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Crispy Herbed Parmesan Polenta Chips Ingredients 1 cup polenta 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 tbsp butter or olive oil ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dried Italian herb seasoning Salt and black pepper, to taste A little fine semolina, for dusting Oil for deep-frying Method In a medium […]
Sticky Rice Salad Sticky Jasmine Rice (Base) Ingredients: 1½ cups jasmine rice, rinsed well 1¾ cups water 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp canola or vegetable oil 1½ tbsp miso paste (white or yellow preferred) 1½ tsp soy sauce 1 tsp sugar 1½ tsp rice vinegar 1 small garlic clove, grated or minced ½ tsp […]
Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes Ingredients1kg roasting potatoes, thinly sliced60g butter250g parmesan cheese, grated500ml cream3 sprigs fresh rosemary1.5 tsp garlic powder50g chicken stock concentrateSalt and black pepper to taste MethodAdd the cream, remaining butter, herbs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to a saucepan over medium heat. Allow to simmer gently for 5-10 minutes. Stir in 3/4 of […]
Duchess Potatoes Ingredients1 large bulb of Garlic1kg potatoes75g butter2 tbsp cream60g mature cheddar, gratedSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste4 large egg yolksFresh parsley, for garnish MethodPreheat oven to 180C.Slice the top of the garlic head and place them on a sheet of foil.Drizzle generously with olive oil. Wrap the foil and place it on a […]
Parmesan Crusted Potatoes Ingredients500g baby potatoes, washed1 tsp salt2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil100g finely grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp black pepper1 tsp oregano1/2 tsp saltFresh coriander, to serve MethodPlace baby potatoes in a large pot, and fill it with enough water to cover the potatoes. […]
Garlicky Smashed Potatoes Ingredients1kg baby potatoes5 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil4 cloves garlic, crushed1 Tbsp coriander, choppedSalt and black pepper to taste30g mozzarella, grated MethodPlace potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil. Allow to cook for 20-25 minutes or until just fork-tender, drain the potatoes. Arrange potatoes onto a baking […]
Crunchy Potato Wedges with Burrata Ingredients1kg potatoes, cut in quarters3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving3 tsp Rajah flavourful & mild curry powder1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder1 tsp oregano1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp salt1 tsp black pepper120g burrata cheese, at room temperatureFresh coriander to garnish MethodPreheat the oven to […]
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