Bubur Ayam (chicken porridge)

This is reminiscent of my childhood...definitely one of the better breakfasts out there in the world. The recipe is pretty good too. For the chicken and broth, I used leftovers from my whole chicken (see the recipe a few days ago)--awesome.

Directions:

Make rice (boil in water: 2 parts water to 1 part rice). Once rice is done, add in chicken broth (~as much broth as water you already used). Simmer on low until it is ready (no separation of liquid from rice). Add salt and pepper.

Garnish with sliced spring onions, fried onions, pieces of shredded cooked chicken, and sambal (spicy sauce). Optional: add drops of soy sauce. Enjoy!

Savory Lentils

Disclaimer: I haven't taken any pictures of this meal BUT it is one of my favorites! It is super easy, simple, delicious, and inexpensive. (Hard to beat that!!) The recipe is as follows:

Combine and simmer for 15 minutes:

1 cup lentils

2 1/4 cup of cold water

Add and simmer for another 30 minutes:

1/2 tsp salt (optional)

2 cups chopped tomatoes OR 1 can tomato sauce

Fry separately:

1 large onion (chopped) in butter

Combine. Add in grated cheese to taste (1/2-1 cup). Mix.

Serve over rice. Greens on the side (I recommend broccoli or green beans or bok choy or squash).

Nasi Goreng

This recipe is entirely from my dear old friend Kahlia. Check out her cooking blog HERE. I won't recount the recipe here, since I took it from her. But I shall simply say this: what an awesome new way to cook an egg! I never knew... :-)

Also, a few pictures...I used the veggies we had in our fridge (which happened to be zucchini, squash, and bok choy). Also I picked the green onions from my new balcony garden! YAY. :-)

having successfully chopped my veggies.....

cracked the egg in the middle of the wok.....

And, if you are feeling exceptionally brave, try adding a child into the mix. Makes any eating experience that much more exciting. :-)