Mala Hotpot 麻辣香锅
I remember the first time Jason and I went to try Mala hotpot, it was at West Mall’s foodcourt. That was close to two years ago, I think. I had never tried Mala hotpot before but it was starting to hype then. Having that meal was against my principles. It was really expensive! A few thin slices of lotus root and potatoes, some cabbage, korean vermicelli, broccoli, a slice of luncheon meat plus two bowls of rice came up to $16.05. Yes, I still remember the exact price because I was beyond shocked! The cost price must have been something like $3? I quite liked it though, quite yums (and…
Slow Cooker Shark’s Fin Melon Pork Rib Soup 鱼翅瓜排骨汤
Shark’s fin melon is a popular ingredient (a type of squash) used in Chinese soups. It is so named because it breaks apart into slivers resembling shark’s fin as it cooks. Its name on Wikipedia is so scientific (“Cucurbita ficifolia”).. if you’re not from Asia, I wonder if you’ve heard of this melon?
