Ham Jin Peng - Snack Pedas Berinti Kacang Merah

Have you heard of this snacks which are famous among the Chinese? Although in Malay it stated 'Snack Pedas Berinti Kacang Merah' but its not pedas at all ..I used to see my ex
colleagues ate them during my working days, they did offer me but I decline cause was not sure of the ingredients and oil used..but I did smell the 'aroma' of the snacks as they munch away...
then the other day saw this at Smart Market in Johore, sold by a Malay lady, my mum bought 2 for RM$1, too bad I didnt get to taste it so I cant really tell the difference between the one she bought and the one I made. It should be something like 'JENEKET'?, but the Malay lady called it 'Pau goreng'...I am confused..hehe hantam saja lah labu..

Somehow, I made this morning for Mr Hubby's breakfast and when I texted him, whether is it ok, his answer was 'OK , good!'...this snacks are really nice when its hot and fresh.. that was why I woke up early to 'canai' this snacks this morning as I was afraid if were to rolled out too early in the night it will stick to the tray... A few things to note if you were to try to make this 'Ham Jin Peng', was to use very slow heat, as it gets burnt easily and the inside wont be cooked properly. Maybe next time I will roll out a bit thinner. As of the red beans please soaked them in water at least a few hours or overnight, as for me I didnt soaked first and it took me almost 2 hours to soften the red beans. In fact I halved the ingredients for the filling as I still got some balance..

For my silent readers who are Chinese, did I got it right?..


Ingredients:-
1 sudu besar yis segar(fresh yeast)- saya gunakan 1 packet instant yeast aje-(tbsp fresh yeast- I just used 1 packet instant yeast)
150g gula halus-( fine sugar)
240 ml air suam -(cup warm water)
480g tepung gandum serbaguna-( all purpose flour)
garam secukup rasa-(salt to taste)
1/2 sudu teh soda bicarbonate-( tsp bicarbonate of soda)
1/2 sudu teh five -spice serbuk-( tsp five-spice powder)
1 sudu teh air-(tsp water)
*Inti kacang merah-(red bean filling)
100g bijan-(sesame seeds)
800ml minyak masak-(cooking oil)

Method:-
Larutkan yis dan 2 sudu teh gula dengan air suam. Ketepikan selama 10 minit sehingga berbuih. Ayak tepung gandum, garam, soda bicarbonate dan five- spice serbuk kedalam mangkuk adunan. Tambah baki gula dan buat satu lekukkan ditengah2 campuran ini. Masukkan campuran yis dan air, gaul dan uli sehingga mendapat doh yang lembut. Ketepikan doh selama 1 jam sehingga doh naik sekali ganda. Bahagikan doh kepada 15 bahagian sama banyak dan bulat2kan setiap satu. Canaikan setiap bebola setebal 0.5cm di atas papan canai. Isi dengan bebola Inti kacang Merah. Bawa tepi2 doh ketengah untuk menutupi inti dan bulat2kan lagi. Leperkan dan tabur bijan diatasnya. Ulang proces dengan baki adunan. Goreng terendam kuih didalam minyak sayur panas.Toskan.-(Mix yeast and 2 tsp sugar in warm water and put side for 10 minutes till bubbles. Sieve flour, salt, bicarbonate of soda and five-spice powder into a mixing bowl. Add the balance sugar and make a well in the middle of mixture. Add in yeast mixture and water. Stir and knead till form a soft dough. Put aside for 1 hour and let it proof double in size. Divide dough to 15 balls. Roll out with 0.5cm thick. Add in filling in the centre. Bring the edges to the centre of dough to cover the filling and make a ball again. Flatten it and sprinkle sesame seeds on dough. Repeat till finish. Deep fry in a hot oil. Drained.)

Inti Kacang Merah:-Red Bean Filling
300g kacang merah kering-(red bean seeds)
1 liter air-(water)
240g gula pasir-(fine sugar)
125ml minyak masak-(cooking oil)

Method:-
Bubuh kacang merah dan air didalam periuk. rebus selama 45 minit sehingga kacang masak. Masukkan gula pasir dan masak lagi sehingga kacang lembut dan menjadi pes. Campurkan minyak masak dan kacau sehingga kering. Alih inti kedalam mangkuk dan biarkan sejuk. Bahagikan pes kepada 15 bahagian sama banyak dan bulat2kan setiap satu. Ketepikan. -( Put red beans to boil for 45 minutes or till soften or cooked. Add in sugar and continue to cook till form a paste. Add in cooking oil and stir well till thickens and dry. Let to cool and divide paste to 15 balls. Put aside for filling)
Sources:-From Buku Masakkan Chef terkemuka-Zaidah Mohd Noor

Crab Stick Omelette

Fried this for the kids..original recipe was to use the real crab meat.. but I substitute crab stick instead.. Sedap jugak, got that crabby tastelah kan..haha...can do again next time..

Ingredients:-
150g cooked crab meat- I used 10 crab sticks-(isi ketam yang direbus- saya gunakan 10 batang crab sticks)
1 small sprig chinese celery-chopped very fine-(daun sup cincang halus)
small bunch spring onions-chopped very fine-(daun bawang cincang halus)
1 tsp lime juice-I forgot to put this in, taste still ok-(sudu kecil jus limau- saya terlupa nak letak tapi rasa tetap ok)

Grind to a fine paste:-(bahan kisar)
2 red chillies-(chili merah)
1 small onion-(bawang)
2 cloves of garlics-(bawang putih)

5 eggs-(telur)
salt to taste-(garam secukup rasa)
1/4 tsp black pepper powder-(sudu kecil serbuk lada hitam)
oil for frying-(minyak untuk menggoreng)

Method:-
Combine ground ingredients with crab meat( I sliced my crab sticks thinly), celery, spring onions and lime juice. Mix well. Beat eggs, add pepper and salt. Combine with crab meat and mixture. Heat oil in an omelette pan. When hot pour mixture and cook till firm. flip omelette over and cook other side. (Makes 1 or 2 omelettes depending on size of pan.)-(Campurkan bahan kisar, isi ketam(saya hiris crab sticks halus), daun sup, daun bawang dan jus limau. Kacau rata. Godek sikit telur, garam dan lada sulah. Campurkan adunan telur dan isi ketam tadi. Panaskan minyak dan goreng hingga masak. Terbalik kan disebelah dan goreng hingga masak. terpulang pada kuali yang digunakan boleh dapat 1 -2 keping telur dadar ini.)
Sources:-From Zarina Home cooking book

Asam Pedas Lada Hidup

The menu for today...for those who cant take hot, forget about this recipe..hehe...this one for those people that have a 'rubber' tongue like me..hahaha..but you still can enjoy the dish if you reduce the chili quantities to your preference...since I dont have any stock for the veggies, I cooked the stingray 'TOKTOK' like that, the only veggies inside are the laksa leaves..hehe...this asam pedas also can compete with the asam pedas melaka.. yummmyyy..

Ingredients:-
1 kg ikan (saya gunakan ikan pari) -dibersihkan dan potong ikut suka-(any kind of fish but I used stingray- wash, cleaned and cut to preference.)
15 btg lada merah-(red chillies)
10 btg cili padi kampung-(bird eyes chillies)
2 biji bawang besar-(large onions)
3 ulas bawang putih-(garlics)
1/2 inci lengkuas-(galangal)
1/2 inci kunyit hidup-(turmeric powder)
1 sudu teh lada hitam-(tsp black pepper powder)
sedikit belacan-( a bit of dried shrimp)
(Kisar semua bahan di atas ini hingga halus)-(Blend all the above)

10 btg sayur bendi (yg kecil)-(ladies fingers small ones)
1 btg terung (potong kecil)-(1 brinjal)
sedikit daun kesum-( a bit of laksa leaves)
1/2 biji bawang besar hiris-(1/2 large onion sliced thinly)
2 btg serai (dititik)-( lemon grass bruised)
2-3 mangkuk air-( bowsl of water)
secukup perahan air asam-(adequate tamarind juice)
garam secukup rasa-(salt to taste)
secubit serbuk perasa atau 1/2 steh gula (optional) -(a pinch of salt or 1/2 tsp sugar-optional)
minyak secukupnya (abt 1-2 senduk)-(adequate oil for saute-1-2 ladle)

Method:-
Panaskan minyak dalam periuk. Tumis bawang hiris hingga layu. Masukkan bahan kisar tadi bersama serai titik dan daun kesum. Kacau sekali sekala dan biarkan sehingga garing. Masukkan ikan bersama air, kacau dan biarkan sebentar. Kemudian masukkan terung, bendi, air asam, garam & perasa/gula. Kacau sebentar & sesuaikan rasanya-masam, masinnya. Biarkan sehingga kuah mendidih dan ikan masak. Matikan api dan bolehlah dihidangkan bersama nasi.-(Heat oil and saute sliced onions till soft. Add in blended ingredients together with bruised lemon grass and laksa leaves. Let it for a while till oil rises up the surface. Add in fishes, water and stir for a while. Add in brinjal, ladies fingers, tamarind juice, salt and msg/sugar to tase. Stir for a while and taste the sourness, sweetness. Let it simmer till fishes are cooked. Turn off heat and ready to be serve with warm rice.)
Sources:-From rozzan.blogspot.com

Kentang Rebus Goreng Telur

Made this for the kids, as they don't eat the Ham Jin peng... this dish was supposed to be for breakfast, but after eating, the kids missed their lunch cause was still very full.. the recipe was just campak2 only.. boil about 4-5 potatoes till soft. When cooked, peel the skin and diced into cubes. Put aside. In a wok, heat oil and saute 1-2 sliced garlics, 1 sliced large onion till soft and fragrant. Add some white pepper powder and stir. Add in diced potatoes and stir fry for about 2-3 minutes. Add in salt and MSG to taste. Stir again. Make a well in the centre and add in lightly beaten 2-3 eggs. Let it for a while before stirring. When eggs have almost set stir till incorporated. Add in about a handful fried shallots and a handful of sliced chinese celery and spring onions. Stir well and ready.

Tepung Gomak

Wanted to clear off the green bean powder, which are overstock and almost expire...made this for Mr Hubby's breakfast....as much I wanted to clear off the green bean powder, still halved the ingredients as kids dont like those.. anyway half adunan, already can get quite a few pieces and already can be eaten for at least 4 person...

Quite caught up with the house chores...so can only update at night..or maybe the mood of blogging has slowed down????....HELP!...hehehe..actually to think again, I got to know lots of friends without going out.. by blogging. Learn new dishes and techniques..by blogging. What else?Ish apa yang aku merepek ni !!!..sorry yer, my eyes is half closed and my brain telling me to stop, but my hands still wants to type.....
Ingredients A:-
200g green beans-(kacang hijau)
1 packet grated coconut (white)-(kelapa parut putih)
1/2 kg orange sugar-(gula timbang-warna oren)
300g fine sugar-(gula halus)
2 pandan leaves-(daun pandan)

Ingredients B:-
600g glutinous rice flour-(tepung pulut)
1 bowl water-(1 mangkuk air)
400g green beans flour-(tepung kacang hijau)
a pinch of salt-(garam sikit)

Method for ingredients A:-Cara utk Bahan A
Boil green beans till soft and mashed.
Orange sugar boil with 2 cups of water and strained. Pour the syrup, green beans, grated coconut, pandan leaves and salt into a wok on a medium heat.
Cook till thick and mixed well. Leave to cool.-(Rebus kacang hijau sampai empuk dan lecekkan. Didihkan 2 cawan air bersama gula timbang dan tapis. Masak air gula, kacang hijau lecek, kelapa parut, daun pandan dan garam didalam kuali dengan api sederhana. Masak hingga pekat dan gaul rata. Biarkan sejuk dan ketepikan.)

Method for ingredients B:-Cara utk Bahan B
Knead glutinous rice flour with water and salt , till form a soft dough.
Take a little dough and add in the fillings and form like a bun.
Boil water and add in the 'bun' dough in. When the dough floats meaning the kuih has already been cooked.Drained and roll onto green beans flour while doing that press slightly to flatten the kuih.Ready-( Uli tepung dengan air dan garam sehingga menjadi doh yang lembut. Ambil sedikit doh, leperkan dan isikan inti kacanh hijau dan bulat2kan. Didihkan air dan masukkan 'bun' doh itu tadi. Bila bun sudah masak ia akan timbul menandakan bun sudah masak. Angkat dan golek2kan diatas tepung kacang hijau tadi dan tekan sedikit untuk leperkannya.Teruskan sehingga habis adunan.Siap)
Sources:- From resepi.net