SLOW BRAISED WHOLE PORK BELLY IN CROCKPOT

I was in an Asian Market and saw this beautiful pork belly with the 5 layers of fats and meats(五花腩) . I brought it home and decided to make my Mom's recipe Braised pork Belly.

Firstly marinate the pork belly and then pan-fried the four corners of the meat. Then put it in a slow cooker to cook.

This is the whole pork belly that being pan-fried on four corners. I know....my pork belly looks too dark and that's because I have over pour my dark soy sauce =P

After the braising at the slow cooker in high for 6 hours, slowly lift up the pork belly and let it cool completely before cutting into pieces to assemble. Look at the texture of meat....it's so juicy and delicious.

Assemble the pork belly accordingly on the platter and pour some braised sauce on top.

Served hot with steamed white rice.

LEMON ORANGE CHEESE CHIFFON CAKE

I have some leftover cream cheese, lemons and oranges in my fridge and decided to make a chiffon cake for breakfast tomorrow morning.

The chiffon turns out to be soft and fluffy with the tangy taste of the lemon and orange. It sure good with tea or coffee......yummy!!!!

INGREDIENTS :

(A)

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice

4 oz cream cheese ( I used fat free cream cheese )

3 tbsp unsalted butter

(B)

6 large egg yolks

1 cup cake flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp fine salt

1 orange, zested

1 lemon, zested

(C)

6 large egg whites

1 cup fine granulated sugar

1/2 tsp cream of tartar

METHODS :

1. Combine ingredients (A) in a double-boiler and cook stirring occasionally until thicken. Set aside to cool completely.

2. Preheat oven to 325 degree F.

3. Sieved the cake flour, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl and stir well. Then in a food processor, add in the cooled cheese mixture, egg yolks and flour mixture. Blend it until the mixture is smooth. Pour into a mixing bowl and set aside.

4. In another mixing bowl with a whisk attachment, in high speed whisked the egg whites until foamy. Then add in the sugar and cream of tartar in high speed until stiff peak.

5. Fold the egg white mixture to the cake batter in 3 additions. Pour the cake batter into an ungreased tube pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes.

6. Invert the tube pan immediately on a wire rack to cool completely. Using a sharp knife, carefully go around and under the cake for easy removing the tube pan. Cut the cake into desired sizes and served.

ORANGE CRANBERRY CAKE TOPPED WITH SLICED ALMONDS

After a month not posting any recipes, I think all my friends must be curious what am I doing. Anyway...I'm back with lots of recipes to share within this month of May. I've been experiencing and searching for new recipes to share with my loyal followers.

So today I would like to share this recipe with all of you which is very yummy and tasty. This is Orange Cranberry Cake topped with Sliced Almonds. Isn't it sound interesting......tell you what.....it even taste delicious with the hint of orange zest, orange juice, cranberries and the crunchiest of the almonds.

To further no more.....hereby is the recipe and happy baking =)

INGREDIENTS :

185g unsalted butter

1/4 tsp fine salt

150g fine granulated sugar

3 large eggs

2 tsp grated orange zest

190g unbleached cake flour

4 tbsp freshly squeeze orange juice

1/4 cup dried cranberries, tossed with some cake flour

1/4 cup sliced almonds

METHODS :

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Grease the cake pan with some non-stick cooking spray and some flour.

2. Sieve the cake flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. Using an electric stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until very pale and creamy for about 20 minutes.

3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating for a few minutes after each addition. Do not rush the addition of the eggs as mixture will be more likely to separate and develop a curdled appearance. Add the orange zest with the last egg. The batter mixture should be pale and creamy.

4. Add half the flour mixture and blend it until just combined. Repeat with the remaining flour mixture. Mix in the orange juice and dried cranberries .

5. Spoon the cake batter into prepared cake pan and spread evenly. Topped the batter with sliced almonds.

6. Bake for about 50-55 minutes, or until a thin-bladed knife or wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. The cake should spring back when lightly pressed in the center.

7. Slowly remove the cake from the cake pan and let it cool on a wire rack.

This cake is so delicious and moist. It's best served with some coffee or tea.....ENJOY!!!!!

LEMON GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS

This Lemon Glazed Chicken Wings is really the best recipe I ever created. These wings have the taste of sweet and tangy and my kids are the big fans. Hereby....let me share this special recipe with all of you =)

INGREDIENTS :

2 lb whole chicken wings, cleaned and cut in 2 pieces with the tips removed

2 tsp freshly grated ginger

6 slices of fresh lemon, or more for ganishing

For Marinate Seasoning :

2 tbsp light soy sauce

1 tsp kosher salt

2 tsp cornstarch

4 tsp Shaoxing cooking wine

Some freshly ground black pepper

For Seasoning Sauce :

3 tbsp honey

2 tbsp sugar

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

4 tbsp water

2 tsp cornstarch

METHODS :

1. In a bowl, mix all the marinade seasoning and add the cleaned and patted dry chicken wings. Covered the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

2. Heat the saute pan with some vegetable oil over medium heat. Pan fried the chicken wings both sides until golden brown. Stir in the grated ginger, covered and cook for at least 5 minutes or until the chicken wings are throughly cooked.

3. Open the cover and poured in the seasoning sauce with the lemon slices and stir until well combined. Cook the sauce until thickened and dish up on a platter.

Serve hot with some steamed white rice