Yummy Malaysiana: 06/27/12

Wondermama @ Bangsar Village

Returning to Wondermama for more of its super selection. Earlier entry: June 27, 2012.

Beef nachos (RM14++). Scoop the pan-fried minced beef, laced with cili padi for a stinging surprise, onto crisp tortilla chips, then dip 'em into the garlicky sauce for a crazy-addictive treat that hardly any Tex-Mex restaurants in KL could do better.

The folks at Wondermama have a soft spot for Nyonya cuisine: this pongteh chicken, served with steamed rice and a fried egg, makes for a decent lunch for RM16++. Soul-food stew, creamy with soybean paste, potatoes and mushrooms.

Nyonya laksa (RM14++), loaded with cockles, prawns, hard-boiled egg and bean curd. Might not hit the heights of Malacca's Tengkera Road laksa (some would insist the broth there boasts a stronger oomph), but Wondermama's rendition remains worth slurping up.

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Bring out the carbs: mashed potato salad (RM14++), tinged a little too subtly with truffle oil.

A better pick for potato pleasure: French fries, hot and fluffy, topped with Japanese curry, anchovies, cheese and a sunny-side-up (RM12++). Cutely called "Curry Up" on the menu, this is one fine mess, a wallet-friendly interpretation of poutine.

Counting our chickens before they are hatched, we present Wondermama's half-boiled eggs.

The timer beeps at the seven-minute mark, signaling that the eggs are ready for removal.

It might be gimmicky, but it's great fun to mess around with this at a restaurant.

Garlic fried rice (RM13++), a tad too bland to really recommend.

Desserts are limited to cendol (RM5++) this week, probably perfect for this evil-weather period, but expect more to be unveiled eventually.

Guilt-free choices: Wondermama's organic soy milk and Village Grocer's Banrock Station Shiraz (some proceeds from this wine go toward ecological conservation projects worldwide).

Matcha soy milk and tiramisu smoothie, thick and tasty.

Little quirks in the decor and furnishing help to keep things fascinating here.

Are those Chinese woks for lampshades? Hmmmmmm.

The Wonder saga isn't over yet; by next month, Wondermama may launch a separate section upstairs called The Wonder Kafe, serving burgers and such.

Here's a peek at the soon-to-open, first-floor space, with smoking and non-smoking areas.

Comfy for lounging, with lots of room for stretching our feet after a long day.

Wondermama,

Ground Floor, Bangsar Village, Kuala Lumpur.

Open noon through 10pm.

Hooters tops rising food and drink-related Google searches

Senjyu, Bangsar Village

Another treat from bfs sis.

Other than Super Sushi Group(consisting of Sushi Zanmai, Sushi Zen etc), Senjyu is one of my favourite sushi chain. I have fond memories of their sweet tasting oyster

Their oyster are shucked from live ones and not slimy but fresh and sweet tasting. I wonder whether they still have the RM50++ for 6 oyster deal. I really like their live oyster although i am not really a raw oyster fan.

Yummy sashimi salad

soft shelled crab

shishamo and saba

Yummy oyster! RM50++ for 6 pieces

Salt grilled salmon head is nice as well

chicken teriyaki set

sweet nabe soup is not my thing, prefer salty savory soup

maki

first time tasting the salty sea urchin, the yellowish glob in the bowl to the right, not bad

The unagi maki is really good as well

green tea pudding with red bean and green tea ice cream; coffee jelly with vanilla ice cream; black sesame ice cream. Sweet Ending~
Address:
2F-27 & 28! , 2nd Fl oor
Bangsar Village II
2, Jalan Telawi Satu
Bangsar Baru
59100 Kuala Lumpur

Website: Senjyu

Post by other blogger:

Bangsar Babe

My previous visit to Senjyu on Apr 2011

Slees Wonderland

My Journey

Invited Review: Senjyu, e@Curve (formerly known as Cineleisure Damansara)

Baba Lows Nyonya food, Bangsar

El Meson, Bangsar

I baked: Hokkaido chiffon cupcake

After trying the Hokkaido cakes from RT Pastry and writing about it, some blogger friends mentioned that it is a very easy cake to make at home. Since I've recently caught the "baking bug", I decided to try my hand at making this and they were right - it is very simple to bake this!

My take on the Hokkaido chiffon cupcakes

Hokkaido cake is basically a light chiffon cake with a whipped cream filling and dusted with icing sugar. A Japanese friend tells me that he has never come across this in Hokkaido, Japan. Perhaps the icing sugar represents the pretty snow in Hokkaido during winter time, hence the name.

I looked around for some recipes and found Sonia's (Nasi Lemak Lover) Hokkaido chiffon cupcake recipe. I adapted it slightly to suit my tastebuds. First time baking these Hokkaido cakes was a success (yay!). I did not use the square cupcake liners, instead I just used regular round ones. The cupcakes do not look very pretty when they come out from the oven (they will look a little "cracked"), but do not despair. There's nothing a little "make-up" can't fix.... in this instance a light dusting of icing sugar completely transforms it into a gorgeous lil' cupcake.

A good way to make your childre! n eat fr esh fruits - top it on your Hokkaido cake! ;)

Or you could always just serve it with cream and icing sugar

Tastewise, the cake was very light and not too sweet hence I could easily eat a few in one seating. I especially love the cream filling in the centre, the more the better - hence, I have increased the amount of whipping cream in my recipe. Sonia's recipe includes addition of custard powder to the whipping cream and sugar, but I omitted that as I preferred the taste of pure whipped cream. If I remember correctly, the RT Pastry ones do not have custard powder added to the filling as well.

I have made this several times now, as it is really easy, doesn't taste too sweet and the kids love it! I usually make it in the afternoon, just in time for their evening treat. Make it at least 2-3 hours in advance as you need to allow the cakes to cool or else the cream will "melt" when you pipe it into the cake.

Baby D is happy to see 'em cakes!

Hokkaido chiffon cupcake
Makes 8

Ingredients
3 egg yolks, at room temperature
20g caster sugar
35g corn oil (I substituted with extra virgin olive oil)
60g full cream milk
70g cake flour, sifted

3 egg whites, a! t room t emperature
25g caster sugar
1 tsp cream of tartar

100g whipping cream
10g sugar
1 tsp instant custard sugar (I omitted this)

Icing sugar, for dusting

1.Pre-heat oven to 170C.

2. Remove eggs from fridge 30 minutes before you start, and separate the egg yolks and whites and place in separate bowls covering them in cling film until ready. Arrange paper liners on a muffin tray.

3. Using an electric whisk, beat the egg yolk and sugar until pale yellow in colour. Add in oil and milk, and mix well. Add the cake flour and combine.

4. In a separate bowl (make sure bowl and whisk are very clean and free of oil or else the eggs whites will not rise), use an electric whisk to beat the egg white until foamy and then add cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks are formed. Gradually add the sugar, and continue to beat til stiff peaks.

5. With a spatula, gently fold 1/3 of egg white into the egg yolk batter.

6. Fold in the balance egg white until well-combined.

7. Fill the pre-arranged paper liners to about 3/4 full.

8. Bake for 18- 20 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Do not overbake or else texture of the cake won't be as light. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.

9. Using an electric whisk, beat whipping cream with sugar until firm. If you are using custard powder, add in now and mix well. I omitted it - after experimenting a couple of times with the different fillings, I prefer the pure whipping cream & sugar combo.

10. Pipe cream into the cooled cupcake and dust with icing sugar. Serve immediately or refridgerate until ready for consumption.

*My Hokkaido cake photo is featured on UKTV's Good Food Channel "Summer of Cake" Gallery in June 2012.

CELEBRITY CHEF JAAFAR ONN IS BACK AGAIN IN DORSETT REGENCY, KUALA LUMPUR FOR AN ENTERTAINING AND FUN-FILLED RAMADHAN MONTH!

With Ramadhan just around the corner, Malaysians from all walks of life can look forward to the annual spree of delightful array of authentic Malay cuisine sprouting out all around us.

In conjunction with the festivities, Dorsett Regency Hotel, Kuala Lumpur will be having a Ramadhan buffet promotion with the theme: Selera Kampung Bersama Jaafar Onn.

Priced at only RM80.00++ per person, the fun-filled event will be featuring the talented and witty Celebrity Chef Jaafar Onn who together with renowned singer Haiza, promises everyone a memorable dining experience.

As Ramadhan signifies the opportunity to embrace family members and friends, Checkers Caf at Dorsett Regency Hotel, Kuala Lumpur provides the perfect setting and culinary delights to bring everyone together.

Dodol . a must to have on Hari Raya

Offering exquisite selections of Gado-Gado, Kerabu Nangka Muda, Pasembor Penang, Kerabu Udang Suun and not to forget, the traditional sambal food fare such as Sambal Belacan, Budu, Cincaluk and Sambal Tempoyak.

Scrumptious main course delights include Balitong Masak Lemak Chili Padi,

Pari Masak Assam Pedas,

Daging Dendeng

Kerabu Perut Lembu

Fiery Hot Beef Rendang . I like .. a bite will bring you crave for more.

Penang style Mee Rebus.

Sup Rusa

Ayam Masak Merah Kacang Pea

Udang Masak Kelio or better known as Petai Prawns

Beriyani Gam Kambing

Sambal Tumis Udang Petai, Kerutup Daging, Bubur Lambok, Nasi Bokhari, Udang Masak Tomato, Ikan Keli Masak Tempoyak and many more.

Not to forget the mouth-watering desserts featuring Hazelnut Chocolate Pudding, Bread Butter Puding, Bubur Nangka, Bubur Kacang Hijau Berdurian, Pulut Mangga, Banana Pudding, Serawa Pisang and sumptuous selection of -

All time favorite bahulu

Malay kuih

Nyonya kuih.

Dorsett Regency Hotel, Kuala Lumpurs Pastry Chef Badrol Hisham Mohd Ali will be presenting his new cake creation entitled Kek Budaya Dorsett.

Beautifully blended with distinctive Malay, Baba-Nyonya and Weste! rn flavo urs, the unique cake is layered with vanilla sponge, homemade fermented glutinous rice, and royal custard filling.

To keep the menu exciting and the food fresh, the culinary team at Dorsett Regency Hotel, Kuala Lumpur will be changing the items on the Ramadhan Buffet menu daily. Thus, a whole month of excitement!

This Ramadhan, come over to Dorsett Regency Hotel, Kuala Lumpur for a taste of traditional Malay cuisine and allow our celebrities to keep your whole family entertained with songs, performances and many other fun activities and games!

Yours truly with the celebrities

Jen and Eric .. come open mouth and shove more food inside . XD

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Date: 17 July 2012 18 August 2012

Time: Buffet Dinner (Monday Sunday) 7.00 pm 10.30 pm

Price: Buffet Dinner RM80.00++ per person

50% discount for senior citizen 55 years old and above, as well as 50% discount for children 4-12 years old.

Selera Kampung Bersama Jaafar Onn Buka Puasa vouchers priced at only RM65.! 00 nett per voucher per person are available for purchase from 1 June until 19 July 2012. For every purchase of 10 vouchers, customers will be entitled to one free voucher.

For reservations, call+60 3 2716 1000 extension 188 and for purchase of the vouchers, call +60 3 2716 1133 / 1132.