Frying Oil

To Jamie Oliver, I never knew that all those bus rides I took and watched your shows would have such impact on me subsequently. And the sweet affinity it brings. You're right in your book's introduction, I do think so too. Cooking and sharing food has got to be the loveliest thing in the world, between families, friends, loved ones, even strangers.

Driving back home just now, I feel, for the first time, so strongly this feeling of warmth and bliss that I get to cook for you. I wanna cook better, nicer stuff for you, for us. Like what someone once said, I wanna share a kitchen with you sweetheart. Right down to the dish liquid and washing of dishes. Everything. Hee~

On to something else, today was the first time I attempted to cook wantan noodles. Tough I must say, for the noodles were not done to what I had hoped. To anybody reading who might be interested or wanna help give some pointers, what I did with the cooking of the noodles was a 2-step process I learnt from watching a cook once. The moment the noodles are like 90% done, take them up immediately and soak in iced water. This allows for swift contraction which should by right make the noodles more springly and chewy. Then put it back into the boiling water again for a few seconds. That's what I did, although not as styloly as the cook lol~ Fumbled abit here and there but cooking is definitely something I enjoy doing. Come to think of it, I can't remember how and when and why I started cooking. I suppose it helps alot that I love to eat.

Something else occurred in Kenneth's Kitchen today that was rather funny and definitely blog-worthy. Bought lard to fry for the oil because it's part of authentic wantan noodles. After frying for a short while, I noticed the oil in the pan increasing. It was coming out from the lard. Afterwards, it became a tragic-comic moment. The lard was being fried in its own oil. How sad. Drowning in your own blood? Lol~

I think there's progress with the mincemeat in the wantan today. Not as hard anymore. But think I cooked a bit too long which still made it a bit dry. Was cooking the noodles and the wantan at the same time lol... in different pots of course! Reminder: Mincemeat needs to be more salty! Ahem, and maybe a bit smaller in portion.

Will look out for better ways to do it~~ It's a pleasure to cook for you and more that you enjoy it. Thank you~ =) Remember! suggestions are always welcome so it can be done better