An interesting combination of yuzu and coconut with a hint of lemongrass makes this a perfect dessert to follow Asian food. Dairy free and egg free too. Pour 1 can of organic coconut cream into a saucepan and add 2 stalks of lemongrass (bruised and cut into shorter lengths) ¼ of a cup of yuzu juice,…… Continue reading yuzu and coconut ice cream
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grilled lemongrass pork cheeks
Pork cheeks or jowls are fatty and delicious. You’ve probably heard of guanciale, a smoked Italian meat similar to bacon, which is made from this cut. In Thailand pork cheeks are popular marinated and grilled over hot charcoal. In a food processor combine 6 cloves of garlic, 5–6 stalks (without leaves) of coriander (cilantro), 2 tablespoons of chopped…… Continue reading grilled lemongrass pork cheeks
lemongrass and coconut mussels
Mussels are such a quick meal and so delicious – why not cook them midweek? This delcious recipe, from Melissa Clark for New York Times Cooking, has a definite Thai influence. First wash and de-beard 1kg (2 lbs) of mussels. Finely chop 1 shallot, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 small hot chilli and the white…… Continue reading lemongrass and coconut mussels
beef ribs with lemongrass and tamarind
Wonderfully rich and sticky these beef ribs are sure to impress. Preheat your oven to 150ºC (300ºF). Brown 3 large or 6 smaller beef ribs briefly, either in a frypan or on a barbecue, and transfer them to a roasting pan with not too much excess space. Now, roughly chop 40g (1.4 oz) each of…… Continue reading beef ribs with lemongrass and tamarind
cooking class in Hoi An part 2
Our second cooking class in Hoi An started with a visit to an organic vegetable village where all the gardening and watering is done by hand, the vegetables are fertilised with local river seaweed and the only pesticide used is ground clam shells. From there we went shopping for our ingredients at the local market.…… Continue reading cooking class in Hoi An part 2
grilled pork + coconut vegetables
These dishes, Vietnamese in style, both feature lemongrass. Marinated in a mixture of fresh lemongrass, fresh kaffir lime leaf and Vietnamese chilli paste these pork chops were cooked quickly under a hot grill and garnished with coriander. The vegetables are a sweet and mild contrast to the spicy pork chops. Fry diced shallots with finely diced…… Continue reading grilled pork + coconut vegetables
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