Babici Recipe

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Babici by Maria Yustina Otemusu of Kupang Soe, Timor Selatan, Indonesia (Resipi nenek moyang Maria Yustina Otemusu) Ingredients: Part A (Mix well) Part B Part C (Blend) 2.5 kilo spare rib + pork belly 4 pieces lemongrass 4 tbsp dark soya sauce 4 tbsp light soya sauce 6 tsp sugar 1 ½ tsp serbuk ketumbar (ground corriander) ½ tsp serbuk jintan putih (cumin) 2 ½ tsp serbuk lada putih (white pepper) ½ tsp serbuk buah pala (nutmeg) 5 pcs kayu manis (cinnamon) 5 pcs lemon grass (white part only) 2 cm halia (ginger) 2 cm lengkuas (galanga) 5 pcs kunyit (fresh turmeric). Look for old turmeric – yellow reddish Blend above… Read More

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Love at first “Drink” — 2010 Philippe Colin Chassagne-Montrachet

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2010 Philippe Colin Chassagne-Montrachet Region: Cote de Beaune, Burgundy [Bourgogne], France Class/Vineyard: Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Embrazees Grapes: Chardonnay Vintage: 2010 Style: full body, dry white Alcohol: 13.5% Price: HK$343.5 Score/Rating: Jancis Robinson 16/20 Intense pear and apple aromas. More complex fruit in the palate – citrus, green apple, slightly smoky and honeyed. Well structure and creamy full body. Good minerals and tartness. The finish was interesting. It’s long and developing, almost to recognizable lychee to me. This 2010 Philippe Colin Chassagne-Montrachet was a treat. I got one during Ponti’s Burgundy Pomotion (25% off) last week. Tried it and went back for more the next day! It was “love at first drink!” Nevertheless, my experience… Read More

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The Gentleman of Bordeaux – 2004 Château d’Issan

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2004 Château d’Issan We had this 2004 Château d’Issan in Klang last month, with some homemade shrimp fritter and Iberico Chorizo. It was quite a true “international” mix as the wine was French, fritter was local Malaysian, and Chorizo was Spanish! Château d’Issan Region: 3ème Gran Cru Classé Margaux, Bordeaux, France Grapes: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot Vintage: 2004 Style: medium body, dry red Alcohol: 12.5% Price: HK$440 RP91 Opened it 4 hours before drinking. Aroma of red berries and wet soil, the color was dark purple. More berries, especially strawberry in the mouth. Green leaves and meadow beneath the oak, rather earthy as well. Smooth tannin after the long hours of airing. Hint of spices… Read More

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