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asthio88
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Bangka-Belitung is one of the province in Indonesia and is made up of two main islands, Bangka & Belitung. It lies on the east of the Sumatran mainland . Bangka Belitung islands has many beaches with blue sea waters, coral reefs, fine white sand, and giant granite rock formations.
In one of our family trip visiting relatives in Manggar (a town in east Belitung) years ago, we were served with this very ordinary yet special fried beehoon (rice vermicelli). What made it special was the addition of local fish floss. The fish floss was also home-made; a little spicy, sweet-salty and fragrant. It was cooked with many spices and coconut milk as well as adding the crunchy grated coconut.
This is what we had last week, fried beehoon with Belitung fish floss....
In one of our family trip visiting relatives in Manggar (a town in east Belitung) years ago, we were served with this very ordinary yet special fried beehoon (rice vermicelli). What made it special was the addition of local fish floss. The fish floss was also home-made; a little spicy, sweet-salty and fragrant. It was cooked with many spices and coconut milk as well as adding the crunchy grated coconut.
This is what we had last week, fried beehoon with Belitung fish floss....
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blueskye168
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You are most welcome blueskye168. Do post photos when you have them
Oh...for sure...ya just before I have them...:bsmilie::bsmilie:...
asthio88
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Shashlik is a type of kebab popular in Turkey & Russia. Similar to kebab, it's grilled marinated skewered meat combined with grilled vegetables (usually onions, red/green peppers, cherry potatoes). Had this dish, Lamb Shashlik in Swensen's, unfortunately it looked better thn it tasted. The lamb has too much fat and too chewy.
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blueskye168
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alrightlooking forward to your postings. Btw, photo links to your first few pages are dead, repost?
hmm...will look into it (...need to "seek"-finger-crossed and if so, have to "prick them" out among my thousands pics again
...slowly perhaps:sweat:...:bsmilie
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asthio88
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Herbal cuisine is a combination of food and medicine and has a history of thousand of years old. It is very popular in China and India and many dishes are so common that most of us are not aware they are a kind of herbal cuisine.
In China, one explanation of its origin is that in gathering food in the wild, the ancient Chinese found that some plants could be prepared as food as well as being used to cure disease. These special plants with the combined nature of food and medicine are seen as the basis for herbal cuisine. According to historical records, the first professional chef of herbal cuisine appeared in the Chinese emperor's palace over 1,000 years ago. While traditional Chinese medicine uses more than 5,000 kinds of herbs, only 108 herbs are permitted to be used.
The commonly used herbs include ginseng(人参, wolfberry (枸杞子, danggui/angelica sinensis (当归, astragalus (黄耆, cinnamon (桂枝 and cinnamon bark (肉桂, ginger (姜, hoelen/fuling (茯苓, licorice/ganchao (甘草, peony (white: 白芍, báisháo and reddish: 赤芍, chìsháo), white/black fungus, etc as well food which has certain medical or nutritional functions like bamboo shoots, asparagus, pumpkin even tofu (bean curd)...
Sharing the following series of side-dishes taken in a chinese herbal cuisine restaurant in Vivo.
Pumpkin Butter Beancurd:
In China, one explanation of its origin is that in gathering food in the wild, the ancient Chinese found that some plants could be prepared as food as well as being used to cure disease. These special plants with the combined nature of food and medicine are seen as the basis for herbal cuisine. According to historical records, the first professional chef of herbal cuisine appeared in the Chinese emperor's palace over 1,000 years ago. While traditional Chinese medicine uses more than 5,000 kinds of herbs, only 108 herbs are permitted to be used.
The commonly used herbs include ginseng(人参
, wolfberry (枸杞子, danggui/angelica sinensis (当归, astragalus (黄耆, cinnamon (桂枝 and cinnamon bark (肉桂, ginger (姜, hoelen/fuling (茯苓, licorice/ganchao (甘草, peony (white: 白芍, báisháo and reddish: 赤芍, chìsháo), white/black fungus, etc as well food which has certain medical or nutritional functions like bamboo shoots, asparagus, pumpkin even tofu (bean curd)...Sharing the following series of side-dishes taken in a chinese herbal cuisine restaurant in Vivo.
Pumpkin Butter Beancurd:
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blueskye168
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No worry, take your time. Good photos are worth waiting
Have a nice Sunday
Thanks and well said...bro:cheers:
( Will try my very best to "pin" them up asap
cos some need to 'nego' first:think:...hopefully can be granted...)
asthio88
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Herbal Cuisine - Abalone Mushroom with Sour Plum Powder
Abalone mushroom or White Elf mushroom is known for its velvety yet crunchy texture. It is widely used in herbal cuisine as it is a great source of protein with many health benefits, including lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. Sour plum on the other hand is good in aiding digestion.
Abalone mushroom or White Elf mushroom is known for its velvety yet crunchy texture. It is widely used in herbal cuisine as it is a great source of protein with many health benefits, including lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. Sour plum on the other hand is good in aiding digestion.
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asthio88
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Imperial Herbal - Pumpkin Butter Prawn
Although prawns have high cholesterol content, they are low in saturated fat which is responsible for raising bad cholesterol levels in the body. Omega 3 fatty acids in prawn is good for the heart and prevents circulatory problems, it is also useful against Alzheimer's disease and dementia. More health benefits is due to its rich content of selenium which prevents the growth of cancer cells; calcium and vitamin E maintains healthy skin, teeth and bones. Pumpkin is full with antioxidants and beta-carotene, which is helpful in preventing certain type of cancers espec lung cancer in smokers.
Note: Apart from the high cholesterol content, prawn contains naturally occurring substances known as purines and excessive intake of prawns may well become the cause of many purine-related problems, such as formation of excess uric acid in the body which leads to gout.
Although prawns have high cholesterol content, they are low in saturated fat which is responsible for raising bad cholesterol levels in the body. Omega 3 fatty acids in prawn is good for the heart and prevents circulatory problems, it is also useful against Alzheimer's disease and dementia. More health benefits is due to its rich content of selenium which prevents the growth of cancer cells; calcium and vitamin E maintains healthy skin, teeth and bones. Pumpkin is full with antioxidants and beta-carotene, which is helpful in preventing certain type of cancers espec lung cancer in smokers.
Note: Apart from the high cholesterol content, prawn contains naturally occurring substances known as purines and excessive intake of prawns may well become the cause of many purine-related problems, such as formation of excess uric acid in the body which leads to gout.
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blueskye168
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Imperial Herbal - Pumpkin Butter Prawn
Although prawns have high cholesterol content, they are low in saturated fat which is responsible for raising bad cholesterol levels in the body. Omega 3 fatty acids in prawn is good for the heart and prevents circulatory problems, it is also useful against Alzheimer's disease and dementia. More health benefits is due to its rich content of selenium which prevents the growth of cancer cells; calcium and vitamin E maintains healthy skin, teeth and bones. Pumpkin is full with antioxidants and beta-carotene, which is helpful in preventing certain type of cancers espec lung cancer in smokers.
Note: Apart from the high cholesterol content, prawn contains naturally occurring substances known as purines and excessive intake of prawns may well become the cause of many purine-related problems, such as formation of excess uric acid in the body which leads to gout.
Thanks for sharing nice delicacies
as well as nice and 'informative-health-guides':thumbsup:, bro...(gonna cut down on my fave PRAWNSSS...:cry:bsmilie:
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asthio88
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Mixed Fruit Aloe Vera Jelly
Aloe vera contains all the vitamins, except D; it also contains enzymes, minerals, anti-microbial, amino acids and sugars that are all beneficial to the human body. The main benefits of aloe vera are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and restoration. It soothes and helps support the natural repair of skin that has been damaged. Many cosmetics contain aloe vera because of its moisturizing benefits. Aloe vera can also be made into a juice or jelly where it is used to aid in digestion, ease muscular conditions and allergies.
Have a nice and loooong weekend
Aloe vera contains all the vitamins, except D; it also contains enzymes, minerals, anti-microbial, amino acids and sugars that are all beneficial to the human body. The main benefits of aloe vera are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and restoration. It soothes and helps support the natural repair of skin that has been damaged. Many cosmetics contain aloe vera because of its moisturizing benefits. Aloe vera can also be made into a juice or jelly where it is used to aid in digestion, ease muscular conditions and allergies.
Have a nice and loooong weekend
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asthio88
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Osmanthus Aloe Vera Jelly
Osmanthus flowers (桂花, also known as Sweet Olive are usually used in herbal remedies to help mask undesirable taste. It is also useful in improving complexion. A decoction of the bark and root of the Osmanthus has been used in Chinese medicine to treat boils and carbuncles, bruises and rheumatism.
Stuffed Chinese Pear
Snow/Chinese pear is usually used because of its sweetness and cooling benefit. It is also useful in cancer prevention, pulmonary diseases, inflammation, asthma prevention, constipation and improving digestion.
Happy holiday!! To all muslim friends; Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri, mohon maaf lahir dan batin!
Osmanthus flowers (桂花
, also known as Sweet Olive are usually used in herbal remedies to help mask undesirable taste. It is also useful in improving complexion. A decoction of the bark and root of the Osmanthus has been used in Chinese medicine to treat boils and carbuncles, bruises and rheumatism.
Stuffed Chinese Pear
Snow/Chinese pear is usually used because of its sweetness and cooling benefit. It is also useful in cancer prevention, pulmonary diseases, inflammation, asthma prevention, constipation and improving digestion.
Happy holiday!! To all muslim friends; Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri, mohon maaf lahir dan batin!
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