I added espresso to my gingerbread this year, and honestly? It’s the best decision I made all December. There’s something about watching these cookies bake, puffing up full of hope in the oven, then settling into something even better which feels like the perfect metaphor for the year. It’s the end of the year, and…
Author: Brenda
Pistachio, in Chinese (開心果), directly translates as "happy fruit" and it metaphorically describes someone as a happy and bubbly person.
Pistachiopicks was created in May 2016 with the purpose of showcasing international food and cuisines that brings happiness to others as well as behind the scenes stories and inspiration of local brands, restaurants and their products.
I hope to tell you more about my travels, food finds soon!
Eat Happy, Stay Happy!
Duo-Toned Matcha Salted Egg Yolk Snow Skin Mooncakes
I made matcha salted egg yolk snow skin mooncakes because it’s not Mid-Autumn Moon Festival without it! The moon should be the biggest and brightest during this festive day and legend has it that Chang’e drank the elixir of immortality to stop her husband’s greedy apprentice from taking it. After she took it, she floated…
Duo-Toned Thai Tea Snow Skin Mooncake Recipe
Make this easy duo-tone Thai tea snow skin mooncake for Mid Autumn Moon Festival!
Easy 2-ingredient Cantonese Steamed Egg (Fail Proof)
Growing up, Cantonese-style steamed eggs would always bring everyone running to the dinner table. The irresistible silky and jiggly nature of it makes this dish super comforting, especially on a cold night. To get the dish to the right consistency, my grandma shared her hack for the perfect egg-to-water/broth ratio (see instructions below). Recipe Instructions…
How to Make Soto Ayam – Indonesian Chicken Noodle Soup
Soto Ayam is the perfect chicken noodle soup for the rainy cold season and the only major equipment you need is a blender and a pot to accomplish this soulful dish. How to Make Indonesian Chicken Noodle Soup Broth Soto Ayam toppings Instructions for Soto Ayam
Hong Kong Curry Fish Balls Recipe
I’m obsessed with bouncy fishballs smothered in a slightly spicy fragrant Hong Kong curry sauce. It’s a must-eat when I’m in Hong Kong and it’s often found at Fa Yuen Street. Since I’m living on the opposite side of the world, I thought why not make them at home! Hong Kong Curry Fish Ball ingredients…
Hong Kong inspired Black Sesame Whiskey Cocktail Recipe
I turned my favourite Cantonese dessert, black sesame glutinous rice balls with peanut powder (擂沙湯圓) into a whiskey cocktail! Found in Hong Kong dessert shops like Tei Mou Koon (地茂館甜品), you’ll find glutinous rice balls with peanut powder. To add the flavour of peanut powder to the drink, I used Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey! It…
How to Make Chinese New Year Mochi Cake (Nian Gao 年糕)
During Chinese New Year, I love making and eating this sweet and chewy nian gao (年糕). We eat this rice cake because cake in Chinese ‘糕’, sounds like the Chinese word for tall ‘高” and 年糕’s direct translation is ‘year high/tall’. So by eating this cake, we are wishing each other a new year with…
Easy Hong Kong Egg Tart Recipe – 4 ingredients
I found my grandma’s egg tart recipe and it only has 4 ingredients! Flakey, silky and full of sweet egg flavour, this egg tart is surprisingly easy to make and delicious too. If you are short on time, I highly recommend you use store-bought frozen tart shells. Here’s a video on how to make my…
Hvala – Singapore’s best and most instagrammable matcha cafe
When I travel, I always look for matcha cafes to visit and Hvala was on the top of my SG list for a few years! Hvala is an insta-worthy Japanese cafe serving all things matcha in tea, cakes, gelato and pastry form. They serve delicious food and beverages and have a gorgeous Japanese zen garden…
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