Sweet Potato Mash with Garlic and Milk
I had a request to make sweet potato mash to go with grilled fish some time back, and haven’t had the chance to post this up. I made my version with some garlic powder, milk, just a little maple syrup and a sprinkle of paprika. I did not add butter because you don’t need it the extra calories. These were so creamy and so good, I wish they were carb-free! Maybe do a cauliflower mash soon.
Mapo Tofu with mild spicy bean paste
There is an interesting story behind Mapo Tofu , literally translated as “Pock Mark Lady’s Tofu”. The Mapo Tofu we have here in Singapore is usually very spicy, with Szechuan chili oil used so liberally you would have thought they were free. We’re not fans of chili oil, so when eating out, we always order “Hotplate Tofu” instead– deep fried egg tofu, vegetables and cracked egg covered with non-spicy brown sauce, served on a sizzling hotplate.
