Homemade Tiramisu (Fast and Easy Step By Step Recipe)

I've planned to make some Tiramisu over this weekend since there's still lots of Kahlua in my kitchen..and since my hip hop class was cancelled that leave me more time to catch up with something which I love to do.. Baking and Cooking.

Follow-up is a simple step by step recipe of Tiramisu in a cup. It is also a Tiramisu which is Eggless Recipe. You could place it in a glass baking dish, however, I prefer to make it into smaller sizes of Tupperware so I can share it among my family and Friends.

Ingredients:

1 package (at least) 25 pieces a pack of savioardi (ie ladyfinger cookies), split & divided, 2 tbsp of espresso coffee/strong black coffee, 1 tbsp of brown sugar, 1 cup of boiling water, 2 cup/450 gram of mascarpone cheese, 1/2 cup of icing sugar, 2 tbsp kahlua coffee (put 3 tbsp if you prefer heavier taste), 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, 2 tsp vanilla essense, 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Step 1:
Dissolve instant coffee and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar in boiling/hot water.


Cool the mixture then add in liquor.


Step 2:
Beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl with electric mixture or hand held mixer on medium speed until smooth.

Step 3:
Add in icing sugar and vanilla essence to beat until smooth


Step 4:
In another mixing bowl, whisk the whipped cream until it reaches stiff peaks.


Step 5:
Gently fold in whipped cream to cheese mixture.

Step 6:
Dip each of the ladyfingers in coffee liquor mixture (Do Not Soak, just dip 1 or 2 seconds)
and arrange a layer at the bottom of glass baking dish/tupperware.
Step 7:

Pour 1st layer of the cream cheese mixture over ladyfingers and spread it evenly. Dip the remaining ladyfingers with coffee liquor and top it over the cream cheese. Spoon remaining cream cheese mixture over ladyfingers.

Step 8:
Dust with cocoa powder and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

I hope those of you who love Tiramisu would like this recipe, if you do try them yourself at home. They are just an 8 simple steps that you could just follow through and the outcome of it is fantastic! Enjoy!

Umaiya @ Damansara Utama

For those who stay or work in Damansara Utama might aware of this japanese restaurant which located in the centre of busy area where it is surrounded by banks and shop lots. In the restaurant, you can find cushion seats are on the floor with low-height tables where you would normally see them in Japanese and Korean restaurant. With the ambience and the design of this restaurant, you might feel as if you're stepping into a traditional Japanese restaurant.

I am fond of japanese food as mostly, their food are rather not too oily and is mostly served with miso soup. Though me and bran passed by this restaurant almost every other week, but we never step our foot into this restaurant. So, we decided to pay a visit to this restaurant without having to travel all the way to downtown KL and to avoid the 'Friday traffic jam pack'.

California Roll for RM1 per set ordered

Promotion, though the sushi roll doesn't taste extraordinary delicious i would say..Since it's cheap, we don't mind to have something extra!

Sizzling Seafood Set (RM32)

A recommended dish by the waitress. What's special in this set is the sizzling mix of seafood with fish, ebi prawns, squids and calamari. The sauce has a heavy taste of japanese egg mayonaise sauce with spicy sauce (hint of wasabi in the mixture)..It is a very flavourful dish and it goes best with the japanese rice too..The set also comes with a side salad, miso soup, dried prawns in sweet soy sauce and fruits..

Tempura Udon Set (RM26)

I've ordered this as I wanted to have a soup noodle dish..The Udon has lots of vegetables in it with a mix of different mushrooms. The tempura deeply fried has the skin coated with a crispy batter on it..goes perfect when it was dipped in the tempura light soy sauce.


Kani Unatama Maki (RM14)

Sushi roll wrapped with grilled eel (unagi), soft shell crab and egg roll, topped with mayonaise and wasabi sauce..I would recommend this sushi roll as the soft shell crabs are served hot and the taste of unagi and the crab goes well in combination..

To visit the restaurant again? Maybe yes, if I happened to drop by Damansara Utama. This is because I would prefer to continue my search for a better Japanese restaurant..I would comment that the dishes offered in this restaurant have limited dishes on their menu. If the restaurant could offer more varieties, that would probably attract more customers to drop in. For the price? With the ambience and service provided in this restaurant, it is an average for the price paid.

Address: 49G, Jalan ss21/37, Damansara Utama, 47400. PJ.

Tel: 03-77264410

Website: www.umai-ya.com

Shanghai Restaurant @ J.W Marriott Hotel, An Imperial Dining Experience

Since it's a public holiday and a long weekend, our family, once again decided to have a family luncheon in one of our favourite restaurant. The day started off with a rainy and cloudy day, which is cosy enough to keep you in the bed. However, all of us (me and my siblings) weren't able to resist the temptation of having Dim Sum for our brunch.

As usual, we can't wait to order the hot food from the varieties of Dim Sum in the menu. After browsing through the menu, the captain introduced us some of the new Dim Sum varieties which are not on the list. Their Dim Sum menu normally starts off with Cold Dishes, Hot Appertizers, Dumplings and Hot Soups, varieties of Main Dishes, Steamed Dim Sums, Hot Porridge and 'Chee Cheong Fun', Deep Fried Snacks & Chinese Pancakes and of course, the Desserts. Also, all Dim Sum are prepared upon ordering. I shall let the pictures to do the talking...

Entree with Crispy Fried Chicken Wings marinated in Soy Sauce with Dipping Sauce

This is a new dish which the captain recommended to us...I find the taste is rather normal, however, kids might love this dish

Flat Glass Noodles with Peanut and Sesame Sauce 凉粉皮

This is one of our favourite Cold Dish. It has a strong fragrant of sesame oil and with the touch of chili oil, its a perfect combination.

Fried Yam Cake with dried shrimps 炒萝卜糕

This is also another highly recommended dish. Yam cakes are pan fried prior to stir fried with the dried shrimps. Lots of bean sprouts and it is even delicious to have it with sambal belacan!

Steamed Shrimp Dumplings 香虾饺
Freshly steamed dumplings, thin layer of the dumpling flour skin with huge amount of filling which you won't be able to resist.

Pan Fried Rice Rolls in sweet soy sauce with fried minced shrimps 煎豬腸粉

It is a highly recommended dish! Very fragrant smell of lightly fried shrimps and the rice rolls are thinly pan-fried..

Steamed Shanghai Pork Dumplings 小籠包
One of their signature dish, thin layer of dumpling skin with tasty soup in the dumplings. I'm sure you won't get enough of it for only 1 dumpling..

Vegetarian Pan-Fried Dumplings with spinach dumpling skin 煎鍋貼

Stir Fried Mixed Vegetable with Oyster Sauce

Main Dish: Claypot Tofu with Braised Fish Fillet and Mixed Mushrooms

Main Dish: Braised chicken with Sliced Ginger in Black Sauce


Desserts: Steamed Custard with Salted Egg Yolk Buns


Dessert: Steamed Layer Cake with Custard and Sweet Corn Filling
A highly recommended steamed dessert which tasted heavenly..


Mango Pudding (self-added evaporated milk)


Glutinous Rice Ball with Black Sesame Filling in Ginger Soup
The glutinous rice balls skin are thin and soft, with their homemade black sesame filling..

We always enjoy our meals in Shanghai Restaurant. Shanghai restaurant's ambience is filled with Shanghaiese style, decorated with antique Chinese Folding Screens and dining tables. It is also a place where business people meet up for their luncheons and family to gather with. I would say, it is one of the best chinese restaurant in KL which serves authentic Shanghai food. A gentle reminder: this restaurant could get crowded if its on a public holiday or weekends, so, try to make a booking before visiting.

Add: J.W.Marriott1st Floor, 183 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tel: 603-2719 8288
Business Hours: Mon to Sat 12pm to 2.30pm; 6.30pm to 10.30pm
Sun & Public Holidays 10.30am to 2.30pm; 6.30pm to 10.30pm

Brunch @ Delicious, Bangsar Village Mall

Cafe Delicious started off in Bangsar Village a few years back before the cafe spreads throughout Klang Valley. I saw a few times that the Delicious group even have their delivery trucks while I was driving on the road.

When I returned for good from Melbourne, I crave for yummy and healthy western breakfast at times. I've tried as much as cafes around in KL where they serve good western breakkie. One of the good ones served I would say is in Delicious. They've shifted the cafe from Bangsar Village I to II which is even more spacious and accommodating more customers. It's been quite awhile since I last visit Delicious, and since Bran wants to have some western style breakkie, I suggested Delicious.

A Long Black to start off the day (RM7.90)


My choice...a Flat White.. All coffees come with Almond Biscotti (RM7.90)



Wild Mushroom Soup served with Garlic Bread (RM13.90)
Since I don't feel very much hungry, I ordered this soup. Believe me, this appertizer is very filling as it has load of mushrooms in it. Thumbs Up!!



Chunky Mushroom on Toasted Ciabatta with 2 Poached Eggs (RM18.90)
For those who prefer a 'light' breakkie without Meat..this is a good option to choose. Sauteed chunky mushrooms served on toasted ciabatta..

Delicious is well known for their pastas, variety of salads and of course, their desserts. The chocolate cakes are a 'Must Try' for those chocolate lovers...They have recently add-in their menu with some snacks too.. Do try their Potato Wedges with sour cream. It is so far as good as the ones I've tried overseas. :D Not only western food are served in the cafe, some Asian selections are included as well.

It is an ideal place to meet up with your friends, colleagues and family. Definitely, I'll pay another visit to the restaurant again.

Add: GF-1, Ground Floor Bangsar Village. Jalan Telawi 1, Bangsar Baru.
Tel: 03-2287 1554/3

Weekend dinner @ GoGung, Gardens Mid-Valley City

Weekends always pass by quickly without you even realise it...Before the 'Monday Blue' comes back again, we had a decent weekend dinner tonight. Bran suggested for a Steamboat dinner for the night, however, it was raining cats and dogs for the whole evening. So, we decided to head to Gardens for Korean Cuisine, a little excitement for spicy food again.


The entrance of Go-Gung is golden in colour which you would be able to caught an eye of the restaurant from far. As my sister bought her new camera the day before, I wanted to try out her new camera...Let's see how the pictures turn out with..

Entrance to Go-gung Restaurant

Traditional Cutleries for Korean Cuisine.. Flat chopsticks and long spoons..

For those who are interested with Korean BBQ.. this is the hot plate for roasting the meat..

6 different types of side dishes being served..

Since there's 4 of us, they serve us double plates for us.. and free refill if you would like to..

Korean Pancake with Vegetables (RM30 for normal price, but currently free for promotion)
I would have to say that i love this dish very much as the crust is very crispy and yet not oily..

Kim chi Jeon Gol - Kim chi Hot Pot with Chicken Slices and Glass Noodle (Small, RM75)

It is a spicy and sour soup with lots of vegetables and glass noodles in it..This portion stated as 'SMALL' but it turns out to be huge for the 4 of us. You could order this for 3 person with extra white rice.

Den Jang Jji Gae - Hot Pot with Vegetables in cubes with seafood (RM25)

If you can't take too much of spicy food..opt for a less spicy soup. This could be a light meal served with rice.

Our dinner's total bill came up to a total RM142 with 10% discount for first visit. The restaurant currently is running a promotion. Whereby, 1st visit, 10% off on the total bill, subsequent visit will be 20% off with vouchers (given on 1st visit). Although the varieties are not as much compared to Do Rae Restaurant in Hartamas, however, the dishes are worthwhile to try out with the promotion they're having at the moment. As far as I know, the promotion is only valid in March 2009. Overall, good ambience with good food.

Add: The Gardens, Mid-Valley City

Contact: 03-2287 2981

Si Chuan Cuisine @ Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant, Parkroyal KL

As usual, another sunday night dinner with my family. This time, my parents told us that we'll be having dinner at Parkroyal Hotel with a long time family friend. It has been quite awhile since we've last sat together and dine in for a dinner.

This Si Chuan restaurant has been in Parkroyal Hotel for 2 years, serving authentic Si Chuan style food. As far as I know, the hotel management actually hired a 5 star chef from Si Chuan to share the cookings with the restaurant's chefs and kitchen staff. Every quarter of the year, new ideas for the dishes are promoted on their menu. Here, you will also notice the waitress dressed in Si Chuan clothings. Good atmosphere with fine food, though the price is on the high side. A place to recommend.

For those who are interested, the restaurant is currently on a promotion till Mid March (do reconfirm with the restaurant though). The promotion is serving free flow of food ordering which includes a total 60 variety of dishes ranging from Cold dishes/Appertizers, Shark's Fin and Soups, Meat & Poultry, Seafood & Beef, Vegetables to Desserts. For more information, please refer to below.

Entrance to Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant

Traditional Chinese Tea Set displayed at the front of the restaurant

Waitor showing off his skills with his 'teapot'

Eight Treasure Tea 八宝茶

Steamed Sliced Cod Fish with Soy Sauce and Bean Sprout

Very fresh cod fish was served...

Fresh Scallop with Minced Garlic and Red Chilli
The scallops are lightly fried till golden brown coated with sweet and spicy sauce. This was served in one of the dishes in the buffet menu.

Bean Curd in Spicy Sauce (Vegan)

For those who love real spicy hot food will definitely fall in love with it. I believe you'll sweat after taking spoons of it.. Also, it can be ordered from the buffet menu (Bean Curd in Spicy Minced Chicken Sauce)..

Deep Fried Golden Butter Chicken Strips

The chicken strips are very crispy as they tasted more like the mantis prawn than chicken..A must try dish!

Stir Fried French Beans with Preserved Olives (Vegan)

You may opt for Stir Fried French Beans with Minced Chicken for non-vege dish


Chilled Aloe Vera with Sea Coconut

This dessert will soothe your throat after all the spicy food..Recommended! Try out their Homemade Beancurd with Wolfberried too! Delicious! Both desserts are also in the Buffet Menu..

Overall, the food is highly recommended for those who search for fine Si Chuan dishes. The total bill came up to RM580 with AMEX card 20% off. UOB cardholders will be able to get 30% off for food and beverage ordered. It is also very worthwhile for the price you pay for the buffet at RM58++ per adult. The promotion is open for lunch 12-2pm and 6-9.15pm. Last order at 9.15pm.

Add: Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Sultan Ismail.

Tel: 603-2782 8303

Website: http://www.sichuandouhua.com/