Hiyashi Chuka {Cold Soba} 鸡肉蔬菜荞麦冷面

When the weather is hot, I always find myself craving something refreshing and easy to put together. That’s where this simple version of hiyashi chuka comes in. My take on this dish is all about keeping things fuss-free with cold soba noodles and a homemade dressing that’s light yet flavourful. From there, it’s really up to whatever you have on hand. For this version, I topped my noodles with pan-fried chicken breast, mushrooms, vegetables, egg, tobiko, and crab sticks. The combination gives a nice balance of textures and flavours, the kind of meal that looks colourful, tastes good, and doesn’t require too much effort. 

Ingredients for the dressing:

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1 tsp grated Ginger

2 tbsp Sugar

4 tbsp Light Soy Sauce

4 tbsp Chicken Broth 

1 tbsp Mirin

1 tbsp Rice Vinegar 

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1 tbsp Sesame Oil

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Method:

1. Combine the ingredients (except sesame oil) and bring the mixture to a boil.

2. Lower the heat and simmer for a minute. Turn off the heat and stir in sesame oil. Set aside. Cook the soba noodles according to package instructions and prepare the toppings of your choice.

3. To serve: Add dressing, mix and enjoy! 若喜欢我的食谱，可以LIKE和追随我的面书专页，不要错过最新食谱发布。If you like my recipe, click here, LIKE & follow Miki's Food Archives Facebook page or follow us on Instagram: mfa_dingoozatfood  to receive more recipe updates. Remember to favourite my pages to see my posts on your news feed. 

Walnut & Medjool Dates Crusty Bread [Easy No-Knead Recipe] 免揉核桃椰枣软欧包

If you love homemade bread but don’t want the hassle of kneading, this Walnut & Medjool Dates Crusty Bread is the perfect recipe to try. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you’ll get a loaf with a crispy golden crust and a soft interior. Best of all, this is a no-knead bread, which means the dough does most of the work while it rests. The natural sweetness of Medjool dates pairs beautifully with the nutty crunch of walnuts.

Ingredients:

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200g Bread Flour 

25g Wholemeal Flour

1/2 tsp Instant Dry Yeast 

1/8 tsp Salt 

1 tbsp Oil

200g Milk

3pcs Medjool Dates, cut into smaller pieces

Handful of chopped Walnuts

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Method:

1. Combine the ingredients to form a dough. Cover it with a damp towel and let it proof for 30 minutes. 

2. Slightly wet your hands with some water and fold the dough towards the centre of the dough. Cover it with a damp towel and let it proof for 30 minutes. Repeat this step 2 more times.

3. Dust with some flour, shape it round and proof for 1 hour. Decorate and score as desired. Spray some water on the dough, bake in a preheated oven 200 °C fan for 15 mins, 180 °C fan for 10 mins. 若喜欢我的食谱，可以LIKE和追随我的面书专页，不要错过最新食谱发布。If you like my recipe, click here, LIKE & follow Miki's Food Archives Facebook page or follow us on Instagram: mfa_dingoozatfood  to receive more recipe updates. Remember to favourite my pages to see my posts on your news feed. 

Garlic Butter Chicken Rice 蒜香牛油鸡腿饭

There’s something deeply comforting about a one-pot meal, especially when it fills your kitchen with the rich aroma of garlic and butter. This dish combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and the savoury richness of garlic butter into a complete meal. The rice cooker does most of the work, allowing all the flavours to meld beautifully. It’s beginner-friendly, budget-friendly, and delicious.

(Note: If you're using seasoned broth, you may omit or adjust the amount of salt in step 1.)

Ingredients: 2 servings

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2 Chicken Legs 

1 whole Garlic

1 tbsp Butter

1 cup Rice

1 cup Chicken Broth 

For garnish: Spring Onion, Butter (if you like it more buttery)

Marinade:

1 tsp Corn Flour

1 tbsp Shao Xing Hua Tiao Wine

1 tsp Garlic Salt

1/8 tsp White Pepper

1 tsp Sesame Oil

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Method:

1. Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes or overnight. Heat the butter and sauté the garlic with 1/2 tsp salt. Add rice and stir fry to remove the excess moisture.

2. Place all ingredients into the inner pot of the rice cooker. Cover with double lids set <RICE> mode. I'm using Song Cho Claypot Rice Cooker. You can use other rice cooker model, just select the normal rice cooking mode.

3. When the cooking has completed, mix in butter (if using), garnish with spring onion, and serve warm. 

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Black Raisins Multigrain Bread 黑葡萄干谷粮燕麦吐司面包

This soft, fluffy and wholesome Black Raisins Multigrain Bread is a wonderful loaf to bake at home. Packed with a nourishing blend of grains, oats, and sweet raisins. It's delicious on its own or with your favourite toppings, perfect for breakfast or a wholesome snack any time of the day.

Homemade black raisins multigrain bread for breakfast, paired with some fresh, wholesome sides, so satisfying with a cup of coffee ☕️ 

Recipe adapted from here.

Ingredients: 

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300g Bread Flour

230g Milk

50g Castor Sugar

12g Milk Powder 

1 tsp Yeast

5g Salt 

30g Butter

Handful of Black Raisins

3 tbsp Black Multigrains Oats, plus more for toppings

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Method:

1. Mix all ingredients (except butter, raisins and multigrain), knead to form a dough. Gradually knead in the butter. Add multigrain mixture and continue kneading until the dough passes the windowpane test.

2. Proof for 1 hour or double in size. Transfer the dough onto the worktop, shape and let it proof for 1 hour or double in size. If you're new to bread making, refer to my older bread posts for detailed instructions or watch my video tutorial on Instagram: mfa_dingoozatfood  

3. Brush the top with milk, topped with black multigrains. Bake 170'C for 30 minutes. 

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Peach Gum Snow Fungus in Almond Cream Dessert 桃胶雪耳杏仁露

If you’re looking for a nourishing dessert that feels light yet comforting, this Peach Gum Snow Fungus in Almond Cream is just perfect, and it's especially lovely for Chap Goh Mei, a sweet way to wrap up the festive season.

This traditional sweet soup combines peach gum (a natural plant resin), snow fungus, red dates, and Chinese almonds. A silky, lightly sweet almond cream with soft, gelatinous peach gum and tender snow fungus, it's soothing, hydrating, and naturally nourishing.

Whether served warm for a comforting bowl, or chill for a refreshing, skin-loving tonic, it’s a dessert that feels indulgent yet wholesome.

Ingredients:
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50g Peach Gum

50g Chinese Almonds (a mix of South/Sweet and North/Bitter almonds)

6 Red Dates (pitted)

15g Snow Fungus

1L Hot Water

80g Rock Sugar (adjust to taste)

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Method:

1. Place peach gum in a large bowl and cover with plenty of water. It can expand up to 10 times its size. Soak for 10–12 hours or overnight in the fridge. Remove any black impurities and rinse thoroughly in a colander.

2. Soak the Chinese almonds for 2–4 hours or overnight in the fridge. Add soaked almonds and 300g of the water into a blender. Blend until completely smooth. Using a nut milk bag or fine cheesecloth, squeeze out the almond milk. Discard the pulp.

3. Add hot water, red dates, and soaked snow fungus into the Song Cho IH rice cooker pot, select Soup function. The preset cooking time is 2 hours. 

I'm using Song Cho IH rice cooker
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4. Halfway through cooking, add peach gum and rock sugar. At the end of cooking, heat the almond milk in a saucepan, then gently stir in the almond milk. Do not let it come to a rolling boil after adding almond milk, as it may separate. Serve warm or chilled. 若喜欢我的食谱，可以LIKE和追随我的面书专页，不要错过最新食谱发布。

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Melt-in-Your-Mouth ~ German Butter Cookies 原味德国酥饼

It’s been a long while since I last baked these classic German cookies, the kind that melt the moment they touch your tongue, light, buttery and not overly sweet. Perfect for gifting or CNY snack jars. If you love those old-school bakery butter cookies, this recipe is for you. One bite and you’ll understand why this is such a timeless classic!

Ingredients: Recipe adapted from here

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250g Butter (softened)

80g Icing Sugar

250g Potato Flour

160g Cake Flour

10g Milk Powder

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Method:

1. Cream the butter and icing sugar until light, pale and fluffy.

2. Sift in flour and milk powder. Fold gently to form a soft dough. Do not overmix. Cover with cling wrap and keep in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

3. Remove from the fridge, let it sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes. When it's pliable, divide the dough into 8g each. Roll into small balls and lightly press with a fork. 

You can shape into animals or festive shapes for fun too!

Cute & Auspicious Horse-Shaped German Cookies

I made for CNY ~ the Year of the Horse 

4. Bake in a preheated oven 160'C for about 22 minutes. Remove from oven, carefully transfer to a rack to cool. Keep in an air-tight container. 若喜欢我的食谱，可以LIKE和追随我的面书专页，不要错过最新食谱发布。

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Cute & Auspicious Horse-Shaped German Cookies 可爱小马造型德国酥饼【年饼系列】

 

German Butter Cookies for Chinese New Year ~ Light, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth and not overly sweet. The last time I made them was years ago, in the Year of the Sheep, when I shaped them into little sheep just for fun 🐑

This year, instead of sheep, I shaped them into adorable little horses for Chinese New Year (it's the Year of the Horse 2026). And not just any horses… Each one is holding an auspicious character: 发 (prosperity), 福 (blessings), 旺 (thriving), 财 (wealth)✨

Four little horses, carrying all the good luck and good vibes into the new year. Still the same old-school German cookie texture - crumbly, buttery and light, but now extra festive and meaningful. 

I’ll be sharing the full recipe in my next post, so you can bake your own little lucky horses too.

Stay tuned 🧧✨

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