Cantonese Lobster With Spring Onion, Shallots And Red Onion

Cantonese chef Kwong Wai Keung, who heads up the three Michelin-starred T’ang Court Restaurant in the Langham Hotel, is revered by his peers and known for executing some of the most beautiful Chinese cooking in Hong Kong. This lobster dish is a revelation. Marrying members of the humble onion family with luxe…

ByThe Carousel01/02/2022

Celebrate Chinese New Year In Red And Gold Style

Welcome to the year of the Tiger. February 1 officially marks the first day of the lunar calendar, which in Chinese culture is the biggest day of the year: Chinese New Year. Call it superstition or just plain old tradition, families usually have dinner with extended relatives on the first and last day of the…

ByThe Carousel01/02/2022

Food & Drink Your Recipes

Spice Bing Recipe: Chinese Street Pancakes

Aussies love dumplings, steamed buns and wontons, but this lesser-known Chinese street food is making a bang (or should we say Bing) down under. Jianbing - the Chinese crepe-like pancake - is one of China’s most popular breakfast street snacks. MasterChef contestant and street food enthusiast Brendan Pang created this jianbing recipe…

ByThe Carousel01/02/2022

Baking Food & Drink

Chocolate Swirl Meringues with Nutella Whipped Cream

Let's celebrate World Nutella Day with this yummy recipe. Makes 4-5 large meringues INGREDIENTS 3 egg whites 175 g caster sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp white wine vinegar 75 g dark chocolate, melted 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp Nutella METHOD 1 Preheat oven to 125°C (257°F). Line a baking sheet with baking paper. Whisk egg whites until frothy. Gradually add in caster sugar,…

ByThe Carousel01/02/2022

Food & Drink

Research Shows Aussies Favour Chinese Food

Chinese food is the favourite international cuisine of Aussies, new research shows. A nationwide survey of more than 1000 people revealed Chinese cuisine was number one, closely followed by Italian food (23 percent), Mexican (10%) and Indian (10%). The survey, conducted for Maille Mustard, also showed that men and women have very different taste buds. “Most women…

ByThe Carousel01/02/2022

Food & Drink Your Recipes

Hainanese Peranakan Chicken Rice By Adam Liaw And Malcolm Lee

It’s no secret that Australia and Singapore share a passion for good food. Two chef collaborations, one savoury and one sweet, have teamed up to create the celebratory menu inspired by the Lion City. The chefs Adam Liaw And Malcolm Lee share their recipe for Hainanese Peranakan Chicken Rice. Hainanese Peranakan Chicken Rice Recipe Seven components: Chicken Rice…

ByThe Carousel01/02/2022

Health Relationships

Home for Valentine’s Day? Simple Valentine’s Day Decorating Ideas

With these great DIY Valentine's Day room decor ideas, from stylist Lydia Coleman you can make your at-home Valentine's distinctive and unforgettable! Oh, what a treat it is to enjoy a romantic day. On February 14th, couples all around the world celebrate Valentine's Day in their own special ways. Some people prefer to plan beautiful…

ByThe Carousel29/01/2022

Entertaining & Wine Healthy Quick & Easy

Orange-Scented Vegan Quinoa Salad With Pistachio Nuts & Dates

This is a lovely fragrant salad that makes a wonderful addition to a help-yourself spread. Vegan Quinoa Salad Serves 4 Preparation 20 minutes Cooking 18 minutes, plus 15 minutes cooling INGREDIENTS 175 g (6 oz) quinoa, rinsed 30 g (1 oz) shelled pistachio nuts 70 ml (21⁄4 fl oz) orange juice, plus the finely grated zest of 1 orange 60 ml (2 fl…

ByThe Carousel29/01/2022

Food & Drink Recipes

Shake Up Your Banana Bread And Try Caramelised Pear Bread by Larissa Takchi

Shake up your banana bread recipe. Pears add natural sweetness and help keep the bread moist. Try Beurré Bosc pears for this recipe – their traditional pear shape and firmer texture makes them great for cooking, particularly poaching. Serves 10 Preparation: 30 minutes Cooking: 1 hour Ingredients Larissa Takchi Caramelised Pears 5…

ByThe Carousel29/01/2022

Baking Entertaining & Wine Healthy Quick & Easy Your Recipes

Chinese New Year Roast Pork Belly

The red fermented tofu is crucial for the right flavour, and is indeed great to marinate or stew any meat for a deeper, more intensely savoury flavour. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 800g (1lb 12oz) piece of pork belly with skin (boneless weight) 2 cubes of red fermented tofu (bean curd), mashed with a fork* ½ tsp five-spice powder* salt 1 tsp sugar 2…

ByThe Carousel28/01/2022