Recipe Guide

Afghani Lamb Meatballs Recipe only This Afghani lamb meatball (Kofta) recipe is cooked with potatoes and is a typical New Year dish. With Afghanistan being so arid and the climate very cold in winter. They enjoy fatty food and are famous for adding nuts and dried fruits to their dishes. Each family would have a different recipe for this kofta dish, so hope you enjoy this recipe. INGREDIENTS 1 kg lamb mince 2 medium brown onions, finely chopped 3 teaspoons minced garlic 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste 3/4 cup copped coriander leaves 1 large egg 1 level teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium brown onions, finely chopped 600 ml water 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric Salt 5 medium potatoes, quartered and peeled METHOD   1. In a large bowl add the lamb mince, onions, garlic, coriander leaves,egg, turmeric, paprika, and pepper. Mix well with your hands to combine. Now form smallish meatb...

Sri Lankan Pepper Beef Curry Recipe only This Sri Lankan pepper beef curry is full of flavor and color. One known as Ceylon, Sri Lankan cuisine has been influence by many different nation that traded there in the past- The Dutch, English, Portuguese, Arabs, Malays, Moors, and Indians. This famous spice island is a melting pot of fantastic curries, fresh vegetables, and seafood, and of course black tea. INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 2 tablespoons coriander seeds 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 2 tablespoons ghee, or vegetable oil 1. 5 kg stewing beef (shin is best), cut into 5 cm cubes 2 medium brown onions, finely chopped 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled ginger 10 curry leaves 2 long fresh red chilies, chopped 1 fresh, lemongrass stalk, white part only, finely chopped 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 400 ml coconut milk 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 125 ml coconut cream Coriander leaves to garnish Lemon wedges to serve METHOD 1. ...

Thai BBQ Chicken Recipe only This Thai BBQ chicken recipe in Thai is called "gai yang" and it hails from the Northeastern part of Thailand called 'Isan'. This is very much a street food in Thailand and comes with a small bag of sticky rice and a dipping sauce. It would be one of my favorite street foods in Bangkok. The chicken was always juicy and the great combination of sticky rice and a chili dipping sauce made it the perfect lazy snack or meal. INGREDIENTS 4 coriander roots, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 lemongrass stalk, white part only, finely chopped 3 tablespoons fish sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 teaspoon palm sugar 750 g chicken thigh or drumsticks on the bone dipping sauce to serve fresh lime wedges to serve METHOD 1. Using a pestle and mortar, pound the marinade ingredients, and combined well. Spoon into a large bowl. Add the chicken and rub with your hands till well coated. Place, covered in the fridge overnight. 2. Over a me...

Thai Yellow Fish Curry Recipe only Yellow curry paste is a mild form of the pastes made in Thailand because of the use of turmeric and very much resembles a curry from Indian This is because of the old trade routes and turmeric found its way into the Thai cuisine. The paste very much calls for fresh turmeric, so find it and when using turmeric be careful, because it stains! Try to wear plastic gloves and wash everything straight after use. INGREDIENTS Yellow curry paste 2 dried long red chilies 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 fresh yellow banana chilies, chopped coarsely 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh turmeric 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 small brown onion chopped, finely 10 cm stalk, lemongrass, chopped finely, white part only 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh galangal 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh coriander root and stem mixture 1 teaspoon shrimp paste 1 tablespoon peanut oil Yellow fish curry 8 baby new potatoes, halved 400 ml c...