Vegetable Oil

hey riders!

happy friday! i have a treat for you before the week ends. i made a coffee cupcakes and i added a bunch of coffee in it! :D i do recommend making the cupcakes the night before, so in the morning, you'll have a nice caffeine waiting for you in your kitchen counter (only if you can wait). pair with your hot coffee and you're good for the day!

GOODLUCK!

ingredients:

for the cupcakes;

• 2 packets of instant coffee (you can honestly add 1 more packet if you want a stronger coffee flavor)
• 1 cup hot water
• 3 cups all purpose flour (sifted)
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

for the frosting;

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 packet of instant coffee
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

directions:

1. add 1 packet of instant coffee to a cup of hot water, and combine well until the coffee is dissolved then set aside
2. in a separate bowl, add the sifted flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, instant coffee, nutmeg and cinnamon. combine all dry ingredients
3. then add the wet ingredients, starting of the coffee mixed, then the milk, egg, vanilla extract and the vegetable oil, mix until smooth but DO NOT over mixed the batter
4. pour the batter mixture into the cupcake mold baking pan about 3/4 full
5. bake the cupcakes to 350F for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean
6. make the frosting while the cupcakes are in the oven-- cream the butter until fluffy, then add the powdered sugar and combine well
7. add the instant coffee and the cocoa powder and combine well
8. add the vanilla extract and 1 tbsp milk
9. if the mixture is too runny don't add the remaining tablespoon of milk, or add more if it's too thick
10. make sure to cool down the cupcakes completely before adding the frosting
11. and you are high in caffeine! just kidding! ENJOY!

i hope that everyone is staying safe!

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xo,

sai

sai's tip for this recipe:

1. make sure all the ingredients are in room temperature before you start baking
2. i used a hand mixer to make this cupcakes, however you can absolutely use your hand to mix the batter, it is not a lot of work
3. make sure to cool down the cupcakes completely before adding the frosting otherwise you'll end up with a runny frost

i made a shrimp coconut curry and it was super yummy! i did not even add salt to the dish! :D in case you are interested, here is how i made it, super simple ingredients.

ingredients:

• 3/4 ounce fresh ginger
• 1 red onion
• 3 cloves garlic or more depending on your preference
• 1 1/2 tablespoon curry powder
• 1/2 lime
• 2 cans of coconut milk
• 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound shrimp
• some green leafy vegetables (in my case, i use baby spinach, cilantro and green onions)
• splash of fish sauce
• salt and pepper to taste

directions:

1. saute the onion, garlic and ginger into a heated pan with oil
2. add the coconut milk, curry powder, and fish sauce
3. let the sauce simmer for about 3-5 minutes
4. add the shrimp and cook on a low heat. make sure to not overcook the shrimp
5. add the leafy vegetables and salt and pepper according to your taste.
6. enjoy with rice!

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

pork binagoongan (shrimp paste with pork) is a filipino dish where you cook a meat and shrimp together. and since it is a bit in a salty side dish, you may pair it with rice and steamed vegetables! there are so many ways to cook pork binagoongan, many will add some vegetables in it already. but i'm going to make the basic way and probably fastest. the ingredients are probably something you may already have in your pantry. so let's start!

ingredients:

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 of a whole onion (chopped)
• 3 gloves garlic (chopped)
• 1 whole roma tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 pound pork (cut into cube) you can use pork belly
• 3 tbsp shrimp paste
• 1/2 cup water (more if needed)
• ground black pepper (optional)
• garlic powder (optional)
• green onions for toppings

directions:

1. add vegetable oil into a heated pot
2. saute the onion until it turns transparent
3. add the garlic and tomatoes and cook the tomatoes until it's mushy
4. add the pork and water and cover until it the pork is cooked
5. add the shrimp paste and cook more
6. you can add some seasonings you prefer like powdered garlic, powdered onion, black pepper,
7. and top with green onions

enjoy!

love you bunches,

sai

ingredients:

for the dough

• 3/4 cup warm milk
• 1 1/2 tsp yeast
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• oil for frying

for the custard filling

• 2 tbsp custard powder (you can find at your nearest asian store)
• 2 cups milk

directions:

1. pour the yeast into the warm milk and mix together then set aside. let the yeast rise for about 5 minutes or so
2. in a separate bowl, combine the flour and sugar
3. then make a hole in the middle of the flour mixture, add the egg, butter and the yeast mixture and combine
4. add the salt and start kneading the dough until soft
5. for them dough into a ball, and place in a bowl. cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for about an hour or so or until doubled in size
6. meanwhile, prepare the custard filling
7. add 3 tbsp milk into a jar and then add the custard powder and mix. set aside
8. warm the remaining milk and once the milk starts boiling, add the custard milk mixture into the boiling milk and mix well until it forms into smooth and condensed
9. once the dough is ready, flatten the dough and cut into portions, i used my cocktail shaker lid to cut the dough, it works well
10. let the dough rise again while you are heating up the pan with an oil on medium low heat
11. once hot enough, (but not TOO hot or the dough will burn) start frying until golden brown, then flip and fry the other side
12. poke a hole into the doughnuts and fill with custard filling
13. do the same with the rest of the remaining doughnuts
14. enjoy!

hope you enjoy your doughnut treats! take care!

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

hey guys!

i know i already have a recipe for banana cake, but i thought i would make a new version that is still delicious, moist and everyone would like! :P the key to have a delicious banana cake, you have to pick the ripest banana that is available, the good ones are the ones that has dark spots on the banana skin. below and the list of the ingredients you need.

ingredients:

• 3 super ripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

directions:

1. pre-heat th oven to 350F
2. in a bowl, smash all the bananas, if you want to have some chunks on your bite, leave some banana chunks. but if you want a nice flawless bite, make sure you smash it good!!
3. then, add the eggs. mix all together
4. add the milk and the vegetable oil then whisk all together
5. add the sugar and whisk again.
6. add the flour and baking soda and combine well
7. add the vanilla extract and combine again. this time, you want to mix the batter longer. a good 5 minutes is good, but if you can do 10 minutes is even better
8. line the side of the baking pan with parchment paper
9. pour the banana batter into the baking pan
10. bake for 30 minutes (make sure you insert a toothpick in the middle of the cake, if the toothpick you inserted comes out clean, then it's done)
11. please cool down the cake completely before serving
12. enjoy

there you have it riders, hope you will enjoy this recipe will give it a try! if you do, please send me a picture in my facebook account. :) i hope you continue to be safe and have fun! life is fragile!

love you bunches,

sai

hey guys!

today, i will make a carrot cake! this recipe actually i got from the joy of cooking! i didn't expect how sweet this cake is, until i made it. good thing my husband has a sweet tooth, so he ate the whole cake! :D

ingredients:

• 1 cup flour (sifted)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups grated carrots

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 325F
2. into a bowl. add the flour, baking soda,baking powder,cinnamon and combine
3. in a separate bowl, add the vegetable oil, the sugar and egg. mix all together until thickened
4. add the flour mixture and the egg mixture together and mix well
5. lastly, add the grated carrots and combine well
6. brush the baking pan with oil
7. dust with flour
8. pour the batter into the dusted prepared pan
9. bake for 30 minutes or until the toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean
10. cool down the cake before cutting

good luck!

love you bunches,

sai

hey guys!

in this episode, i will show you how to make a chiffon cake / chiffon oil cake. enjoy!

ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups cake flour (sifted 2 times)
• 1 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 egg whites
• 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 5 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup orange soda (you can use water too)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 325F
2. beat the egg whites until stiff. you know if the egg whites is good when you flip the bowl upside down and the meringue wont fall. set aside
3. combine vegetable oil, egg yolks, orange soda and vanilla extract into a separate bowl
4. combine the cake flour, salt and baking powder
5. then, add the flour into an oil and egg mixture, fold gently
6. add the egg whites mixture and mix gently until well combine
7. bake the cake in ungreased tube pan, or angel food cake pan to 30 to 40 minutes or until the middle of the cake is no longer jiggly
8. let the cake cool completely before serving
9. enjoy!

i hope you like this recipe! please be safe everyone!

love you bunches!

sai

here i'm going to show you how to make a pineapple buns! this is NOT the same as the bolo bao! we will use a pineapple jam as the filling. so if you want to learn, please keep reading! :)

ingredients:

• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 teaspoon instant dry yeast
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 egg
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

directions:

1. combine flour, sugar and salt into a bowl
2. add the instant dry yeast. mix
3. then add the hot water, eggs and vegetable oil. combine
4. then start kneading your dough. you can use a stand mixer if you prefer
5. let the dough rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size
6. after the dough has risen. divide the dough into equal pieces.
7. flatten the dough using a rolling pin
8. scoop a tablespoon of pineapple jam into the middle of the flattened dough
9. then seal tightly (do the same to the remaining dough)
10. line a parchment paper into a baking dish
11. move the bread into the baking dish
12. brush the top of the bread with egg wash
13. and bake the bread to 350F for 10 to 20 minutes
14. and enjoy!

p.s you can sprinkle the top with powdered sugar! it wont make any difference but it looks pretty! :P

love you bunches,

sai