When Alfredo meets Tempura

What happens when Mr. Alfredo meets Miss Tempura? You get a gastronomical experience of East meets West. And that is what we had during our recent Kitchen Fellowship. All thanks to someone who is kind to give us a fryer (he has not touched it for 2 years after buying it actually, still a virgin fryer), that my wife was inspired to make tempura. This is truly the beauty of Malaysia where you get all the flavors in a table. We are also grateful for our wonderful assistant, Mr. Joash Mock that although he sprained his ankle, he insisted on helping out with the cooking. How would I describe his skills? It was "cutting edge with engineering precision." Well, you know, Japanese food has to be precise.

Not forgetting also that after we had fed our tummy, it's time to feed our soul. From today's reading, we learnt about the Scandal of Forgiveness. The author wrote this statement, "Forgiveness alone can halt the cycle of blame and pain, breaking the chain of ungrace." It is indeed a powerful statement. Many times, we would crack up lots of reasons and excuses not to forgive but Jesus Christ taught us that forgiveness can break the cycle of blame and pain and the chain of ungrace. The moment we ask for forgiveness, we stop the cycle of ungrace. We cut away that cords of guilt and restore back not only ourselves but the other party as well. It is truly a beautiful sight. And it is true that on the back of a transformed sinner, Peter, Jesus restored him and built his church. Let us learn to forgive today.

OISHI!!!! We have mushroom, capsicum, sweet potato, brinjal/eggplant and carrot.

Alfredo Fusili..yummy..

Welcoming our new fryer into the family, Kitchen Fellowship

Blessed souls..hehe..

Kitchen Fellowship in Japan

Guess what I did for my honeymoon? Well, unlike many others, my wife and I decided that we would go to Japan not only for our honeymoon but for a mission trip as well. We want to make our trip as meaningful and adventurous at the same time. So, as we were deciding of where to go and what to do, one of my wife's friends from the church is Japan suggested that we cook Malaysian curry there. Without any hesitation, we took up the challenge to cook Malaysian curry (sounds interesting..right?)

Since some of the ingredients are either expensive in Japan or only found in Malaysia, I brought 2 packets of curry powder along with some spices to Japan. (Glad that we were not stopped by the custom officers). A scenario could happen:

Officer: What's this?

Me: Malaysian Curry Powder and spices (cinnamon, fenugreek, turmeric powder, star anise)

Officer: Why are you bringing it here?

Me: Errr...I might miss Malaysian food while travelling here..(lame excuse)..

Anyway, I don't think this conversation would happen because it would be like chicken and duck talking in the airport.

Finally, I was able to cook Malaysian curry and my wife made Green Bean dessert. The result was yummy-licious. Everyone commented that it was SPICY and HOT eventhough I did not add any chilli at all. Looks like their level of spiciness is until where the Wasabi can bring them. Here are some pictures below.

The Malaysian boy cooking Malaysia curry

Yummy - there is a market for Malaysian food here (in this pot: chicken, potatoes, carrots, spices, onions)

Green Bean dessert - best eaten with coconut milk.

Friends we met in the Cafe

Kitchen Fellowship is Back

Finally, after 3 years of non-blogging, I have decided to start blogging again due to the passion that burns within me; namely, food, food and more food. My love for cooking and for food has prompted me to begin Kitchen Fellowship as a way to bless people with a simple meal, not only to feed their tummy but to feed their soul. I believe that dining together on a table is a sacrament and a sign of blessing from God (Jesus Christ) as He has blessed us with the strength and the resources of this earth so that we can find enjoyment in a simple meal. Well, I hope that you will continue to support this Fellowship by commenting, sharing this blog and introduce friends here.

Italian Night

We are truly blessed tonight with authentic parmesan cheese specially brought in by a brother in Christ from USA. The cheese not only enhances the flavour of the pasta but it brought a group of food lover together. I can only credit this to God for His kindness and generosity. It is God who brought all of us together to enjoy in such a simple meal. It is God who gave me this gift of cooking through His grace. It is God who sustains and supplies for everything needful in the kitchen to His glory. It is God who will have all the glory and honor. At the end of the night, I only want to praise His name. May Kitchen Fellowship continue to be a blessing to many souls in need of a warm meal and a good fellowship. "Feed my tummy, feed my soul."

The star of the night: Miss Nachos...

I can't keep my eyes away from you..Miss Nachos..

Steamboat - Szechuan Style

Last Saturday we had Szechuan steamboat for Kitchen Fellowship. Well, from the name itself, you can expect HOT, SPICY & NUMB!! That's right. Everyone was having a great time although some of them complained that it was too hot for their tongue. The broth was prepared by brothers from China so you can expect it to be authentic Chinese food. Not only that, we had the opportunity to dip our food with China special sauce - the sesame seed sauce. However, the best thing of the night was the word of God shared by Jeff. It is taken from Psalm 119:97-104.

Szechuan Steamboat..Sizzling HOT!!!

Psalm 119:97-104

Oh, how I love your law!

I meditate on it all day long.

Your commands make me wiser than my enemies,

for they are ever with me.

I have more insight than all my teachers,

for I meditate on your statutes.

I have more understanding than the elders,

for I obey your precepts.

I have kept my feet from every evil path,

so that I might obey your word.

I have not departed from your laws,

for you yourself have taught me.

How sweet are your words to my taste,

sweeter than honey to my mouth!

I gain understanding from your precepts;

therefore I hate every wrong path.

Japanese Night

Last night I had a surgery. A gruesome 6 hours long of surgery on my sushi. Japanese food is not "play play". It requires a lot of patience and skills. It is an art of cooking. However, after all the hard work, the result was satisfying. We are also blessed by Acts 2:42 - "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." This verse which I read truly reminds me of what a church should be. Churches started in small groups where they would gather together to listen to the apostle as they taught under the inspiration of God. Everyone was selling off what they had and they shared the profit together so that no one was left without food and basic necessities.

As I am reminded of Kitchen Fellowship, I'm touched by God's kindness and generosity in providing and blessing Kitchen Fellowship. We always had enough to share God's love with others through food. Well, help me by praying for this ministry that it will keep on blessing souls and exalting the name of God.

The Japanese food fans - from left: Ai Hua, Alvin, Chris, Abe, Diana, Wei Yee and KC

The Sushi Platter - i forgot the names, only remembered gyoza..haha..

This sauce is SUPER DELICIOUS but it puts a hole in your pocket

Mouth Watering

Kitchen Fellowship 1st Anniversary

Today is 31 March 2009 marking the first anniversary of Kitchen Fellowship. As I prayed silently in my room just now, I just can't stop giving praise to God.

I do not know if what I'm doing be good to Him, I do not know if it's bearing fruits, I do not know what others feel when they have that simple hot meal but I do pray that they will be touched by the love shown, that they will experience the love of Christ.

I just hope and pray that God will continue to bless this ministry, to use it and minister to the people in need. May God lead those whom he has chosen to enjoy in such simple yet heart-filling meal in Kitchen Fellowship.

I also would like to thank those who prayed and supported Kitchen Fellowship. Thank you for your efforts and your love for the people too.

I pray that by God's will, Kitchen Fellowship will be able to expand and to bless more souls. I just hope to be able to learn more recipes and to grow in my love for God, to grow deeper in love with Him. Praise the Lord for He provides everything needful for His glory.

I shall end with this simple verse.
Psalm 31:3 - For you are my rock and my fotress and for your name's sake, you shall lead me and guide me.

Amen.
Matthew Wong.