"My Culinary Experience in Thailand"

Hi guys! I won't post any recipe in this post, but I'm gonna share about my culinary experience in Thailand. I've been to Thailand like 4 times in these past 2 years, I really love Thailand yeahhh!! I ate a lot in Thailand, the foods were cheap and delicious.

Besides cooking, I also love travelling. I love going to places I've never been.. I always wanna try their authentic and street foods. This time, I'm gonna share about the foods I ate in thailand, I hope it would be helpful if there's any of you having plan to go there. Enjoy!

1. Best Thailand Noodle

 

This is the famous one, even Bong QiuQiu (Singapore famous blogger) ate this noodle. The portion is so small, it comes with pork, veggies, and dumpling. Very yummy!! Fyi, the waiters can speak 'Bahasa'. You can find this noodle in Pratunam Area, it is located in a lane next to Shibuya Mal and opposite from Platinum Fashion Mall. It contains pork so it is not halal.

2. The Street Foods

BBQ sticks in pratunam at night. Look, the big prawns! hahaha

also BBQ sticks, they are very cheap, and delicious ;)

I don't know what to call this, it is "Banana Martabak"

 

Fried pork in Chatuchak Market. Chatuchak is a weekend market, only open in Saturday and Sunday. There are soooo many stalls there , divided in some sections such as Pet section, Houseware section, Clothes section, Antique Stuffs section, etc . Don't forget to see the market map before you go around or you might get lost cause chatuchak is a very big market. In the centre of Chatuchak (assembly point) there are a looot of street foods. Most of them are delicious. and CHEAP!

Thailand has so many street foods and most of them are delicious. You can find them in crowded area like Pratunam, Sukhumvit, etc. Usually they sell their foods on the sidewalks along the street :) I also ate fried chicken, giant banana nutella crepes, etc etc but I didn't keep all the photos, I'm sorry :(

3. The Fruits

Sweet Mango. SUPERRRR SWEETTTTT, looks so pale but that's a disguise, don't judge a mango by its colour ! HA HA ;)

Fruits stall near Laser Buddha . They sell various fruits. Look! The red guavas, bigger than ours. The durians, come with big size but didn't look so yummy.

NAHH!! Durians, but better look, right? Goldy butter ... NYAMM. Thailand is famous with their durians. You can find this durian stall in a night market near Baiyoke Sky hotel

Thailand coconuts! Coconuts everywhere

 

4. Bubble Drinks

 I am addicted to bubble drinks! I LOVE BUBBLE DRINKS! I don't like mineral water :P .. these are bubble drinks I've tried in Thailand,he he

Mr.Shake in Central World Mall.

Ochaya in BTS station in front of Siam Paragon Mall

THIS IS THE BEST MATCHA MILK TEA EVERRR!! Matcha milk tea by Coco Thailand. The best. You can find everywhere, but I bought this in Platinum Fashion Mall, located near the entrance. We also have coco in Jakarta but they don't have matcha milk tea. So sad!

Cha Cool Za in MBK foodcourt. not so yummy.

Dakasi in Platinum Fashion Mall. U must buy try Taro milktea with oreo toppings, they fill 1/2 of the cup with the oreo.. i n s a n e ... lol . We also have dakasi here in Jakarta but the taste is not same. 

Mr. Cup T in Terminal 21, I bought the classic milktea, taste GOOD! a must try !

5. Mcd and KFC

Crispy and delicious pie. Mcd in Indonesia don't have this. super yum!

The chickens! They got nuggets and fried wings (small size wings), the taste isn't so different with Mcd Indo but their chili sauce isn't spicy at all, adapted with Thai chili sauce

KFC menus. Took this photo in KFC Asiatique night market. They also have egg tarts and some other menus we can't find here in Jakarta.

KFC in Thailand don't sell rice, they sell chicken with fries or mashed potato with mushroom gravy

6. Snacks you can find in Malls

Milk Solid ice cream, a must try cause we don't have here. They use gastronomy science to make this icecream :) You can find milk solid in Terminal 21 mall

                                                   

Cupcakes LOVE. I bought the mini ones (2nd pict). also in Terminal 21. Best cupcakes ever, even better than Twelve Cupcakes :D

Popco, they have unique flavour like wasabi. You can find in Terminal 21 mall

Mister Donuts in Terminal 21 mall

TaeKaeNoi Land in Terminal 21 mall, a store full of seaweeds :p. Please ignore my exhausted face hahaha

Happy Lemon in Asiatique Night Market

Taekaenoi vending machine near the cinema in Terminal 21 mall, we don't have here in Jkt

Churro Stix, also in Terminal 21 Mall

Nobita. They sell Japanese foods :)

Snacks I bought in Bkk. I love HICHEW soooo much... always bought in Singapore but quite expensive for a candy ($3.50) then found in Thailand with cheaper price. So happy and definitely will buy MORE, soon when I go back to Thailand:)

7. Food Court Foods

BBQ over rice in Platinum Fashion Mall food court. Cheap!! 70thb

Noodle soup in Pier21 (Terminal 21 Food Court). Super cheap only 25thb! Crazyyy!

Takoyaki in Platinum Fashion Mall Food Court

Pho Noodle soup, I forgot where ! HAHA

Omelet and crispy chicken with rice, super cheap only 60thb

Chicken Steak with fries in Pier 21, CHEAPPPPP! only for 40thb :|

My favourite food court is Pier 21 in Terminal 21, foods in there are very cheap yet so yummy. My boyfriend and I always had  '2nd round' there.. HAHA!

8. Thai Can/Bottle Drinks (You can find in Family Marts/Seven Eleven Stores)

My favourite all the time, Meiji Fermented Milk. Various flavours like strawberry, orange, peach, etc. The size is big, way bigger than yakult

Aloe Vera drink, refreshing. Always bought with the Chrysant Tea, also good but I didn't keep the pic :(

Full of Thai drinks :D

If you are in Thailand, don't forget to visit their Seven Eleven or Family Mart, :) They're everywhere, easy to reach. You can find various snacks there. Seven Eleven Thailand sells cheesy sausage, super yummy and really recommended, you must try!!.

9. Foods in Damnoen Sadoeak Floating Market

Pork Noodle. You can buy the noodle from the auntie but your boat won't stop near the auntie until you finish eating, the boat man will keep going around the floating market area while you enjoying your noodle. You can put the bowl on the boat right after you finish eating, the boatman will return the bowl to the auntie :)

BBQ wings on boat. If you are on the boat and you wanna buy something just tell the boat man so he / she can stop the boat and wait until you already get the food/stuffs.

There are many foods seller in Damnoen Sadoeak Floating Market, I also tried the durian sticky rice, mango sticky rice, coconut, and pork satay but I didn't took the picture :(

I love Bangkok I love Thailand I love the foods I love the cheap price I love the shopping area! I'll go back to Thailand soon and will definitely buy my favourite foods and try new foods so I can share my new culinary experience in Thai later hehe :))

thanks.for.reading :]

#happycookinghappytummy

XOXO,
Michelle

Recipe : "Bacon Cups Filled With Egg, Mushroom, and Cheese"

Hi guys! Today is Sunday and no schooling.. f i n a l l y !! =D  I woke up way too early for a 'free day', so I made breakfast for my whole family. It's bacon cups filled with egg, mushroom, and topped with cheddar cheese. So simple yet yummy, u can make this dish too for your beloved ones.. :)

Ingredients :

1. Streaky bacon (I used "Mama's" Streaky Bacon, you can find in Carrefour/Hero or any other groceries store)
2. Eggs
3. Milk
4. Button Mushroom
5. Cheese
6. Pepper
7. Salt

Cooking Steps :

• Pre heat the oven to 200*C

• Par cook the bacon slices by frying them for 3minutes, then remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
• Take one slice of bacon then wrap the inside of muffin cup to create a 'ring', repeat for the remaining slices of the bacon.
• Beat or whisk eggs (I used 6 eggs cause I made 6 baconcups, my muffin pan is small I just could make 6 cups at a time), add salt and pepper, add milk and mushroom. Mix well.
• Pour the eggs into the bacon cups, then put them in oven, Wait for approximately 25minutes. If they are firm on top, add shreded cheddar cheese on top. Pop back in the oven for about 10minutes. Depending on your oven, they might be done sooner than mine. 
• When you check them final time, if they still have liquidy jiggle, they are not done. The eggs should be firm and cooked all the way through. If the eggs are firm, and already risen a bit then they're done.
• Remove from the oven, let cool for 5minutes before you transfer to serving plate. Serve and enjoy this dish with your beloved one :)

Helping pics you may need :

muffin pan

streaky bacon

#happycookinghappytummy

XOXO,

Michelle

Recipe : "Meat with Salted Egg Yolk Sauce"

This is one of my favourite foods, cause it contains salted egg hahaha I love salted egg!!. I used 2 egg yolks, however if you don't like salty you can use 1 egg yolk. 1 is also sufficient^^. I used pork loin for this dish (non halal), but you can change to prawn / chicken / any other meat. Serve with warm steamed rice (y)..

Ingredients :

• 250gr pork loin
• 2 salted egg yolks
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 stem curry leave, discard stem
• 1tbsp butter
• 1/3 tsp salt
• 1/3 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp msg (optional)
• A dash of pepper
• 3 tbsp water
• 1 or 2 red chilli, cut
• 1 stem chives, cut

How to cook :

1. Slice meat, marinade the meat for 20-30minutes.
2. Melt the butter on the pan, add minced garlic until it is fragrant. Add curry leave then saute for 3mins. Add the meat and cook for approximately 5mins,then lower the heat.
3. In small bowl, smash egg yolks using spoon or fork, add water, then mix well.
4. Pour the egg yolk sauce all over the meat. Add chilli and chives, stir. Wait until the sauce is dry.
5. Place in a serving platter. Serve immediately, :) yeay it's done ^_^

#happycookinghappytummy

XOXO,

Michelle

Recipe : "Korean Fried Chicken Wings"

 

Ingredients :

For the chicken

• 1/2 kg of chicken wings
• 3cups of vegetable oil to deep fry
• 2cups of cornstarch
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp of baking powder (optional)
• 1/2 tsp of salt
• 1/2 tsp of ground pepper
• 1/4 tsp of MSG (optional)

For the spicy soy garlic glaze

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup light soy sauce
• 2 tsp of gojuchang (Korean chilli paste, u can find in Korean Market hehe)
• 2 tsp brown sugar
• 40ml of water
• 1-inch ginger, peeled and shredded
• White sesame seeds for garnish (but sadly I didn't have white sesame seeds at home :[ )

Cooking Steps :

1. Pat dry the chicken wings, then season it with salt, pepper, and msg. Mix the corn starch with baking powder in a shallow bowl. Dip seasoned chicken wings into the beaten egg then coat the chicken wings with corn starch. Deep fry until cooked all the way through. Remove then transfer to paper towels.
2. To make the spicy soy garlic glaze; Combine garlic, soysauce, brown sugar and ginger in a saucepan. Place over low heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the gojuchang and the water, stir and wait until it thickens.
3. Fry again the chicken wings (It needs double fried), place on paper towels to drain the excess oil.
4. Toss the chicken wings in spicy garlic soy glaze. Sprinkle the sesame seeds before serving, and it's done. : )

#happycookinghappytummy

XOXO,

Michelle

Recipe : "Sauteed Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Sauce"

"Sauteed Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Sauce"

 

Ingredients :

For the Pork

•  250gr of pork tenderloin, trimmed
• 1/4 tsp of salt
• 1/4 tsp of pepper
• 1 tsp of parsley (Or u can use rosemary), chopped
• Butter / Olive Oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp of "NgoHiang" spice

For the Mushroom Sauce

• 100gr of mushroom (I used button mushroom)
• 1/2 cup of milk
•  20gr of butter
• 1 heaped tbsp of flour
• Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper

Cooking Steps :

1. Cut pork tenderloin into 10 slices (1inch thick), then sprinkle pork on all sides with 1/4 tsp salt and pepper, add 1 tsp of Ngohiang.
2. Heat 1tbsp butter/oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic, saute until the garlic is fragrant (abt 30secs), then add the spiced pork tenderloins. Cook, turning one or twice until the pork is well browned. Transfer pork to serving platter.
3. Melt the butter in the saucepan, add the mushrooms and saute until the mushrooms are soft. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
4. Add the flour and pour in the milk, mix the ingredients together and stir continuously.Return the pan into medium heat and cook the sauce, stirring constantly until it thickens.
5. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 5minutes.
6. Pour the mushroom sauce all over the pork and it's done! :D

#happycookinghappytummy

XOXO,

Michelle

• 1 pork tenderloin, (1 pound), trimmed
  1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  2 cloves garlic, minced
  1/2 cup dry white wine, (for non-alcoholic, substitute low-sodium chicken broth)
  1/2 cup chicken broth, low-sodium
  Grated zest and 1 tablespoon lemon juice , from 1 lemon
  1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, OR 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage or rosemary* - See more at: http://www.porkbeinspired.com/RecipeDetail/2542/index.aspx#sthash.FFf38ip6.d

1 pork tenderloin, (1 pound), trimmed
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, divided
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine, (for non-alcoholic, substitute low-sodium chicken broth)
1/2 cup chicken broth, low-sodium
Grated zest and 1 tablespoon lemon juice , from 1 lemon
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, OR 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage or rosemary* - See more at: http://www.porkbeinspired.com/RecipeDetail/2542/index.aspx#sthash.FFf38ip6.dpuf

Recipe : Crispy Chicken Tenders

"Crispy Chicken Tenders"

Hello! This is my veeerryyy first post  ;>! ... I'm gonna share how to make "Crispy Chicken Tenders" like I've made a week ago. ;)

U will need :

- 300gr of chicken fillets

- 1 egg, beaten

- 50gr of minced garlic

- 1 cup of all purpose flour

- 1/2 cup of rice flour

- 1/2 cup of corn starch

- A tsp of baking soda

- A bowl of cold water

- Pepper

- Salt

- Vegetable Oil

The steps :

1. Sprinkle salt and pepper all over the chicken , mix well with the minced garlic. Keep in the refrigerator for 20-30minutes. (While waiting, u can do the next steps below).

2. Place 1/2 cup of "all purpose flour" in a shallow bowl ( let's name it "Shallow Bowl A"), then place the other 1/2 in different shallow bowl ( let's name it "Shallow Bowl B") and mix with the "rice flour" and "corn starch", also add one teaspoon of baking powder (optional).

3. Prepare cold water in a bowl.

4. Prepare the beaten egg in a separate bowl.

5. After 20-30 minutes, u can take the chicken out from the refrigerator. Coat the chicken with egg, if it's done u can put the "egg coated chicken" into the "Shallow Bowl A" until they become well coated with the flour. Do the exact same thing for the rest of the chicken.

6.  Dip the coated chicken into the cold water, then coat them again with the mixed flour in "Shallow Bowl B".

7. Heat the vegetable oil on the frying pan, then fry the chicken until they become crispy golden brown. Remove the chicken then drain in paper towels. Voalaa!! it's done and ready to be served for ur loved ones! (^_^)

Easy, isn't it? #happycookinghappytummy #firstpost

XOXO,

Michelle