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  Ingredients (for 4 servings) 1 lb large shrimps (peeled & deveined) 3 cloves minced garlic  2 cups broccoli florets (500grams) 1/2 diced onion 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided Preparation Method Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat Pour in the shrimps and season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Fry the shrimps for1 minute of each side. Remove the shrimps and pour in the remaining tablespoon of the oil. Toss in the diced onions and remaining 1/s teaspoon of salt and saute for a few minutes untill they soften. Add in the broccoli, garlic and soy sauce and saute untill the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Toss the shrimps back into the pan and mix untill everything is well-ino rporated and the shrimps are fully cooked, for about 1 minute. Divide the mixture evenly between 4 bowls.

Lotus roots are rich in dietary fiber, very low in cholesterol and saturated fats. They are also a good source of essential vitamins and minerals too.  This soup helps to improve digestion and tackles problems of constipation which is a very important factor for weight loss. Ingredients 1 long lotus root (about 500grams) 500 grams pork ribs 100 grams peanuts  (to be excluded if you are allergic to nuts).  Add 2 tablespoons goji berries instead.  1 carrot - peeled and cut into chunks. 1 dried cuttlefish (rinsed) 4 dried scallops (soaked in hot water for about 15minutes) 8 dried red dates Water Salt to taste Recipe Soak the peanuts in hot water about 30 minutes. Blanch pork ribs in a small pot of boiling water for 5 minutes to remove impurities. Peel and cut the lotus roots into 1 cm slices. Remove pork ribs from the pot & set aside. Put all the ingredients into a soup pot. Add enough water to submerge all the ingredients about 1 to 2 inches.  Bring it to a boil and allow it to simm

  NASI LEMAK A dish originated in Malay cuisine that consist of fragrant rice, cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaves. No doubt that Chinese style Nasi Lemak is a very popular dish amongst Singaporeans. Location: KillIney Kopitiam                 456 Alexandra Road                 #01-01 Fragrance Empire Building                 Singapore 119962 Opening Hours: 0730hrs - 1800hrs BAK KUT TEH One of the best Bak Kut Teh I ever had in my life. This stall serves the soup with a peppery flavour, offering 2 types of ribs. There are other dishes such as braised pork belly, beancurd skin, preserved vegetables and youtiao (fried dough stick). Not forgetting that you can also get a refill of their peppery soup. Location: Joo Siah Bak Koot Teh                 Blk 349 Jurong East Avenue 1                 #01-1215 Singapore 600349 Opening Hours: Tues - Sat 0900hrs - 1930hrs                                      Sun 0900hrs - 1300hrs Closed on Mondays CHILLI CRABS Originated from Singapore, it is a

  How does the food we eat impact our health? For our bodies to function well, we eat the food to obtain the "information" and materials. If we do not get the right information, we'd allow our our metabolic processed to suffer and our health decline. Getting too much food or giving our bodies the wrong instructions, we may become overweight, undernourished, risk high chances of diseases and conditions such as diabetes, arthritis and heart diseases. Performing functions of the nutrition in Food The nutrients on food are essential for our physical functioning. They are the nourishing substances that build up the growth, development to function our bodies. If there is no presence of nutrients, human health will decline and impact aspects of function. If the nutrients' needs are not met as dictated by the cell activity, the metabolic processes will slow down or even stop. In short, our bodies need to collect instructions about how to function as source of information for

"Bee Hoon" is commonly known as thin noodles which is made from rice. It is one of the staples where you can choose from when you order food at any vegetarian food stalls in Singapore. Mainly, it is cooked with a minimal amount of ingredients and is served during a daily breakfast. Ingredients 100 grams rice vermicell 3 cloves shallots (to be sliced thinly 3 cloves (minced) garlic 1 tablespoon cooking oil A small handful of beansprouts (A) Sauce 150ml of water 1/2 tbsp of light soy sauce 1/2 tbsp of dark soy sauce Add a bit more light soy sauce (if you are not using fish sauce) Directions Soak the instant rice vermicell in a bowl for about 5 minutes untill the noodles are fully reconstituted. For other varied type, you will need to soak it for at least half an hour. Drain it well and set aside. Heat oil in wok, stir fry shallot and garlic till they start to soften. Add (A) and bring it to a simmer, followed by the softened rice vermicell and beansprouts.  If you wish to, you

Benefits of eating Chinese pomfret It is high in Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids which helps to reduce cholesterol and risks of heart diseases. Containing mineral iron, it is needed for healthy red blood cell formation. It is also good for patients who have undergone surgeries which will aid in their recovery. In addition. Chinese pomfret is also high in Vitamin B3, B12 and Vitamin D where it is low in mercury. Ingredients 1 White pomfret fish 1 tomato cut into wedges  20 minced ginger slices  3/4 tbsp light soya sauce 1 tsp shaoxing wine 1/2 tsp sesame oil Directions Clean and pat dry the fish. Make a few slits on both sides of the fish. This will allow the fish to cook even faster and evenly.  Place ginger slices on both sides of the fish, which will prevent it from sticking onto the steaming plate.  Add tomato wedges and chilli padi if using. Add light soya sauce, shaoxing wine and sesame oil onto the fish.  Place the steaming plate on a rack to steam in a wok.  Steam the fish a