Saturday, November 30, 2013

Penang Asam Laksa

  上个月去柔佛找若仪妹妹时,带了半行李的槟城美食,最难带的要数laksa了,其实要说难也不难,先把汤头冷冻,最好隔夜,再用保冷袋,几小时里其实是不会溶解的。不过看妹妹那么喜欢槟城laksa,嘉妈就让嘉嘉把这食谱写下,以后妹妹就可以自己煮了。

  这槟城laksa嘛,要说难,其实不难,只是费工,因为材料很多,就配料而已,也要切上老半天。


材料
汤头
(A)
水(water)  ...... 1.5 liter
甘榜鱼(mackerel) ...... 1kg
金风叶(polygonum leave) ...... 100g
香茅(lemongrass) ...... 2~3支(拍扁)
姜花 (ginger flower)...... 1支
黄姜 ...... 1小块
阿三片 (dried assam slices) ...... 10g
阿三膏 (assam jawa) ......  15g(加水取阿三膏汁)

香茅记得拍扁,才会出味。


(B)
葱头仔(shallots) ...... 200g
辣椒干(dried chili) ...... 5g
红辣椒(red chili) ...... 4-5 条
姜(ginger)...... 1块
马来煎(balacan) ...... 半块(大约7.5g)

辣椒干要稍微处理,用热水泡软,才能洗干净,再沥干。

将B的材料切小块,加入适量的水,用搅拌机打烂。


(C)调味料
糖  ...... 1~2 tbs
盐  ...... 1 tsp


面条
濑粉 ( laksa 面)  ......  1 包


配料
(A)
生菜 ...... 1颗 (切丝)
洋葱(onion)...... 1粒 (切丝)
黄梨(pineapple)...... 1块 (切丝)
黄瓜(cucumber)...... 1条(切丝)
红辣椒(red chili)...... 1条 (切丝)
姜花(ginger flower)...... 1支 ( 切丝)
薄荷叶(mint leaves)...... 适量

(B)
虾膏(shrimp paste)

加些热水在虾膏里,加点酱油,搅拌均匀。


 做法
汤头
1)把1.5 liter 水放进锅里,煮沸。
2)甘榜鱼洗干净,放进锅里煮熟,把鱼捞起,取鱼肉,放一旁备用。

3)加入金风叶,香茅,姜花,黄姜和阿三片,再滚一次,让金风叶,香茅等出味。

4)加入汤头材料B,慢火熬大约30分钟。

5)把金风叶,香茅捞起,加入鱼肉,稍微煮一下,最后加入调味料C和阿三膏水即可。
Penang Asam Laksa 亚参叻沙


面条
1)将濑粉洗干净,浸一下。
2)放进沸水煮至熟透。
3)将濑粉捞起,再浸入冷水里一会,捞起沥干即可。过冷河会使濑粉不会粘在一起,而且更Q弹。


完成
1)将适量的濑粉放在碗中,淋下热乎乎的拉沙汤,再将汤倒回锅,重复2~3次(让濑粉更入味)。
2)最后淋上拉沙汤,加入喜欢的配料和虾膏即可。

Penang Asam Laksa 亚参叻沙
Penang Asam Laksa 亚参叻沙


小贴士
1)糖,盐和阿三膏水的份量自己看着办,喜欢酸就阿三膏水加多些。不要一次过加太多,先试试味道,再随喜好添加调味料。
2)濑粉嘉嘉是买EKA品牌的,有两种,细的和粗的,细的口感会比较好。也可以买新鲜的。

这是粗的面条。

细的面条。

3)虾膏是买钟金泉的,

4)马来煎没有什么特定的牌子,这个是块状的,贪它方便,也可以买粉状的。

其实laksa 汤,隔夜会更好吃,味道更浓,所以嘛,可以分两天煮,第一天煮汤头,第二天再准备配料,就不会切材料也切到疯掉咯。

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Liebster Blog Award

I was tagged by Irene Goh on a FB post on 'Liebster Award for Bloggers'.

Surprising! I was nominated by her. Thanks Irene!

The first thing come in my mind is: WHAT IS Liebster Award?

After a quick search from Google, the Liebster Award is originated in Germany (Liebster means dearest in Germany). It was kind of like a chain letter, given to bloggers by bloggers. 



Here are the Rules:
1. Post the award on your blog.
2. Thank the blogger who presented this award and link back to their blog.
3. Answer 11 questions posted by the presenter.
4. Nominate 11 bloggers who you feel deserves of this award and those who have less than 200 followers.
5. Give your nominees 11 questions.


My answers to Irene Question:
1. Describe your personalities.
Quite easy? quite happy?  haha!

2. What is the quote that you live by?
爱了就该坚持,梦了就该追逐。

3. What is your favourite book?
牛尔18年

4. What is your favourite season?
Spring 

5. When is your first blogging?
2010

6. What makes you continue blogging till now?
Tension! haha!

7. If you could turn back time, where will it be?
A special day!

8. What will you do if you only left 24 hours of your life?
Meet someone!

9. The unforgettable lesson you have learnt in your life.
Show you love them b4 its too late.

10. What is an item you lost that you would like to get it back?
Time 

11. What is the first item you think of to buy it if I were giving you RM100?
A dress? or a pair of shoes? or a lipstick? haha too many items!


Now, i nominate 11 bloggers for the Liebster Blog Award. 
Kim Tan Test and Share

Yong Choy Peng choypengism

Wendy Pua Devil's Teng Teng


Nicole Yie Nicole Yie 

Rain Rain Rain Rain

Alicia Leong Wallflower

Nikoru Nicole nikoru nicole

See ReeNa See ReeNa 

Kelly Chin Sunshine Kelly 

Shir Lie Ong Love Beauty Bouquet


OK, here is my questions:
1. Who inspire you to start blogging?

2. What magazines you read regularly ?

3. What is your favorite type of skin care product?

4. What is your favorite type of makeup product?

5. What is your favorite skincare brands?

6. What is your favorite color?

7. Do you love cats?

8. Do you love coffee?

9. How many hours you spend on FB everyday? 

10. Use 3 words to describe yourself.

11. Who is your idol?


Good luck and Thanks again to Irene Goh for nominate me.  


Monday, November 25, 2013

Neuzell Oxygen Bubble Cleanser [Sponsored post]

  清洁,是肌肤保养最基本,也是最重要的一环。清洁做对了,保养也就做好一半了。如果肌肤没清洁干净,那么后续再名贵,再有效的保养成分,也没办法被吸收。
  Cleansing is the most important step in our everyday facial skincare regimen. We encounter so many toxins and pollutants during the day. It is important to do proper cleansing at the end of the day.

  今天嘉嘉来试试这款Neuzell Oxygen Bubble Cleanser。


  这款洁面产品相当特别,挤出来是凝胶状,一旦接触皮肤,就会产生氧气泡沫。细小的泡沫可轻易渗透肌肤,把氧气输送到肌肤深层,同时有效的清除毛孔里的污垢和残余彩妆,达到深层清洁的效果。
  Neuzell Oxygen Bubble Cleanser is a specially formulated cleanser that foams without water. It forms oxygen bubble when come in contact to the skin. Bubble can penetrate deep into our pores to deliver oxygen and its botanical actives to epidermal layer of our skin. Thus remove dirt, oil, makeup residue and impurities effectively.

  挤出来是凝胶状的。
  When you pump out the cleanser, it has a gel based texture.

  不一会儿,泡沫开始形成。
  Bubble start forming...

  用画圈圈的方式轻轻按摩,会产生更多泡沫,泡沫的质地还算细致。
  Massage gently in circular motion, the foam become thicker.

  最后用水彻底的冲洗。
  Remember to rinse off thoroughly.

  这款无香料无人工色素添加的洁面产品,完全没有味道,对喜欢无添加的人来说,肯定是加分的。而且洗完脸,也不会感到干涩,粘腻或紧绷。
  Neuzell Oxygen Bubble Cleanser has almost no smell, which I like. Sometimes, cleansers will make our skin feel dry or tight, but this did not. It leaves my face feeling fresh and clean.


Can it remove makeup?

  这款产品标榜洗脸的同时,也可以卸掉彩妆。说真的,嘉嘉是有点怀疑,因为很多时候,就算使用专业的卸妆产品,也要卸两次,才能把防水的眼线,睫毛膏完全的卸干净。既然怀疑,那就来试试呗!眼影,粉底液,遮瑕,防水眼线,防水睫毛膏,全都试试吧!
  You might wonder, can this cleansing gel effectively remove my foundation, concealer, eyeliner, or even water-proof mascara? Let's try!

  取适量的清洁凝胶。
  Apply sufficient amount of cleansing gel.

  等泡沫形成后,轻轻的按摩。
  Leave for a few seconds until the bubbles form, massage gently.

  最后,用湿的化妆棉擦掉。
  来看看结果,大部分彩妆都卸掉耶!除了防水眼线液和防水睫毛膏要按摩久些,其他彩妆完全不用吹灰之力就立即卸干净!
  I use a wet cotton to wipe off. Surprisingly, it can effectively remove ALL make up. For water-proof eyeliner and mascara, you may need massage for a longer time.


What is inside the bottle?

  嘉嘉也发现,这款产品的成分也相当吸引。
  The main ingredients are: green tea, chamomile and algae peptides.



绿茶 Green Tea
  绿茶,无论是喝的,还是添加在保养品,都是好处多多。防癌,保护血管,降血脂,瘦身,抗细菌,防口臭。。。等等等功能和作用,这些就先不谈,以后有机会再和大家聊聊。在保养品里添加绿茶成分,主要是原因是绿茶的抗氧化功效。相信大家都知道,自由基就是老化的头号敌人,所以绿茶的抗氧化,抗自由基的功效,就成了增加肌肤抵抗力和抗老的武器了。
  Green tea has been widely used for thousands of years, not just as a drink, but also as a health remedy. Its antioxidants properties help to protect the skin from harmful free radicals. Free radicals, which are the products of oxidation reactions, have been identified as the major cause of aging by researcher.

洋甘菊 Chamomile
  说到洋甘菊,相信大家第一时间就想到抗发炎吧。洋甘菊的确有着很好的抗炎,抗敏,安抚和舒缓的效果,所以是对抗敏感肌肤的重要成分。
  Chamomile is well-know for its anti-inflammatory properties, which can relieve inflammatory skin conditions and calm sensitive skin.

海洋红藻蛋白 Algae peptides
  海洋红藻蛋白主要能促进胶原蛋白增生,增进肌肤保湿度和含水量。
  Algae peptides is an ingredient for promoting collagen promotion and particularly impressive in their moisturizing and firming properties when applied to the skin.


  相信很多人和嘉嘉一样,喜欢天然的成分。这款产品无防腐剂苯甲酸酯(parabens)和界面活性剂(SLES),也不含酒精,矿物油,人工色素和香料,所以敏感性肌肤也可以适合。
  I know many people concern about chemical additives in a skin care product. It is parabens and SLES free,  no alcohol, mineral oils, artificial color and fragrance. No need to worry even you have sensitive skin.

The good and the bad


  除了深层清洁和卸妆的效果,同时也有美白,保湿,舒缓,抗老的效果。多种功效于一瓶的产品,嘉嘉觉得应该推荐。
  On the same time you cleanse and remove make-up, you can also whitening, moisturizing and anti-aging. All-in-one in a bottle!


  这款温和有效,结合清洁和卸妆于一瓶的洁面产品,嘉嘉觉得很适合干性和敏感性肌肤的童鞋们。只是价钱有点小贵,所以嘉嘉给它4颗星。
  
  So, what is the good and the bad of this product?

  Pros: Convenient. It is a makeup remover and cleanser all in one!  
  Cons: Pretty pricey. For a small bottle, which lasts maybe 1 month!

  Neuzell Oxygen Bubble Cleanser is a gentle yet effective cleanser.  I personally recommend for dry and sensitive skin.

  I rate this product 4 out of 5 points.


Where to buy


  This product retails at HiSHop for RM89.90 for 100ml.



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Saturday, November 23, 2013

槟城炒粿条

很久没有动手做这槟城炒粿条,其实材料很简单,做法也不难。


辣椒酱
辣椒干


辣椒干洗干净,姜切小块,加少些水,用搅拌机搅拌至糊状。这个辣椒酱很多菜肴都会用到,平日可以做多些,放在冰箱,就很方便。


调味料
糖 ...... 1汤匙(1 tbs)
盐 ...... 2/3 茶匙(2/3 tsp)
酱油/生抽 ...... 1茶匙(1 tbs)
老抽 ...... 适量(让粿条上色,少些即可,如果喜欢颜色深一些,就多放些)

将所有调味料混合待用。


材料
粿条 ...... 300g (2 盘的量)for 2 plate
辣椒酱 ...... 2 汤匙(2 tbs)(根据自己喜欢的辣度,这次嘉嘉只放了1又半汤匙而已)
韭菜
豆芽
鸡蛋...... 随自己喜欢(加点酱油和胡椒粉)
蒜末
猪油渣



做法
1)热锅,下粿条炒散,把粿条拿起待用。这步骤会让粿条更Q弹。

2)将猪油烧热,爆香蒜头,加辣椒酱炒至香。
3)加粿条,加入调味料,炒匀。
4)加豆芽和韭菜,炒匀。
5)将粿条推到锅的一边,加点油,把蛋打下,赶紧拌入粿条,兜炒均匀即可。


嘉嘉因为海鲜敏感,今天就没加虾或海鲜。如果要加虾或腊肠,可以在Step 2,辣椒酱炒香后加入虾,炒熟后先把虾拿起,最后再加入,就可避免虾炒得过老。


小贴士
1)粿条一定要新鲜,如果放入冰箱保存,解冻后粿条很容易粘在一起,就不好炒了。在 Step 1 尽量把粿条炒散,这也比较容易入味。如果粿条真的粘在一起,先用叉子把粿条弄开再下锅。

2)火候自己控制自己看着办,喜欢干身的粿条,火就大些,翻炒久些。

3)槟城炒粿条的关键在于猪油和猪油渣,用猪油味道肯定比较好,也比较香,猪油渣可以一起炒,也可以完成后洒在粿条上面。所以嘛,要吃好吃的,偶尔就得不健康一下咯。

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Naruko 周末与凯均老师有约 ~ 第二场

  Naruko 与凯均老师有约第二场活动,今天是星期日,人潮比昨天还多耶。

  凯均老师准备ing。。。

  活动一开始,老师就大送礼物,哇,老师你人也太太太好了吧!

  今天老师和大家讨论保养停滞期的问题。保养和减重一样,到了一定的层次,就很难再有突破。如果你发现使用再好再贵的保养品,都没什么效果,那么,你的肌肤可能已经进入了「保养停滞期」。

  不过大家别太紧张,老师今天就教大家一个帮助你突破保养停滞期的方法:就是使用浓度高的产品,加强肌肤对养分的吸收和渗透。老师今天推荐的产品就是这款【NRK】7天肌完胜之鱼子精华面膜。(今天终于记得拍产品了。。。)这个包装是使用夹链带,一包有7片面膜。

  这面膜纸的服帖度真的还不错。

每天晚上洗完脸,上其他保养品之前敷。

  老师还教大家一个让面膜加分的方式,就是敷着面膜的时候,用弹钢琴的方式,轻弹脸部,帮助成分更好的被肌肤吸收。

  连续敷7天,对肌肤进行密集式的保养,能帮助改善老化,暗沉,缺水等问题,也有助于突破肌肤的停滞期。当然,保养需要耐心与恒心,不可能敷了这面膜7天后,肌肤所有问题都不见了,斑不见了,皱纹不见了,毛孔变细了。。。那个就算整形医师也未必能在7天里帮你解决吧!不过如果日以继夜的用心保养,肌肤一定会有所改善。还是那一句:没有丑女人,只要懒女人。咦,好像不对,我这两天看见好多男生耶,应该改成:没有丑人,只要懒人。。。

  差点忘了,敷完面膜,记得要做3+1保养程序喔。今天老师使用的是红薏仁系列。这系列主要是针对毛孔粗大,暗沉的问题。嘉嘉本身还蛮喜欢这个系列,没有人工香精的味道,只有一股淡淡的薏仁味。

  连续两天的活动,相信大家都获益不少。凯均老师真是辛苦了,希望老师很快能回来槟城,和大家分享保养,彩妆的秘诀。其实很多人不知道,老师除了对保养护肤的专业之外,对彩妆也是专家喔!老师说了,除了感情问题之外,其他问题都能帮大家解答。老师,什么时候开一堂彩妆的课?这个问题我问你很多年了。。。