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I got a tag from Ann…hehehe

Hmm, my ex-boss used to tell me that common sense is not common to people. Is he trying to tell me off - dunno laa as I could not care much then. I knew I did my job to the best I could.

The rules:
1. Link to the person that tagged you - Ann
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself.
4. Tag someone

The non-sensical me consists of:

1. I am very vulnerable to sale, warehouse clearance and all sorts of sale. I have the urge to buy even when I don’t need the item (just yet!). I changed job from KLCC (shopping haven) to an area I believe have less influence, somewhere in PJ - little did I know that this place is surrounded by warehouse! Sigh, sale just could not leave me alone….
2. I got to have the toilet light turned ON when I take bath - even on broad daylight.
3. I love to go for spa and I paid like RM1xx to RM2xx for a session, without the need to think much. However, I need to think over a week or two when I want to buy a pair of comfy working shoe or a nice working blouse that costs RMxx or RMxxx - something which I need more than spa
4. I cannot watch horror movie alone. I better not watch any cause I will be freaking out so often after that - its disturbing my routine…..bleh!
5. I used to often day dream that I am a very talented performer - singing a great song while playing the guitar or dancing like I never danced before…geez!
6. I find that planning/dreaming for a holiday is more fun than being in the holiday itself - at least few of the times.

Okay, I want to know what non-sensical stuff these people have - Simon, WY and CityGal

I have been experimenting with different dishes for our dinner lately. I remembered the stir fry pork that my MIL cooked for us last Chinese New Year. It was very yummy and I have never tasted pork slices cooked that way. She uses garlic, onion, lemongrass and lime juice to cook. I tried out the recipe myself and it turned out almost the same, tasted the same but my fried lemongrass turned slightly soggy too fast….hahaha

Sweet & sour stir fry pork with lemongrass and lady’s finger with oyster sauce

The pork slices are cut as thin as possible. So, the trick is to cut the pork while it is frozen - so much easier to slice. Of course, the hand wil go slightly numb after that due to holding the icy cold chunk of pork. I used pork shoulder here with a little fat.

Ingredients
Pork shoulder - slice thin and marinade with some pepper
Lemongrass - slice thin
Large onion - slice thin
Garlic - Chopped
Chilli/cili padi - slice
Lime - squeeze out the juice (1 lime will do if you have a big one)
Oil, light & dark soya sauce and sugar

Method

1. Add some oil and fry the lemongrass till fragrant and crispy. Set aside the fried lemongrass.
2. Using the same oil, stir fry the garlic and onions till fragrant.
3. Add the pork slices and stir fry for a short while.
4. Add light soya sauce and dark soya sauce - continue to stir fry.
5. Throw in the chilli and add some sugar to taste and keep stirring.
6. Finally, add the lime juice and stir fry for a while.
7. Dish out and sprinkle the fried lemongrass on top of the dish.

To balance the meal, I boiled some lady’s fingers till cook, add some oyster sauce and fried garlic and serve with rice.

I am not 100% sure that the method above is exactly the way my MIL cook it, but since the taste turns out the same…phew! was I glad!
I was just merely standing beside her while she cook during CNY - and tried popping a few questions here and there to "thau see" (steal some tips from the teacher). As usual, my MIL responds would be "agak-agak lor" (roughly estimate). So, I think this is the best I could come up with since its my first try. I guess practice makes perfect and this would be one of the dish that will be repeated…hehe

You can try it and let me know if you found a better or faster way to cook