Here’s a delicious snack which is served all over mainland China. It’s great with beer, as a side dish or as part of a banquet. There are many variations of this dish – some use peanuts with skins, others might include onions – you can find your own favourite. I made this one with shallots,…… Continue reading peanuts in vinegar
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spicy korean chicken stew
Dakdoritang is a traditional Korean chicken stew. It’s hearty and warming and with the addition of Korean chilli paste (gochujang) and Korean chilli flakes (gochugaru) as well as green chillies in the garnish, the stew certainly packs a punch. In a heavy cooking pot that just fits your chicken in one layer combine 6 bone-in…… Continue reading spicy korean chicken stew
ginger ice cream
I inherited my love of ginger from my mother who loved to eat crystallised ginger. This fresh ginger ice cream has crystallised ginger added. For triple ginger, try serving it with a ginger biscuit crumb. To make this eggless ice-cream, measure 2 cups of milk and remove 2 tablespoons of the milk to make a…… Continue reading ginger ice cream
two moroccan salads
This recipe for warm pumpkin salad with preserved lemon is from the food of morocco by Tess Mallos. Peel 1kg (2lbs 4oz) of pumpkin and cut it into 2cm (¾”) pieces; remove the pulp and pith from 1 preserved lemon and dice the rind finely; dice finely or grate 1 onion. Heat 3 tablespoons of…… Continue reading two moroccan salads
white bean dip
This delicious dip, a simplified version of this recipe from David Lebovitz, will only take a few minutes to prepare if you have a can of white beans in your pantry. The original is no doubt better but requires some pre-planning. Drain the beans, reserving some of the liquid and place them in a food…… Continue reading white bean dip
almond crusted fish with prunes
Moroccan savoury dishes often include fruit. This recipe, from the cookbook The food of morocco by Tess Mallos, features prunes stuffed with almonds. To feed four, you will need 900g (2 lbs) of fish fillets. I used ling but any firm white fish will work. Salt the fish and set it aside in the fridge.…… Continue reading almond crusted fish with prunes
tapioca pearls with coconut and banana
Tapioca pearls are translucent balls made of cassava starch. Originally produced as a cheaper alternative to sago they are particularly popular in bubble tea and are used in many South East Asian desserts and drinks. Although they don’t have much flavour, the texture is wonderful. To make four generous portions, bring 9 cups of water…… Continue reading tapioca pearls with coconut and banana
tofu skin rolls
Tofu skin, also know as beancurd skin or yuba, is made from the skin that forms when soy milk is boiled. Wrapping a filling into the tofu skin is a common dim sum dish in Hong Kong. Usually made with a meat filling, I opted for this vegetarian version. For the filling pre-soak dried black…… Continue reading tofu skin rolls
wholemeal naan
Simple but delicious, this Indian wholemeal bread is an authentic and satisfying addition to any Indian meal. In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine 2 cups of wholemeal flour, 1½ teaspoons of dry active yeast, 1 teaspoon of sugar and salt to taste. Add 2 tablespoons of yoghurt or buttermilk and knead for…… Continue reading wholemeal naan
crying tiger lamb
From Northeastern Thailand, this dish is traditionally made with beef. According to local myth, the dish is so good that it would make a tiger cry. In Australia it makes perfect sense to cook this lamb version from Everyday Thai Cooking by Katie Chin, published on Serious Eats. The original recipe suggested lamb chops but instead I…… Continue reading crying tiger lamb
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