More of Cheeky Aina

See!!!

Cheeky right??!



All these pics were snapped while getting ready for dinner. These days, she LOVES to mug for the camera, but thank God most of the time it isn't too bad LOL





The lighting is a bit "urrrggh!" because the built-in flash conked, and I was too lazy to put in the speed light :-p





As I mentioned in my previous entry, I still have a small bag of belimbing in the fridge so I came up with this very simple dish.

sambal sardin dengan belimbing

Sardine Sambal with Belimbing

you need:

3 - 4 pcs belimbing, halved lengthwise

1 small clove garlic, minced

3 slices ginger, julienned

2 shallots, sliced finely

1 - 2 tsp. sambal belacan

1 small tin canned sardines in tomato sauce

how to:

heat oil in a saucepan and fry shallots, garlic and ginger till
fragrant. add in the sambal and belimbing. when the mixture starts to simmer,
add in the sardines together with the tomato sauce and simmer gently for about 5
mins. Check seasoning and serve hot.

Braised Pumpkin with Spinach

This is another simple recipe that I prepared for our dinner.

Braised Pumpkin with Spinach

you need:

1/4 small pumpkin, cut into large chunks

small bunch of baby spinach, cleaned

1 fresh red chilli, cut roughly

1 clove garlic, sliced

1 large onion, sliced

2 Tbs, dried anchovies, washed

salt, sugar to taste

how to:

in a medium sized pan, place all ingredients EXCEPT SPINACH, and
add enough water to cover. bring up to a boil and simmer over medium heat till
pumpkin is tender. stir in the spinach and bring up to a boil before turning off
heat.

Anyway, I have some funny pics of Aina which I'd like to share, but maybe tomorrow. Tonite, my face is already practically hitting the keyboard!!! :-p

Cheers, everyone!