a bit of sugar Recipe Ideas – Family Meals Made Simple
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Curry fishball is a very popular Hongkong Street food and household. Think bouncy fishballs, chewy pork skin, tender cuttlefish (and sometimes daikon)—all swimming in a rich, slightly sweet and spicy curry sauce. Every spoonful offers a mix of textures: the soft fishballs, the springy seafood, and that satisfying bite from pork skin. The curry is aromatic—packed with garlic, onions (or shallots), and classic Cantonese‑style curry spices—bringing warmth and depth without being overly heavy.
I love making high-hydration doughs, especially for bread—they turn out as soft as little lambs. (I used 625g of flour to make 14 buns.) The aroma while baking is impossible to hide; neighbors often come knocking to ask when the bread will be ready. (Next time, I’ll try a butter version.) I prefer savory bread, so I use less sugar and a bit more salt.
These balado eggs are really fun because the boiled eggs are fried first so that the skin is a bit crispy, then doused with spicy red balado sauce that is blended finely from chilies, onions, shallots, and tomatoes. The taste is a combination of spicy, a little sour from the tomatoes, and a fragrant aroma from lime leaves or lemongrass—especially if you use lime leaves or lemongrass in the sauce.
The pig's trotter with fermented bean curd and peanuts is bright red and attractive, and the thick sauce covers the soft and rotten pig's trotter. It tastes salty and mellow, and the unique flavor of fermented bean curd permeates every bit of meat. The pig's trotter is tender and boneless, and the peanuts are dense and tasty. It is rich in collagen, protein and various trace elements, which can nourish the skin and replenish energy. It is a delicious and nutritious dish.
I never thought about making pineapple buns myself, in fact, I never thought I could do it. As for why I do this, of course it’s because of my baby son😅 The crispy pineapple skin, the soft sweet bun, and every bite has a light butter aroma. The recipe with less sugar and less oil makes this "evil" food feel a bit refreshing 😅
Courgettes/Zucchini is a type of summer squash. It can be stir-fried with different kinds of meat and seafood. It can also be added as a soup ingredient or baked with meat and other vegetables.