Of Cooking

Another goal achieved!

Earlier this month, I've started learning how to cook from Mama.

Lesson 1 - Masak lemak cili padi ikan, ayam goreng rempah, telur bungkus, sayur peria goreng.

Much to my bashfulness, Mama gave it compliments. Except for the sayur, though.. it was a bit dry and undercooked. Other than that, it was ok. Even got complimented on the rice! Haha. But, everything was pre-prepared, as in, the ingredients were already laid out and chopped by Mama. The chicken was already marinated. I still have to get my hands on the recipe.

Lesson 2 - Masak kicap cili padi ikan, sayur campur goreng

Interrupted by a chatty (otherwise supposed to be helpful) s-i-law. Didn't turn out so nice this time around.

Fish was undercooked. Kicap sauce a bit salty. Sayur sawi was not cut properly. Too much oyster sauce - salty as well. Luckily fried some ikan masin, and there was some left over sambal tumis sotong from the night before.

Lesson 3 - Trifle

Mama came to rescue the last bit of thickening the custard.

It was a near disaster, coz my love was coming to pick me up to go to Arif's birthday kenduri. The jelly was mixed with hot water too early, it was hardened before i could pour it over the fruits. Had to put it back in the microwave.

The second bowl's jelly lack hot water, causing the jelly texture to be rough.

However, all in all - Yaz liked it. So did his family, the brother even texted to say that they were all enjoying the 'pudding'. Big smiles!

Looking forward to more dishes this weekend. Next goal - curry and sambal tumis!

And, baking a cake :p