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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 […]
Salmon Wellington Ingredients1 tbsp olive oil2 shallots, finely diced3-4 garlic cloves, minced300g baby spinach150g cream cheese10g parmesan, gratedZest of half a lemon1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped1 tsp dried oregano1 tbsp Dijon mustard1 roll puff pastry, defrosted1 egg, for brushing the pastry MethodHeat 1 olive oil in a medium-sized pan over medium heat. Add the shallots […]
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 […]
Asian Slaw with Sesame Grilled Chicken IngredientsAsian Slaw3 cups red cabbage, finely sliced1.5 cups carrots, grated3 spring onions, finely sliced1/2 cup coriander, chopped20g salted roasted peanuts, to garnish, optional Dressing 2 tbsp soy sauce2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp fish sauce1 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp brown sugar1 garlic clove, minced1 tsp red chilli flakes […]
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 […]
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 […]
Good morning, praying you all are safe and well. Please tell me I’m not the only one carrying a food baby from being in isolation this past week? I woke up this morning craving this hearty dish, and I thought why not share the recipe with you to spoil your family with as well. Hope […]
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