I have been making a version of this soup for years. It started as an African Peanut Soup that I discovered back in my ‘eat less meat’ days, but has evolved over the years, as I started making my own bone broth, and was no longer able to digest or tolerate legumes. It’s great for …
This a great way to use seasonal pineapple, in a sweet but spicy sauce. It is amazing on grilled or BBQ’d meats. This sauce will not thicken and ‘set’ like a usual sticky sweet chilli sauce, but you can use less sugar due to the lovely sweetness of ripe pineapple. Pineapple Sweet Chilli Sauce MAKES …
I love this salad, so fresh, crunchy and tangy. Serve it with grilled Lemongrass Chicken, bbq pork or prawns. It goes great with Peanut Sauce, or Lime + Ginger Peanut Dressing. It also lends itself to Salad in a Jar, for lunches or quick dinners. Asian Noodle Salad MAKES Serves 4 to 6 INGREDIENTS 250gm …
These syrups, or cordials, are great mixed with sparkling water for a drink or cocktail. They can also be used in marinades and desserts. They are very easy to make, and can use whatever seasonal herbs and flavourings you have! Herb Syrups MAKES About 1 litre for each INGREDIENTS You can easily adjust these recipes …
I used to make a version of these, which were famous at BBQ’s and everyone would be happy that my ‘bring a plate’ was Pork and Lime Patties. The recipe came from a cookbook I had (still have) called A Taste of Indochina by Jan Castorina. They were sticky, zesty, savoury mouth fulls, but delicate, …
Ooh, this marinade makes for moist, tender, herby and spiced BBQ meat. You can also use whatever herbs you are harvesting from the garden (just be mindful of using too much mint!) Don’t worry if you don’t have time to marinate it for very long, it still adds flavour even if you just coat the …
Thai Basil has a such a delicate, delicious flavour. This zesty, flavourful curry paste can be made spicier by increasing the amount or type of chillies you use. It makes a beautiful, low FODMAP curry. (Read this, if you are new to Low FODMAP eating). Thai Basil Curry Paste MAKES About 1 to 1 1/2 …
A delicious way to make the most of an abundance of fresh coriander (AKA cilantro). This zesty, flavourful curry paste isn’t too spicy (though you can increase the chilli heat if you like) but makes a beautiful, low FODMAP curry. (Read this, if you are new to Low FODMAP eating). Coriander Curry Paste MAKES About …
This delicious dressing is smooth peanutty, with zingy lime and the spiciness of ginger. It goes so well served on a crunchy Asian style salad or slaw, or a noodle salad with slices of Lemongrass Chicken. Try this Peanut Sauce if you are looking for a thicker sauce for chicken sticks. LIME + GINGER PEANUT DRESSING …
This slow cooked Asian-style beef cheeks dish is full of flavour, and after 8 hours in the slow cooker, it is so tender. You can add plenty of veges, for a healthy family dinner. Beef cheeks are not a commonly used cut these days, but have gained popularity as more chefs feature them on their menus and …
