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Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry Ingredients600g Boneless chicken thighs, substitute with chicken breast fillets1 tbsp soy sauce1 tsp ground black pepper1 tbsp mirin1 tbsp chilli oil2 tbsp corn flourOil, for cooking2 cloves garlic, minced1 tsp fresh ginger, grated2 green chilli, minced1 onion, sliced1 red pepper, sliced1 yellow pepper, sliced Stir fry sauce1 tbsp soy sauce2 […]
Crispy Potato Bhajias with Spicy Salsa IngredientsFor the potato bhajias300g chickpea flour1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp coriander powder1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp fenugreek leaves, crushed1/2 tsp chilli powder1 red chilli, minced2 tsp salt220 ml water1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped4 large potatoes500ml oil for frying For the salsa1/2 cup chopped onion4 jalapeno, diced400g canned crushed tomato1/4 […]
Roasted Bone Marrow with Salsa Verde Ingredients6-8 beef bones, canoe cutSaltBlack pepperOlive oil100g Salsa verde, to serveFresh coriander, to garnish8 slices crusty bread, toasted MethodPlace marrow bones in a large bowl, add 2-3 tbsp of salt, cover, and place in the fridge overnight to soak.Preheat oven to 230C. Drain the water from the bowl, and […]
Falafels Ingredients200g dried chickpeas, soaked overnight1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp coriander powder1 small onion, peeled and diced3 cloves garlic1/2 bunch coriander1/2 bunch mint1 tsp bicarbonate of sodaZest of 1 lemon1 tsp saltBlack pepper to tasteOlive oil IngredientsAdd your drained soaked chickpeas, onion, garlic, spices, bicarbonate of soda, and salt to a food processor and blitz […]
Kimchi Fried Rice Ingredients2 tsp sesame oil2 garlic cloves, minced200g exotic mushrooms, sliced thin if neededSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste1 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp gochujang1 tsp soy sauce1 cup kimchi3 cups cooked day old, coldSpring onion, sliced for garnishSesame seeds, for garnishFried egg, to serve Method Begin by straining the kimchi and reserving the […]
Harissa Honey Chicken Rice Bowls Ingredients1-2 tbsp olive oil4 chicken breast fillets1 large onion, sliced3 tbsp harissa2 tbsp water1 tbsp honey1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp cumin powderSaltBlack pepperHandful coriander, chopped Serve withYellow ricePickled cucumberRoasted chickpeasChopped tomatoesFlatbreadCrumbled feta MethodCut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, and add it to a bowl with the sliced onions. Add the […]
Orange Whiskey Sour Ingredients 15ml lemon juice 50ml whiskey 25ml brown sugar simple syrup 30ml orange juice 1 egg white, from a medium or large egg Ice Orange slice, for garnish 1/2 tsp granulated sugar Method Add the lemon juice, whiskey. Sugar syrup, orange juice and egg white to a shaker. Dry shake for a […]
Moscow Mule IngredientsIce45ml vodka15ml fresh lime juiceGinger beerFresh lime slices, for garnish]Mint sprig, for garnish MethodFill a copper mug with ice, and add vodka and lemon juice.Top up with ginger beer. garnish with fresh lime slices and mint sprig. Enjoy!
Passionfruit Coconut Margarita Ingredients60ml Tequila30ml coconut cream2 tbsp passion fruit pulp15ml fresh lime juice15ml passion fruit cordial MethodAdd all ingredients to a cocktail shaker, and shake.Strain into a short glass filled with ice.Garnish with passionfruit and edible flowers. Enjoy!
Long Island Iced Tea Makes 1 cocktail Ingredients1 cup ice cubes15ml gin15ml tequila15ml vodka15ml white rum10ml Triple Sec15ml lemon juice, freshly squeezedLemon wedges, for garnishCola MethodAdd ice to a tall glass, and add the gin, tequila, vodka, rum, Triple Sec, and lemon juice. Use a tall spoon to stir.Top up with Cola, garnish with lemon […]
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