Sesame Oil

MUNG BEANS WAY OF COOKING

love mung beans but don't know how to enjoy it? or you need an ideas on how to cook this beans? mostly, you see this beans as a stuffing to a delicious dessert, or bread. some are sautéed with shrimp and top over rice. many are mix with crunchy deep fry pork belly. i like to enjoy mung beans with some vegetables and coconut milk. occasionally, i like to add some tofu as well but since i don't have tofu i will just make this with the vegetables that i have in hand.

ingredients:

• 1/2 cup mung beans (i am using split beans but doesn't really matter)
• 1/4 sliced onions (you can add more if you like)
• 1 potatoes
• 1/2 slice green tomatoes
• 1/2 slice red tomatoes
• some broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots
• 2 cups water + more
• 1 tbsp olive oil (vegetable oil is okay too)
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 can coconut milk (small)

directions:

1. soak the beans in water for 30 minutes
2. then prepare all the ingredients
3. heat the pan
4. add the oil
5. saute the onions and tomatoes
6. once the onions turns translucent add the beans and mix
7. add 2 cups water stir and cook for 12 minutes in low medium heat
8. add the potatoes and carrots, mix, cover and cook for another 5 minutes
9. add the coconut milk and stir
10. add the rest of the vegetables mix
11. add the fish sauce and garlic powder and stir
12. add the ground black pepper and the sesame oil
13. cover, turn the heat off and let it cook for another 5 minutes
14. and you are done!

make sure your rice is ready because 5 cups of cooked rice will not be enough! just kidding! i hope you enjoy this recipe and let me know if you end up making this, tag me on all of my social media accounts! :)

until next time!

xo, s

ONE POT MEAL

many people think that rice cooker can only be use for making a rice. rice cooker steam and boil rice so therefore, it can also make some other dishes. so, today, i am showing you one way i enjoy my dish using only the rice cooker. :)

ingredients : for this meal

• 2 cups rice + water to soak the rice
• 1/2 medium size carrots
• 1 medium size potatoes
• 1/4 of a whole onion
• ginger | optional
• 1/2 chayote
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• t tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• garlic powder
• furikake seasoning
• water
• cilantro or scallions for toppings

you can absolutely replace all the ingredients with what you prefer except green leafy- although, you can add the green leafy vegetables as a topping. it will get mushy if you add them with the rest of the ingredients in the rice cooker.

instructions :

1. soak the rice with water for 30 minutes 
2. wash / clean the vegetables and cut them into small cubes
3. disregard the water from the soaked rice
4. add the rice into the rice cooker followed by the vegetables 
5. add the seasoning
6. place the rice cooker pot into the rice cooker base and cook just like how you cook your regular rice 
7. enjoy! 

happy friday to all my beautiful readers/viewers! --meaning, new video is up! :)

today, we will be making a pepper steak. it is fast and easy recipe! who does have time to wait? make this delicious pepper steak in just minutes! pair this dish with rice for a powerful yummy combination, or you can wrap the pepper steak with lettuce! and the best part, if you are vegetarian, you can replace the steak with tofu or any veggie meat that you like. so, GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 medium onions
• 1 cup chopped scallions (green onions)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 pound ribeye steak (or steak cut you prefer)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 knorr cubes
• 2 tsp sesame oil (total)
• salt and pepper to taste
• minced garlic
• chopped onions
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or any oil you prefer) i'm using lard in the video

directions:

1. start with marinating the steak
2. into a bowl, add the soy sauce, vinegar, a sprinkle of scallions, brown sugar, cornstarch, knorr cubes, water, garlic, onions, 1 tsp sesame oil, salt and pepper. mix well
3. cover with plastic wrap and let the steak marinade in the refrigerate for 30 minutes
4. after 30 minutes, you are ready to cook. heat the pan into medium high
5. add oil
6. once the oil is hot enough add the steak, let the steak cook for about 4 to 5 minutes. if you are using a different cut of steak, cook the meat until it's fully cooked
7. add the marinated sauce and stir occasionally until the sauce is thickened
8. add the remaining sesame oil
9. add more ground black pepper (according to your taste)
10. lastly, add the vegetables (green bell peppers, green bell peppers and onion)
11. cook the vegetables to your likeness
12. sprinkle with scallions for garnish
13. and served!

everyone in the house approved this recipe! so i hope you guys will like it, too! feel free to add spicy sauce to the dish if you like the taste of spice!

happy cooking!

xo,s

hey guys!

i have a new video up on youtube! i made a vegetarian glass noodles! :) i hope everyone is staying safe!

ingredients:

• 1 pack glass noodles (12 oz)
• 1 pack shiitake mushroom
• 1 pack tofu extra firm some
• chinese cabbage
• 2 stalks green onions 9scallions) or more
• some carrots
• 1/2 onion
• 3 gloves
• garlic fried eggs (optional)
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• some water
• sesame oil for taste
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• salt and pepper to taste

love you bunches!

sai

hey guys!

here, i'm sharing with you how i make my soba noodles. it's very simple to make and in less than 20 minutes, you can have a hearty meal ready on your dinner table! so good luck!

ingredients:

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (canola oil, olive oil works too)
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 pieces chili peppers (or crushed peppers works too)
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1-2 tbsp soy sauce (depending on your taste)
• 1 bundle soba noodle
• 1 stalk scallions
• 1/2 cup cilantro
• water

directions:

1. in a heated pan, pour in the oil, sesame oil, honey, the chili peppers and combine. when it starts to bubbles, turn the heat off and set aside
2. add water into a pot. please cook the soba noodles according to the packet instructions
3. drain the soba noodles and run with cold water. then set aside
4. chopped the scallions and cilantro into pieces
5. pour the sauce into the soba noodles
6. top with scallions and cilantro and mix together
7. add 1 tbsp of soy sauce first and try. if you think you want to add more, then please do. it's your preference.
8. serve!

hope you enjoy this recipe! so simple and delicious! and oh, "it's vegetarian"! :D

love you bunches,

sai

hi riders,

in todays episode in sai borg's cook with me, i am going to show you my easy recipe of fried rice. whether you crave for a fried rice or you have left over rice that you do not know what to make with it. just grab an egg and some vegetables and you're good to go. :)

let's gather all the simple ingredients i have found in my fridge.

ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup cooked rice (left over)
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1/4 cup of onions
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon butter

directions:

1. sliced the onions and set aside.
2. beat the 2 eggs and set aside.
3. smashed the cooked rice.
4. pour the beaten eggs into the rice and mix together until combined.
5. heat the pan into low heat.
6. grease with oil.
7. add the onions stir until the color turns transparent.
8. add the mixed egg rice, stir.
9. add the butter.
10. add the sesame oil (you can skip sesame oil if you don't have one in hand) stir.
11. add the soy sauce.
12. and lastly the green onions. salt and pepper according to your taste.

enjoy!

xo,

sai borg