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Virgin Coconut Oil is the most healthy and versatile of all edible oils. The oil is extracted from the white fresh meat instead of the dried copra, which are widely used conventionally. Most people do not realize that coconut oil is composed of beneficial Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCT). Unlike the long-chain fatty acids, it does not clot arteries or raise the blood cholesterol level. On the contrary, it helps to improve body cholesterol profile. Due to its smaller size, the MCT cna penetrate the cell membranes easilly, it does not require a protein carrier as “transporter” to carry it into the body cells. Once it enters the body, MCT is digested and the fat-soluble nutrients are absorbed quickly.

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Eggs are one of the nature’s simplest but yet most complete foods: They are a good source of protein as well as vitamins. A medium sized egg contains 5g of fat, most of it mono-unsaturated. As an egg has about 200mg of cholesterol, heart patients were advised not to take it in the past. But current studies show little association between egg intake and the risk of coronary heart disease, as the dietary cholesterol eggs contain only has small a effect on the blood cholesterol levels. Recent dietary guidelines recommend three eggs per week for a healthy adult.

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This egg custard is a well-loved Japanese favorite. It is quite similar to the Chinese steamed egg but with different toppings. Check out how to make this heart warming dish  here.

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Dried scallops- also called gan-bei come in various sizes and quality, and can be expensive. Soaked before cooking, they add a sweet aroma and flavor to soups and congee. Mix with dried prawns, chinese mushrooms and rice, you can make a sumptuous meal without too much trouble in the kitchen and spending little time as well.

Check out Mix Rice with Dried Seafood Recipe

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Do you know that Tempura was introduced to the Japanese by the Portuguese?  The word tempura which means the cooking method of dipping seafood or vegetable into batter and deep-fried in hot oil came from the Latin word ‘tempora’ commonly used by then Portuguese and Spanish missionaries. Wherever the dish came from, this delicious and crispy fritter has always been a favorite choice and loved by many.

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Crabs are delicious, but too troublesome to handle during meal, to save all the trouble, take out the crab meat when cooking and mix it with onions, mushrooms and other ingredients, don’t forget the parmesan cheese that make this crabs more  yummy. Stuffed it back to the shell and send to the oven for 20 minutes and you can enjoy yourself.

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People like this shell food but don’t like the fine sand that come with it. Here is a small tip on how to get rid of the skily fine sand. Rinse the shell with running water until the water become clear. Then soak the shells in salt water for at least 1 hour for the clams to release the fine sand inside the shell. Use roughly 1 tablespoon of salt for 1 liter of water. Try it out and make yourself a delicious Spicy Stir-Fried Clams with my simple and easy recipe.

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Just follow my blog and there are more delicious recipes on the way. This is a lamb curry but is also a vegetarian dish, some creative invention by people who are vegetarian but also like the taste of lamb…

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Bananas give off ethylene, which speeds up the ripening process of other fruits, so store them separately.

Mushrooms should be kept in paper bags in the fridge. Plastic bags cause them to go mushy.

Tofu - Once package is opened, store the unused portion in a container of water with tight lid. Change the water daily and consumed tofu within 3 days.

Other guides - Ensure adequate space in the fridge for good in circulation. Avoid storing food in the cabinets above the stove as the heat will cause them to spoil faster. Use up older stock first before opening new one.

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The flattened dreid cuttlefish is often used to add  a distinctive flavor to soups, but is normally too hard and chewy to be consumed even after hours of boiling. The shredded dried cuttlefish maintained the unique flavor but can be easily soften just after a short cooking time. This is an important ingredients for the Nyonya dish known as Jiu Hu Char (Shredded cuttlefish  with vegetables).

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