginger to remove its odor 

put the pot on the stove on medium fire and cover the pot slightly

bring it to a boil and turn the liver regularly for even cooking

let it boil for 30 minutes and off the fire

remove the cooked liver from the pot and place it on a plate to rest

when the liver has cooled down slice it thinly to about 1/4" thickness

mix 1 tsp of salt + 1/2 tsp turmeric powder + 1/4 tsp chili powder 

sprinkle all over the sliced liver and mix evenly using your fingers

wash your fingers and heat a wok or pan with enough oil for frying

keep the fire to a medium low and fry evenly on both sides

when the liver turns black in color it is crisply cooked

voila!

hhmmm...so yummy! haha!