Lei Cha, My Favourite foods

My Hakka Lei Cha Creations
I just love the bitterness of greens in this soup!Yummy

I still remember when i first introduced to Lei Cha 6 years ago by an organic cafe owner, i just couldn't accept the taste as it taste quite weird for the very first time.On top of that greenish smell, I have taken the tea soup cold.So that was why i felt it was not delicious.Then after a few weeks,i tried again at the organic cafe and it was served HOT and tell you what, i immediately fell in love!!!!!From that day onwards,im crazy for it!!Still remember that i had lei cha for thrice a week for 1 year long!!!!!Insane isn't it??

Nowadays, i will crave for this dish on and off...I don't mind eating this frequently but just that the organic cafe i love to have this dish is quite far away...or else i will be having it FREQUENTLY...

Recently, the crave becomes stronger,so i decided to make my own version of lei cha.:)and it tastes really yummy!!I just love the varieties of vegetables and the bitterness in the tea soup.Well, its not hard to do but its just a bit of trouble as we need to cut a wide varieties of vegetables selection into thin strips. Then we need to blend the herbs and nuts and seed together to form a soup paste.

So,i would like to share some knowlegge of Lei Cha and also the recipe.


Lei cha (擂茶; léi chá; literally "pounded tea") is a Hakka-Tea Based beverage or gruel consisting of a mix of tea leaves that are ground or pounded together with various roasted nuts,seeds and grains.


Lei Cha has become more and more famous for its health goodness. The goodness are:

1) Physical value: Enhance slimming & body detoxification
2) Pharmacological value: Fatigue prevention, vitality promotion, physical improvement, improves body functions, ease digestion, ease chronic bronchitis, prevent hypertension & hardening of arteries, effective for chronic rheumatic and arthritic, inhibiting cancer cell growth, helps treat diabetes, enhance relaxation & improves good sleep.

Lei Cha Recipe

Ingredients:

Vegetables selections: Choi Sum, Kai Lan(Kale), leeks,potato leaves,lettuce,pak choy,long beans, kai choy, tofu and choy pou(pickled sweet radish) etc.,cooked rice.

Nuts and Seeds: Roasted Peanuts, white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, sunflower seeds and etc.

Lei Cha Paste: basil leaves. peppermints, ai chao, corriander leaves, tian qi leaves(optional),some roasted peanuts and sesame seeds(grinded), green tea leaves or matcha powder)


Methods:
1)Cut the vegetables you choose to thin strips and fried them individually.
2) For the paste, cut all the herbs into thin strips and blend with some water and mix in grinded roasted peanuts and sesame seeds into the paste.
3)Arrange the vegetables on the plate
4) The soup is made with the herb paste and some matcha powder and salt to taste and with little bit of G powder and mix with hot boiling water.
5)Mix all vege and also rice with the Lei cha soup.

Happy trying!

Organic Vs Conventional Vegetables

Organic Vegetables from JUSTLIFE(full of small Holes)
The price range from Rm10-Rm15 per kg


People always ask me what is the meaning and definition of organic and the differences from conventional vegetables or foods.Main features of organic vegetables of foods are:

1) Organic farming severely restricts the use of artificial chemical fertilisers and pesticides.
2) Instead, organic farmers rely on developing a healthy, fertile soil and growing a mixture of crops.
3) Animals are reared without the routine use of drugs, antibiotics and wormers common in intensive livestock farming.

Besides, Synthetic dyes and ingredients such as Sudan1 can cause cancer,genetically modified (GM) crops and ingredients are not allowed under organic standards.

Organic vs. conventional grown vegetables - Why buy organic?
There are many good reasons to support organic as when we buy organic produced vegetables or foods, We are not only getting the benefits of health as organic produced are believed to have higher nutrients than conventional produced foods but we also help to preserve good soil and growing good crops on our mother earth. As an organic eater for more than 5 years now, I REALLY FEEL THE DIFFERENCES!Still remember that i used to visit doctors frequently before supporting organic. I feel the improvements in my health,skin conditions and also a healthy weight.Trust me..You don't need to spend loads of money on your supplements,beauty products and slimming package by eating organic foods.

However,we need to eat in balance way where we need all different types of foods.We need to try to consume different colours from foods.Include more vegetables and fruits in your diet.Afterall, choosing organic or conventional is your choice and you will never going to feel the differences until you try it yourself.

Where to buy organic vegetables and foods?

1)You can get them at most of the supermarkets like Jusco,Tesco,Giant,Carrefour,Cold Storage and Etc.
2) Organic Chain stores like Just Life ,Country Farm and small organic stores around residential area.

My preference to buy vegetables is JustLife as the vegetables are really fresh and from good suppliers!

MiChael Jackson_A Name That We ALWAYS REMEMBER

When I turned on the radio this morning, I was so surprised to hear the breaking news of our Pop Star-MJ is leaving us!!! That is so unbelievable!He is 50 years old.(1958-2009)He is killed by heart attack.

There are alot of video clips of him being showed. His songs are really good and meaningful. When we look back at his video clips, his look really changes alot.From black to white! From looking like a man to a feminine look. What's the reason of all these changes? Do you think he is happy though he has all the fame??and wealth??(though this may be the past)

I actually sympathize him as i feel that he was not leading a happy life.However, his ending is really a mishap as he is trying to clear his debts and have a new chapter in his life by having concerts. His dead dissapoints millions of audiences. *sigh* I really hope he rests in peace.May God Bless Him!

Vitamin C Highlights Everywhere

AH1Ni virus is getting widely spread recently. It is really serious and close to 60 cases now.I am getting more concern what to eat and drink to have an optimum level of antibodies. Well, for me...I am having loads of fruits and vegetables everyday. So, I should have good level of vitamin C.However, i try to consume more types of fruit.Eg: Strawberries,blueberries,cherries,tomatoes,oranges,and more vegetable juices.

When i walked around the supermart, i saw alot of VITAMIN C HIGHLIGHTS AROUND to promote their products.Firstly, does Vitamin C really helps in conquering the active virus like H1N1??Are we just do our best to make ourself to feel more secure??hahah..I really hope that this virus will fade off soon......*cross my fingers*

Self-Realization

It has been a long time that i didn't update my blog.It has been a busy period for me.After Busy with business matters.I have some chances to slow down my step.HOWEVER,There are many events to be attended now. What a busy weekends for me. Din't get any chance to rest yesterday.

On Saturday Morning, I had morning jog and throughout the jog i realize that when we slower down or steps, we got the chance to enjoy the beauty of the nature.In another hand,when we jog fast we would never have chance to enjoy the process. It actually applies to our daily life. Everytime, We Human tends to have instant results.We want everything fast.INSTANT relationships,MONEY,CAREER,SUCCESS. We really should learn to appreciate the deiberate proceedings.As i feel that the value of the process can't be bought easily.

After my morning jog, i fed the hungry fishes in the lake. Then,There were some of 10 crows flew towards me and i was so terrify and walked to another side. After the jog, i attended a birthday party and we went to swim at the poolside. I just watched around as i have fragile skin,so better don't take the risk.However, i had fun as i played with the water gun with my BFF, Peggy. We had water war and i fell down after hit into the bicycle.After that,we stopped. We really had much fun on that..hahahhaha...STILL BEHAVE LIKE SMALL KIDS....

After birthday party, went to Lust Magazine Launch at Coco Banana,Sunway Pyramid. The first time at that place and guess its's going to be the last time too...The music is too sonorous.Seriously, i really cant resist the smoky environment, After the event ended at 11pm, i feel that this is an epic fail!!!We as the guests don't even have any complimentary copy of Lust magazine. I had soundly sleep after that event. And now, i really feel so lazy to go out AGAIn....

Super Yoghurt as SUper Mask

I recently got to know a type of yoghut called SUPER YOGHURT. It is recommended by my colleague.This type of yoghurt is low in fat, natural,no colourings,no preservatives and no extra flavorings. What is the best is that it is actually home made by my colleague brother in law.He does it all by himself!in a very clean process and quality assured.I feel really comfortable with that kind of process.My colleague said its rally good to eat and how their family members use yoghurt as thir beauty regime.

Then she told me that her mum use it as a mask and her mum has good skin.At first, i don't really dare to try. Then another colleague of mine tried it and assured the safety of using it. So i tried it for the 1st time yesterday and today the second time.After using it, i felt my skin is quite hydrated and i can feel abit of lifting effects.I am going to try this for 1 month and see the power of yoghurt.Besides, i'm consuming it as well..It's quite nice to eat with cut fruits.The most important point is that the price is really value for money!!RM7.99 for a big tub.

After application of this yoghurt mask i feel that i smell like milk or cheese maybe...hahahhah

I love Music Man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2nd May 2009

What a meaningful day for me!!! Music Man is in Malaysia!!First ever time to see him in real! What a sweet day for me...Music Man is one a perfect figure for me since my secondary era.For me, he is really perferct. Good and cool looking,has all the talents in musical instruments and good in composing. He is close to perfection. I was feeling so excited to watch this concert though i was so tired as i didn't have much sleep the night before. The power of Music Man is really great..During the usual time i will be stagnant at home without feeling to move.

We departed at 6.30pm to Bukit Jalil and we reached there at 7.20pm. The crowd was huge!!!! There were 25000 audiences all together. Most of the audiences were gals.I was soaking wet!!!!It was really hot!!!!I'm a person who is very terrify of sweltering atmosphere. However, i tend to forget all these negative conditions and Music Man is my focal point!!!By gazing the way he played the violin, i really feel so cherished...:) I just don't know how to describe that kinda of feelings....

The concert is really good for me. By looking at him is already so well worth for me. Then his 2 types of voices are killing me!!hahhahh...I still prefer real voice of him!!It is sufficient to melt all the gals heart...hahahhaha just joking! Then the show end at 11pm and we leaved. Back home at almost 12 am and i was really tired. I'm so happy as i had a sweet sweet sleep. What a meaningful weekends for me!!!!!!