After trying 10 different items, I have to say that we’re quite impressed. Particularly the Pav Bhaji, Paneer Tikka Masala and Dal Makhani.
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Shopping for sukiyaki ingredients at Don Don Donki
Since Donki is a Japanese chain store grocer, we were confident of sourcing reasonably-priced ingredients to cook a decent beef sukiyaki at home.
Continue readingIndian borage pesto is a versatile ingredient for home cooking
In addition to having really pretty variegated leaves, they are also our primary sustainable crop. Once they get visibly bushy, The Wife harvests them to make pesto and cooks up a storm.
Continue readingAsian fusion cream pasta with Japanese, Korean and Chinese flavours
If you’re a fan of Italian cream pasta and have some Asian sauces sitting in your fridge, why not experiment and see what you can whip up?
Continue readingThere’s always a packet of Misuzu Inari in our pantry
Inari sushi, kitsune soba and even stir-fried vegetables. Given its convenience and versatility, The Wife makes sure we never run out.
Continue readingDon Don Donki beef chips are really quite versatile
These offcuts, retailing at S$9.90 for a 300gm tray, tend to sell out pretty fast. That is, if they even make an appearance in the store chillers.
Continue readingFinally, a sustainable crop that doesn’t simply die on our windowsill
After several failed attempts with different vegetables, we finally succeeded with the variegated Indian borage. Besides being a lovely addition to pasta, it’s also such a pretty plant to look at.
Continue reading1 avocado, 2 oranges, 3 eggs and 4 karaages make a hearty dinner salad
Even though there’s deep-fried chicken involved, you’re still technically having a “salad”. Which magically transforms it into health food.
Continue readingHomemade breakfast oat bar recipe
We used to buy ready-made breakfast bars from the supermarket, but our preferred brand changed their recipe and it no longer suited our tastes. Instead of trying out other commercially-available alternatives, The Wife decided to make her own.
Continue readingThe amazing cost performance of fresh fish from Don Don Donki
Next time you visit your favourite Don Don Donki outlet, why not buy some kampachi kama, buri fillet and salmon fin and whip up some simple Japanese dishes at home? Both your stomach, and your wallet, will thank you for it.
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