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| Tuesday, 31-Oct-2006 20:30 |
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Puasa Enam (and Ganti, whichever applicable!)
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Today, we started fasting again -- it's always best to pay your dues while they're still fresh, so to speak! Anyway, we had mamak for sahur last night so I figured today I wanted to treat myself a bit, but then.........too lazy to work too hard 
So, on my way back from work, I stopped by the convenience shop near our house and bought some prawns and carrot. At that point, I still had no idea what I was going to prepare 
I got home, raided the kitchen and fridge to see what was available, and hence the menu that you see...
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Sardine Curry
1 small can of sardines in tomato sauce
1 clove garlic, sliced thinly
1 bulb shallot (or small red onions), sliced thinly
1/4 inch ginger, sliced thinly
1 Tbs curry powder (doesn't matter fish or meat curry powder) } mixed with some water to form paste
1 tsp chilli powder (for added spice and colour) }
1 stalk curry leaves
1/2 stick cinnamon
1 pc. star anise
2 pods cardamom
how to:
Heat oil and add in the dry spice. When fragrant, add in the shallots, garlic and ginger and sautee gently until shallots are soft. Add in the curry leaves and curry paste. Fry gently, stirring, until paste is slightly dry. Add in enough water to simmer the mixture. When the colour turns a darker red, pour in the sardines, with the tomato sauce. Let simmer a few minutes, check seasoning, and serve.
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I suddenly wanted to eat sambal tumis, I prepared the prawns that way. Next... the veggie for the day....
I was torn between cabbage and cucumber, and cucumber won. Besides, we had cabbage yesterday so... too much cabbage is definitely not good!
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Braised Cucumber with Carrots
1/2 cucumber, cut whatever way you wish
1/2 carrot, cut similar to the cucumber 
1/2 chicken stock cube + 1/4 cup water
shrimp (or chicken, whatever you have leftover basically!)
some slices of shallots, garlic and ginger (amount is up to you...)
ground black pepper and a sprinkle of sugar, to taste
how to:
Heat oil in wok and stir in the sliced shallots, ginger & garlic. LOW FIRE please so that they won't burn
add in the stock mixture and let simmer gently over medium heat for a few minutes. Add in the carrots and shrimp (if using chicken, add in with the stock), and cook for 3 minutes. Throw in the cucumber and check taste. If too salty, add a little bit water, but watch out as the cucumber will also release some liquid as it cooks. Season to taste, and serve.
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Hubby prepared the budu, his favourite, and cooked the rice while I went off to shower and perform the Asar prayers.
There is some leftover, which we will have for sahur later.
Now, I need to start ironing... I will be away on official duty next week, so I have to make sure he has shirts to wear
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selamat raye 6!!
