Chinese Four Herbs Tonic Soup 古早味四神汤【具有健脾开胃、清热祛湿、补中益气等功效】

Commonly known as Si Shen Tang aka 4 herbs tonic soup, this soup is good for strengthening our digestive system and spleen, improving appetite, and our overall health. It's sweet in taste and well-loved by children.

This is a simple herbal soup that you can easily cook for your family. All you have to do is gather the ingredients, give the herbs a quick rinse, and then pop them into the soup pot and let it cook! 

Chinese Four Herbs Black Chicken Soup
Replaced chicken carcass with black chicken
Photo updated: March 2023

This steamy bowl of herbal soup brings a deep sense of comfort!

Photo updated: September 2024 

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Ingredients: (Yield 3 servings)

1 Kampong Chicken Carcass, blanched

30g Dried Lotus Seeds

20g Dried Chinese Yam/ Huay san 

30g Poria/ Foo Lin

20g Euryale Seeds/ Qian Shi 

Handful of Wolfberries (optional)

1 litre Hot Water

Some Salt (add to taste)

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Method:

1. Place all ingredients (except wolfberries and salt) into Ninja Foodi inner pot. 

About Ninja Foodi Multi-Cooker: The Ninja Foodi that I'm using is a combination of a pressure cooker and air fryer in one appliance, including steam, slow cook, sear/ saute, bake/ roast, grill, dehydrate, sous vide, yoghurt, and keep warm functions. This cooker helps prepare quick meals without hassle. You can purchase it from Ninja Kitchen Official Website. Cart out with Promo Code: MIKISNSG to get a 10% discount for any Ninja-Shark products via their website. << Read more about Ninja Foodi >>

2. Close the pressure lid, SEAL. Pressure cook (HI) for 15 minutes (NPR). Switch to Sear/ Saute mode, add wolfberries (if using) and salt to taste, and simmer for 10 minutes. If you do not have a pressure cooker, you can boil the soup over the stovetop for 2 hours.

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Panda Bento ~ Meatless| Vegan LunchBox 超萌熊猫便当【素食】

Rice-based food art ~ Cute Panda onigiri bento with plant-based beef stir-fry in Miso sauce, along with some veggies. 

It has been a while since I made my last bento. Made this adorable Panda bento to celebrate World Environment Day 💕 Check out my Instagram for the recipe and details <<Tap here 点击进入食谱>>

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Sea Coconut Longan Sweet Soup | Tong Sui Dessert 海底椰龙眼糖水【润肺止咳、清热滋阴、养颜抗衰老】

Sea Coconut Longan Sweet Soup aka Tong Sui in Cantonese, a cooling and refreshing dessert which helps to nourish the lungs, soothes cough and good for the skin, tastes fabulous warm or chilled. This dessert is easy to prepare using Ninja Foodi without the need to stand by the kitchen to "watch fire" 不需要看火. :D  

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Cooling and refreshing when serving it chilled 
Photo updated: Apr 2023

Ingredients: 
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4pcs Sea Coconut, peeled & sliced

50g Dried Longan

2pcs Honey Dates

6pcs Red Dates

Water

Rock Sugar, add to taste

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Method: 

1. Add the first 4 ingredients to the inner pot of Ninja Foodi. Add water to 8 cups level.

About Ninja Foodi Multi-Cooker:  The Ninja Foodi that I'm using is a combination of a pressure cooker and air fryer in one appliance, it's super-efficient and time-saving. Besides pressure cooking and air frying, there are other functions such as steam, slow cook, sear/ saute, bake/ roast, grill, dehydrate, sous vide, yoghurt, and keep warm. This cooker helps prepare quick meals without hassle, which I highly recommend to everyone who loves easy and hassle-free cooking with fewer pots and pans to wash.

There are 2 models available in Singapore and Malaysia. If you're interested, you can use our exclusive discount code to buy at the best market rate. The discount is valid for orders from Singapore and Malaysia via Ninja Kitchen SG Website with 1-year warranty + home delivery (usually takes about 4 working days). I've attached the details and links below for easy reference.

SINGAPORE:

Ninja Foodi can be purchased from Ninja Kitchen Official Website. Cart out with Promo Code: MIKISNSG to get a 10% discount for any Ninja-Shark products via their website.

MALAYSIA:

Ninja Foodi can be purchased via Ninja Shark Official Website. Cart out with Promo Code: MFAOP300 to get the lowest price deal.

<< Read more about Ninja Foodi >>

2. Close the pressure lid, seal. Set Pressure Cook （HI）for 20 minutes.

3. After natural pressure release, switch to SEAR/ SAUTE mode, bring to a boil, add sugar to taste, simmer until the sugar is fully dissolved. Serve warm or chilled.

<< Click HERE >> to view more Ninja Foodi recipes and cooking videos, including easy one-pot-meal, chicken curry, roast chicken, roast pork ribs, crispy chicken, porridge, fish recipes, bread, kid-friendly snacks, and many more...

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Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork Skewers 香茅猪肉串【家常简易食谱】

Grilled Lemongrass Pork Skewers is a classic Vietnamese street food snack with a delicious aroma of lemongrass and garlic combined with the umami flavour of fish sauce marinated pork. 

It's not difficult to recreate this dish at home if you're following my simplified recipe. Simply marinate the meat then rolled into a sausage shape around the lightly pounded lemongrass which lends a wonderful aroma to the meat. Spray or brush a little oil on the meat skewers and grill in the Ninja Foodi for 10 minutes, and you'll get these tasty, flavourful and juicy pork skewers.

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Ingredients: yield 9-10 skewers
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250g Ground Pork

5 Lemongrass, halved & lightly pounded

Marinade:

1 tbsp Tapioca Flour

2-3 tbsp Shredded Carrot

2 cloves Garlic, mashed

1 tsp Shallot Oil

1 tbsp Fish Sauce

1 tsp Sesame Oil

1 tsp Brown Sugar

A dash of White Pepper

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Method: 

1. Mix all ingredients (except lemongrass), stir in one direction until gooey, cover and chill for an hour. 

2. Preheat Ninja Foodi GRILL for 5 minutes.

About Ninja Foodi Multi-Cooker:  The Ninja Foodi that I'm using is a combination of a pressure cooker and air fryer in one appliance, it's super-efficient and time-saving. Besides pressure cooking and air frying, there are other functions such as steam, slow cook, sear/ saute, bake/ roast, grill, dehydrate, sous vide, yoghurt, and keep warm. This cooker helps prepare quick meals without hassle, which I highly recommend to everyone who loves easy and hassle-free cooking with fewer pots and pans to wash.

There are 2 models available in Singapore and Malaysia. If you're interested, you can use our exclusive discount code to buy at the best market rate. The discount is valid for orders from Singapore and Malaysia via Ninja Kitchen SG Website with 1-year warranty + home delivery (usually takes about 4 working days). I've attached the details and links below for easy reference.

SINGAPORE:

Ninja Foodi can be purchased from Ninja Kitchen Official Website. Cart out with Promo Code: MIKISNSG to get a 10% discount for any Ninja-Shark products via their website.

MALAYSIA:

Ninja Foodi can be purchased via Ninja Shark Official Website. Cart out with Promo Code: MFAOP300 to get the lowest price deal.

<< Read more about Ninja Foodi >>

3. Divide into 9-10 portions, rolled into a sausage shape around the lightly pounded lemongrass. Spray/ brush some oil on the pork skewers and cooking basket. Grill in the Ninja Foodi for 10minutes, serve warm and enjoy! Note: Flip once halfway through cooking. 

<< Click HERE >> to view more Ninja Foodi recipes and cooking videos, including easy one-pot-meal, chicken curry, roast chicken, roast pork ribs, crispy chicken, porridge, fish recipes, bread, kid-friendly snacks, and many more...

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By readers: Some feedback from those who have tried this recipe

By life.ofrii 

Fruit Jelly Zong Zi aka Dumpling Jellies 果冻水果粽子

The Dragon Boat Festival is around the corner, it's time to indulge in your favourite Zong Zi aka rice dumpling. A twist on the usual rice dumpling, I've made these light and refreshing dumpling jellies for the family. These are the perfect desserts to mark the festivities, not only are they delicious and healthy for all ages, they're eye-catching and insta-worthy! 

Ingredients:

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250g Konnyaku Premix Jelly Powder

1250ml Water

1 tsp Chia Seeds

1 Red Dragonfruit

1 Mango

1/2 pkt Nata De Coco

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Method:

1. Heat water, gradually stir in jelly powder, and bring to a boil. Turn off heat, continue stirring for a minute, set aside to cool then stir in Chia Seeds.

2. Peel and cut the fruits into small cubes. Fill each bag with fruits and carefully pour in the jelly liquid. 

3. Fold and seal. Tie on the string then refrigerate until set. Serve chilled. 

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Stir-fry Curry Clams aka Curry Lala 香炒咖喱花甲/啦啦

Fresh flower clams stir-fry in savoury curry sauce, it's so flavourful with the right amount of creamy coconut milk. This simple dish can be made at home with my easy recipe that I've adjusted the taste to suit the whole family, it's mildly spicy even the kid can enjoy it!

Ingredients:

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1kg Flower Clams

3 cloves Garlic

3 Shallot 

1 Onion

Handful of Curry Leaves 

Thumb size Ginger 

1 Red Chilli 

1 stalk Lemongrass

Some water and oil for cooking

1 stalk Coriander for garnishing 

Seasoning:

1 tsp Curry Powder

2 tbsp Curry Paste

4 tbsp Coconut Milk

1 tsp Fish Sauce

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Method:

1. Add some water to the wok and bring to a boil over high heat. Add in clams and let it cook until most clams have opened, remove from heat. Discard any unopened clams and set them aside. 

2. Add some oil to the wok and turn on medium heat. When the oil is heated, add garlic, shallot, and ginger, stir fry until fragrant. Add onion, chili, curry leaves, and lemongrass, continue to stir-fry until aromatic. 

I cooked this dish using Song Cho stainless steel wok, 

a multiply stainless steel wok without chemical coating, 

it's safe to use in any cooking including deep-frying. 

For more information about the product, visit Song Cho e-shop for details.

3. Stir in seasoning, add in some water and coconut milk, turn on high heat and bring to a boil. Add the clams, and stir to coat with the curry sauce. When the sauce has thickened, remove from heat, garnish with coriander, and serve right away.  

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