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P.E. Teacher turns

Online Chef

n the 5th of June (Friday), Mr Chong Chao Ming of the Physical Education Department
conducted an online cooking class via Zoom. There were about 80 participants, among a few
Obeing teachers. Using his phone, he streamed himself demonstrating two healthy and delicious
breakfast recipes, which were scallion pancakes and poached egg toast. His son joined the livestream
On June 6th, twelve of our dutiful members attended the workshop for regulars, which lasted too.
from 8:30 in the morning to 4:30 in the afternoon. The morning was mostly spent on a talk by Madam
Audrey Koh, an alumna of HELP University and an experienced figure in the world of English language
debating. She enlightened everyone with some eye-opening tips on how to build a brilliant case (things
to do before, during, and after a debate), and wield wordplay to one’s advantage, both of which would Ingredients for scallion pancake
come to be used in the afternoon practical debates.
1. 4 cloves of garlic
2. All-purpose flour
The regular practical debates pitted a total of 42 debaters from 8 different schools in teams of 3. 3-4 stalks of scallion
threes against each other. Kuen Cheng’s Debate Club had four teams of our best, up against teams from 4. Sugar
Foon Yew High School, Jit Sin Independent High School, Sabah Tshung Tsin Secondary School, and 5. Salt
SMJK Kuching High. The results of our showdowns were relatively average, with two wins and losses 6. Oil
from the four teams.

However, in the two workshops, due to software issues and miscommunication, several
participants were absent and unable to attend. Entire teams going missing and adjudicators unable to
join their respective rooms caused the first workshop’s practical debates to be delayed by an hour as He first prepared the scallion
the organiser scrambled to reassign teams to deserted members. This led to Ng Choon Hau from the pancake. The process was as follows: first,
beginner’s workshop and Tham Yuanyi from the regular’s workshop being appointed as last minute mince the garlic. At the same time, heat up
replacements, debating twice in a row on the spot. some oil corresponding to the amount of
garlic. When the oil is fully heated, fry the
Debate Club presidents Scott Koh Jia Hang and Tham Yuanyi were both satisfied with the garlic at medium heat till it becomes golden brown. One can chop up scallions into the size of a pinkie
participating members’ performances even though they had missed out on 3 months worth of training. while waiting. As soon as it turns golden brown, turn down the fire and add flour into the oil. Stir the
The presidents hoped that club members were able to purpose this experience and exposure into mixture until it is smooth. “A little water can be added if it’s too lumpy,” he stated. Moving on, add the
improvement for their debating skills.. In their shared opinion, the competing schools were talented scallions into the mixture with a bit of pepper for an extra dash of spice.
in their own ways and a great inspiration to learn from. They had both expressed desire in taking part
again next year, stating how good this workshop was for members in identifying their strengths and Again, heat up the pan and brush some butter on it. When bubbles form, scoop up the mixture
weaknesses through applying their skills in a standard debate competition setting. with a ladle and pour it on the pan. A mould is not needed to create a perfect circle as it will naturally form
when there’s even heat. The trick to cooking a good pancake lies in its consistency. Therefore, one must
pay close attention to prevent overcooking. Mr Chong mentioned that one should flip when there are
bubbles in the centre, as it will create a beautifully crispy brown surface. Circulate the pan in a clockwise
direction and pick it up when the sides are floppy. A good scallion pancake can then be served within 30
Reported by: minutes.
Ng Yan Wen Sr1ScF
Ng Choon Hau Sr2A

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