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Butterfingers wrote a new post, Asian Peanut Pancake 面煎粿, on the site butterfingersZA 6 months, 2 weeks ago

I have fond memories of this dessert. It’s a flapjack-like base but is commonly called a pancake. My buddy, Candice, came over the other day and my mama made this for us. Biting into the soft cake-like dough […]

Butterfingers commented on the post, Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節), on the site butterfingersZA 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Glad you find it interesting babe I love my culture’s stories and history, so I try incorporate it into all my food posts.

Butterfingers wrote a new post, Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節), on the site butterfingersZA 7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節) also known as Full Moon Festival usually occurs over late September or early October (this year it was September 30). Traditionally, we eat “Moon cakes” and pomelo after a […]

Butterfingers wrote a new post, Chinese Cream Corn Soup with Poached Egg, on the site butterfingersZA 8 months, 2 weeks ago

I recently started a new job as a copywriter at Liquorice Digital Agency and I’m loving it! The agency oozes team-spirit juice and I have to say, it’s quite infectious. Every Wednesday, the Liquorice soccer […]

Butterfingers commented on the post, Listings of Asian Supermarkets in Cape Town, on the site butterfingersZA 10 months, 1 week ago

Hi Michael, you’ll be able to find some Vietnamese food products in Chinese Supermarkets, but their cuisine is quite different from Chinese and Taiwanese foods, so you’ll only find bigger ranges in speciality stores.

Butterfingers commented on the post, Zhongzi – Glutinous rice pyramids wrapped in bamboo leaves 粽子, on the site butterfingersZA 11 months ago

Thanks Anne! Such a lovely comment for a Monday morning first. The wrapping part is the most complicated part of the process, if you need any guidance when making, you can always holler!

Butterfingers wrote a new post, Zhongzi – Glutinous rice pyramids wrapped in bamboo leaves 粽子, on the site butterfingersZA 11 months ago

I love my folks and visiting them always includes many foodie highlights. This visit up, my mama taught me how to make zhongzi, also known as rice pyramids, Chinese tamales, glutinous rice cakes and glutinous rice […]

Butterfingers commented on the post, Zhongzi – Glutinous rice pyramids wrapped in bamboo leaves 粽子, on the site butterfingersZA 11 months ago

Thanks Janice It’s one of my favourite things, steamed to perfection!

Butterfingers wrote a new post, What’s in Chinese 5 Spices, on the site butterfingersZA 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese 5-Spices provides a myriad of flavour bursts and can be found in a wide variety of dishes in Asia. The five different spices consist of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, Sichuan pepper and star anise – […]

Butterfingers wrote a new post, Sweet Douhua (Black Bean/Soy Pudding) 豆花, on the site butterfingersZA 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Asia’s equivalent of panacotta, but a gluten-free, vegan-friendly pudding.

Douhua 豆花 (dòuhuā) is a soy pudding made from soy milk with a velvety smooth and silky texture that’s served drenched in a brown […]

Butterfingers commented on the post, Doujiang (Soy Milk) 豆漿, on the site butterfingersZA 1 year ago

Awesome!

Butterfingers commented on the post, Sautéed sliced Lamb and Chinese Spinach in Chinese BBQ Sauce 羊肉燴飯, on the site butterfingersZA 1 year ago

Thanks Zirkie! Hugs right back at you!

Butterfingers commented on the post, Sautéed sliced Lamb and Chinese Spinach in Chinese BBQ Sauce 羊肉燴飯, on the site butterfingersZA 1 year, 1 month ago

Thanks Jan! You can check out what the BBQ sauce looks like on my original post here http://bit.ly/HUUKHt Let me know how it comes out!

Butterfingers wrote a new post, Sautéed sliced Lamb and Chinese Spinach in Chinese BBQ Sauce 羊肉燴飯, on the site butterfingersZA 1 year, 1 month ago

For the past few days, waking up has been more difficult than usual with winter creeping up on us, and I think back about my most fond food memories. My ultimate favourite winter dish is my papa’s Sauteed sliced […]

Butterfingers commented on the post, Doujiang (Soy Milk) 豆漿, on the site butterfingersZA 1 year, 1 month ago

Thanks for reading. Soy milk’s lifespan is bout 3-5 days, if it’s refrigerated.

Butterfingers commented on the post, Doujiang (Soy Milk) 豆漿, on the site butterfingersZA 1 year, 1 month ago

Thank you very much

Butterfingers wrote a new post, Doujiang (Soy Milk) 豆漿 , on the site butterfingersZA 1 year, 1 month ago

Growing up, soy-based products were never strangers in my home, but it took me a good few years before I could truly appreciate and enjoy the flavour of soy milk. Ironically, I was given soy milk for babies when I […]

Butterfingers wrote a new post, Green Tea and Vanilla Cupcakes for St. Patrick’s Day, on the site butterfingersZA 1 year, 2 months ago

I don’t actually celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but I thought these cupcakes fit in perfectly with the theme. One of my favourite new baking ingredients is green tea powder. The very first time I had a green tea […]

Butterfingers commented on the post, Listings of Asian Supermarkets in Cape Town, on the site butterfingersZA 1 year, 2 months ago

Unfortunately not, I’m not based in Johannesburg. But I’ll see what I can do and compile a list from my friends up in Johannesburg.

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