Kek Marie Koko

I made this kek marie koko (kek batik) a few weeks ago but only got the chance to post the pic and share it with all of you today. I've been very extremely busy with exam marking and other stuff related to the exam, and now, thank god, it's over.. yeahhh!!

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It was my first time making kek batik. I know it's a big sloppy but it was quite a new & fun experience! I made just half of the recipe, and maybe, that's one of the reasons why the kek batik appeared sooooo 'untidy' and 'unattractive'. I guess if I made using the whole recipe, the cake would look better! LOL... To me, when making a cake, it should always taste and look good! I know there are some people don't really care about how their cake looks like, as long as it tastes good, most people will be happy to eat. hehe well, that's quite true, but I think nothing can beat the satisfaction of being able to make both delicious and nice homemade cake with our own hands and then serve it to our family members ;)

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I loved the taste of this kek marie koko, it is a chocoholic's dream! My family also loved it. To kak azita, thanks for sharing this wonderful kek batik recipe :)

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Bahan-bahan :

500 gm biskut marie

1 buku buttercup (250 gm)

4 biji telur

3/4 cawan gula

3/4 cawan air

3/4 cawan milo

1/2 cawan serbuk koko

4 camca besar susu pekat manis

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Cara-cara :

1. Pecah2kan biskut marie dan ketepikan.
2. Pecahkan telur ke dalam periuk yang agak besar dan pukul sedikit.
3. Masukkan gula, air, milo, koko dan susu pekat manis. Kacau supaya sebati.
4. Masukkan buttercup dan kacau di atas api yang sederhana sehingga adunan menjadi bergentel2 – macam pecah minyak.
5. Kacau hingga pekat sedikit dan masukkan biskut marie yang telah dipecah2kan tadi.
6. Kacau sehingga kesemua adunan koko meliputi biskut marie dan biskut menjadi lembut sedikit.
7. Kaupkan ke dalam loyang atau mana2 acuan dan mampatkan dengan menekan2 adunan dari bahagian atas.
8. Sejukkan sebentar dan masukkan ke dalam peti sejuk

Tips :
Alaskan dasar loyang dengan plastik supaya senang dikeluarkan untuk dipotong.
Untuk memampatkan, alas dengan plastik di bahagian atas dan mampatkan dengan tapak tangan. Lagi senang!!

Happy Birthday, Love2Cook!

Dear Love,

Happy Birthday dear! Have a great one ;)


Best Wishes,

Ida :)

Baked Macaroni

Hello all... I know it's been a while since my last post (I've been pretty busy with work, which is why I haven't been updating much lately) so here is the 'scoop' for the delay - Baked Mac!

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I love pasta. I guess I could eat pasta every day. hehe From macaroni and spaghetti to lasagne and penne, pasta will always be my personal favorite and my 'go to' when I want to make something fast. Talking about pasta, it's been quite some time since I last made baked macaroni. The first time I made them was a few years ago and they didn't turn out and taste good enough hehe... that's normal for a first timer!

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Well, it's clear everyone has their own version of baked mac. It depends on one's taste preference. Obviously this baked mac that I made is the version that I want - soft, a bit creamy and cheesy!

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Note: This baked mac recipe is a combination of chef Hanieliza's recipe and my own.

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Bahan Pasta:

500 g pasta [makaroni/spiral/fennel]

2 s/b minyak

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Bahan Inti:

500 g daging cincang

1 labu bawang besar [potong dadu kecil]

1 ulas bawang putih [dicincang halus]

8 biji cendawan butang [hiris nipis]

6 biji tomato [dadu kasar]

5 tangkai cili merah [racik kasar]

1 cawan tomato sos

1 cawan cili sos

1 s/b lada sulah

1 s/b oregano kering

3 s/b minyak

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Bahan sos bechamel:

2 biji telur
2 cawan susu cair
1 kotak keju cheddar - diparut
1/4 cwn mentega
garam & sedikit serbuk lada sulah
4 sudu besar tepung

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Cara-cara:

1. Pasta direbus dalam air mendideh dan garam sehingga lembut. Toskan dan gaulkan dengan minyak.

2. Panaskan kuali dan tumiskan bawang putih dan bawang besar sehingga wangi.

3. Masukkan daging kisar yg telah dileraikan. Kacau sehingga daging kelihatan masak.

4. Masukkan cendawan, cili merah, tomato, cili sos dan tomato sos. Kacau rata.

5. Masukkan lada sulah dan garam. Rasakan masinnya.

6. Bila dan masak masukkan bahan inti dalam mangkuk yg berisi pasta tadi.

7. Di dalam periuk lain, cairkan mentega. Masukkan susu & telur. Kacau sebati. Masukkan keju parut. Kemudian, masukkan tepung gandum untuk memekatkan sos. Taburkan sedikit garam & serbuk lada putih. Tutup api.

8. Di dalam mangkuk untuk membakar, tuang sedikit campuran makaroni tadi dan ratakan. Kemudian, tuangkan pula sos bechamel di atas makaroni tadi. Ratakan. Ulang teknik yg sama sehingga habis.

9. Pada lapisan atas, tuangkan lebihan sos bechamel tadi dan taburkan dgn lebihan keju parut. Taburkan dgn oregano kering.
10. Panaskan oven pada suhu 350c dan bakar selama lebih kurang 15 minit atau sehingga keju bertukar warna keperangan.

11. Apabila sudah masak, biarkan lebih kurang 15 minit sebelum dihidangkan.