RICIPE

How To Make Pineapple Jam

Ingredients :

1 kg pineapple, skinned, cored, and wedged

750 grams sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps :

1.    Use 1 kg of pineapple that is already skinned, cored and wedged.

2.    Add 750 grams of sugar into the pineapple

3.    Add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg to give it a punch. The spices will add to the pineapple and sugar mixture.

4.    Boil over small heat. Until all the liquids are set and a small amount of syrup is left.

5.    Ladle into containers.

6.    Finished.

How to Make Soy Milk

Step 1: Ingredients

To make about 2 quarts and 1 1/2 pints of soy milk, you will need:

• 1 cup of soybeans
• 11 total cups of water (this will be added two to three cups at a time)
• 1/4 cup of sugar (this probably will be adjusted according to your tastes- not pictured)

Step 2 : Equipment

Some equipment is also needed but nothing you can't find in your kitchen :)

·         A blender

·         A pot (should be fairly big and be able to hold at least 11 cups)

·         Multiple bowls

·         A cheesecloth (this is for straining the mixture so other items could be used in place of this, like a strainer)

·         A wooden spatula for stirring

·         A container for holding the finished soy milk

Step 2: Preparation

1.      Pour the soybeans and 2 of the 11 cups of water into one of the bowls (make sure there is enough room for the soybeans and 1 cups of water and water covers the top of the beans)

2.      Blending : Pour the water the soybeans were soaking in into the blender. Then pour all the soybeans into the blender. Add four cups of water and blend.

3.      Straining : then pour the soybean mixture into the cheesecloth and hold over the pot. Squeeze out as much liquid as you can. After, pour the leftover soybean pulp.

4.      Boiling : You have now made raw soy milk! Put the pot on the stove top and turn the heat to high. Stir the mixture until it comes to a boil.

5.      Flavoring and Finish : Add about 1/4 cup of sugar to taste (1 teaspoon per cup). Other flavors can also be used to flavor soy milk. 

Yellow Rice Recipe

Ingredients:

·         2 cups rice

·         2 teaspoon vegetable oil

·         1/4 cup finely-chopped onion

·         3 cloves garlic, minced

·         1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes OR cayenne pepper

·         1/4 cup diced red pepper

·         1 roma tomato or 1 small field tomato, diced

·         4 cups good-tasting (strong) chicken stock

·         juice of 1 lime

·         1/2 teaspoon turmeric

·         optional: 1/4 to 1/3 teaspoon saffron

·         1/4 cup frozen peas

·         garnish: handful fresh basil

Preparation:

1.      Warm a deep pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil and swirl around, then add the onion, garlic, and chili/cayenne. Stir-fry to release the fragrance (1 minute), then add the red pepper and tomato. Stir-fry 1 more minute.

2.      Add the rice and stir to coat, then pour in the stock. Add the lime juice, fish/soy sauce, turmeric and saffron (if using). Stir well.

3.      When the stock begins to bubble, cover tightly with a lid and reduce heat to low. Allow rice to gently simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until all - or 95% - of the liquid has been absorbed. Remove lid and fold in the peas, giving the rice a gentle stir as you do so.

4.      Immmediately replace lid and leave rice to sit over the same hot burner (heat off) for at least 10 minutes, or until you're ready to eat. The residual heat inside the pot will help any remaining liquid absorb and finish cooking the rice. Rice will stay warm in this way for 1 hour or more (great for making ahead of time!).

5.      Remove lid and fluff rice with fork or chop sticks. Taste-test, adding a sprinkling of salt if needed. Top with a little fresh basil, and enjoy!

Note: If omitting the tomato, you can measure a full 4 cups stock (I find the tomato adds more water, hence a reduction of stock is needed).