Halloumi (haloumi) is a traditional Cypriot cheese usually made from goat’s and sheep’s milk or sometimes cow’s milk. Because it has a high melting point, it can easily be fried or grilled. In this recipe, from Donna Hay, the cheese is coated with polenta and baked resulting in deliciously crunchy chips. Cindy served ours with aioli and sweet…… Continue reading halloumi chips + grilled asparagus
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turmeric chilli squid + belacan asparagus
Fifi cooked up a storm when she stayed recently. This Malaysian squid dish includes ingredients popular throughout South-East Asia such as turmeric and kaffir lime leaves. Place 700g (1½ lbs) of fresh squid rings in a non-reactive bowl and add 1½ teaspoons of ground turmeric, 1 tablespoon of chilli flakes, 1 finely minced clove of garlic, 3 finely…… Continue reading turmeric chilli squid + belacan asparagus
saté chicken + char-grilled asparagus
Just one version of a dish that’s popular the world over. For these saté skewers use sliced chicken thighs. In a mortar and pestle or small food processor combine 8 cloves of garlic, the white parts of 3 stalks of lemongrass, 4 large scraped and chopped coriander (cilantro) roots, 1 tablespoon of black peppercorns and 1 tablespoon of…… Continue reading saté chicken + char-grilled asparagus
celery and tomatoes
Celery was a vegetable I used to avoid but it’s becoming a favourite, especially with tomatoes. An Asian stir-fry of celery, asparagus, onion and tomatoes. Finely dice 2-3 cloves of garlic and a similar amount of fresh ginger. Slice a few sticks of celery into diagonal slices, trim and slice a bunch of asparagus into shorter lengths and cut…… Continue reading celery and tomatoes
michelle picker cooks 