It's possible to trade profitably on the Forex, the nearly $2 trillion worldwide currency exchange market. But the odds are against you, even more so if you don't prepare and plan your trades. According to a 2014 Bloomberg report, several analyses of retail Forex trading, including one by the National Futures Association (NFA), the industry's regulatory body, concluded that more than two out of three Forex traders lose money. This suggests that self-education and caution are recommended. Here are some approaches that may improve your odds of taking a profit. Prepare Before You Begin Trading Because the Forex market is highly leveraged -- as much as 50 to 1 -- it can have the same appeal as buying a lottery ticket: some small chance of making a killing. This, however, isn't trading; it's gambling, with the odds long against you. A better way of entering the Forex market is to carefully prepare. Beginning with a practice account is helpful and risk-free. While you're trading in your practice account, read the most frequently recommended Forex trading books, among them Currency Forecasting: A Guide to Fundamental and Technical Models of Exchange Rate Determination, by Michael R. Rosenberg is short, not too sweet and highly admired introduction to the Forex market. Forex Strategies: Best Forex Strategies for High Profits and Reduced Risk, by Matthew Maybury is an excellent introduction to Forex trading. The Little Book of Currency Trading: How to Make Big Profits in the World of Forex, by Kathy Lien is another concise introduction that has stood the test of time. All three are available on Amazon. Rosenberg's book, unfortunately, is pricey, but it's widely available in public libraries. "Trading in the Zone: Master the Market with Confidence, Discipline and a Winning Attitude," by Mark Douglas is another good book that's available on Amazon, and, again, somewhat pricey, although the Kindle edition is not. Use the information gained from your reading to plan your trades before plunging in. The more you change your plan, the more you end up in trouble and the less likely that elusive forex profit will end up in your pocket. Diversify and Limit Your Risks Two strategies that belong in every trader's arsenal are: Diversification: Traders who execute many small traders, particularly in different markets where the correlation between markets is low, have a better chance of making a profit. Putting all your money in one big trade is always a bad idea. Familiarize yourself with ways guaranteeing a profit on an already profitable order, such as a trailing stop, and of limiting losses using stop and limit orders. These strategies and more are covered in the recommended books. Novice traders often make the mistake of concentrating on how to win; it's even more important to understand how to limit your losses. Be Patient Forex traders, particularly beginners, are prone to getting nervous if a trade does not go their way immediately, or if the trade goes into a little profit they get itchy to pull the plug and walk away with a small profit that could have been a significant profit with little downside risk using appropriate risk reduction strategies. In "On Any Given Sunday," Al Pacino reminds us that "football is a game of inches." That's a winning attitude in the Forex market as well. Remember that you are going to win some trades and lose others. Take satisfaction in the accumulation of a few more wins than losses. Over time, that could make you rich!

'Nasi Ulam' a Malaysian Mixed Herb Rice Recipe

Nasi Ulam (Malaysian Mixed Herb Rice) is probably one of the strongest evidence of Malay influence on Peranakan (Straits Chinese) food. The use of raw herbs mixed into rice is unknown in the original Hokkien cuisine from which many Baba Nyonyas derive from. It has more in common with the Malay Nasi Kerabu (Kelantan Herb Rice) which the early Chinese settlers along the Northern Malay Peninsula may have come into contact with.


Unlike other kinds of flavored rice, Nasi Ulam is not so much eaten with curries that will overwhelm its herbal flavor. It is better suited for drier dishes like fried fish or chicken together with a healthy dose of Sambal Belacan. The spicy element can also be cut chili peppers thrown into the mix.


Nasi Ulam (Malaysian Mixed Herb Rice)

Nasi Ulam - a Malaysian Mixed Herb Rice packed with fish flakes, kerisik, and aromatic herbs. Delicious eaten on its own or with other main and side dishes.


Ingredients
  • 2 rice cooker cups long grain rice (1½ cups/300g)
  • ½ cup grated coconut (50g)
  • 4 oz snapper fillet (113g)
  • ¾ tsp ground pepper (divided)
  • tsp salt (divided)
  • 5 shallots (thinly sliced)
  • 1 lemongrass (white part only), thinly sliced
  • 5 turmeric leaves (thinly sliced)
  • 5 kaffir lime leaves (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup daun kesum / polygonum / Vietnamese mint, thinly sliced (10g)
  • 1 cup mint leaves (thinly sliced) (10g)
  • ¾ tsp sugar
How To Make :
  1. Wash and drain rice 3 to 4 times in rice cooker pot. Add 2 cups (480ml) water or until the 2 cup mark. Wipe the exterior of the pot dry and place in the rice cooker. Press the cook button.
  2. Prepare kerisik (fried coconut paste). Please refer to this tutorial for full instructions.
  3. Pan fry fish in a non-stick pan with ¼ teaspoon ground pepper and ½ teaspoon salt until it flakes, about 10 minutes. Break up the fish with your spatula.
  4. Transfer cooked rice to a big bowl. Add fish flakes, kerisik, shallots, lemongrass, turmeric leaves, kaffir lime leaves, daun kesum, mint leaves, ground pepper, salt, and sugar. Stir to get everything well mixed.
  5. Serve warm with main and side dishes

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