Sunday, December 7, 2008

Basic Tomato Sauce Recipe

Below is the Basic Tomato Sauce Recipe request by many of u here:

Basic tomato sauce 基本蕃茄酱
Ingredients 材料:
45g Tomato paste蕃茄糕
400g Chopped can tomatoes, juice reserved 罐头蕃茄,剁碎 or 600g Fresh Tomatoes diced
300ml Water 水
150ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil 橄榄油
50g Onion -- finely chopped 大白大葱,剁碎
50g Carrots -- finely chopped 红萝卜, 剁碎
50g Celery -- finely chopped 西芹, 剁碎
1piece Bay leaf 西洋香叶
1 ½ tsp Salt 盐
1tsp Garlic -- finely chopped 蒜头, 剁碎

Preparation Method:

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan. Sauté the garlic until fragrant and add in the onions, carrots, celery and bay leaf. Sauté until fragrant

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes until a bright red colour.

Pour in the chopped tomatoes, juice and water, bring to the boil and simmer for 20minutes.Season with salt.

Cool and chill the tomato sauce. Use as when needed.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

December 2008 Workshops

Below are the scheduled workshops @ the various PA CCs for the month of December:
Xmas Whole Fish Fillet Workshop Menu 4 Featuring:
Prawn and Avocado Cocktail with Homemade 1000 Island Dressing
Pan Fried Fish Fillet with Pine Nut and Basil Pesto
Rosemary and Banana Tarte Tartin with Vanilla Ice Cream
06/12/08 Saturday 1030hrs-1300hrs @ Cairnhill CC (Confirmed)
07/12/08 Sunday 1030hrs-1300hrs @ Siglap CC (Fully Booked)
14/12/08 Sunday 1030hrs-1300hrs @ Pasir Ris East CC (7 Pax more to confirm)
Xmas Epicurean Menu Workshop 1 Featuring:
Seared Scallops on Roasted Tomatoes, Rocket Salad and Truffle Oil Vinaigrette
Real Champagne Pork Ribs
Xmas Fruit Flan with Grand Marnier Flavoured Custard
11/12/08 Thursday 1930-2200hrs @ Marine Parade CC (3 pax more to confirm)
10/12/08 Wednesday 1930hrs-2200hrs@ Serangoon CC (Confirmed)

Xmas Workshops Epicurean Menu 3 Featuring:
Home Made Baba Ganoush on Toast with Fresh Prawns
Osso Bucco Style Braised Pork Ribs on Sauteed Spinach and Chick Peas
Molten Lava Chocolate Cake with Vanil
13-12-2008 Saturday 1300hrs-1630hrs @ Ulu Pandan CC (Almost Fully Booked! Only 2 seats left!)

Chinese New Year Festive Menu 7 Workshop featuring:
Seared Albacore Tuna Raw Fish Salad with Peanut Lime Dressing
Soy Braised Pork Ribs with Balsamic Vinegar and Roasted Pumpkins
Duo of Shitake Mushrooms on Broccoli with Truffle Oil
26/12/2008 Friday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Cairnhill CC (Available)

Chinese New Year Workshop Menu 10 Featuring:

Chilled Mushroom Salad with Pine Nuts and Truffle Oil
General Tso's Chicken
Poached Fish Fillet with Pickeld Radish Topping
12/12/2008 Friday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Cairnhill CC (Confirmed)

Chinese New Year Festive Menu 11 Workshop featuring:
Cold Chicken and Glass Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing
Walnut Prawns
Braised Pork Ribs with Mantou
19/12/2008 Friday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Cairnhill CC (Available)

Chinese New Year Festive Menu 12 Workshop featuring:
Chaozhou Spring Rolls with Kumquat Sauce
Crispy Prawns Crusted with Salted Egg Yolk
Carrot Cake with XO Sauce
15/12/2008 Monday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Tampines West CC (3 pax more to confirm)20/12/2008 Saturday 1400hrs-1630hrs @ Cairnhill CC (Confirmed)

Chinese New Year Festive Menu 13 Workshop featuring:

Crispy Rojak Chicken with Green Apple and Mango Salad
Braised Luffa with Shrimps, Crabmeat and Dried Scallops
Sa Cha Sauce Fried Rice with Crispy Silver Bait
16/12/2008 Tuesday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Serangoon CC (Confirmed)
18/12/2008 Wednesday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Marine Parade CC (Available)
20/12/2008 Saturday 1030hrs-1300hrs @ Cairnhill CC (Confirmed Filling Fast)
1/12/2008 Sunday 1030hrs-1300hrs @ Siglap CC (Available)
22/12/2008 Monday 1930hrs-2200hrs @Tampines West CC (Available)
23/12/2008 Tuesday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Pasir Ris East CC (Available)

Chinese New Year Festive Menu 14 Workshop featuring:
Home made Char Siew on Marinated Cucumbers
Wine Broth Poached Fish Fillet with Fermented Black Bean Sauce and Dried Orange Peel
Yuzu Jellies with Vanilla Ice Cream and Red Bean Topping
30/12/2008 Tuesday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Pasir Ris East CC (Available)

Chinese New Year Epicurean Menu Workshop 1

Fish Maw Soup
Coffee Pork Ribs on Roasted Pineapple
Wok Fried Prawns with Crispy Soy Bean Crumbs and Curry Leaves
17/12/2008 Wednesday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Serangoon CC (Almost Fully Booked) 27/12/2008 Saturday 1430hrs-1700hrs @ Ulu Pandan CC (Available)
03/01/2008 Saturday 1030hrs-1300hrs @ Cairnhill CC
(Almost fully Booked!)

Please register online where possible.

How to register online:

Website: http://www.pa.gov.sg/
Search the respective CC of your choice.
Click “courses” search via calendar and look for “Gourmet Cooking with Chef Yong”
Check that menu written on Remarks column is the same as this brochure
Make registration from there with confirmation through payment via credit card.

Registration Via Any CC nearest to you:

First please go online via the self use computer stations at the CC u are in to look for the course at the other CC’s website.
Note the course code number below workshop title, it should read C2007xxxx
Over the counter, quote the CC of your choice, date of workshop and course code number to the customer service officer. Payment must be done immediately upon registration or transaction will be void.

Important Notice:
*No Phone reservations allowed.
**Registration online without payment after 3 working days may result in your name being automatically delisted from CC’s attendance list. As such, the CC reserves the right to open up the space to the next participant with confirmation through immediate payment. In the event of a fully booked class, admission will be at the discretion of the CC and Instructor.

**Please always check and bring your printed receipt on the day of workshop in case of any discrepancies that may arise. Only valid receipts will be accepted by CCs.

Friday, November 7, 2008

November 2008 Workshops

Below are the scheduled workshops @ the various PA CCs for the month of November.

Xmas Epicurean Menu Workshop 3 Featuring:
Home Made Baba Ganoush on Toast with Fresh Prawns
Osso Bucco Style Braised Pork Ribs on Sauteed Spinach and Chick Peas
Molten Lava Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream
22/11/08 Saturday 1030hrs-1300hrs @ CAIRNHILL CC ( Almost Fully Booked!)
13/12/08 Saturday 1400hrs-1630hrs@ CAIRNHILL CC (Available)

Xmas Epicurean Menu Workshop 1 Featuring:)Pics in the next blog below
Seared Scallops on Roasted Tomatoes, Rocket Salad and Truffle Oil Vinaigrette
Real Champagne Pork Ribs
Xmas Fruit Flan with Grand Marnier Flavoured Custard
30/11/08 Sunday 1030hrs-1300hrs @ Pasir Ris East CC (Available)

Xmas Roast Turkey Workshop Menu 5 Featuring:
Herb Roasted Turkey with Salsa Guacamole
Home Made Chicken Cheese Sausages
Cinnamon Spice Churros with Hot Chocolate Sauce
08/11/08 Saturday 1430-1700hrs @ ULU PANDAN CC (Almost Fully Booked!)
05/11/08 Friday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ CAIRNHILL CC (Available)

Xmas Honey Baked Ham Workshop Menu 2 Featuring:
Sausage and Red Skin Potato Salad
Honey Baked Ham Steak with Lignon Berry Sauce
Warm Classic Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
13/12/08 Saturday 1030hrs-1300hrs @ Ulu Pandan CC (Confirmed)
17/11/08 Monday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Tampines West CC ( 4 pax more to confirm)

18/11/08 Tuesday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Pasir Ris East CC (Confirmed)
19/11/08 Wednesday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Serangoon CC (Confirmed Filling Fast)
20/11/08 Thursday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Marine Parade CC (Almost Fully Booked)
22/11/08 Saturday 1400hrs-1630hrs @ Cairnhill CC (Confirmed Filling Fast)
23/11/08 Sunday 1030hrs-1300hrs @ Siglap CC ( 10pax more to confirm)


Xmas Pastry Workshop 2008 Featuring:
Cherry Macaroon- A wonderful warm dessert with kirsch marinated cherries covered with a baked meringue.'
Chocolate Rum and Raisin Pudding
Bunuelos with Amaretto Custard
15/11/08 Saturday 1030hrs-1300hrs @ Cairnhill CC Almost Fully Booked)
16/11/08 Sunday 1030hrs-1300hrs @ Pasir Ris East CC ( 6 pax more to confirm)
03/12/08 Wednesday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Serangoon CC (Available)
04/12/08 Thursday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Marine Parade CC (Available)


Xmas Roast Beef Workshop Menu 3 Featuring:
Rocket Salad with Poached Pear and Grilled Bacon, Balsamic Dressing
Roast Whole Miso Marinated Beef Strip Loin with Roasted Pumpkin and Braised Onions

Chilled Strawberry Sago with Vanilla Ice Cream
21/11/08 Friday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Cairnhill CC (Available)

Xmas Roast Beef Workshop Menu 5 Featuring:
Tortilla Mexicano with Romesco Sauce
Fennel Potato Soup with Smoked Salmon and Boursin Cheese Crostini
Slow Roasted Premium Beef Sirloin with Truffle Mushroom Sauce
09/11/08 Sunday 1030hrs-1300hrs Siglap CC (Confirmed Filling Fast)
25/11/08 Tuesday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Pasir Ris East CC
26/11/08 Wedesday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Serangoon CC (Available)
27/11/08 Thursday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Marine Parade CC(Available)
29/11/08 Saturday 1030hrs-1300hrs @ Cairnhill CC (Confirmed)


Xmas Whole Fish Fillet Workshop Menu 3 Featuring:
Pan Seared Prawns, Fennel and Radish Salad with Citrus Dressing
Almond Crusted Baked Whole Fish Fillet with Béarnaise Sauce

Mediterranean Chicken and Tomatoes Baked Rice
29/11/08 Satuday 1400hrs-1630hrs @ Cairnhill CC (Confirmed)

Xmas Honey Baked Ham Menu 1 Featuring:
Honey and Apricot Glazed Baked Ham
Warm Potato Salad with Bacon & Quail Eggs
Sticky Date Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce
28/11/08 Friday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Cairnhill CC (Confirmed)

Xmas Whole Fish Fillet Workshop Menu 4 Featuring:
Prawn and Avocado Cocktail with Homemade 1000 Island Dressing
Pan Fried Fish Fillet with Pine Nut and Basil Pesto
Rosemary and Banana Tarte Tartin with Vanilla Ice Cream

12/11/08 Wednesday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Serangoon CC (Available)
13/11/08 Thursday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Marine Parade CC ( 4 pax more to confirm) 24/11/08 Monday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ Tampines West CC (Available)
06/12/08 Saturday 1030hrs-1300hrs @ Cairnhill CC (Available)
07/12/08 Sunday 1030hrs-1300hrs @ Siglap CC (Available)
14/12/08 Sunday 1030hrs-1300hrs @ Pasir Ris East CC


Please register online where possible.

How to register online:

Website:
www.one.pa.gov.sg

Search the respective CC of your choice.
Click “courses” search via calendar and look for “Gourmet Cooking or Modern Livng Series with Chef Yong”
Check that menu written on Remarks column is the same as posted


Make registration from there with confirmation through payment via credit card.

Registration Via Any CC nearest to you:

First please go online via the self use computer stations at the CC u are in to look for the course at the other CC’s website.
Note the course code number below workshop title, it should read C2007xxxx
Over the counter, quote the CC of your choice, date of workshop and course code number to the customer service officer. Payment must be done immediately upon registration or transaction will be void.

Important Notice:
*No Phone reservations allowed.
**Registration online without payment after 3 working days may result in your name being automatically delisted from CC’s attendance list. As such, the CC reserves the right to open up the space to the next participant with confirmation through immediate payment. In the event of a fully booked class, admission will be at the discretion of the CC and Instructor.

**Please always check and bring your printed receipt on the day of workshop in case of any discrepancies that may arise. Only valid receipts will be accepted by CCs.



Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Email Address Required Again

Coolchef2@hotmail.com to Coolchef18@hotmail.com accounts have been blocked !
This special message goes out to all workshop participants who have been receiving the regular workshops broadcasts from my email accounts via MSN Hotmail. Participants who received their messages from coolchef2-coolchef18@hotmail.com email accounts, please note that the accounts have been experiencing technical problems in the last two weeks hence no broadcasts could be done.
I request from all participants reading here that if u want to still stay in the workshop updates network,please email me your address again if u have not received any broadcasts in the last two weeks. Last broadcast was done on 26th October. The address to write to is coolchef@gmail.com.

I will post the November workshops schedule here shortly.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Workshops in OCtober 2008

Xmas workshops will begin from mid October onwards with the Xmas Epicurean Gourmet Menu 3, the Roast Turkey Workshops Menu 5 and the crispy crackling Roast Pork Workshop Menu 5 at various CCs. The recipes are easy to manage and ingredients can be sourced rather easily too.
As seats are limited in each session the crowd response often unpredictable, please do your sign ups soon to avoid last minute disappointments as most new menus will not have repeat classes due the tight flow of available dates. Some of the workshops are in fact already confirmed and the numbers should also pick as we get closer to the dates.

Menus in October:
Xmas Workshops Epicurean Menu 3 Featuring:
Home Made Baba Ganoush on Toast with Fresh Prawns
Osso Bucco Style Braised Pork Ribs on Sauteed Spinach and Chick Peas
Molten Lava Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream
09/10/08 Thursday 1930hrs-2200hrs @ MARINE PARADE CC (C0NFIRMED)
22/11/08 Saturday 1400-1630hrs @ CAIRNHILL CC

Chef Yong Personal Favourites Workshop Menu 5 Featuring:
Mee Rebus Deluxe
Ayam Pangang Lemak
Chilled Strawberry with Sago and Vanilla Ice Cream
11/10/08 Saturday 1400-1630hrs @ CAIRNHILL CC

Chef Yong Personal Favourites Workshop Menu 8 Featuring:
Mee Siam
Assam Fish Curry
Steam Tapioca with Coconut Milk
08/10/08 Wednesday 1930-2200hrs @ SERANGOON CC (Almost Fully Booked!)
11/10/08 Saturday 1030-1300hrs @ CAIRNHILL CC (Fully Booked!)
19/10/08 Sunday 1030-1300hrs @ PASIR RIS EAST CC

Xmas Roast Turkey Workshop Menu 5 Featuring:
Herb Roasted Turkey with Salsa Guacamole
Home Made Chicken Cheese Sausages
Cinnamon Spice Churros with Hot Chocolate Sauce
12/10/08 Sunday 1030-1300hrs @ SIGLAP CC (Confirmed)
13/10/08 Monday 1930-2200hrs @ TAMPINES WEST CC (Fully Booked!)
14/10/08 Tuesday 1930-2200hrs @ PASIR RIS EAST CC (Confirmed)
15/10/08 Wednesday 1930-2200hrs @ SERANGOON CC (Confirmed)

16/10/08 Thursday 1930-2200hrs @ MARINE PARADE CC
18/10/08 Saturday 1030-2200hrs @ CAIRNHILL CC (Fully Booked!)
08/11/08 Saturday 1430-1700hrs @ ULU PANDAN CC (Confirmed)

Xmas Roast Turkey Workshop Menu 3 Featuring:
Roast Turkey with Asia Spices
Crabmeat Fried Rice with Jin Hua Ham
Chilled Mango and Pomelo Dessert with Sago
24/10/08 Friday 1930-2200hrs @ CAIRNHILL CC (Fully Booked!)

Xmas Roast Pork Workshop Menu 5 Featuring:
Seafood Salad with Egg Tofu with Home Made Miso Ginger Dressing
Slow Roasted Pork Belly with Japanese Tartare Sauce
Wasabi Mash Potatoes
18/10/08 Saturday 1430hrs-1700hrs @ ULU PANDAN CC (Confirmed)
20/10/08 Monday 1930-2200hrs @ TAMPINES WEST CC
21/10/08 Tuesday 1930-2200hrs @ PASIR RIS EAST CC
22/10/08 Wednesday 1930-2200hrs @ SERANGOON CC
23/10/08 Thursday 1930-2200hrs @ MARINE PARADE CC
25/10/08 Saturday 1030-1300hrs @ CAIRNHILL CC (Almost Fully Booked!)
26/10/08 Sunday 1030-1300hrs @ SIGLAP CC

Xmas Epicurean Menu Workshop 1 Featuring:
Seared Scallops on Roasted Tomatoes, Rocket Salad and Truffle Oil Vinaigrette
Real Champagne Pork Ribs
Xmas Fruit Flan with Grand Marnier Flavoured Custard

25/10/08 Saturday 1400-1700hrs @ CAIRNHILL CC (Confirmed)
As seats are limited for each location, please register early to avoid disappointment. (http://www.one.pa.gov.sg/)

September Workshops Menus Pictures

Below are the pictures of the recipes cooked for the workshop menus in September 2008:

Epicurean Gourmet Workshop Menu 10 Featuring:

Lettuce Wrapped Prawns with Crispy You Tiao and Kumquat Oil
Wok Fried Hor Fun with Pork Slices and Sarcha Sauce with Hon Shimeji Mushrooms
Grandpa’s Yam Paste with Gingko Nuts

Thai Cuisine Workshop Menu 1 Featuring:

Green Mango Salad with Fresh Prawns
Grilled Chicken with Son In Law Eggs
Stir Fried Tanghoon with Seafood (Pad Woonsen Talay)

Chef Yong Personal Favourites Recipes Workshop Menu 8 Featuring:

Mum's Mee Siam
Assam Fish Curry
Steamed Tapioca with Coconut Milk