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