Ingredients: 2 Garlic cloves, finely chopped 6 Stalks from coriander plant, finely chopped 2 tbsp Fish sauce 2 tbsp Light soy sauce 125ml Coconut cream 1 tbsp Groundnut oil 1 tbsp Granulated sugar Few shakes of ground white pepper 450g Pork tenderloin (fillet), thinly sliced across the grain You will need: 8 Bamboo skewers Sweet […]
Ingredients: 450g Pork fillet or same amount of chicken breast or thigh Marinade: 2 tbsp Light soy sauce 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry 2 tbsp Finely chopped garlic 1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp Sesame oil 1 tsp Sugar 2 tsp 5 Spice powder Salt Dipping sauce: 1 tbsp Groundnut […]
Put the vinegar and sugar into a small pan. Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil and boil rapidly for 6-7 minuts until a thin syrup is formed. Pour into a bowl and leave to cool. Cut the carrot and cucumber into thin strips. Mix with the onion and chilli. add […]
Ingredients: 2 Small ripe avocados, cut into small chunks 100g Cooked prawns (see Cook’s Tip) Quarter of a cucumber, peeled, seeds removed and sliced 2 Tomatoes, chopped 2 Spring onions, very finely sliced About 10 mint leaves, finely sliced 2 tbsp Chopped fresh coriander Dressing: 1 Red chilli, seeds removed and finely chopped 1 sml […]
Ingredients: 2 Medium baking potatoes, peeled and cubed 4 Spring onions, finely chopped 200g Hot smoked salmon, flaked Handful of parsley, chopped Salt and white pepper Plain flour, a couple of tablespoons 1 Egg, beaten 1 Cup panko breadcrumbs Groundnut or vegetable oil for shallow frying Method: Cook the potato in boiling salted water. Drain […]
Ingredients: 1 Tin tuna – in olive oil 2 Spring onions, chopped 1/4 Cucumber, deseeded and diced Some salad leaves, rocket etc 8 Baby plum tomatoes or something similar 6 Capers chopped Juice of half a lemon Olive oil Method: This is about as simple as it gets. All you need to do is drain […]
Method: Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for a few minutes until they are golden brown. Shake the pan gently so they don’t catch. Tip out into a mortar and crush them with the pestle. Set aside. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan (one with a lid). Brown the […]
Ingredients: 125g Pancetta, chopped 2 Cloves garlic 1 Onion, chopped 2 Stalks celery, de-stringed and finely chopped 1 Tin plum or chopped tomatoes 1 Litre chicken stock 2 Tins of beans (borlotti, cannellini etc), drained and rinsed A sprig of fresh rosemary, chopped A handful of fresh basil Method: In a large pan, fry the […]
Ingredients: 1 Onion, chopped 1 tsp Paprika 2 Whole cloves 2 Bay leaves About 5 gratings of nutmeg 2 Tins tomatoes 1 litre Vegetable stock Juice of half a lemon Pinch of sugar A dash of port (optional) 2 Tomatoes, finely chopped Method: Soften the onion in some olive oil and butter and then add […]
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp each Fennel, cumin and coriander seeds 3 tbsp Oil 1 Leek, thinly sliced 2 Carrots, grated 2 Red onions, thinly sliced 2 Bay leaves 6 Cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 Red or green chilli, sliced 1 tbsp Chopped ginger 1 x 400g Can coconut milk 200g Red lentils 2 Chicken breast fillets, […]