Ingredients 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds 200g red lentils 1 litre of boling vegetable stock (2 veg Oxo{TM} cubes mixed with 1 litre […]
This is a korma-like chicken curry. Ingredients 2 to 3 chicken breasts, skins and bones removed 1 medium onion, chopped 450g tin of chopped tomatos 300g unsweetened natural yoghurt 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon corriander 2 tablespoons vegetable oil some powdered chilli – adjust quantity to taste […]
Traditionally, Carbonara sauce includes raw egg, but that of course carries with it a risk of salmonela infection. My recipe instead uses white sauce as a substitute. Ingredients 4 rashers of pancetta or smoked bacon 1 medium onion, chopped 2 to 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons of dried chopped basil 1 […]
Ingredients 350g pork, chopped into 1 inch cubes 1 onion, chopped 1 yellow capsicum, chopped 2 stalks of lemon grass, chopped 140g rice 400 mL coconut milk 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon basil 1/4 tablespoon mint some powdered chilli – adjust quantity to taste, but remember: […]
Ingredients * Chilli con Carne or vegitarian chilli * 300g tortilla chips * 150—200g grated medium chedder * 2 chopped green chilli peppers * 6 chopped spring onions * 6 chopped cherry tomatos * 3 tablespoons soured cream * 1 tablespoon chopped chives * Fresh corriander, torn roughly Guacamole 1 large avocado 2 tablespoons of […]
Empanadas are the Mexican equivalent of the Cornish Pasty. Fill with any flavoursome tex-mex-style filling, such as Chilli con Carne, Refried Beans, Corned Beef Hash or the potato filling below. Ingredients Pastry 250g plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup of vegetable oil (yes you, read right… 1/2 a cup!) 1/2 […]
Ingredients * 2, 3 or 4 (depending on how hot you like it!) chilli peppers, deseeded and chopped * 500g minced beef * 450g tin of chopped tomatos * 450g tin of red kidney beans or mixed beans, drained * 1 green pepper, chopped * 1 medium onion, chopped * 1 or 2 sticks of […]
Chilaquiles is a sloppy tortilla casserole. Ingredients 8 corn tortillas, cut into strips oil… and lots of it 400g fresh tomatos, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 hot chillies, finely chopped 1 teaspoon marjoram 250 mL chicken stock 150g grated cheese 250 mL creme fraiche / soured cream 1/4 cup fresh corriander, chopped […]
Ingredients Vegetables 2 red peppers, chopped into long strips 1 onion, chopped into thin rings or half-rings Baby sweet corn 2 red chilli peppers, chopped Sweet and Sour Sauce 4 tablespoons water 2.5 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons vinegar 1.5 tablespoons cornflour 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce 1.5 tablespoons tomato puree 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 tablespoon […]
This is an odd question about the moon. Here is a picture of the earth-moon system. As you can see, there is a new moon. My question: where is the sun??? If it’s on the left, then why is the Earth dark on the left? The Moon can’t be blocking the light, because that would […]