Gourmet Tempel (Kaiserslautern, Germany)

 

Buffet time!!

I love trying Buffet from time to time.

I love eating at home so much

But we needed that break from cooking sometimes.

I wanted to try how's Asian Buffet here in Germany

So that's what we did!

First thing,

I was so impressed with the interior design of this Restaurant.

It didn't look as big outside,

But it's actually big inside.

And this!!

Indoor playground while we eat?

Yes please!

We went there before they close again,

After lunch.

We like to beat the crowds!

It was perfect because it was just us for a little bit!

Unlimited options of drinks!!

I love it!

I got my first plate and I loved it all!

So many meat and Seafood options that you can ask them to cook!

Frog legs anyone?

I didn't dare to try but I bet some people like it.

I had my Mongolian grill style plate with random meat and it was so good!

There's always room for dessert!

The dessert option was amazing!

They had this Ice cream machine that I thought was so cool!

Everything was perfect.

We will definitely be back!!

xo

Thai Thai Orchidee (Take out Thai Food)

Last weekend,

It was Thai food weekend.

I don't really like eating the same things so I'm glad

hubby said yes to asian food.

Being here

I swear he can eat Doner kebab every time.

I was mainly craving noodles and Asian style curry

So we had a Duck curry as an Appetizer.

Hubby's drunken noodles

I had the Pad Thai.

This was so good!

Every thing was amazing.

Just one thing I noticed every time we order Asian food here.

Most of them are dry 

that you need to add more soy sauce or some kind.

It's not a bad thing 

good thing about eating it at home you can add whatever you want

Which we always do.

Anyways,

I would rate this meal

8/10

Have a great weekend ahead!!!

xo

Spicy Buldak Ramen

 

A bite of a spicy, hot ramen some times is just amazing.

I have been obsessed with Buldak Ramen these days.

There's other Ramens I like to get creative to

But this one is sooo good!!

Have you tried it?

I usually cook it as normal

Then I add a few tbsp of Gochuang for more spice!

Yup, my palate have definitely changed.

Spicy is my preference these days and I cannot explain why!!!!

Anways, 

Add some cucumbers, Enoki Mushrooms if you have any, and soft boiled egg!!

I like to make it better than a plain normal ones.

Try it and let me know what you think!!!

Sooo good!!

xo

Bacon Wrapped Enoki Mushroom

 

To be honest,

I don't think I had Enoki Mushrooms before we got here in

Germany, I know it's weird.

I decided I want to try it if I see it at any grocery stores

after seeing all of the Ramen videos s on Tiktok 

I was missing out,

The crunch of it is such a good addition to soups!

I wanted to make something different so I made these Bacon wrapped Enoki Mushrooms

A thinly sliced beef would be good too!!

You pretty much just wrapped the Enoki Mushrooms in Bacon.

Baked in the Oven for 375 F 

Pork Belly Udon Noodles

 

Soup season is definitely in full swing!

I don't know why I have been loving soup these days,

Asian or any kind of Soup.

This one is going to be one of my favorites though!

The flavors just hits the spot and so comforting.

Which one is your favorite soup??

Let me know so I can try!

Ingredients

• 2 Eggs
• 6 ounces Pork belly (Cooked or Boiled)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger minced
• 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce 
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or more to taste
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 8 ounces fresh udon noodles
• 2 cups baby bok choy chopped
• 1/2 cup scallions thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Place eggs in a medium-sized pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over moderate heat, then turn off heat, cover pot and let eggs sit for about 4 minutes. Remove eggs from heat and transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool. Set aside.
2. While eggs cook, add vegetable oil to a hot skillet and sear pork belly on all sides until a golden crust forms. Remove from skillet and slice thinly. Set aside.
3. Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Add sesame oil, garlic, ginger and chili garlic sauce and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add broth to pot along with soy sauce and rice vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
4. Add noodles, stalks and Bok choy, reserving the leafy greens. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes. Taste and add more soy sauce if necessary.
5. Divide soup in bowls. Carefully peel and halve the soft boiled eggs and place one egg each in a bowl. Add pork belly, bok choy leaves and scallions.

So so good!!!

xo

Rice Paper Wrapped Ramen Noodles

 

I recently started an obsession anything wrapped with Rice paper.

Its just so light and so fresh,

Its so fun to think about a main food to put in it and add

some yummy veggies in it.

This is absolutely not a specific recipe kind.

But pick your favorite ramen.

Cook it as it as how ever you want it.

Wrap with cut veggies like carrots, cabbage, cucumber.

Rice paper wraps doesn't really last long so I suggest to serve and eat as soon as possible.

I like having some of it ready then roll when I'm ready to eat it. 

Let me know what you guys think!

Sooo good!

Next time I will make the dipping sauce.

Enjoy!!

Dumpling Soup

 

I have been definitely eating more Soup these days,

They are just so comforting.

Tonight I wanted to try something like this,

Easy but very flavorful.

I just used a Frozen Dumplings and that made it so much easy and still good.

Let me know what you guys think!

Ingredients

• 4 cups low sodium chicken stock Use 4 cups water + 2 tsp chicken bouillon powder as a substitute
• 1 inch piece ginger sliced
• 5 cloves garlic smashed
• 2 scallions greens chopped and white parts cut to 3” pieces
• ¾ tsp white pepper
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil

Wontons & Noodles

• 8 dumplings frozen adjust to your liking
• 1 bunch of spinach

Instructions

• In a small saucepan, combine high quality chicken stock, scallion whites, ginger, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, white pepper, sugar, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer over medium heat while you prep the rest of your ingredients.
• In a large pot of boiling water, cook dumplings (fresh or frozen) and cook over a low boil until they float. Drain and transfer on top of your bowl.
• Add your spinach to the same boiling water and blanch for 1 minute or until they are dark green and crisp. Drain and add along with your noodles and wontons.
• Use a strainer to remove the aromatics from the broth and strain over the dumpings, and Spinach. Garnish with chopped scallions and lots of chili oil!

Enjoy!

Noodles Love

Anybody else eats noodles like this??

So so good.

Runny egg, chili flakes and lots of green onions.

What a treat.

xo

 

Spam Rice Bowl

 

During the week, 

I like making something easy but oh so good. 

These kind of bowls or plates is so amazing because its so easy 

to make and you can literally put anything you want. 

The Spam is diced and cooked in the pan until browned.

You can put soy sauce, brown sugar or any seasoning you'd like.

For mine.

I added some Tereyaki sauce and seasoning to it until it was cooked. 

Served with White rice and of course,

Perfectly cooked Runny Eggs.

You guys 

I am obsessed!!

I can eat this EVERYDAY!!!

What you guys think?!?!

Have a great week!!

xo

Cheesy Ramen

 

Okay a little confession, 

I have been obsessed with Ramen these days,

Not your typical Ramen!

But the ones you make extra,

Which is pretty much me. haha!

Anyways,

It has been fun to keep changing it up to my cravings,

Most days I crave for soupy ones,

But for this one

I was craving for Cheesy ones,

It is very easy!

You just need your typical 

Ramen pack,

With this one,

I cooked it as as usual..

Then on last minute I added bunch of cheeses on top to melt,

Parmesan cheese and Mozzarella cheese are the best.

That is it and then let it melt and serve!

Of course 

Add any topping of your choice.

This one had Dumplings an Soft boiled eggs.

To get that perfect eggs,

Cook them for exactly 6 minutes boiling and rest in cold water before peeling.

Very easy!

It was a Pizza night,

With me being Asian I needed something else,

Soup, creamy, something else. 

It was perfect!!

Have a good weekend.

xo

Upgraded Instant Ramen

I think I have started an obsession with Instant Ramen.

Not the usual ones,

I like to upgrade it and add more stuff.

It's actually have been fun

and it's good every time.

So so comforting.

Now that it's winter I'm probably gonna be eating this more.

I just use Instant Ramen noodles.

If it's a thicker noodles.

Like it would say Udon noodles I would pick that one.

I cook it the same usual way,

With this one I added Gochujang, just a few tablespoon.

Then I add more Broth. Chicken or Beef whatever you have available.

I like it to be more soupy.

Top with soft boiled egg and green onions, also chili oil sometimes.

I have made it so many times maybe next time I will do the cheesy ones.

Let me know what you guys think!!!

xo