Peppercorns

Peppercorns are my absolute best friends when it comes to soup. It makes any soup instantly richer. However, to release it's wonderful flavour, you'd have to boil/simmer the soup for at least 2 hours. But it's all worthed it.

Minced Chicken Patties

This is great for school lunchtime meal or picnics, as it can be prepared ahead of time and eaten cold! I've been looking for this recipe online, only to find it in one of my cookbooks! Must remember this recipe!!

Ingredients :
200gm minced lean chicken
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium potato, boiled and mashed
1 Ch sp finely chopped leak (optional)
2 tsp light soya sauce
1/2 tsp Hua Tiao wine / sherry wine
a few drops of ginger juice (optional)
dash of pepper and salt
1 ch sp oil

Method :
1. Marinate the mince chicken with all the ingredients except oil and shape into small flat patties.
2. Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the patties until light brown and cooked.

Easy peasy. Prepare overnight, store in fridge.