I used to cook a delicious (but not very authentic) Mapo tofu or Grandma’s beancurd. Since I’m now more familiar with Sichuan food, here’s a more authentic and spicy version. You will need some Sichuan pantry staples – Sichuan peppercorns, spicy bean paste (doubanjiang) and homemade chilli oil – for this recipe. If you don’t…… Continue reading mapo tofu 2.0
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lion’s head meatballs
Lion’s head meatballs (Shizi Tou 獅子頭) originated in Yangzhou and Zhenjiang but travelled to Shanghai with migrants in the 19th and early 20th centuries and is now considered a classic of Shanghai cuisine. These meatballs are thought to have acquired their name due to a similarity in appearance to the head of Chinese garden lions.…… Continue reading lion’s head meatballs
bún-chả with bbq pork balls
These Vietnamese pork balls are packed with flavour and wonderful when served as a complete meal with a fresh and delicious rice vermicelli salad and Nuoc Cham. I could eat this any time. For the pork balls, you will need 450g (1 lb) of pork mince. Place ¼ of the mince in a small food…… Continue reading bún-chả with bbq pork balls
albondigas
These juicy Mexican beef and pork albondigas (meatballs) are enhanced by a smoky and fiery chipotle sauce. For the chipotle sauce put 1 litre (35 fl oz) of tomato passata (sauce) into a saucepan with ½ a cup of canned chipotles in adobo sauce (available from Mexican food stores), 2 teaspoons of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ a…… Continue reading albondigas
vietnamese pork skewers
Try these Vietnamese delights next time you’re having a barbecue. Combine 450g (1 lb) of minced pork with ½ a cup of Vietnamese fish sauce (Thai fish sauce is much stronger), 4 tablespoons of dark soy or caramel sauce (available from Asian stores), 2-3 finely diced brown shallots, 12 finely sliced garlic chives and 1 tablespoon of…… Continue reading vietnamese pork skewers
three piggy and pistachio terrine
My first terrine but definitely worth repeating. Over gentle heat fry 1 large finely diced onion, 2 minced cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves and 2 finely crumbled bay leaves in 1 tablespoon of butter until translucent. Turn up the heat and add ¼ of a cup of white wine. Cook until the wine…… Continue reading three piggy and pistachio terrine
spicy pork patties
This Thai-style recipe comes from a wonderful addition to our cookbooks, HOT PLATE Asian-Inspired Barbeque, a gift from visiting friends. Having eaten at Spirit House Restaurant and Cooking School, they wanted to share some of the inspiration. In a mortar and pestle pound to a rough paste 6 cloves of garlic, 6 coriander (cilantro) roots, 3 small green chillies, ¾ of…… Continue reading spicy pork patties
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