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Marshmallows Ingredients21 g gelatin1 cup water, divided300 g (1 1/2 cups) white sugar310 g (1 cup) glucose1/2 tsp salt1 tbsp vanilla bean pasteIcing sugar MethodCombine the gelatin and 1/2 cup of water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and set aside. Combine the sugar, glucose, salt, and the remaining […]
Chana Magaj Masala Chai Spiced Cake Ingredients For chana magaj 500 g Woolworths chickpea flour 500 g Woolworths ghee 500 g Woolworths icing sugar 275 g full cream milk powder 2 teaspoons ground cardamom 100 g roasted pistachios, ground For Masala Chai Spiced Cake 250g Woolworths cake flour, sifted ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 […]
Naan Khatai Ingredients227 g Ghee165 g Castor Sugar2 tbsp semolina325 g Cake Flour plus 2 tbsp extra1 tsp baking powder1 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda2 tsp cardamom powderRaw Almonds, to decorate MethodPreheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare a baking tray with baking paper and set it aside.Combine the ghee and the sugar and cream with a […]
Soji Balls Ingredients165 g semolina110 g nibbed almonds80 g desiccated coconut200 g milk powder2 tsp cardamom (elachi) powder¼ tsp nutmeg100 g ghee, melted1 can condensed milkSesame seeds, toasted, for serving (optional)Desiccated coconut, toasted, for serving (optional) MethodToast the semolina, nibbed almonds and desiccated coconut for 10 minutes until fragrant. Remove from the heat and add […]
Poli IngredientsFor the filling:80 g desiccated or fresh coconut30 x 30 g sesame seeds3 T butter135 g semolina160 g castor sugar1 t cardamom (elachi) powder For the pastry:390 g cake flour150 g cold butter, cubedCold water½ t fine saltoil, for frying MethodPlace the coconut and sesame seeds in a saucepan on medium-low heat, and lightly […]
Peppermint Crisp Tart Eclairs IngredientsChoux Pastry300ml water125g butter135g cake flour4 large eggs Caramel cream500ml whipping cream100g Caramel treat Topping200g milk chocolate, melted100g peppermint crisp chocolate, finely chopped MethodMakes 20-25 Preheat the oven to 200°c. Prepare a baking tray with baking paper and set it aside. Place water and butter in a saucepan and bring to […]
Corn ribs Ingredients1kg sweet corn on the cobb6 tbsp EVOO1 tsp Weber flame grilled veggie spice]1 tsp tandoori masala, sub with chilli powder1 tsp smoked paprika1/2 tsp garlic powder1 tsp crushed black peppercorns1/2 tsp salt GarnishFresh coriander or spring onion1 round of feta, crumbled Sriracha mayo5 tbsp mayonnaise2 tbsp sriracha MethodPreheat your oven or air […]
Strawberry Turnovers IngredientsPastry250g cake flour250g Kerrygold salted butter, cold and cubed80ml-120ml ice cold water Pastry cream500ml full cream milk1 tsp vanilla bean paste5 large egg yolks120g castor sugar35g corn flour50g Kerrygold salted butter, cold300g fresh strawberries, thinly slicedIcing sugar for dusting MethodPastry creamAdd the milk and vanilla bean paste to a medium saucepan, place over […]
Malva Pudding Fudge Sundae IngredientsFrozen custard500 ml whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks500 ml store bought custard Fudge Sauce200 g store-bought Fudge50 g Kerrygold salted butter3/4 cup fresh cream1/3 cup Amarula (optional)Pinch of salt Malva Pudding1 cup full cream milk1 cup flour3⁄4 cup brown sugar1⁄4 tsp salt1 tsp bicarb of soda1 tsp baking powder30g Kerrygold […]
Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil1 large onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced500g beef mince800g roma tomatoes, pureed750 ml beef stock3 teaspoons Rajah All-In-One Curry Powder with Garlic2 tsp dried oregano2 bay leaves2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce2 tbsp tomato pasteSalt and black pepper, to taste500g Spaghetti or Bucatini, prepared per package instructions MethodHeat oil in a large pot […]
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