today sungkai .....

thai green curry chicken

Preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour Cooking time 10 to 30 mins

Ingredients For the curry paste 4 lemongrass stalks, tougher outer leaves discarded  6 medium-hot green chillies, seeded and chopped  3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 5cm/2in piece of galangal or ginger, peeled and chopped 2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped 4 tbsp chopped coriander 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chopped lime zest 1 tbsp nam pla (Thai fish sauce) ½ tsp ground black peppercorns For the curry 750g/1lb 10oz free-range chicken breasts or thighs, bones removed 3 tbsp groundnut oil 200g/7oz chestnut mushrooms, quartered 400ml/14fl oz tin coconut milk 400ml/14 fl oz homemade or ready-made chicken stock 8 lime leaves 1 tbsp nam pla (Thai fish sauce) 1 tbsp bottled green peppercorns, drained  leaves from a large bunch (about 20g/0.7oz) basil, shredded  15g/½oz fresh coriander (leaves and stalks,) roughly chopped Method 1. For the curry paste, slice the lemongrass finely. Put it in a food processor with all the remaining curry paste ingredients and whiz to a thick paste, pushing the mixture down from time to time with a spatula. Transfer to a glass or china dish, cover tightly (otherwise it will taint everything in the fridge) and refrigerate. 2. For the curry, cut the chicken into finger-thick strips.  3. Warm the oil in a casserole and, when hot and sizzling, add the chicken strips and let them colour slightly on all sides. You will need to do this in batches to avoid crowding the pan.  4. Remove the cooked chicken pieces from the casserole with a slotted spoon. Add the quartered mushrooms to the casserole and fry until golden-brown, adding more oil if needed.  5. Pour in the coconut milk and stock, then add the lime leaves, four heaped tablespoons of the curry paste, the fish sauce, peppercorns and half of the chopped herbs. Bring to the boil, then turn the heat down and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring from time to time. 6. Return the chicken to the casserole with a further tablespoon of the paste and simmer for five to six minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the last of the herbs and serve.

today sungkai...

moon cake brought from dundee

lotus with egg yolk

separuh bulan berpuasa ....

today's menu : thai style stirr fried mussels 

This Thai mussel recipe makes an incredible appetizer, or add a salad and enjoy as the main course. Fresh mussels are steamed in white wine, then briefly simmered in a basil and coconut sauce. The dish is finished off with a sprinkling of fresh red chillies, coriander, and more basil for a seafood dish that is easy to make but tastes truly gourmet! Excellent with your favorite wine.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh mussels (serves 2-4 as an appetizer), or 1 1/2 to 2 lbs (for a main course)
• 1 thumb-size piece galangal (or ginger), grated
• 2 shallots and 3 cloves garlic, sliced finely
• 1/3 cup white wine (or white cooking wine)
• a few basil and coriander leaves for garnish (tear basil into smaller pieces if large)
• optional: 1/2 red chilli, finely sliced
• BASIL-COCONUT SAUCE:
• 1 can thick coconut milk
• 2 tsp. ground coriander seed /powder
• approx. 1/2 cup fresh coriander, including the stems
• approx. 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 Tbsp. fish sauce
• 1 tsp. shrimp paste (if unavailable, substitute 1 more Tbsp. fish sauce)
• 1 Tbsp. lime juice
• 3 kaffir lime leaves (frozen or fresh), snipped into small pieces with scissors
• 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
• optional: 1/2 red chilli, sliced (and de-seeded if you prefer less "heat")

Preparation:

1. Rinse the mussels under cold water, checking to make sure they're clean. Set aside.
2. To make the sauce, place all sauce ingredients in a food processor. Process well. Taste test for salt, adding more fish sauce if not salty enough. If too salty for your taste, add a little more lime juice. Set aside.
3. Pour 1-2 Tbsp. oil into a wok or a large frying pan. Add the galangal (or ginger), shallots, ginger, and garlic. Stir-fry 1-2 minutes over medium-high heat, until shallots are cooked. (Note: add a little of the white wine when wok/pan becomes too dry, 1 Tbsp. at a time).
4. Add the white wine to the wok/frying pan. Now add the mussels, stirring well. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover with lid and allow to "steam" cook in this way for 2-3 minutes.
6. Take off the lid and stir gently. If most of the mussels have opened, they are ready to eat. Discard the ones that haven't opened. If there are quite a lot that still haven't opened, try replacing the lid and allowing them to cook another 30 seconds to 1 minute. Tip: Mussels take on a couple of minutes to cook. Be careful not to overcook them, or they will become tough.
7. Reduce heat to low. Remove lid and add the basil-coconut sauce. Stir gently. As soon as the sauce is warm, this dish is ready. (30 seconds to 1 minute)
8. To serve, slide mussels and sauce onto a serving platter, mounding them into a pile. Sprinkle with red chilli (if using), basil leaves, and fresh coriander. If desired, serve with a fresh French loaf, or garlic toast to soak up the juices. Enjoy with a bottle of nice wine and a loved one!

the arrival of n78

Ramadhan ...

Puasa start in uk on the 1st september while di brunei its on tuesday

anyways Selamat Berpuasa

and so ....N78 pulang 'te' bali

this was the auction from ebay

the spec are

Nokia N78This phone is like the soon to be released N96 - they both run the same Symbian version. This phone is lighter (30% weight reduction) and less expensive, while still being built to the same high standards of quality and reliability. Significant features of this phone include- A-GPS- HSDPA (faster than 3G when used as a modem)- Wifi - avoid network charges for Internet access when you have Wifi coverage- 2GB original Nokia memory card included- NOT a Chinese imitation - genuine UK spec- 24 month European wide Nokia warranty.I am only selling this phone because I've been offered a Blackberry for work. There is no branding and it is unlocked. Use with any SIM card from any network.As a bonus, I have updated the firmware to the latest version for you.I always aim to despatch the next day, although sometimes work commitments prevent me from doing so. In any case, you will get tracking information shortly after I despatch the phone. If you work in the Canary Wharf estate, I may be able to deliver it to you in person.Here is the specification list from Nokia's web site:
General
Sleek design; Capable multimedia computer
Search and find places and know how to get there, with integrated A-GPS
Tag images automatically with geotagging and upload directly to the web
Browse the internet with large 2.4” display, access the web over Wireless LAN (WLAN) with automatic hotspot authentication
Up to 24-hour music playback time, scroll to your favorite tracks using Navi™ wheel
Access images, music, podcasts, video with high speed WLAN, or 3.5G connection
Operating Frequency
Dual mode WCDMA 900/2100 (HSDPA), GSM/GPRS/EGPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Automatic switching between bands and modes
Dimensions
Volume: 76.5 cc
Weight: 101.8 g
Length: 113 mm
Width: 49 mm
Thickness: 15.1 mm
Memory Functions
Up to 70MB internal memory
MicroSD memory card support (hot swappable)
Approx. memory capacity indication with included 2GB microSD card:
Video (VGA @ 15fps): up to 120 min
Photos (3.2 megapixel): up to 3,400 photos
Music (eAAC+): up to 1,500 tracks*
* Capacity based on 3:45 per song with 48 kbps eAAC+ (M4A) encoding on the Nokia Audio Manager. Capacity with 128 kbps AAC encoding is up to [1500] songs.
Power Management*
Battery: Nokia Battery BL-6F 1200mAh
Talk time: up to 190 minutes (WCDMA); 260 minutes (GSM)
Stand-by time: up to 320 hours (WCDMA); 320 hours (GSM)
Still images: up to 375 pictures (3.2 megapixel)
Video capture: up to 215 minutes (VGA @ 15fps)
Video call: up to 125 minutes
Video playback: up to 280 minutes (VGA @ 15fps)
Music playback: up to 24 hours (offline mode)
Web browsing: up to 3 hours (3.5G)
FM radio: up to 14 hours
*Operation times may vary depending on radio access technology used, operator network configuration and usage.
Display and User Interface
2.4” QVGA (240 x 320 pixels) TFT color display with up to 16 million colors and wide 160° viewing angle. Ambient light detector - to optimize display brightness and power consumption
Operating system: Symbian OS
User Interface: S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2
Java™: MIDP2.0
C++ and Java SDKs
Call Management
Call logs, speed dial, voice dialing, voice commands, and talking ringtone
OMA PoC 1.0
Messaging
E-mail (SMTP, IMAP4, POP3), MMS, SMS
Data Transfer*
Dual mode WCDMA 900/2100 (HSDPA) with simultaneous voice and packet data (PS max speed UL/DL= 384/3.6MB, CS max speed 64kbps)
Dual Transfer Mode (DTM) support for simultaneous voice and packet data connection in GSM/EDGE networks. Simple class A, multi slot class 11, max speed DL/UL: 118.4/118.4 kbits/s
EGPRS class B, multi slot class 32, max speed DL/UL= 296 / 177.6 kbits/s
*Actual achieved speeds may vary depending on network support.




Imaging
Imaging and Video
Up to 3.2 megapixel (2048x1536 pixels) camera, Carl Zeiss Optics, Tessar™ lens, 20x digital zoom, MPEG-4 VGA video capture of at 15 fps
Secondary camera, CIF (352x288 pixels) sensor
On device photo editor (manual & automatic) and video editor (manual)
2.4” QVGA (240 x 320 pixels) TFT color display with up to 16 million colors and wide 160° viewing angle. Ambient light detector - to optimize display brightness and power consumption
Nokia XpressShare solution - share easily from Photos application or after capture via email, by using Bluetooth connectivity or MMS
Video call and video sharing support (WCDMA network services)
Online album/blog: image/video uploading from Photos application or camera post-capture view
Tag images automatically with geotagging and show on a map where they were captured.
Nokia XpressPrint solution – online printing service or direct printing via USB, Bluetooth connectivity (BPP), WLAN (UPnP), from compatible memory card
Transfer and organize photos and video between your device and compatible PC
Mobile Video
Video resolutions: up to VGA @ 15 fps
Audio recording: AAC stereo, 48kHz
Digital video stabilization
Video clip length: max 60 min per clip
Video file format: .mp4 (default), .3gp (for MMS)
White balance: automatic, sunny, cloudy, incandescent, fluorescent
Scene: automatic, night
Color tone: normal, sepia, B&W, negative
Zoom: Digital up to 8x
Mobile Photography
Still image resolutions: up to 3.2 megapixel (2048x1536)
Still image file format: JPEG/EXIF
Auto focus
Auto exposure - center weighted AE
Exposure compensation: +2 ~ -2EV at 1/3EV step
White balance: automatic, sunny, cloudy, incandescent, fluorescent
Scene: automatic, user, close-up, landscape, night, night portrait
Colour tone: normal, sepia, B&W, negative
Zoom: Digital up to 20x
LED flash
Secondary camera, CIF (352 x 288) sensor
Camera Specifications
CMOS, 3.2 megapixel (2048x1536)
Carl Zeiss optics: Tessar™ lens
Focal length: 4.6 mm
Focus range: 10 cm ~ infinity
Macro focus distance: 10 cm - 30 cm




Music
Music Features
OMA DRM 2.0 support for music
Integrated FM transmitter (88.1 – 107.9 MHz)*
Nokia Internet Radio
Stereo speakers
Nokia Stereo Headset HS-45/AD-54
Digital music player: supports MP3/ AAC/ AAC+/ eAAC+/ WMA with playlists, equalizer and album art
Synchronize music with Windows Media Player 10 & 11
Rip your CDs with one click, converting and transferring music to your device using Nokia Music Manager
Stereo FM radio (87.5-108MHz /76-90MHz) with Visual Radio™ support
*The legal status of FM transmission varies from country to country and is subject to change. Read more about the legal status of FM transmission and check with your local authorized Nokia dealer for the most up-to-date information.




Explore
Navigation
Integrated Assisted Global Positioning System (A-GPS)
Pre-installed Nokia Maps application and downloadable maps
E-mail
Easy-to-use email client with attachment support for images, videos, music and documents
Compatible with Nokia Wireless Keyboard SU-8W (sold separately)
Browsing
Nokia Web Browser with Mini Map
Web feeds support (RSS)
xSP framework support
Digital home
Access multimedia content on your compatible home media network over UPnP
Java Applications
Java™: MIDP2.0
Over-the-air download of Java-based applications and games
Other Applications
Personal Information Management (PIM)
Advanced S60 PIM features including contacts, calendar, to-do list, notes, recorder, calculator, clock, converter
Office applications: Quickoffice supports viewing of common e-mail attachments and Adobe PDF Reader
Settings wizard for easy configuration of e-mail, push to talk and video sharing
Data transfer application for transfer of PIM information from other compatible Nokia devices
WLAN wizard
Connectivity
WLAN IEEE802.11 b/g with UPnP support
USB 2.0 high-speed through micro USB connector
Bluetooth wireless technology 2.0 + EDR
Nokia AV connector 3.5mm
Nokia Nseries PC Suite connectivity with USB, and Bluetooth wireless technology
Local synchronization of contacts and calendar to a compatible PC using connection
Remote over-the-air synchronization
Send and receive images, video clips, graphics, and business cards via Bluetooth wireless technology




Video
RealPlayer media player
Full-screen video playback to view downloaded, streamed or recorded video clips
Supported video formats: MPEG-4, H.264/AVC, H.263/3GPP, RealVideo 8/9/10, Flash 3.0
Up to 30fps playback



Package Contents
Standard Sales Package Contents*
Nokia N78 (including Nokia 2GB microSD Card MU-37)
Nokia Battery BL-6F
Nokia Travel Charger AC-5
Nokia Music Headset HS-45/AD-54
Nokia Connectivity Cable CA-101
User guide
Quick Start guide
DVD


and it cost me 167 plus 8 p&p = 175 pounds in total