Was at Jaya Jusco, Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur to do some grocery shopping. As I was entering the supermarket, I notice this new stall right at the entrance selling a new drink from Korea. As I was rather thirsty, I thought I could do with the Korean Organic Barley Tea which was RM 2.50 for a cup. It was really refreshing and actually quenched my thirst completely. Other than drinks, the stall also sells some triangular rice pieces. They have two vegetarian choices, namely, Vegetarian Meat Slices and Vegetarian Meat Slices-Spicy and they are priced at RM 4.90 a piece
This is a really simple bread recipe where even the busy or those who are new to baking can make. Another plus point is that normally when you eat bread you will have to get butter and jam or another accompaniments but with this banana bread you just have it as it is together with your favorite drink.
Eggless Banana Bread Ingredients 2 Cups Self raising Flour/ Wholemeal Flour 1/2 Cup Butter 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar 125ml Milk 4 Mashed Bananas
Method 1. Melt butter & mix with flour 2. Add sugar, milk & mashed bananas into mix 3. Bake for 190*C for 15-20minutes.
On one of those hot days when you may just want to have something light but yet a fulfilling meal, so the idea of making a bowl of fish head meehoon came to my mind. It is fast and simple, as I have said, it is a hot day, and you definitely would not want to spend too much time in the kitchen also.
Ingredients: A handful of meehoon (soaked and drained) 1 pc tofu (divided into 4) 1 tomato (divided into 4) 1 big pc salted vegetable 2 pc dried chilli A few pcs vegetarian fish 1 cup milk A few slices ginger
Method: 1. Boil a bowl of water together with the tofu, tomatoes, salted vegetable, dried chillis and ginger slices for 5 minutes. 2. Add in meehoon and place vegetarian fish slices on top and bring to boil again or until meehoon is soft 3. Off the flame and add in the milk. 4. Serve immediately.
We arrived at almost 7.30pm and ordered our food. As it is just to have a light snack so we ordered some individual dishes from the ala carte menu. Do not recommend the green curry as I guess that it may have been in the pot too long (maybe from opening time) as it tasted a bit not too fresh. However, the captain was very generous by offering us 4 cups of enzyme drinks on the house.
Feel like having nasi lemak? Boil a pot of rice with some santan and pandan leaves. For the vegetarian curry chicken all you need is a packet of vegetarian roasted chicken and a packet of Liza's curry vegetables. As all necessary ingredients are already in the curry paste you just need to place the curry paste onto a pan and add in the vegetarian chicken pieces. Simmer on low flame for about 5 minutes and it will be ready to be served with some cucumber slices. Simple and fast, right?
Some of us just love ice-cream but cannot indulge because of the sugar and cholesterol that goes along with most ice-creams. I was recommended by a friend with this recipe and it is so simple and hassle free to make and the taste is simply delicious. All you need is just 3 medium sized bananas and a little soya milk. Blend them in a mini blender and transfer to a tupperware mold to freeze for 2 - 3 hours. Whalla........... guilt free banana ice-cream. Will try blending with other fruits and will be posting them another time
Enormous thanks to Michelle and Nicole for coming up with this wonderful recipe. Sweet and Refreshing, this dessert would most definitely put a smile onto everyone's face. If only sugar and butter is not fattening, I'll be eating this everyday!
Nutritional information:
One cup of strawberries contains over 100 mg of vitamin C, almost as much as a cup of orange juice. We need vitamin C for immune system function and for strong connective tissue. Strawberries also add a bit of calcium, magnesium, folate and potassium and only 53 calories.
One cup of blueberries offers a smaller amount of vitamin C, minerals and phytochemicals for only 83 calories. The same amount of cranberries is similar, but with only 44 calories, 1 cup of raspberries offers vitamin C and potassium for only 64 calories.
Ingredients: 250g frozen berry mix 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup all purpose / wholewheat flour 2/3 cup quick cooking oats 1/3 cup melted butter 1/2 cup cranberry juice (option: dilute it if your cranberry juice is too sweet) option: 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Method: 1. Melt butter 2. Mix brown sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon in a mixing bowl. 3. Add butter and mix well. 4. Put the crumble mixutre into a baking dish and add berries and cranberry juice. 5. Microwave, uncovered, on high until the juice starts to bubble. 6. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.
The most appropriate dish for pot luck as it will go along with any other dishes brought along by other guests. Fried meehoon is simple and easy to prepare and you can keep it warm by storing in a thermal pot.
Ingredients: 1 packet Golden Dragon Meehoon (soaked in water until soft) 1 kg choy sum (washed and drained) 2 pc tofu (cut into strips and fried) 20 shitake mushrooms (soaked 3 tbsp dark soy sauce } 3 tbsp light soy sauce } mix well 3 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce } 2 bowls water } 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp ginger strips Method: 1. Fry ginger in olive oil 2. Add in mushrooms and fry for 1 minute 3. Add in choy sum and continue to fry for another 2 minutes 4. Add in mixture of seasonings 5. Add in meehoon and toss until well mixed 6. Cover for 1 minute or until meehoon is well cooked
Not many choices of vegetarian food in Desa Sri Hartamas so ended up again in MG'S cafe when I was around this area during lunch time. The price is rather pricey for this bowl of Black Pepper Udon which came with only a few thin pieces of capsicum and two really tiny pieces of small ham which is more like two half toothpick thin pieces. The taste however israther delicious. If only they can add a little bit more capsicum.
Black Pepper Udon - RM7.90
Name: MG Cafe Location: Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur, (another branch in Taipan, USJ, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: 603-2300 3118
Name: Organic Vegetarian Restaurant Address: Jalan Lazat 1, Tmn Gembira, Off Jalan Kelang Lama, Kuala Lumpur Opening Hours: 7.30am to 9.00pm Closed every Thursday. If new moon and full moon falls on a Thursday, then it will be opened but off day will be replaced on the following day.
Best ice kacang I have tasted. The presentation is so attractive with three different colors of syrup matching with different colors of other accompaniments like red bean, cincau, sweet corn, ground nuts and attap seeds. Also to top off all these is a big scoop of ice-cream. Delicious!!! Must try.
Ice kacang with ice-cream
Location: Oasis Food Court, 2nd Floor,The Gardens, Mid Valley Megamall
This is a good afternoon tea-time place to rest your feet after hours of shopping. Place is always full but if you are lucky you can get your seats without waiting too long. The bubur chacha is by far the best I have tasted so far. You can find 3 types of sweet potatoes inside, the yellow, orange and the purple type. Also you can find black eye beans and sago made into jelly like balls. For RM 3.80 it is very reasonable
Bubur chacha - RM 3.80
Barley drink - RM 2.80
Name: Nyonya Colors Address: F65,1st Floor,One Utama Shopping Centre (Old Wing),PJ,Malaysia Opening hours: 10am to 10pm
Thanks John, for recommending this food stall. I like to frequent 1 Utama with friends and when it is time for lunch, sometimes I feel a bit guilty when my friends have to cater to my vegetarian diet to go to the two vegetarian restaurants found in this shopping complex. However, with this food court which is situated just one floor below Jusco supermarket, my friends can get to eat food of their own choices while I can enjoy mine and we can all eat together. Various set menus were available and after a tough time pondering, I finally settled for Hakka Lui Cha. I am happy with the food which comes with a glass of Chinese tea. Portion is generous and the price is very affordable.
Arrived with very high expectation to have dumplings which my friend has invited me to sample, claiming that they are the best dumplings she has tasted so far. However, we were immediately disappointed when informed that we have to make at least one day advance booking to enjoy them. So we ended up ordering other dishes which turn out to be quite delicious too. Their price is reasonable and portion is generous.
Bitter gourd with bean curd-RM10
Celery with tofu-RM10
Yow Muk with foo yi-RM8
Glutinous rice balls with sesame-RM3
Name: Lian Chi Vege Health Food Restaurant Sdn Bhd Address: 54, Jln SS23/11, Tmn SEA 47400 P.J. Tel: 03-7805 7889
Big Breakfast at Rathdowne Street Food Store (Melbourne)
Got to know about Rathdowne's Street Food Store through online reviews and finally managed to try their famous breakfast menu today (we were turned away last week for not making a booking on a sunday morning). Service was up to par and the food was very fulfilling, leaving us unable to move a muscle after the heavy brunch meal.
Ricotta Hotcakes $16.50 it isn't really worth the price as it's just very normal pancakes, but we ordered it for the lavender flavored vanilla ice-cream. comes with caramalized pear.
Vegetarian Big Breakfast $16.50 - scrambled eggs, spinach, mushroom, avocado, baked beans, grain toast, baked tomatoes very huge portion - enough for two people Egg Florentine $13
A perfect day to start a cold winter morning is a piece of Lawson's Settler's Grain toast spread with fresh avocado. Though avocados are made up of fat (90% of the calories are from fat), they are said to help lower cholesterol, by raising HDL levels and lowering LDL levels. Avocados are also known to be very rich in antioxidants.I used a non-stick pan to toast my bread as I felt that I can get a more even toast and there will be no burnt ends.
Here is a really simple recipe to make scones. I do not add sugar to my scones as I prefer to eat them with jam, maple syrup or honey with a cup of hot tea. Great for a gathering with friends for afternoon tea. Ingredients: 1 cup of self raising flour 1/2 cup soy milk 1 tablespoon of olive oil
Method: . Mix all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl until you get a lump of dough. 2. Preheat the oven at 200C for 10 minutes 3. Grease a baking tray with some olive oil / butter 4. Roll the dough into 5 cm diameter balls and place them on baking tray 5. Bake at 180C for 10 minutes or until golden brown. 6. Serve warm with ginger marmalade or maple syrup or honey.
Lemongrass offers a very serene environment for one to enjoy their authentic thai food. Contrary to its competitor (Ying Thai 2) just down the street, lemongrass do not practice the "rush-you-through-your-food-policy". The staff are not only friendly but they are also warm and very polite. We tried the following:
Cripsy Corn Fritters very nice. crispy and unique honey/sugar coated deep fried corn cakes
Tomyam soup not too spicy. just right Phad Thai doesn't look hot but it is quite spicy! this is what i call hidden spikes! haha
I often wake up to a very empty stomach on a cold winter morning and the best way to fill it up is a bowl of piping hot oatmeal topped with chopped walnutes, soy milk and cinnamon. Recently, I added a serving of fat-free homemade scones to complete my breakfast splurge. It is a very good idea to soak the cranberries / raisins in alcohol like tia maria, vodka, rum as they add an extra kick to the scones, which would otherwise be quite plain (though it doesn't matter since you do eat it with other accompaniments)
Ingredients: 1 cup self-raising flour 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup dried cranberries (soaked in 4tbsp of rum / tia maria) 1 small slice of butter / 1 tbsp olive oil
1. Preheat oven at 200C for around 10 minutes. 2. Mix flour, milk and cranberries until you obtain a dough that does not stick to the hands. 3. Grease baking tray with butter / olive oil 4. Divide the dough into 5cm diameter balls. 5. Bake at 180C for a further 10 minutes or until golden brown. 6. Serve with ginger marmalade or your favourite jam / maple syrup.
Option: you can add 2 tablespoon of tia maria / rum into the dough during mixing for extra flavor
Two avid vegetarians are here to share some insights to the world of vegetarianism.
Hopefully, through this site, the lives of some animals can be spared. Always remember, animals have feelings too, they are our friends not our meal.
Eggless Banana Bread
Ingredients:
Yong Tow Fu
Green curry meehoon
Green curry kuey teow
Name: Nature's Recipe Cafe
Ingredients: 1 packet Golden Dragon Meehoon (soaked in water until soft)
Pumpkin rice with mix vege
Fried meehoon with curry vege
Fried meehoon with curry and vege
Buk ji cho herbal tea
Assam Laksa - RM3
Name: Organic Vegetarian Restaurant
Location: Oasis Food Court, 2nd Floor,The Gardens, Mid Valley Megamall
Barley drink - RM 2.80
Celery with tofu-RM10
Yow Muk with foo yi-RM8
Glutinous rice balls with sesame-RM3
Name: Lian Chi Vege Health Food Restaurant Sdn Bhd
I used a non-stick pan to toast my bread as I felt that I can get a more even toast and there will be no burnt ends.
Ingredients:
Tomyam soup
Phad Thai
Ingredients:
Vegetarian Party
Pot Luck Party