I'm finally back home in Hong Kong for the summer break! To start off my long-awaited summer parade of food feasting (weight gaining), my family ordered some fresh ingredients and cooked for Saturday's dinner.
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| Whelk |
Not a big fan of these, but the shapes of their shells are just fascinating to look at! This makes me think of how I used to collect shells by the seashore every time I went to the beach.
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| Oyster with Lemon Juice |
As I have a really sensitive stomach, I haven't got a chance to try one yet; hopefully I will soon. My family prefers it raw than cooked.
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| Duck Breast with Organic Herb Salad |
My mom has a special recipe she always uses: pineapple vinegar, olive oil, sesame sauce, black sugar sauce, salt & pepper, and honey mixed. The sweetness and sourness of the sauce balance perfectly, and the salad was refreshing!
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| Mussel Cooked in White Wine |
Something I've been craving the whole spring- absolutely loved it! I think I finished half of the bowl.
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| Roast Rack of Lamb With Dijon Mustard & Rosemary |
I don't eat these, though my family loves it with mint jelly.
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| Pan-fried U.S. Rib Eye Steak Marinade |
My all time favorite! Again, my mom has a special marinade for it: honey, oyster sauce, maggie sauce, garlic ketchup, salt & pepper, and worcestershire sauce mixed.
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| Spaghetti Vongole with Clam in White Wine Sauce |
Let's just say, my dad adores cooking with white wine. He sometimes uses red wine to brew beef as well.
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| Zoe's Raspberry Chocolate Cake |
My favorite course for any meal- dessert! I like it when some kind of acidic fruit like passion fruit and orange is there to balance out the chocolate, which by itself might be too saccharine. Of course, my top choice for the combination is chocolate with raspberry.
I had a superb dinner- looking forward to more!
