Ingredients: 8 large duck pieces (legs, breast etc) on the bone 2 tbsp groundnut oil 2 onions 6 large cloves garlic 2 tsp ginger, grated 8 spring onions 2 tbsp palm sugar 500ml chicken stock 125ml rice wine 3 whole star anise Method: Preheat oven to180C. Warm the oil in heavy casserole dish then lightly […]
Month: October 2011
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Duck with madiera sauce
Ingredients: 4 duck breasts Madeira sauce: 2 tbsp olive oil 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 bay leaf a few sprigs of thyme 1 garlic clove, peeled About 100g meat trimmings (we used stewing steak) 250ml Madeira (or Marsala) 150 ml port 1 litre chicken stock salt and pepper Crushed peas: 300g frozen peas Small buch […]
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Roast duck and lychee salad
Ingredients: 2 duck legs, skin on (breasts could also be used) Marinade for duck: 2 tbsp ketjap manis (see Cook’s tip) 1 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tsp 5 spice powder 4 slices ginger 4 pieces of orange peel Salad: 15 lychees, peeled, deseeded and chopped (see Cook’s tip) 3 spring onions, finely chopped 1 […]
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Sweet chilli-glazed salmon
Ingredients: 4 x 175g salmon fillets, skinned Glaze: 1 tsp dried chilli flakes 50g light muscovado sugar 2 tsp light soy sauce 4 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp Chinese 5 spice powder Method: For the glaze, combine all the ingredients in a small pan and bring to the boil. Cook for 1 minute until just […]
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Spiced salmon with lentils
Ingredients: 1 tbsp garam masala Olive oil 2 salmon fillets 100g Puy lentils Half a red onion, sliced Juice of Half a lemon 1 garlic clove, crushed Handful of fresh coriander, chopped Lemon wedges to serve Method: Mix the spices with a little oil and rub all over the salmon. Leave for 15 minutes. Meanwhile […]
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Spiced cod with crispy onions
Ingredients: 4 cod fillets, 140g each 200g tub Greek yoghurt 1 tbsp Indian spices (any combination – see Cook’s tip)) 1 tbsp ginger, grated Juice of 1/2 lemon Salt and pepper 1 tbsp groundnut oil 1 small onion, finely sliced Method: This Indian recipe is really quick and easy. Put the fish in a single […]
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South Indian tuna
Ingredients: 500ml groundnut oil 1 and a half tbsp black or brown mustard seeds 1 finger length piece of ginger, finely chopped 3 green chillies, chopped 16 curry leaves (fresh or dried) 4 tuna loin steaks, about 1.5cm thick 1 tbsp turmeric a quarter of a red onion, very finely chopped Small handful chopped coriander […]
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Smoked salmon frittata
Ingredients: 4 large eggs (free range organic) 1 onion, finely chopped 25g butter 2-3 tsp creme fraiche handful of frozen peas 100g-150g smoked salmon (see Cook’s tip) Maldon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Fresh herbs if you have them – parsley, dill, basil a few gratings of cheese (parmesan or cheddar) Method: Heat […]
Ingredients: 2 x 150g salmon fillets Salt and pepper 2 tsp groundnut oil 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tbsp ginger, grated 1 small red onion, sliced 1 red chilli, sliced 1 large courgette, sliced* 200ml boiling water 1 tbsp oyster sauce 2 tsp light soy sauce 1 tsp salt pinch of sugar 1 tbsp […]
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Salmon with Barberino Sauce
Ingredients: 4 salmon steaks 1 onion, sliced 1 carrot, sliced Bunch of fresh herbs (dill, basil, parsley, bay leaf) Knob of butter 2 tablespoons plain flour 50-100 ml extra virgin olive oil Method: Place the salmon steaks in a deep frying pan. Add the onion and carrot and cover with water. Bring to the boil […]