Tasty Recipes

NO KNEAD COCONUT BREAD

ingredients:

• 2 cups all purpose flour 250g  (more for dusting) 
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil 13g
• 2/3 cup milk 150 ml
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50g
• 1/4 tsp salt 1.5g
• 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast 7g
• 1 egg

for the filling:

• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut 
• 2 tbsp softened butter

directions:

1. into a bowl, add milk and yeast together and stir
2. then add the sugar and stir
3. add the egg and stir
4. then add the flour and salt. stir using a spatula 
5. once it all comes together, add the vegetable oil. mix using the spatula
6. move the dough into a bowl and cover. let the dough rise for 1.5 hours or until doubled in size
7. meanwhile, while the dough is rising, prepare the filling. add 1 egg into the mixing bowl, stir.
8. add the sugar and stir
9. then add the shredded coconut. stir
10. then add the butter and stir. cover and set aside until ready to use
11. when the dough is ready, sprinkle the clean surface area and place the dough
12. form the dough into a ball
13. flatten the dough then add the coconut filling only on the half portion of the flattened dough (leave at least 2 tbsp filling to use as a topping)
14. fold the dough with filling into half, then fold the dough without filling covering the folded dough with a filling (please refer to the video)
15. divide the dough into 8 pieces
16. then spread butter into the baking dish 
17. place the bread into the buttered baking dish
18. cover the bread and let the bread rise for another 30 minutes
19. after 30 minutes, spread the remaining coconut filling on top of the bread
20. bake to 350F pre heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes
21. cool down the bread, then sprinkle to top with powdered sugar
22. and enjoy!

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! 

this bread loaf is super simple to make, it requires basic ingredients and it's soft, delicious with a touch of sweetness. although it is a lot easier to just buy a white bread loaf at the grocery stores, it is also satisfying to just make on your own. not only you know the quality of ingredients you use, it also leaves a good smell on your whole house and it doesn't have preservatives.

you can make a peanut butter and jelly with this bread, or add some butter, or dip into your coffee, or simply eat it alone. it's super yummy! so GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

• 1 cup milk (room temperature)
• 2 1/2 teaspoon instant dry yeast
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4cup butter (room temperature)
• 3 1/3 cups all purpose flour

directions:

1. in a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients
2. knead using a stand mixer, you can knead this dough using your hand however it might be too sticky. you do not want to add more flour for this recipe
3. transfer the dough into an oiled bowl, and cover
4. let the dough rise until doubled in size about 1 1/2 hour
5. punch the dough and cut in half
6. roll the dough into a log and cut, make about 8 pieces
7. roll the dough into a ball and transfer into a prepared oiled baking dish
8. cover the dough and let the dough rise for another 30 minutes
9. pre heat the oven to 350F
10. brush the dough with egg wash
11. bake for 20 minutes
12. and enjoy!

happy baking!

xo, sai

tips:

1. make sure all the ingredients are in room temperature
2. to lessen your dough time rising, pre heat your oven to the lowest temperature, turn it off. cover your newly knead dough with a damp towel and put it inside the oven. usually with this process, my dough is ready in just 30 minutes
3. if you have any questions please feel free to drop it in the comments :)