The Copy Cat Strikes (Again)
18 Aug
Whimsicaljottings was mentioning recently that there’s this broccoli-chicken dish that she makes that’s very tasty yet very simple to make. So when she blogged about it on her site, I shamelessly flicked her recipe (again!) and told myself I’d make it for the weekend 
Made this on the same day we had the labor scare coz hey, a girl’s still gotta eat and cook for her man right?
I only made a little modification to the cooking method and this was the end result:
The dish was lovely!!! And this woman does not lie, when she says it’s tasty – IT IS TASTY. When she says it’s easy – IT IS EASY!!
A photo does not lie either:
Besides the taste, I LOVE the fact that you have your meat AND your daily dose of favorite vege in one dish. I was telling the hubby that this would come in handy on days when I have no time to cook once Baby S arrives 
I should teach him how to make this!
For some reason I wanted to make tofu too. Got the recipe from a Chinese site (although I’m very sure she has a tofu recipe on her site too, ahem)
Something went very wrong with the seasoning, which had everything to do with the 1 cube chicken stock granules – it was too salty so I had to add in a lot of water to tone down the saltiness. But in the end, it was pretty yummy.
It was my first time making tofu. I even stupidly asked the husband IF the bean curd would eventually turn brown if I fry it (coz it didnt look like it would ok) .
For the record, he didn’t know if it would either.
Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients:
2 pieces of soft bean curd
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red chili, finely sliced
Red capsicum, chopped
Minced Chicken (you may skip this if you’re already making another chicken dish)
Seasoning:
Water according to how thin or thick you want the sauce. I used quarter cup.
2 tbsps oyster sauce
1 tsps dark soy sauce
A pinch of chicken stock granules (Original recipe called for whole cube but you REALLY want to go slow on this one and not make the same mistake I did)
½ tsp sesame oil
Pepper to taste
1 tsp cornstarch, mixed with 2 tsps water
Directions:
1. Cut bean curd into half and fry bean till brown; set aside.
2. Stir fry garlic, chili and red capsicum in hot oil until lightly browned.
3. Add in chicken meat and fry for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in seasoning and bring to a boil. Thicken with cornstarch mixture and set aside. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
5. Spoon sauce over bean curd and feel free to garnish with coriander.
Done.
For dessert, we had the luxury of having the cupcakes my good friend Anusha got for me when I met her for a catch up session on Friday.
Aren’t these the cutest?? Wasn’t really expecting it but thanks alot babe!
The booties were just sooo adorable, made me think twice before I goobled them up.
That’s sounds like a easy take, i might just cook it for my family tonight,, thanks for the tip,,,
take care now ya
So I read you’re into cooking for the family thesedays, such a nice hubby la you. If you decide to make it, do let me know of the outcome. Take care
I don’t really have time to cook nowadays because of the training.. but tomorrow I’ll be at home the whole day I may cook that for lunch, since it’s easy.. hehehe…
And the cuppies are so cuteeee!
Let me know if you managed to cook that for lunch
Hehe yup, they’re so cute and oh so fattening la!
Awww you’re still cooking. Your husband is a very lucky man.
The cupcakes look awesome. Did you have a baby shower? Or the Indian version of it? (I think they have it only for first child, no?) I’m curious. I want details, madam
Lots of details. Hehehe.
I’m gonna miss you, you know, when you become the busy Mom of a cutie. *HUG*
And the pregnant wife of the year award goes to….
Errr no, it was just a meet up session with an old friend to catch up on things. NOOOO no Indian version of anything. MIL wanted that bangle thingie ceremony (I have no idea what’s it called) but hubby and I said no coz I dont see a point or reason to it.
*BIG HUG* awww, just dont miss me yet coz I’ll still have time to blog. From what I gather newborns sleep ALOT so I’ll have PLENTY of time, hehe.
Yayy. Glad you liked the recipe
Can you believe it, I’m on holiday and I actually miss cooking! *hides in shame like an old aunty* Yes, this would be very handy when Baby comes along, just remember to always have a stash of minced meat in the freezer. They last ages, don’t worry. Just wondering if you’re planning to BF? If you are, maybe you should look up some recipes that enhances production 
Chinese people believe in young papaya soup, fish soup, Malay people believe in daun pegaga, and it’s generally accepted that fenugreek (halba)- you should have it in your kitchen already – does boost production too.
Loved it missy! Hehehe well I think it’s cute, am sure you’re going to cook up a storm when you get back. Enjoy your holdiay for now!
Trust me, I could do with alot of easy recipes/cooking when she comes. Yup plan to BF and believe it or not, my mom is stocking up on all the chinese herbs and wine you can find.
hey i always whip up something similar, as u say it, meat & veg in one meal, what better way to eat homecooked food after work… of course outside food are super yummy, but gotta watch the waist… as for u enjoy the all the eating till mini-you (hehe) is here!
NB sleep alot, but sometimes during the wrong time of the day (yes, not nite) so catch up on your sleep now itself!
You’re right, a simple meat & veg in one meal is the best
I’m trying to watch my food but seem to fail miserably for now. Maybe after once the baby arrives…
Trust me, am going to sleep and sleep this whole weekend, hehe.