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  This is a light and spongy chiffon cake with lovely green hues.  Not too sweet but full of green tea flavour.  You can serve it with some whipped cream, fruits or just indulge with a piping hot cup of green tea or black tea or just have it on its own.  Matcha or Green Tea Chiffon Cake  ~    綠茶戚風蛋糕 Ingredients (A) 5 'L'' egg yolks 100 ml milk 50 gm oil 30 gm caster sugar 120 gm plain flour 1.1/2 Tbsp Green Tea powder  )   Mix this into a paste 1.1/2 Tbsp hot water                ) (B) 5 'L' egg whites 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar 70 gm caster sugar Method In a mixing bowl mix the Green Tea powder and hot water into a paste. Add in the egg yolks, mix with a ball whisk.  Then add in sugar, oil and milk.  Mix till fully incorporated. Sift in the plain flour and mix well. In another clean mixing bowl,  beat the egg whites till slightly foamy, add in the lemon juice, and gradually add in...

  Fish bones and cartilage are often believed to provide important nutrients such as calcium and phosphorus essential for bone and joint health including the knees.  Fish cartilage contains potential collagen boosting properties which are much needed to improve  the immune system, anti-ageing and help to support joints and osteoarthritis.  This is a simple soup to prepare and it's suitable for adults and children alike.  It can be served with rice or noodles or just enjoy it as a refreshing soup on its own. Ingredients  300 gm chicken, preferably whole leg of chicken 20 gm yu zhu 20 gm fish bones 10 gm dang shen 10 gm goji berries (to be added about 15 mins. before serving) 6 red dates, deseeded 6 shitake mushrooms, dehyrated and stemmed 2 litres of water Method Boil 2 litres of water and once boiling, add in all the ingredients. Let it boil for about 15 mins. on high, then reduce to low for about 1.5 hours. Add in the goji berries about 15 mins. before ser...