Hari Raya Cookies Recipes

     

          Hari Raya Aidilfitri is coming soon. So, in this entry, we would like to share about the

 preparation for the hari raya especially in making cookies. As usually, a few days before hari 

raya, everyone is busy to make their preparation on hari raya. Some of them go for shopping 

to buy new clothes and some others busy in making cookies. Hari Raya Aidilfitri is very 

meaningful for the muslims. After one month fasting, we celebrate the hari raya gratefully. Every 

family and relatives visit each other and seek forgiveness. Hari raya is celebrated gloriously 

every years and the most important thing is the various of cookies on that day.

So, now we would like to share some recipes to make cookies :

 Pineapple Tart

Ingredients:

225 g salted butter, melted340 g plain flour1 egg, whole1 bottle pineapple jam¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)40 g caster sugar (optional)

Method:

• Pre-roll the pineapple jam into round balls.

• Measure the necessary ingredients for the Pineapple Tarts. Also get the oven ready by preheating it to 180°C or 365°F.

• Mix all the ingredients together until well combined to form the dough for the pastry.

• Roll the dough out to about 5 to 6mm thick.

• Then cut them with the pineapple tart pastry cutter.

• Place the pre-rolled pineapple jam onto the pastry, pressing them down lightly so that it they sit well on the pastry. You can be creative and add your own design on top of the jam.

• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden. Make sure that you do not over bake them as the jam may be hardened when over baked.

• Remove cookies immediately from oven when done and let it cool on a wire rack. Once cool, you can store the tarts in a container.

Cornflakes cookies

Ingredients:

200 g butter
150g sugar
2 eggs
300g all-purpose flour
60g bran or any cereal (coarsely crushed)
30g corn flour/corn starch

Method:

•   Preheat over to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)

•   Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer till pale and creamy.

•   Stir in the lightly beaten eggs. Fold in the flour mixture including corn flour. (Mixture       must not stick to our hands when touched.)

•   Roll teaspoonfuls of dough into the crushed cornflakes. Transfer them to a baking         tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes at 350 degree F or till       golden brown.

  Butter cookies

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened

Method

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

• Mix together all ingredients until well-blended.

• Roll 2-inch sized pieces of dough into balls and place on cookie sheet. Flatten each with the back of a fork.

• Bake 13 to 15 minutes until light brown. Let cool on wire rack.

Here we are at KFC Section 18

KFC at section 17

Assalammualaikum all .. we meet again ... although there are many other tasks that desperately need to be resolved but still have free time spent to update this beloved bloq. ok, run out of time to talk shop. Well, for this time I want to post very soon talk about food on this day into a frenzy even Malaysians especially the young people of the world. but a sense of fun about if we discuss about the evils of fast food. therefore, let us all discuss about greatness. well, KFC ....

KFC menus.

from then and now, we have seen a very good KFC business. Today, KFC has been known by every person whether in villages, towns or cities. according to my research, the rapid expansion factor can be done by KFC is through innovation. even if their business is only based on the concept of fried chicken, but with added flavoring ingredients innovation creativity then there was a variety of dishes very appetizing.

A JAPANESE CUISINE- ONIGIRI お握り

Assalammualaikum ...

             Within this entry I want to share with all of you one type of Japanese cuisine that is very famous in any part of the world. So, why Japanese? Actually I’m very interested towards Japanese’s culture and tradition and even it’s aspired me to continue my studies there. My deep interest towards the Japanese culture arises during my time at secondary school because there, I learned Japanese language as well as its culture for four years.  As my first ambition to go to Japan was unsuccessful, so I created this special entry with the hope that Japan will always be in my heart. In addition, I also hope all my friends can equip themselves to make this ‘kuih tradisional’ so they do not starve in Jordan later... Haha. Peace no war...

Let’s start with the introduction….

O-nigiri お握り also known as, Nigirimeshi (握り飯;? にぎりめし) or rice ball, is a Japanese food made from white rice formed into triangular or oval shapes and often wrapped in Nori (seaweed). Traditionally, an onigiri is filled with pickled Ume (umeboshi), salted salmon, katsuobushi, kombu, tarako, or any other salty or sour ingredient other as natural preservatives.

Here I include the steps of preparing onigiri. All of my friends in Jordan can try this later…

INGREDIENT

·       

  Rice,Fillings ( tuna and mayo/beef and broccoli),Water, Seaweeds ,Vinegar ,Sugar ,Salt

Here we go with the baby steps…

STEP 1

Follow the instructions for cooking rice. Notice that it must be Japanese-style rice so that it sticks together easily. However, you may want to leave the rice in the pot for about 20 to 30 minutes before turning on the rice cooker or pot, so the rice can become sticky.

STEP 2

Let rice stand for a few minutes for it to cool before proceeding. As you are waiting, make your fillings (if applicable as this is optional). Whip tuna and mayo in a bowl, cut vegetables, meat, etc.

STEP 3

Place a cutting board or wax paper on the counter and wet your hands thoroughly with salt water. This is to ensure that the rice from sticking to your hands (although some grains still attached) and keep your hands cool from the hot rice. Scoop the rice with a spoon or scoop.

STEP 4

Make a deep crater in the rice balls, but do not puncture the point that your fingers slip to the other side! This is where your entry will go, so just enough to put things in.

STEP 5

Enter your essence into the hole. Make sure that you do not overfilled it! Fold the rice over the crater hole. If you press too lightly, rice will not stick together and will crumble as you eat. If you press too hard, the rice will get mushy and wet. To make a triangle, making an "L" with your hand and use it to shape your rice.

STEP 6

Wrap nori (seaweed) around your onigiri. It's up to people if they want to use strips or whole rice ball wrapped in seaweed. Seaweed rice keeps your hands free and keep the ball in the form of rice.

STEP 7

Wrap your onigiri in plastic wrap or put them in your bento box. Enjoy!

So, I have come to the end. Hopefully these baby steps in making onigiri can somehow help all of my friends as well as other persons outside there. It is delicious and good for your health. You can try is at home…

Mengimbau Keningau Restaurant

Keningau Restaurant

                  So,this is our next destination which is Keningau restaurant which is located at the centre of this town,section 18.This restaurant actually owned by Indonesian and this restaurant looked like a cafe because of this restaurant very beautiful and full of bright lights in this restaurant.

               
                 The special menu in this restaurant is air kedondong,nasi pattaya and nasi goreng telur mata.But unfortunately,this restaurant is very slow in services because if you order something,you will get 10-15 minutes later.


                                     

the view inside keningau restaurant

  

The famous menu!!!!
Nasi goreng cina + telur mata

                Besides that,this restaurant also do not have wifi connection unlike imthiyaz and al awwal restaurant.But,even though  this restaurant have a lot of problems,the foods and drinks is very delicious and the prices is affordable.Furthermore,the quantity of food servings is in a large quantity until a plate of fried rices can be eaten by two peoples.Can you imagine that....owh so satisfied.

carrot susu

Nasi goreng ayam + a lot of rice!!!!

SPECIAL MENU

• Air Kedondong
• Carrot susu
• Nasi Pattaya
• Nasi goreng telur mata
• Nasi USA

ADVANTAGES

• A large quantity of foods per servings
• Have a lot of foods variety
• Originally Indonesian made
• The prices is affordable

DISADVANTAGES

• No wifi
• The services is very slow

OVERALL RATING : 7/10
INTEC'S STUDENT RATING : 8/10


              

Wira Sejati

WIRA SEJATI RESTAURANT

          So, our next destination would be one of the famous Malay's restaurant among the INTEC student especially to the student of Cemara and Akasia Residential. So at that night, we are eager to go to the restaurant for carrying out our mission of tracking the variety of food sold there. As we are expected, there are so many INTEC student enjoying their dinner there.

          Basically, this restaurant provide a variety of foods that are more or less similar to the foods that are available at others mamak's restaurant like Imthiyaz and Al  Awwal. For example, Nasi Goreng Pataya, Nasi Goreng Cina + telur mata, Nasi Goreng USA, Roti Canai, Mee Goreng etc.

Nasi Goreng Cina  + Telur Mata

          But what makes this restaurant different from the other is that it has a wide selection of Malay's traditional and modern food as well as kuih-muih tradisional. For example, nasi dagang, nasi ayam, rendang tok and so on but only available on breakfast only. 'Lai Chee Kang' and 'Ais Batu Campur' are also available here at a affordable prices. Furthermore, they are also provide INTEC student with free skyjuice.

Nasi Ayam

ABC

Lai Chee Kang

          So no wonder, the restaurant is often receive many customers either morning,afternoon or night and even become the main location for INTEC student who does not want to eat mamak's cuisine. However, there are also several disadvantages about this restaurant such as it has a relatively narrow arrangement of table that makes customers feel uncomfortable.Unfortunately, there are also no wifi here.


Special Menu

• Nasi Ayam ( RM4.50)
• Nasi Goreng Cina + Telur Mata
• ABC 

Advantages

• Affordable prices 
• Originally Malay made (Kelantanese)
• Have traditional menu like nasi dagang,nasi kerabu and so on (only breakfast)

Disadvantages

• No wifi connection
• Lack of foods variety

OVERALL RATING : 7/10

INTEC'S STUDENT RATING : 8/10

Let's go to Imthiyaz Restaurant

Imthiyaz Restaurant at Section 18.

              Now, we move into another chapter of our journey in making this assignments.Imthiyaz has been one of the famous restaurant among the INTEC's student nowadays.I think this is because the strategic location of this place.It is situated in the centre of the small town of Section 18.This restaurant also known as "Mamak Restaurant"

              So, this restaurant attracted many customers including the students. The reason is Imthiyaz's location itself is strategic. Most of the students prefer to go to Imthiyaz rather than Al-Rafi Bistro even though Bistro is the closest one to Cemara and Akasia. Furthermore, Imthiyaz has a good customer services.  


            So,among the special menu at this restaurant is Naan cheese and Naan cheese garlic.This menu are very affordable and delicious and cheaper compared to bistro.The price for naan cheese is rm3.00 while for naan cheese garlic is rm3.80.Besides that,the size of the naan is much bigger than bistro,can you imagine that...haha...

Naan cheese

Naan cheese garlic

Nasi goreng cina telur mata

                     Furthermore,this restaurant also have wifi connection and it is very fast compared to other restaurant.Can you imagine that? no anymore...haha...so thats why almost the intec's student always come to this restaurant everyday and everytime.

Special menu

• Naan cheese
• Naan cheese garlic
• Nasi goreng cina telur mata

Advantanges

• Very fast wifi
• Very sporting waiters
• The services is quite good
• Near to the cemara and akasia college
• Affordable prices

Disadvantages

• Lack of foods variety

OVERALL RATING : 8/10

INTEC'S STUDENT RATING : 9/10

Al-Rafi Bistro

AL-Rafi Bistro Restaurant ;)

Assalamualaikum w.b.t

This is our first entry about food into our blog.So, this is our first destination of a few restaurants in section 18 to know about their facilities,foods,drinks and how the restaurant operated daily...

Al Rafi Bistro or in a simple name known as Bistro among the INTEC's students is the nearest restaurant from Cemara and Akasia college.Actually, although this restaurant is the nearest restaurant from INTEC,but this restaurant also known as the restaurant that have the lowest number of INTEC's student coming to this restaurant.

This is because Bistro is the most expensive retaurant in this section 18 and most of the students are very "caring" about the price of the foods and drinks.So, they are more prefer to walk a little bit far even a few hundred metres in order to get the cheapest one.


So, after the solah maghrib, five of us went to the Bistro to explore what is the good and bad of this restaurant.So to fulfil our mission,we have ordered two special and popular foods in Bistro which are Naan Cheese and Dry Chilli....

The half Naan Cheese eaten

Dry Chilli

So after we had a dinner about 30 minutes,we have made a list that showed the advantages and disadvantages of this restaurant.

Special Menu

• Dry Chilli
• Naan Cheese
• Western Food
• Ice Blended
• Milk Shake
• Breakfast Set
• Chinese Muslim Cuisine
• Italian Soda Drink

Advantages

• free wifi
• have executive dining room
• the nearest restaurant to cemara and akasia college
• secured by CCTV
• very delicious foods and drinks

Disadvantages

• A little bit expensive
• Not friendly prices for students

OVERALL RATING : 9/10

RATING BY INTEC'S STUDENTS : 6/10

Mansaf -Traditional Jordan Cuisine

Mansaf

Mansaf is another arabic dish that is a favorite for Middle East  households. I rate this meal as my second favorite arabic dish. Typically,like most arabic dishes, this meal's main ingredient is rice but it's the yogurt-like product called jameed (khishik) that makes this meal delicious. Lamb is another main ingredient for this dish as the chopped pieces of lamb are spread over the cooked rice. A layer of flatbread is included under the rice and drenched with the yogurt-like sauce. Almonds and parsley are spread over the lamb and rice and the yogurt-like sauce is poured over the large platter. Mansaf is usually served on special occasions such as weddings and large family gatherings.



Country of Specialty:



Mansaf is highly recognized as a Jordanian dish. Cities throughout Jordan prepare this meal differently by adding their own family touches to the meal. Mansaf is also very popular in Jordan's neighbor, Palestine.

Mansaf is one of Jordan traditional food.

Enjoying the Honey Grilled Chicken :)

Assalamualaikum w.b.t

Today is Wednesday, June 26th 2013.Yesterday was my little brother's birthday.My mum getting confused to prepare all the foods for the guests.

Suddenly, my mum got the idea to prepare the  Honey Grilled Chicken.Actually, the recipe is the family's recipe from my mother's family.We usually prepare this recipe during the important event like Hari Raya, Family Day, Mother's Day and so on.So, why should we do not try this during my little brother's birthday ?

The time had comed.After we prepared all the ingredients, my mother and I started to  cook this special dishes.Oh ya ! before that, my mother suggests to serve this food with nasi beriyani.

I guest all of you are very excited to know about this special recipe.here, I give you the recipe.If you are very interesting, feel free to try this.Please make it as your first experience trying this by yourself instead of buying from the stall outsides your home ;)

Ingredients :•    1/3 cup Dijon mustard•    1/4 cup honey•    2 tablespoons mayonnaise•    1 teaspoon steak sauce•   4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 

Directions :1. Preheat the grill for medium heat. 2. In a shallow bowl, mix the mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and steak sauce. Set aside a small amount of the honey mustard sauce for basting, and dip the chicken into the remaining sauce to coat.  3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill chicken over indirect heat for 18 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, or until juices run clear. Baste occasionally with the reserved sauce during the last 10 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning! 

Serving : 04 

The above ingredients are prepared for 4 people only.If you want to prepare for the feast, you can adjust the ingredients.I think that, the ingredients provided are easy to find unless the Dijon Mustard.

This is how Dijon mustard.I think this is your  first time to see this.the same goes to me ;)

If you want to find this, try to make your short visit to TESCO to purchase this mustard.

Here, I give you the link to ease your work.CLICK HERE

Oh ya !  I know that, all of you are dreaming this recipe right.

You also can serve with potatoes and salad ;)

Delecious right ?

This is basically how Honey Grilled Chicken are made.If you are very expert in cooking, you can serve it in variety.I'm sure, it will be more delicious and yummy ! Before that, please wish Happy Birthday to my little brother.

Wassalam :)

Food Fact :

"Cutting onions releases a gas which causes a stinging sensation when it comes into contact with your eyes. Your body produces tears to dilute the irritant and remove it from your eyes."