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Garrett popcorn

23 Monday Jul 2012

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The first time I had Garrett was back in 2007. I was in Chicago for work and my hotel happened to be about 5 minutes away from their shop. While I was walking around hunting for dinner, I got a whiff of this amazing caramel butter smell in the air.

Trusting my nose, I continue to sniff my way to their shop. Hahaha… I was with a colleague then and she thought I was crazy. Anyway, we finally locate this cute popcorn shop and was surprise to see a queue there just to buy popcorn. Without hesitation, I join the queue.

I was cautious and only bought a small bag to try with my colleague. Both of us was hooked ! We went back there several times during our stay in Chicago. And bought back Big tins of them to Malaysia. hahaha… it was so funny when the custom stop us and ask us what we bought. We open to show them…and, it was popcorn. (YES – they raised their eyebrow).

So, when I found out that Garrett is coming to town, I was super excited… (This is one of their branch in KLCC)

Unfortunately, it was abit of a disappointment. It was definitely not as great as the ones I had in Chicago.. But then again, it is much better than the ones we currently have in Malaysia. Oh well.. Better than nothing – i guess.

I bought a bag to keep around as snack. On days which I need an extra pick-me-up, I add a heap of ’em into my bowl of cornflakes !!! Yummz… I LOVE it with milk. :p

Pan Fried Rib Eye Steak with Rambutan Sauce

19 Thursday Jul 2012

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I got this inspiration from a combi of steak tartare and gyu-tataki, with some chuletz twists into it.

And, it turned out pretty good. So.. I thought I share with you. 🙂

Ingredients (for 3 portions)
  • 300gm Rib Eye Steak
  • 12pcs of Rambutan* (Sliced meat)
  • ½ yellow onion (sliced finely)
  • 2tbsp caramelized onions (which I so happen to have)
  • 6tbsp Honeyed Balsamic vinegar**
 
*    Rambutan is a tropical fruit (Soft Hairy Red / yellow Fruit)
 
How DID I manage to slice the Rambutan? with patience… T__T
Using a small knife I cut out the flesh. The seed is like almond. Careful not to cut too deep. As for the leftover meat on the seed which I don’t manage to get, I squeeze the juice out.
 
 
** For the vinegar, I add ½ cup olive oil, ½ cup balsamic vinegar, ½ cup honey, ½ tbsp oregano, ½ tbsp Rosemary, ½ tbsp basil, ½ thymes and pinch of salt. (I like to keep a bottle of this in the fridge and use for salad dressings. Should keep well for 3-4 weeks) 
 
 
So… Let’s start cooking.
 
Season the steak with some salt and pepper and pan fry it with some butter and olive oil. I like my steak medium rare. So, I usually seal the sides and then let it sit on each side for about 3-4 minutes (depending on the thickness of the steak).
 
Once it’s done, leave it covered to rest before slicing.
 
Using the same frying pan with all the yummy juice from the steak, pour in the rambutan juice (about 4-5 tbsp of juice collected) and balsamic vinegar and let it reduced to a glaze-like consistency.
 
I served this as an entrée. So, I pile the raw onions on the plate, follow by the caramelized onions. Then, I placed the sliced beef on top drizzled with the rambutan slices. Finish off with the sauce around the plate.
 
Ta-Da… Entrée is served. 
Look at the sliced beef. So nice and pink in the center ! just the way i love it !!!   Yumm…yum.
 

Siew Yuk / Roast Pork from Village Grocer

16 Monday Jul 2012

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What better pick-me-up on Monday than this…?

Succulent 5 layer roast pork / siew yuk !!!Image

Went for lunch and decided to ran to the village grocer to grab some ham for breakkie tomorrow. The guy tempted me with a generous slice of roast pork. Who can refuse, right?!

One BITE and I am sold. IT was definitely GOOD quality siew yuk. The skin is crispy without being too hard. The meat is really juicy and not too fat. yumz.. yumz..

IT’s abit expensive. But, to make your Monday suddenly look so much better and brighter? It’s worth it. hehehe.

Bought some back for Dinner tonight !!! (Hub !!! Look, roast pork for dinner !) Yay !!!