Sushi Delivery to home

Home delivered meals are getting common and frequent. We used to play and dine out often during weekends, but covid got us home bound more often than before. Last weekend was a savour, with one of our meals settled by Sushi Delivery. The kids and I were more than delighted to have sushi and sashimi delivered to our doorstep, for dinner. It simply means a well-deserved kitchen break for me.

Feast time

Thanks to Sushi Delivery, we received these yummies at our doorstep:

1. Salmon Aburi Maki, 8pcs ($15.90)

2. Avocado Maki, 8pcs ($10.90)

3. Hamachi Sashimi, 5pcs ($9.90)

4. Saba Shioyaki Set Bento ($12.90)

5. Tako Yaki, 5pcs ($4.90)

Sushi Delivery

Labelling can be improved though

I was rather skeptical about having sashimi delivered to home, time taken from preparation to arrival kept me wondering about its freshness and taste. To my surprise, the hamachi sashimi that came sitting on small ice packs tasted freshly good. That being said, we didn't delay eating upon arrival, freshness must not be compromise when it comes to sashimi. Sushi Delivery's fishes are sourced daily from Osaka and Hokkaido, best known for their premium sashimi. Their fresh fish selections are flown to Singapore within 18 hours to ensure maximum freshness. 

From the appetisers and sides menu, we had Tako Yaki. Tasted good, but best if it was pipping hot. The rolls were freshly good too. Avocado maki was filled with kani and cucumber, while salmon aburi maki was filled with tamago, kani and cucumber, topped with melt-in-the-mouth salmon. Sharing a little more here, as these ingredients were not detailed on the website. Hopefully, it's some work in progress for them. 

What's in your maki

And if you have kids, saba shioyaki bento is definitely not recommended. Too boney for the little ones. Needless to say, that was mine. There are other kids friendly bento choices of course. The bento sets are ideal for small parties, playdates or workshops. If sashimi or sushi is your favourite platter, go for the sushi or sashimi party sets. Sushi delivery will definitely be our party food choice for consideration. That being said, we do hope covid gets better for party planning.

Food freshness is assured with their chefs preparing the food only upon receiving your order. Get sushi or bento meals to your doorstep within 45 minutes. Free delivery for order $60 and above, or $5.90 for delivery less than $60. Comes along with disposable chopsticks and spoons, as well as wasabi and sauce packs.

So yeap, another option added to your food delivery list. 

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Patience in 2020

We arrived the end of year 2019. I hope the upcoming year will be better than this. We have so many things to be thankful and grateful for. When you start focusing on being thankful, there'll be no time left on being sore over unpleasant stuff.

I'm a stay home Mum with extremely little keep from freelance writing, and with the man being the sole breadwinner we managed to get on a 20 days California adventure this holiday. I've never dreamed this far since we went on single income. Thankful that we are never in lack.

Snow in Yosemite

Thankful too, that we managed to plow through each year without outsourcing any part of the kids' academic to tuition. No better satisfaction than looking at the amount of fees we saved. But honestly, when parents tell me the plunge of grades from primary 4 to 5, I get a little chicken out on containing everything to home. I hope I can continue to be chill about it.

As much as I love how the year ended, I've to confess the journey wasn't easy for me. Routines and schedules are nothing new to a stay home Mum, either it gets super packed that week or much fixed. Juggling kids of three different schedules, needs and demands, I felt I've lost a big part of sanity. I used to be really patient, like patiently taking down all their demands and questions even at the worst of me. This year, I noticed I couldn't do the same, my patience has been thinly spread throughout the year. I'm quick to get angry, I'm quick to scold and sometimes, I don't even bother if we are home or in public anymore. The disciplinary mum in me is just quick to jump in. If Motherhood is a test, I think it's an F on my report book. I'm flat out learning how to raise kids. 

I've spent too much time disciplining, correcting, chasing works and habits to be done. And as the kids grow older and busier, we have less time for quality bonding. I'm so glad we slotted in a vacation this year end. Family vacations are so essential, it compels us to put everything aside to just explore and play as a family. Nothing more beautiful than that. Wait, even so, the scolding and disciplining get into the holiday too. 

The toddler who is turning four next year, grows with a feisty temperament each day, and yes, he's still snuggling in my nest. I see some guilt sending him to school when it doesn't justify my role as a stay home Mum. It's a matter of time, I know. And cost too. But for some sanity, maybe it's worth that fee.

Don't stop playing!

While we still can, we should play more, while we still can, we should build home, esteem, confidence and character of our growing child. I was at the park with the kids last week, just thinking of how we can spend more time doing things as a family, before the kids start to really get busy with their own lives. I wondered if the rigorous weekend schedule kids have is worth trading over family time. What is the end goal and achievement of packing a weekend with classes and lessons. As much as I rejig, the daughter is still a victim of weekend classes because of gym. At least, it's just her for now, and we'll just have to be more focused on spending quality time together. All before those little hands and feet grow into adulthood. Growth is too fast. 

In 2020, I hope for nothing more, but patience. With home, with kids, with mess, with growing, with teaching, with failures, with successes and all the many thing that encompass around patience. 

May peace and patience be with you too. Happy New Year!

Chinese Style Steamed Barramundi

Exams are near for school going kids. During this period of time, I would up their vitamins and fish intake. Fish being rich in Omega 3 is essential for brain health, which is most needed during this crunching moment.

If your child doesn't like fish, here's a starter fish that you can try, Barramundi from Kuhlbarra. Fresh from farm to your doorstep in 48 hours. Kuhlbarra's barramundi is antibiotic and hormone free with 5 times more Omega 3 than regular seabass, threadfin and grouper. It is known for its sweet, clean taste and firm texture. A good start with eaters who are resistant to fish.

Insulated box

The fish arrived chilled and nestled in ice within a sealed and insulated box for maximum freshness. Each portion of fish is vacuum-packed to preserve freshness and quality. It can stay fresh in your fridge for up to a week! Or freeze it if you plan to cook it beyond that. 

Individually vacuumed pack

And if you like cooking fish the Chinese steamed style, we have one recipe for share. Almost just like restaurant's taste.

Steamed Barramundi

Ingredients preparation

Chinese Style Steamed Barramundi
Ingredients (Serves 6-7)
1 kg Barramundi fillet portion
1/2 tomato (sliced) (optional)
3 tablespoon seasoned soy sauce for seafood
1 tsp Shaoxing wine
3 tablespoon oil
2 inch fresh ginger (julienned)
Scallion (julienned)

Directions
1. Wash and dry fish with paper towel.
2. Place fish on steam plate and spread tomato on top of the fish.
3. Steam fish for about 15 minutes.
4. While fish is steaming, combine soy sauce and Shaoxing wine in a small bowl. Set aside.
5. Heat oil in a small pan.
6. When fish is ready, discard excess water on plate. Spread ginger and scallion on top of the fish and pour hot oil directly over the ginger, scallion and fish. You should hear sizzling sound when pouring.
7. Drizzle the soy mixture over the fish.
8. Ready for serve!

Optional: I usually steam tofu and tomato along with fish for added protein and vitamins.

On the seasoned soy sauce for seafood, I use Lee Kum Kee. 

This is one extremely simply recipe, yet satisfying to the taste bud. Try it and let me know if you managed to achieve that restaurant like taste!

The fish was extremely fresh. So fresh that I didn't even pre-wash it with salt. There is absolutely no fishy or muddy taste. I'm much sure fussy eaters will easily include it as their food choice. My big kampong family loves fish loaded with ginger and scallion, so here's one you see crowded with it.

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Have a wonderful culinary adventure with fish!