Make a paste out of the garlic, turmeric, coriander, fennel, cumin and poppy seeds, dried chilies, peppercorns, salt and water (grind up in a pestle and mortar or use a small whizzer). Fry off the onion in a little groundnut oil then add the spice paste and ginger. Fry for a few minutes. Then add […]
Chicken laska is a classic Asian recipe and worth the effort. Poach the chicken. Pour about 250ml boiling water into pan, roughly chop poaching ingredients (except chicken) and add to pan. Add whole chicken breasts, a pinch of salt and poach over very gentle heat for about 20 mins or until just cooked. Remove from […]
Ingredients: 1 large Turnip/swede, peeled and cut into small chunks 2 large Potatoes, cut into chunks 1 Onion finely chopped Oil for frying 200g Lardons or chopped bacon 2 tbsp Chopped parsley Flour for coating Butter/oil for frying 2 tbsp Chopped dill 200ml Crème fraiche Method: Boil the swede and potatoes until tender. Drain well […]
Ingredients: 250g spaghetti 2 cloves garlic, chopped pinch of dried chilli flakes small handful chopped parsley (optional) Method: Cook the spaghetti in plenty salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, in a small frying pan pour in a good amount (about 4 tbsp) good extra virgin olive oil. While the oil is still cold, put in […]
Ingredients: 500g lamb shoulder, cut into large cubes, 200g blanched almonds, 2 tsp poppy seeds, 1 tbsp tamarind paste, 2 tbsp groundnut oil, 3 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 cardamom pods, 8 curry leaves, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste(see Cook’s tip), 2 medium tomatoes, chopped, half tsp turmeric, 3 tsp ground coriander, […]
Ingredients: 6-8 tbsp groundnut oil 1 onion, finely chopped half a cup of frozen peas 300g cold mashed potato (leftovers are ideal) 300g salmon fillet 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 star anise salt and white pepper 2 large eggs 4 heaped tbsp plain flour 50g breadcrumbs (panko* breadcrumbs if you can get them) To serve: […]
Ingredients: 2 or 3 slices of bacon 1/2 onion chopped 1/2 green pepper 1 clove of garlic 1/2 cup tomato puree 3 cups water 2 cups rice (american long grain) 2 tbls Smoked paprika Some hot pepper sauce – Miss Anna’s or similar Method: Here’s another offering from sunny St Croix. Now although it might […]
Ingredients: 4x175g/6oz thick cod or haddock fillets 225g/8oz self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting Salt and freshly ground black pepper 300ml/10fl oz fridge-cold lager 1 cup of peas 6 large potatoes chipped 2 litres corn oil Method: Preheat the oven to 150C/300F/Gas 2 and preheat the dripping or oil to 120C/250F. For the chips, peel […]
Ingredients: 1-2 tbsp olive oil 1 red onion, finely chopped 2.5cm root ginger, finely chopped 2 pork steaks/chops 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tbsp Tabasco 2 tsp grain mustard 150ml chicken stock 1 tbsp maple syrup Method: Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the pork on a high heat to brown the […]
Ingredients: 4 Good quality hot dogs 1 tablespoon butter 2 cans of tomatoes 1 tablespoon curry powder 1/2 – 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon onion powder Method: This is hardly haute cuisine. Basically all you need to do is make the sauce by adding the can of tomatoes with the paprika, onion […]