Certified chef and nutritionist Kin Milan shares the recipes for her herb white rice and classic vanilla milkshake with Guardian Life magazine. Known for her simple, creative approach to everyday meals, both dishes show how familiar ingredients can be turned into something thoughtful and satisfying.

For Chef Kin, cooking goes beyond following recipes. It is about confidence, creativity, and building a personal connection with food.

“Everything about cooking is being creative. From blending ingredients to the final presentation, it is a form of art,” she said. 

With this in mind, her herb white rice and classic vanilla milkshake are sure to bring ease, flavour, and intention into your kitchen.

FOOD

Herb White Rice

This recipe shows how a simple pot of rice can be lifted with herbs and colour, without losing its comforting feel.

INGREDIENTS

White rice, thoroughly washed

Fresh parsley

Dill or rosemary

Green peas

Sweet corn

Sesame seeds

Deeply salted water

INSTRUCTIONS

Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil and add the rice. Cook until tender.

When the water is almost absorbed, add the green peas and sweet corn. The steam will cook them gently while keeping their colour and bite.

Fold in the fresh parsley and your choice of dill or rosemary. Remove from heat and finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Chef Kin’s serving suggestion

Serve as a fragrant base for sauces or proteins of choice. Simple food, prepared with care, always stands out.

DRINK

Classic Vanilla Milkshake

Fresh from her kitchen studio, Chef Kin introduces a drink she describes as a foundation. Simple, smooth, and easy to build on.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups cold full cream milk

2 scoops vanilla ice cream

1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 to 2 teaspoons sugar or honey, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

Blend all ingredients until thick and smooth. 

Serve immediately.

Chef Kin’s pro tip

Chill your glass before serving. It helps keep the milkshake colder and improves its texture.