Simple Steps To Making BBQ Pork Jerky aka Bah Kwa (Trial Run)

HERE I GO AGAIN....

I was in First Garden few days ago having breakfast with my ex-colleague. After our breakfast we walked around a bit to do some street shopping around the area, bought quite a bit of stuff for the coming Chinese New Year and also ended up getting some minced meat from a nearby butcher shop. For 500 grams of minced meat, it cost RM9.... and what do I need so much meat for? Yes, hands itchy already... wanted to do some testing on the BBQ Pork Jerky also known as Bah Kwa in Hokkien!

The last time I made Bah Kwa was seven to eight months ago and that was when I was in Sacramento. I could not remember exactly how it was made... and quickly I searched my own blog for the recipe.... Wanted to do a trial run now before I make it again before my kids come home... hehehee... No-confidence mom is like that.... have to do trial first before the exact day comes!

And so... from this post here, my Bah Kwa is processed.... I followed exactly the ingredients below....

500 gm of minced meat,

100gm of brown sugar,

1 tbsp light soy sauce,

1 tbsp Chinese rice wine,

1 tbsp oyster sauce,

2 tbsp honey,

1/4 tsp black sauce,

1/2 tsp fish sauce,

dash of five spice powder,

salt to taste

dash of pepper

The ingredients...

Mixed everything up and then using the cling wrap, I put inside the fridge for the night....

The next day... the process began....

Flatten the meat on the baking tray...

Bake at 160 degrees for 20 minutes....

Cut into pieces using pizza cutter....

After cutting, turn them over and oven bake them again for 5-10 minutes at 220 degrees..

Depending on the oven and this is the most crucial moment...

Important Tip:

Do not play with your phone at this time...

I nearly burnt my second tray

cos I was deeply engrossed with the whatsapp messages!!

My first tray of Bah Kwa...

So perfectly baked....

Moist, juicy... sweet... and nice...

Almost perfect!!

Except for some odd sizes... otherwise.... can pass gua...

LOL...

The first batch out from the oven....

Can do two trays with the 500gm of meat....

Alright.. so much for the trial run...

This will encourage me to do one more time...

If and when I am "Rajin" again...

Perhaps two days before Chinese New Year!!

Happy Baking!!

Three Hours City Tour At Ensenada, Mexico

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Exploring The Sea Cruise Royal Caribbean

CRUISING ALONG.... Once we deposited our bags in our cabins, we had our buffet meal at the Hammerjack restaurant and exactly at 4pm, we heard a loud Horn signal... ITS TIME TO SAIL ALONG THE PACIFIC OCEAN! And while the ship started to sail, we humans started to walk and explore.... to familarize ourselves inside the ship.... Elevators on each side of the ship.... Making my mark.... On another side.... We walked along to check out our food outlets... This Promenade Cafe had became our regular joint .... We like to sit there enjoying our hot drinks and desserts... Free flow of food day and night.... Passing through the bars to the casino... The casino will open only when the ship is in international waters... At one of the jackpot machines... I wonder if they are real?? But they are only $1 bundles... Then we went up to the highest floor.... The swimming deck.... Taken against the sun.... Nice sunset in the evening.... The Happy Trio!

The Good, The Bad But Not Ugly

MISSING AND NOW BACK IN ACTION... I checked back my last post and it was 8 March last month and today is 19 April, less than two months only. So what has been happening in my life? Lots and lots... good news, bad news, sad news... all concerning health and I guess this is our life cycle as we live day by day. My health is also not that "fantastic" during the past few months, but mine is a small rock compared to giant boulder which my best buddy is undergoing... I guess some of you know what is happening to her from her blog posts. I was totally devastated when this happened to her, my tears couldn't help falling and my heart goes out to her. I am ashamed to say that instead of me giving the comfort that she needs, I am the one that have been receiving her strength in times like this. She might be crushed physically but she is not broken in her spiritual mind and soul. One word... "Unbreakable!" She is a shining example..... "What can death do to m

suituapuiJanuary 29, 2018 at 5:27 PM
Expert now, eh? You have my mailing address, right? Hehehehehe!!!!
Twilight ManJanuary 29, 2018 at 5:51 PM
Wow! I should learn this and try to make them for giveaways! Saves money and everyone would love mine. Ha ha! I thought we need to grill them over the charcoal but you have proven otherwise.
PHJanuary 29, 2018 at 7:17 PM
Looking good! So how, can order, ah? LOL!
ChrisAuJanuary 29, 2018 at 8:19 PM
Ok, let me try some during CNY and I give you marks !
Rose worldJanuary 29, 2018 at 8:37 PM
Pass! Can make more for your CNY visitors.
Ginny HartzlerJanuary 30, 2018 at 3:15 AM
Yum! It came out perfect! I seem to remember many years ago you made something similar. You can cook anything!
Somewhere in SingaporeJanuary 30, 2018 at 11:28 AM
I didn't make or bake anything, lazy...
munFebruary 5, 2018 at 4:40 PM
Very good that you can make your own now. I think it is healthier because you can choose not to put preservatives.

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