Cinnamon Pear and Ginger Crumble

This is a quick update post for a newly adapted recipe that I experimented based on the previously uploaded apple/plum crumble recipe. Recently I created a pear crumble and thought I shall update you guys as it is a really delicious recipe and I can't wait to make more! The procedures are exactly the same as in the previous post but I have included here for your convenience:)

Didn't take any nice shots before I gulp down my crumble. Bare with me just this time:) Now straight into the recipe!

You will need:
(2-3 servings)

3 conifer pears
honey or sugar
some cinnamon
grated ginger
half cup of water

For the crumble:
200g plain flour
120g butter
60g sugar

Method:
1. Peel and dice the pears, heat and stew on medium heat in a saucepan. Add also some honey and water along with some cinnamon, These ingredients can be adjusted depending on personal paste, feel free to taste along the way as you cook. If you want a more spicy flavour, more ginger can be added. Sweetness depends on the pears itself and can be adjusted by adding honey or sugar. Once you are satisfied with the taste, take it off the heat let it cool.
2. Meanwhile, mix in the sugar and plain flour, add in the butter in small chunks and then with your hands, melt the butter and mix it until they become crumbs, you can also put pressure to the crumbs to create slightly larger crumbs.
3. Preheat the oven to 150C. Spread your apple mixture on a baking tin or gratin dish, then sprinkle your crumbs on top. Place it in the oven until you see the crumbs turn golden brown. This should take about 30-45mins.
4. Take it out of the oven when it is done and allow to cool. Serve with ice cream/ custard/ double cream. (Ice cream and crumble is my fav combo:P)

Oyako Donburi （親子丼）

If you haven't already guessed by the picture, today's recipe will be on a Japanese dish called Oyako Donburi. I actually made this awhile awhile back in January, but have not had the time to type up this post. But here it is! While procrastinating from uni work, might as well do something more productive! Hence another blog post updated after such a long time. 

You will need:
(2 servings)

3 chicken thigh fillets
1 onion
2-3 eggs
some spring onions
cooking oil

For the sauce:
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp of mirin
half cup of water


Method:
1. Cut the chicken thighs bite sized. Cut the onions into thin strips, and chop up some spring onions.
2. Add some cooking oil to a frying pan and gently fry the chicken until half cooked.
3. Add the onions and continue to fry for a few mins, add in all the sauce ingredients and let it cook till boiling.
4. Meanwhile, gently beat two eggs ( do not fully mix the yoke and white), pour in 3/4 of the whisked eggs into the pan evenly.
5. Let the egg cook till yellow and white are seen, then pour in the remaining egg. Cook for 1-2 mins.
6. Serve with rice and decorate it spring onions.