Plans for School Holiday

School holiday has officially started. It is the mid - term holiday for all school in Malaysia. Dotting daughter will be off the school too for a week.

Dotty: Mimi, I feel like going some where nice for this school holiday. Are we going anywhere for this school holiday mi?

mimi: Erm.. I haven't think of any yet. 

Dotty: Oh really? I was thinking we could go some place nice and cool. It's school holiday anyway. Where should we go? Please mimi.. I really want to go some where.

mimi: What do you have in mind?

Dotty: Let's go to the UK!!

mimi: (jawdropped!) WHAT??? o no.. not now...hehehe. the furthest is Ipoh. yeap..we are going back to Ipoh.

She can crack real good jokes sometimes! and a big gulp for us.

Anyway, below are the things/places we've been doing/going during school holiday.  I don't always bring her to a lot of posh places. Sometimes it is better to keep it simple... a good fun family outing are also enjoyable moments =)

Click on the title of the place. It will lead you to the official website. ;)
1) Aquaria KL

We love the view of the life in the sea in this viewing area .It's a great place to snap a silhouette photo. Classic!

2) KL Bird Park

There is a vast pond for these pelicans. They are always up to something. Cheeky

 3) KL Twin Tower

Lovely view from up there. tummy has Butterflies!!

3) Pusat Sains Negara

National Science Centre is huge and full of fun facts. Knowlegde level UP!! big place to run around too!

 
4) Kidzania

Kids could try their ambition and learn how important knowledge is in order to fulfill their dream job!

5) Ikea cafe

Enjoy the famous Ikea meatball at reasonable price. Don't forget the fluffy muffin!! Heaven

6) Swimming

Swimming activity is always fun for kids. Being able to jump into the pool and floats. Cool! =)

7) Popular Bookstore

There are many choice of books, comics, DVDs and stationary that will make them happy =)

8)Zoo Negara

Visit the Pandas in Zoo Negara!!

10) Muzium Negara

Museum is a must visit. It is important to introduce kids the history of past and nurture patriotism in themselves.

11) Movie watching - cinema showtime

During school break, great movies will be released by the Cinemas. Google up for the latest movie

 Have a nice weekend and holiday with your loved ones! 

Note: The pictures are not my personal collection. It is all decorative photos from the web.

Lavish Beef Char Kueh Tiow cooked by Mimi with Love! (Stir Fry Noodle with Beef)

Cooking and baking has been my passion since ever. I will share with you my fav recipes and always a winner.
It's all about - good food + good company & great entertainment.  

Let's go Oriental

I have been cooking Beef Char Kueh Tiow for my family since I was younger.

The recipe of Beef Char Kueh Tiow or Beef Stir Fry Noodle that I used was originally taken from a website. However, I can't recall which website since I have been using the recipe for a decade! (It sounds ancient, but I was very young then, and still young now, but that statement just made me sound old! ) =P. 
I made it luxurious by adding the side ingredients lavishly. It seems to be more fulfilling and satisfying. Yummmm..

Beef Char Kueh Tiow is a easy dish to whip up and delicious!
Prep time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 10 mins
Cooked for: 5 adults

Want to know more about Kueh Tiaw? click!

Kueh Tiaw or Flat Noodles are sold in fresh pack or dry pack. If you were to buy a dry pack, you can soak the flat noodle in hot water for 4 mins or until the noodle al dente. However, if you bought the fresh pack, you can use it straight into the wok.

The ingredients are simple: Lavish Beef Char Kueh Tiow cooked by Mimi with Love! needs :

4 tablespoon of vegetable oil
1 pack of Dry / fresh Flat Noodle
200g fresh Beef (cut the beef into strips, you will get alot.)
5-6 cloves of Garlic (chopped medium to fine)
1 tablespoon of chili paste. (alternatively, you can use dry chili powder, it will give a slight different taste, but still good!) either one, still good.
A handful of beansprouts 
A handful Chives
Soy sauce 1 cup (1/4cup thick sauce and  1/4 cup light + 1/2cup water )
Salt to taste and sugar (a pinch to reduce the chilli heat)
1 egg (optional)

Let's Cook! Got to be fast!

Heat the wok with medium fire and add in the oil- let the oil heat up 
Swishh the chopped garlic and stir fry it until it has fragrance- reduce the fire to medium-slow.
Add in the chilli paste and stir it till it is fragrance. Swishh the beef and cook it well.
Swishh the soy sauce  combination and let it simmer.  Add in the salt, sugar. Continue to stir.
Add in the flat noodle + beansprout + chive. Stir well the ingredient and let it simmer for 2 mins.
Break the egg and pour it at 1 side of the noodle. Let it cook and mix it well with all of the ingredients. 

And Voila!  Lavish Beef Char Kueh Tiow cooked by Mimi with Love!  
( my daughter calles me mimi. but mimi is  not my name) =)


You can try it for yourself and adjust the recipe according to your liking. No worries, it's a recipe to be shared.

I've just cooked a serving this morning but did not get the chance to snap any photo. Morning rush. Will definitely upload my photos soon!!!!