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Today, I'm gonna show you guys how to use a few basic ingredients to bake a decent chocolate cake that's even good enough for a friend's birthday treat.

Steps:

1. Read through the instructions and prepare the ingredients needed as stated at the back of the cake mix box.

2. Melt the margarine through bain marie ( as explained in the tips below) and mix in with the eggs and the milk.

Some vanilla ice cream will taste good with this warm chocolate taste.

What's up, peeps!

Wondering what can you do with the leftover luncheon meat from the previous rice cooker tutorial?

No worries, I've got you covered.

Today, I'll show you an easy recipe to whip up some pasta in a rice cooker.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time : 18 minutes

Ingredients ( serves 2-3 pax) :

300 g ribbon pasta

200g french beans

3 sachets instant mushroom soup

1/2 can of luncheon meat

Salt & Pepper (optional)

Steps:

1. Filled up half of the rice cooker with water and heat it up.

2. Rinse the french beans and cut of the two ends of it.

    Cut it into the same length as the pasta.

3. Diced up the luncheon meat and set aside.

4. Add in some salt into the water and pour in the pasta. Cook the pasta as suggested by the cooking instruction on the package.

5. At the last 4 minutes before the pasta is done, add in the french bean. It should have a beautiful green when is done.

6. Once the pasta is done, drained out the water but remained about 100 ml of  the water in the rice cooker for the pasta sauce. ( the pasta, french bean and 100ml of water will still be in the rice cooker after that)

7. At this point, add in the instant mushroom soup and luncheon meat and mix well.

8. Add salt and pepper to taste and you are done!

Total cost: RM16.30 ( RM 8.15 per pax)

300 g ribbon pasta  RM3.50

200g french beans  RM3.00

3 sachets instant mushroom soup RM 4.30

1/2 can of luncheon meat RM5.50

Tips:

1. I used hot water for step 1 to save time.

2. It will be easier to consume if the french bean is at the same length with the pasta.

3. I blanched the french beans for 4 mins only to maintain it's nutrient and crunchiness.

4. Do prepare thick rags or cloth to ensure you won't burn your hands while you drained out the water from the rice cooker.

4. I would HIGHLY suggest to use instant soup sachet than  instant canned mushroom soup as it is easier to store and to measure the amount ( 1 sachet=1 portion). Instant canned mushroom soup are more suitable to 3 portion and above. ( and you need a can opener too)

5. Some of you might think that french bean and pasta doesn't match but I added in anyways as I needed some greens.

6. You can substitute this recipe with any veggie or meat of your choice.

7. I'm pretty sure that the cost can be cheaper as I bought the instant soup for RM3.30 per box and RM 8 for a can of luncheon meat.

Moral of the story: Opt for supermarket that's selling at cheaper price ( AEON big) and avoid going to ATAS supermarket.

I hope you guys like this recipe. 

It might not taste as great as the pasta you get out there, but it definitely get your craving fix. 

This recipe is also suitable if you are cooking for one only.

Till then!

MJ

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Sometimes, having nasi campur throughout the week can be very boring. (At least it is for me)

In this post,I'll be sharing this hearty sandwich that's familiar to everyone and maybe share a little on how I make it in a rice cooker!

Preparation time: 8 minutes

Cooking time : 15 minutes

Ingredients (makes 3 sandwiches):

1/2 can or 3 slices of luncheon meat

6 slices wholemeal bread

3 eggs

2 tomatoes

Oil/ Margarine

Steps: 

1. Press the cooking button for the rice cooker to heat it up.

2. Rinse the tomatoes and eggs.

3. Cut the luncheon meat horizontally into a round shape.

4. When the rice cooker is hot enough, put in the luncheon meat and cooked both side until brown.

5. While waiting for the luncheon meat to cook, slice the tomatoes and removed the seeds.

6. If you prefer the luncheon meat on the moist side, sprinkle some water once the meat slices are browned, cover the lid for 1 minute and set aside.

7. After that, crack the eggs and beat them well.

8.  Make sure the rice cooker is heated up 2 minutes before  putting some oil and pouring in the egg mixture.

9. Start stirring the egg with quick hands once the egg sets. Turn off the rice cooker once the egg is at this stage. The remaining heat will cook up the eggs. 

10. Assemble your sandwich and now you are done!

Total cost - RM 9.90

1/2 can Luncheon meat     RM 5.50

6 slices wholemeal bread   RM1.50

3 eggs        (RM 0.3x 3)     RM 0.90

2 tomatoes (RM1 x 2)        RM 2.00

Side note:

1.I didn't grease the rice cooker when I'm cooking the luncheon meat as the meat has its own natural oil.

2. I like to remove the seeds of the tomatoes to avoid my bread from getting soggy.

3. You can turn of your heat even earlier when you are cooking the eggs if you prefer your scramble eggs wet.

4. I like my luncheon meat round shape as it is easier for handling and assembling.

5. I'm using a basic rice cooker with  a none stick inner.

6. I'm pretty sure you can get the ingredients a lot cheaper as i went to a ATAS supermarket to get my stuff. Bad choice.

I hope this helps a little on making your mind for your next lunch. Will show you guys how I deal with the remaining 1/2 can of the luncheon meat for dinner so stay tuned!

Do comment below if you have any ideas for rice cooker meals :)

MJ

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Hello everyone!

If you are a student that's living in a university hostel or dorm, you will definitely know how I feel when you have to decide what's for lunch/ dinner.

It makes things even harder when there's (limited eateries =limited  choices =getting bored of it) and having low budget by end of the month.

I' m pretty sure that most of us thought about cooking our own meal but don't know where to start.

From now and then, I will be showing you guys some of the recipe that I know by using rice cooker only! All these recipe will be using long shelf life ingredients, low budget and also rather balanced with some greens in it.

I hope you guys are exciting as I am!
Do comment below and let me know some cool recipe if you like to share or just drop by and say hi.

MJ
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