Apologies for the Hiatus Period and New Updates

Sorry for all visitors to the blog for my time away from the blog as I was unwell last year.

I will still continue on with the blog and will hopefully put up some new recipes soon. Look forward to it.

:)

Updates

• Thermomix price change

If you're interested in Malaysia and interested to get your own Thermomix, get your demo and make your purchase quickly as the price NOW is still RM 5,198.

Soon the price will be RM 5,398. It comes with the Malaysian cookbook.

• New Cooking and Baking class

For those interested in cooking and baking classes (doesn't matter if you have Thermomix or not), I will be putting up the prices and types of classes available soon. They will be taught by Pn Hjh Lies Sasmita, who has more than 20 years of experience in teaching cooking and baking class.

Also, will include cake decoration classes.

E-mail me at farahshazlinaali@gmail.com or Call/sms: 012-911 4755 Farah for more details.

A Happy New Year to all

Happy New Year everyone,
By now I'm sure everyone has started getting busy with their jobs, children, etc. I'm sure all you thermomix users out there are using your thermomix to the max with the new year celebrations and the upcoming Chinese New Year too. Do share with us what your stories with your thermomix during the holidays and any recipes that you have tried out!

For myself, I've been mostly busy with making all sorts of drinks for my family from the local teh tarik to ice blended coffee (nescafe ice blended ala starbucks anyone? LOL) and even using it as an ice shaver for our local ABC.

The best part using my Thermomix is the consistency. Once you've got it right, that's it! Experiment of recipes has never been more fun with the help of Thermomix.

May you all have a great year with your Thermomix!

My Company's Pink Party

I'm currently hosting a Beauty Pink Party this Saturday. The activities included are:
- Launching of the Model Search 2010 contest (18 yrs and above ONLY)
- Launch of new products.
- Skincare and cosmetics preview
- Lucky draws
- Best Dressed in pink prize

For those attending, a mystery party pack will be given. (a special pack for the first 20 ticket purchase)

Also for those who are interested in becoming a beauty consultant, do attend and to find out how we can help you :)

To purchase the tickets, you can visit the cafe or contact me at 012-911 4755 or email me at farahshazlinaali@gmail.com

More info on offers and promotions from True Mix!

Now, True Mix has set up a website where you can find out the latest offers available and any upcoming events. Do visit their website to find out more about Thermomix. Then, drop me an email or call if you would like to arrange for a demo. Further instruction in the Demo info at the sidebar.

Fasting Month and Eid Celebrations (Raya)

For all Muslim, fasting month is coming soon and before we know it Raya would be uppon us. I'm sure there are many preparations that needs to be done for the Eid Celebrations (Raya). I would like to share a very simple recipe if you would like to prepare something for your guests.

Chocolate Mixed Nuts- all you need is some nuts, chocolates (dark and white or normal and white chocolate).

1. Chop up  your chosen nuts and set them aside.
2. Melt your chocolate at 2mins/ 50 degrees/ speed 3. (May vary depending on amount of chocolate). 
3. Once melted, put in the chopped nuts and stir.
4. Spoon them using your tablespoon and shape into oval.
5. Next, melt the white chocolate and while it is still in liquid form, use a teaspoon and just decorate in a wave design on the slightly cooled mixed nuts chocolate.

This is just a very basic recipe. feel free to alter any as you see fit. If you don't like nuts, maybe you want to mix in cornflakes or raisins.

If anyone has any interesting recipes for the Eid Celebrations (Raya), feel free to email them to me and I will post it up.

RECIPE - Garam Masala

If you are interested with the Butter Chicken recipe, you can use this recipe to make your own fresh Garam Masala instead of buying them at the store :)

Garam Masala (taken from Australia book)

Ingredients:

• 2 cinnamon Sticks approx. 8 cm long
• 8 Cardamom Pods (seed only)
• 2 tbsp whole Coriander Seeds
• 1 tbsp whole Cloves
• 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 tbsp Black Pepper
• 2 Bay leaves

Method:

1.  Place all ingredients into TM bowl and grind until desired consistency. Speed 8

 To download recipe, visit http://www.esnips.com/web/Thermomix-farah

RECIPE - Butter Chicken

It has been awhile since I've put up new recipes so I'll be putting up 2 recipes. Hereis the first. Enjoy!

Butter Chicken (taken from the Australian Cookbook)
This recipe is a traditional, mild North Indian cuisine, one of the most popular dishes in Indian restaurants in Australia.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 tbsp Fennel Seeds
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2cm piece Ginger, peeled
• 1 large onion, peeled and quartered
• 100g Butter
• 20g Olive Oil
• 4 ripe Roma Tomatoes, chopped
• 150g Raw Cashew nuts
• 100g water
• 680g Chicken Breast, diced into 2-3cm cubes
• 200g Cream
• 1 tsp Garam Masala (can also be made with Thermomix, will also post this soon)
• 1 tsp of Tumeric Powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt to taste

 Method:

1. Place cumin and fennel into TM bowl and dry roast for 2 mins/ 100 degree/ speed 1, then mill for 2mins/ speed 8. Take it out and set aside.
2. Place garlic, ginger and onion into TM bowl and chop for 5secs/ speed 7.
3. Add butter and oil and cook for 3mins/ 100 degree/ speed 1.
4. Add tomatoes, cashews and water into TM bowl, pureefor 1mins/ speed 8.
5. Add all remaining ingredients, including cream and chicken (keep aside 1 tsp of cumin and fennel). Cook for 20-25mins/ 100 degree/ reverse and spoon setting.
6. Add one extra cube of butter at the end of cooking plus the remaining fennel, cumin and some extra Garam Masala.
7. Garnish with coriander, serve with Naan bread.

To download this recipe, visit http://www.esnips.com/web/Thermomix-farah 

Great News For Singaporeans

To all Singaporean,
True Mix has recently offered delivery to your doorstep if you would like to purchase Thermomix. The total price for Thermomix including the delivery charge is RM5500.

Also if you would like to view a demo around 20-22 August, please email me your details (name, phone, address).

Questions on Malaysian Cookbook

To everyone who is interested in buying the Malaysian Cookbook. Below are some of the questions answered and if you have further questions, please email them to me.

How much is the cookbook?
The book costs RM 70.
 
Can you send it to outside Malaysia?
If you are willing to pay the postage, I'm willing to send it for you but it is quite expensive.
 
What language is used in the cookbook?
It is written in English and Chinese.

RECIPE - Lempeng Pisang

I tried using thermomix to make myself one of my favourites. No more mashing the bananas by hand. Saves up a lot time :)

"Lempeng Pisang" / Banana Pancake
Home recipe

Ingredients:

• 1.3 kg banana
• 30 g sugar
• 2 eggs
• 330-340 g plain flour

Method:

1. Insert banana into TM bowl. 30s / Speed 7
2. Insert remaining ingredients. Put flour bit by bit to ensure the batter is not too thick. Est. 1-2 min / Speed 5
3. Heat up flat pan and scoop batter and drop in pan to cook. Try to make it as round as possible.

Note:
Different types of banana may produce varying results. Put in the flour bit by bit until the batter does not drip too much

Recipe is available for download

Cooking Classes by Pn Lies Sasmita

!!!ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

For everyone who is interested in baking your own breads, learning the methods to do various biscuits or even how to make your own decorated cupcakes. Pn Lies Sasmita will be starting a basic introduction course into the world of baking in January 2010.

It is not exclusive only to thermomix users so if you have a friend or a family member who is interested, give Pn Lies Sasmita a call at 012-2924930 and book a seat as blog booking. Book now and confirm your attendance for the class that you want as it has a limited seating.

Below are the venue and classes held in January and February 2010:
Venue:
17, Lorong Burhanuddin Helmi 9,
Taman Tun Dr. Ismail,
60 000 KL

Time : 2.30pm for all classes

9 Jan 2010
Basic Intro - How to make your own bread. (normal& wholemeal) and may have more additional recipe.
RM50 per person. Limited to 15 only.

16 Jan 2010
How to make bread with fillings. (sweet bun, pau, hot dog and mexican bread)
RM60 per person. Limited to 15 only.

13 Feb 2010
Hands on session - Make your own decorated cupcakes. (3 flavours - chocolate, orange and banana cupcake).
RM100 per person. Limited to 10 only.

27 Feb 2010
Desserts - 3 types of sorbet and baking biscuits.
RM60 per person. Limited to 15 only.

Apologies for the delays and a new recipe [Pumpkin kaya]

To everyone who has been visiting the blog, many apologies for the lack of updates for the previous month. There's been a few problems from my end that has delayed my updates.

Anyway, recently at the Thermomix HQ we had a training session and thanks to one of our existing member, she has donated a new recipe ... Pumpkin kaya!!

RECIPE - Pumpkin Kaya 

Ingredients A:

• 400g pumpkin
• 200g water (lessen it if it's too watery)
• 50g sugar

Ingredients B:

• 100g cashew nut (roasted)

Method:

1. Put ingredients A into TM bowl. 10 min / 100 degree Celsius / speed 2.
2. Add ingredient B to pulverize. 2 min / speed 10
   

What can Thermomix be in your kitchen?

I've listed down the kitchen appliances that Thermomix can be used for. If anyone else has another suggestion, feel free to comment. :)

1. Pestle & Mortar
2. Coffee Maker
3. Juice Extractor
4. Cake & Dough Mixer
5. Bread Maker
6. Food Processor
7. Quality Cookware
8. Rice Cooker
9. Cooker Hood/ Chimney Hood
10. Electric/Induction Cooker/Gas Stove
11. Ice-cream/Sorbet Maker
12. Digital Scale
13. Digital Timer
14. Mincer
15. Coffee and Spice Grinder
16. Steamer
17. Half-boiled Egg Maker
18. Grater
19. Shave Ices (Anyone love ABC and cendol?)
20. Knife and chopping board (No more tears chopping up onions)
    

RESEPI - Sambal Tumis (Pn Lies Sasmita)

RESEPI - Sambal Tumis (Pn Lies Sasmita)


Bahan-bahan:

• 70g cili kering, dibasuh
• 2 biji tomato saiz sederhana
• 15g bawang putih
• 50g bawang kecil merah
• 150g bawang besar
• 2 tsp belachan
• 1 tbsp asam jawa
• 50g minyak
• 50g gula Melaka/merah
• 100g ikan bilis
• garam secukup rasa

Cara memasak:

1. Masukkan cili kering, tomato, bawang putih, bawang kecil merah dan belachan ke dalam 'bowl' TM. Tambahkan air 100g. Panaskan selama 10 minit / VAROMA / kelajuan 2.
2. Kisar selama 1 minit / kelajuan 10.
3. Masukkan minyak, garam, gula Melaka, ikan bilis, asam jawa dan bawang besar. Masak selama 5 minit / VAROMA / kelajuan 2.
4. Masakan siap untuk dihidang.
   

RECIPE -Sambal Tumis (Pn Lies Sasmita)

RECIPE -Sambal Tumis (Pn Lies Sasmita)


Ingredients:

• 70g dried chillies, washed
• 2 medium sized tomatoes
• 15g garlic
• 50g shallots
• 150g red onions, chopped
• 2 tsp shrimp paste (belachan)
• 1 tbsp asam jawa
• 50g oil
• 50g palm sugar (gula Melaka)
• 100g anchovies
• Pinch of salt

Method

1. Insert dried chillies, tomatoes, garlic, shallots and shrimp paste into TM Bowl. Add 100g of water. Cook with 10 minutes / VAROMA / speed 2.
2. Blend for 1 minute / speed 10.
3. Insert oil, salt, palm sugar, anchovies, asam jawa and red onions and cook for 5 minutes / VAROMA / speed 2.
4. Ready for serving.

TIP
Use Thermomix to help with your meal preparations such as, chopping up your red onions.

RESEPI - Sup Ayam dengan Sayuran (Pn Lies Sasmita)

RESEPI - Sup Ayam dengan Sayuran (Pn Lies Sasmita)

Bahan-bahannya:

• 100g daging ayam fillet
• 1 lobak merah saiz sederhana
• 60g cendawan Enoki
• 2 biji tomato saiz sederhana
• 75g cauliflower / kol bunga (kol kembang)
• 75g broccoli
• 15g bawang putih
• 2 tbsp minyak
• 5 helai kobis cina
• 150g capsicum merah, kuning dan hijau (50 setiap jenis)

Cara memasak

1. Potong ayam fillet, bawang putih dan tomato. Masukkan ke dalam 'bowl' TM dengan 200g air. Panaskan dengan 7 minit / VAROMA / kelajuan 2.
2. Masukkan minyak, bahan sayur-sayuran serta garam dan gula secukup rasa. Masakkan dengan 3 minit / VAROMA / kelajuan 2.
3. Masakan siap untuk dihidang.

Resepi boleh dimuat turunkan di 'Our Recipes for Download'

RECIPE - Chicken Soup with Vegetables (Pn Lies Sasmita)

RECIPE - Chicken Soup with Vegetables (Pn Lies Sasmita)

Ingredients:

• 100g Chicken fillet
• 1 medium sized carrot
• 60 g mushroom Enoki
• 2 medium sized tomato
• 75g cauliflower
• 75g broccoli
• 15g garlic
• 2 tbsp oil
• 5 Chinese cabbage leaves
• 150g capsicum (pepper) red, yellow and green (50g each)

Method

1. Cut the chicken fillet, garlic and tomatoes. Fill the TM Bowl with 200g of water. Heat with 7 minutes / VAROMA / speed 2.
2. Insert oil, vegetables followed by salt and sugar according to taste. Cook with 3 minutes / VAROMA / speed 2.
3. Ready for serving.

This recipe is available for download in the 'Our Recipes for Download' section.

Recipes for downloads/ Resepi untuk dimuat turunkan

The recipes I've been posting up is available in PDF form for downloads now. Enjoy.

Recipes For Download

Untuk resepi dalam Bahasa Melayu, proses penterjemahan sedang dijalankan. Notis akan dikeluarkan jika ada resepi yang telah diterjemahkan. Harap maaf.

On Facebook!!!

I've set up a Thermomix Group on Facebook! Feel free to join in if you would prefer being updated through Facebook. Just search for ...

My Thermomix (Malaysia)

on Facebook. Thermomix is a kitchen unit that allows us to be creative with our meals. It is the best kitchen helper around. We have many small business (bakers) who have started using Thermomix and it has helped them in increase in production as well as saving energy.

A Wonderful Demo Response!!! and the list of recipes.

To everyone who has attended the demo this afternoon, thank you for the great response. We also had a photographer, Muhammad Azfar, sponsored by Amru Zainal Abidin of AmruFM. A big thanks to Amru and Azfar. The photos of the event will be added at a later date.

Here are the lists of recipes done today:

1. Easy Chocolate Cake (From Malaysian Cookbook) / Kek Coklat
   
2. Lemonade (Basic demo recipe) / Jus Limau kuning
   
3. Man tao dough (Basic demo recipe) / Adunan Man Tao
   
4. 'Sambal tumis' donated by Pn Lies Sasmita
   
5. Stir-fry mixed vegetables (variation of basic demo recipe) / Sayur campur masakan stir-fry
   
6. Cooking brown rice (Basic recipe) / Memasak beras perang
   
7. Pumpkin soup + steam man tao (2-in-1 Cooking) /  Sup labu + Man Tao
   
8. Chicken soup with vegetables donated by Pn Lies Sasmita /  Sup ayam dengan sayur
   
9. Mango sorbet (From Malaysian Cookbook) / Sorbet berperisa mango
   
10. Peanut butter (From Malaysian Cookbook) / Mentega kacang
    

I will be putting up the 2 recipes donated by Pn Lies Sasmita soon. For members of True Mix, have fun trying them out.