Sino-Thai Cuisine (中泰菜式) Offered By Gin Khao At Tampines Safra

We have always enjoyed good food but now that our family has been blessed with the addition of 3 rambunctious grands, eating out can be a hassle if any popular restaurant is not children-friendly. What do I mean by not toddler-friendly? Hole-in-the-wall type of eateries where seats are placed so closely together you could/would be … Continue reading

Phat Kaphrao ผัดกะเพรา – Thai Holy Basil Minced Pork Stir Fry With Rice And Egg Recipe

Phat Kaphrao or Thai minced pork stir fry with holy basil is one of my family’s favourite one-dish meals. It is usually prepared by Valerie but I had my hands-on a few weeks ago when May came over. Ironically, our date was supposedly “girls night out” but since we are on a budget, we’d dwine, … Continue reading

Thai Steamed Lemon Fish Recipe – Pla Kapong Neung Manao (ปลากะพงนึ่งมะนาว)

I still have several whole fish from the fishery port so this time, I cooked something that my family would order whenever we visit a Thai restaurant – Pla Kapong Neung Manao (ปลากะพงนึ่งมะนาว), which is Thai-style Steamed Fish with Chilli, Garlic & Lime, but I did not have lime so I used lemon instead and … Continue reading

Thai Crispy Crabmeat Omelette Recipe

To make the basic crispy Thai omelette (ไข่เจียว ; khai jiaao), the trick is to heat the oil in saucepan until the oil is screaming hot and start to smoke lightly. Then slowly drizzle in the beaten fluffy egg mixture into the hot oil, allowing them to puff up. Thai Crispy Crabmeat Omelette Recipe. What … Continue reading

Thai-inspired Steamed Sweet, Sour & Spicy Squid!

I have been unable to upkeep my blog as often as I would like to but I have been happily busy looking after TJ and making dinner with Valerie these days. Nothing beats coming home to hot meals! Ryan always tell Valerie, “I’m so happy at the thought of coming home after work because I … Continue reading

Stir-fried Baby Kailan With Roasted Pork Belly Recipe

Stir-fried Kailan with Roasted Pork Belly is a popular dish that is served in our local cze char stalls serving Cantonese cuisine as well as in Thai eateries. I remember having to wait for 45 minutes for this dish at Kok Sen Restaurant 国成餐室 in 2013 and when it arrived, Ryan, my son-in-law said it … Continue reading

Thai Inspired Honey Chicken Wings Recipe

Thai Inspired Honey Chicken Wings Recipe.   What you’ll need: 12 – 18 Chicken Wings (cut into wings & drumettes). Marinade: ½ cup Honey. 1½ – 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce (or Light Soy). 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce. 1 Lime (cut the top off and squeeze for juice). ½ – 1 tablespoon chili powder or red … Continue reading

Thai Express @ Esplanade

“Harvest Han Sai Por Like one who sows and nurtures seeds with love and care, Han has pursued her art-making with perseverance and dedication. Han’s signature stone sculptures always exude an intense, quiet determination beneath the solidity of the material; a sense of undying love for and obligation to the natural environment is apparent and … Continue reading

Thai Pavilion Restaurant

Happy New Year Everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful festive season. I have been taking a break from blogging and now it’s time to get back on track! My first meals in 2016 were coincidentally modern Thai cuisine! The first day of new year was suggested by Vanessa and the second day was … Continue reading

Man Cheuam (Thai-style Steamed Cassava) Recipe

Man Cheuam is a typical Thai-style steamed tapioca (cassava) dessert that comes with Coconut Cream. Besides Red Ruby, it is also one of my favourite and must-have desserts when dining in a Thai eatery or restaurant if they offer it. Ingredients: 500gm Tapioca, peeled and cut into 5cm length 1/2 cup White Sugar 1 cup … Continue reading