Chrysanthemum herb drinks

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Goji berry – Eyes with long hours computer works

  1. 杭白菊 White Chrysanthemum flower [杭白菊性偏凉 but balance with dry longan 龙眼干(桂圆干)燥热与湿热体质]
  2. 金銀花 Honeysuckle (Amazing herb for detox) Sold out during C19
  3. 宁夏中宁枸杞 Goji berry (less seeds species) 20 pcs per person per serving per day
  4. 甘草 (二片)
  5. 龙眼干(桂圆干)
    Ratio: 2 杭白菊 : 1 金銀花
    Soak all into hot water for 30 min, then very low heat for 15 min. Sieve it, then add goji berry.

白菊与黄菊花主要区别在于功效侧重:白菊味甘,清热力较弱,擅长平肝明目、滋阴润燥,适合养眼、滋补;黄菊花味苦,性更寒,疏散风热、泄热解毒力较强,更适合治风热感冒、高血压、肝火旺引起的目赤肿痛。通常白菊泡茶更温和,黄菊则清热力更猛。

功效侧重:
白菊(如杭白菊): 主打平肝明目,适合日常保护视力、缓解眼疲劳、清肝火。
黄菊(如金丝皇菊): 主打疏散风热,适合风热感冒、咽喉肿痛、肝火旺引起的大便秘结、目赤肿痛。
药性差异: 黄菊的苦味更重,泻热力比白菊强。
茶饮体验: 白菊口感甘甜清香,更适合日常饮用;黄菊则苦味较显。
适用场景:
白菊: 适合由于熬夜、长期看屏幕引起的眼睛干涩、头晕目眩。
黄菊: 适合感冒发烧、喉咙痛等热症明显时。

两者均有清热解毒的功效,但白菊重在养,黄菊重在治。若日常饮用,白菊更推荐;若热感冒,黄菊效果更好。

A basic guideline

99 SPEED MART
9 555 434 700893 10PCS CLASSIC KAMPUNG EGGS (packaging has corns)
9 554 100 074290 04PCS RABBIT SALTED EGGS

9 556 327 300015 BROWN RICE POWDER for instant drinks
6 901 104 000151 FINE RICE STICK 银丝米粉 300G CHINA
9 557 128 102327 BIHUN RICE + TAPIOCA | THAILAND RAMA BRAND

9 556 041 601214 OVAL SHAPE CAN | sardines AYAM BRAND 425G 11.95RM
6 901 012 021158 FRIED DACE WITH SALTED BLACK BEANS 中华老字号 | 金獎豆豉鯪魚 | EAGLE COIN
8 887333 050019 Del Monte TOMATOES SAUCE 300g RM3.69

0 33200 01170 PURE BAKING SODA 4LB (1.81KG)

ECO SAVE MART
6 933 414 100025 龙口”long kou”粉丝 | SOH HOON VERMICELLI | 双塔食品 200G PEA, GREEN BEAN

9 555 048 100171 ARTIFICIAL VINEGAR PUTERI 2.5KG
8 850 006 930250 COLGATE TRIPLE ACTION ORIGINAL MINT
8 888 008 107486 SENSODYN REPAIR & PROTECT
(1st choice is AMWAY Glister)


A good shopping guideline involves planning meals, checking your pantry first, making a categorized list (product, proteins, pantry staples, etc.) organized by store layout, sticking to it to avoid impulse buys, choosing seasonal/fresh items, comparing unit prices, checking nutrition labels, and buying frozen/ refrigerated items last to save money and waste less food.

Family personal care is indeed a wide and complex topic, encompassing various essential aspects of supporting family members with daily living, health management, and emotional well-being. This role can be demanding, often requiring significant time, effort, and commitment from family members who may not have formal training. 

VILLAGE GROCER
7 67707 00106 7 SALTED KerryGold Pure Irish Butter 8 oz (227g)
8 711000 690512 DARK ROAST liquid espresso

JAYA GROCER
9 556041 600293 SARDINES extra olive oil | Ayam Brand 120g

HARVIST Red Palm Oil | Anchovy | Stink bean (season Aug to Dec) | Australia White Onion (optional Tom Yum)

A perfect match with hot low-GI rice—just garnish with coriander and serve.

Oil coats the stink beans: Petai Padi are smaller in size and less pungent, Petai Papan are larger and more pungent, while Tapah’s Petai Papan has a crunchier texture and with fewer worms from other places.
Use enough oil to fry the anchovies for maximum crispiness (see photo above).
Instead of testing with chopsticks, watch for light smoke from the pan. If it appears, add a little oil to reduce the temperature.
Pan-dry the washed anchovies rather than using paper towels or sun-drying.
While anchovies bring a beautiful natural color to the dish and are cooked with healthier oil, they also absorb a significant amount of oil during frying.

I N G R E D I E N T S

– HARVIST Red Palm Oil – Low GI, Provitamin A, Vitamin E Tocotrienol, CoEnzyme Q10
– ANCHOVIES from Tawau/ Sandakan – some are drying in the ocean on boats without flies
– STINK BEAN/ BITTER BEAN/ CLUSTER BEAN from Tapah district in Perak.
– sweet AUSTRALIA WHITE ONION can eat raw

– Optional – TOM YUM PASTE 8 853095 008640
Using sauce pan to heat up Tom Yam Paste (dilute with 1 table spoon of water) for quick cooking with white onion.
Since last year, I’m looking for MAEPRANOM Tom Yum paste on the grocery shelves.

1. Petai Padi 🌱

  • Size & Shape: Smallest among the three, oval-shaped.
  • Taste & Smell: Milder and less pungent compared to others.
  • Pods: Often comes in smaller, thinner pods (like padi = rice, symbolizing its small size).
  • Use: Preferred by some because it’s easier to eat and less overpowering in sambal dishes.

2. Petai Papan 🌿

  • Size & Shape: Large, broad, and flat beans.
  • Taste & Smell: Strong smell, more bitter, and very pungent.
  • Pods: Comes in big, wide pods that are usually sold whole at markets.
  • Use: Popular for stir-fry with sambal belacan, ikan bilis, or prawns, especially by those who love the strong flavor.

3. Petai Kacang 🌰

  • Size & Shape: Medium-sized, rounder and plumper like a nut (hence “kacang” = nut/bean).
  • Taste & Smell: In between padi and papan — not as strong as papan, but more intense than padi.
  • Pods: Slightly thicker pods, usually sold peeled.
  • Use: Common in everyday cooking, offering a balanced petai flavor.

    In short:
  • Petai Padi = small, mild
  • Petai Papan = large, strong
  • Petai Kacang = medium, balanced

Petai Padi

  • Visual:
    • Smallest size, about 1–1.5 cm each.
    • Oval shape, slightly elongated.
    • Pods are thin and not very long.
  • Taste:
    • Mild, less bitter, less pungent.
    • Easier for first-timers to enjoy since the smell is not too strong.

Petai Papan

  • Visual:
    • Largest size, about 2–3 cm long.
    • Flat, wide, and oval beans.
    • Pods are long, broad, and thick — sometimes 30–50 cm in length.
  • Taste:
    • Very pungent, strong smell even after cooking.
    • More bitter compared to others.
    • Preferred by people who like the “true” petai punch.

Petai Kacang

  • Visual:
    • Medium size, rounder and plumper (like a nut).
    • Pods thicker than petai padi, but not as big as petai papan.
    • Usually sold peeled in markets.
  • Taste:
    • Balanced — stronger than petai padi but less bitter than petai papan.
    • Has a nutty undertone, pleasant for stir-fry.

鸡肉碎酿酥脆文冬豆腐卜 Crispy Minced Chicken Stuffed Bentong Tau Fu Puff, easy cooking steps & one roof solution at Village Grocer

All ingredients available at Village Grocer Tamarind Square and Bite online order – area code 63000
For this recipe, I use low value on the glycemic index HARVIST Premium Red Palm Oil, which offers better nutrition than many other types of oils. Grilled food is delicious but it tends to absorb a high volume of oil, so after comparing cost and health benefits, Red Palm Oil became my healthier and more economical choice.

Key Ingredient

BENTONG Tau Fu Puff (Moonrise) — Bar Code: 9551016345063
or buy fresh from Kedai Tauhu 30 (30号豆腐店)
HARVIST Premium Red Palm Oil in glass packaging (No plastic) — Bar Code: 9551000800127

Filling Mixture

  • Fresh minced chicken
  • Jicama | 沙葛 | Sengkuang | Pachyrrhizus tuberosus
  • Fennel seeds
  • Sushi soy sauce — Bar Code: 4 90 3001 014761
  • Pure Sarawak white pepper — Bar Code: 8 888260 000280
  • Pagoda Potato Starch — Bar Code: 8 88 8317 555800

Stuff the tau fu puff generously, low heat to grill until golden and crispy, and enjoy the fragrant crunch with the goodness of red palm oil. Delicious finger food to dip with 甘文阁辣椒酱 Kampong Koh Garlic Chilli Sauce. Also, nice go with low value on the glycemic index rice (below photo).  

Low glycemic foods are those that have a low value on the glycemic index. Studies show that these foods can be good for you in many ways. Low glycemic foods help with weight loss and blood sugar. This may help lower the risk of conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart diseases.
https://www.webmd.com/diet/what-are-low-glycemic-foods

The 5 BENEFITS Of Adding Jicama To Your Diet | Dr. Steven Gundry
https://youtu.be/hNnS_eSMLNg

HARVIST Red Palm Oil 紅棕櫚油 Chicken

HARVIST Red Palm Oil 紅棕櫚油 Chicken

A newly innovated recipe that celebrates the golden richness and natural nutrition of HARVIST Red Palm Oil. This oil not only enhances the flavor but also brings a vibrant, appetizing color to the dish without the need for artificial additives.

Ingredients | 配料

  • 5 tbsp Premium HARVIST Red Palm Oil
  • 4 tbsp of sliced Kaempferia galanga (沙姜 | cekur)
  • 5 cloves Thai Garlic, quartered, or China Garlic, smashed
  • 1 medium Premium Australian Yellow-Skin Onion, sliced
    (adds natural sweetness without sugar/MSG)
  • 12 Chicken drumsticks
  • 1 tsp Ionic Rock Salt / Pan Salt
    (optional: brown the chicken skin until golden)
  • 4 Tubes Premium Australian Carrot, cube form.
    (adds natural sweetness without sugar/MSG)
  • A few sprigs of Fresh Thyme
  • 3/4 tbsp Premium Pagoda-Pure Potato Starch, mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
  • Spring onion or coriander for garnish

    All above ingredients available at Village Grocer Tamarind Square

Cooking Instructions | 烹饪步骤

  1. Heat the Red Palm Oil
    In a wok or deep pan, warm HARVIST Red Palm Oil over medium heat. Notice how the oil releases a natural golden-red hue, setting the tone for a vibrant dish.
  2. Aromatic Base
    Add Kaempferia galanga and garlic. Stir-fry until fragrant, allowing the red palm oil to draw out their earthy aroma.
  3. Sweetness Layer
    Add the sliced onion and carrot. Sauté gently until softened. HARVIST Red Palm Oil enhances their natural sweetness, removing the need for sugar or MSG.
  4. Chicken Perfection
    Add chicken pieces and season with ionic rock salt.
    Optional step: Brown the chicken skin until golden for extra flavor and texture.
  5. Herbal Note
    Toss in the fresh thyme and stir well. The herbs will infuse beautifully into the oil, coating every piece.
  6. Thicken the Sauce
    Add the potato starch slurry and stir until the sauce lightly thickens, giving the chicken a glossy finish.
  7. Final Touch
    Garnish with spring onion or coriander before serving. The vibrant golden-red color from HARVIST Red Palm Oil makes the dish visually stunning and naturally appetizing.

幼小苦瓜+红萝卜 炖蚝油鸡

Baby Karela Bitter Gourd / UGRA Indian Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia ) Stewing Chicken

Ingredient + Cooking Steps

1. Oil
2. One big onion (Options – White, Yellow or Red)
3. One bulb (~10–15 cloves) Garlie

4. Half Chicken
5. Eight Baby Karela Bitter Gourd
6. One tube carrot
7. Oyster Sauce + Water
8. To cut one small fresh potato into 1sqcm cubes (or the end adding Premium Holland potato flour)

Stew for 30 Minutes

To use an egg pan to grill separately Tau Chu and Shrimps, both with individual fragrances, then add them into the wok 10 minutes before above 30 minutes.

Garnishing with spring green onion / coriander / fresh chili (flower + ice cube)