Step 1 Prepare the noodles according to package directions; drain. Step 2 Combine vinegar and 1 tablespoon sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add banana pepper; set aside. Step 3 Place tofu on several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; cover with additional paper towels. Let stand 20 minutes, pressing down occasionally.…
Step 1 Pour oil to a depth of 1 inch into a large Dutch oven, and heat to 350°. Step 2 In a medium bowl, combine flour and salt. Stir yolk into soda water in a 2-cup measure until blended; pour over flour mixture, and, using a large fork, gently…
Step 1 Steam broccoli 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; set aside. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon canola oil to pan. Add bell peppers and sugar snap peas to pan, and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Place vegetable mixture in a large bowl. Add remaining…
1. Process plantains, yautia root, and salt in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides occasionally. Place mixture in a bowl; cover tightly with plastic wrap, and set aside. 2. Place raisins in a heatproof bowl. Bring rum to a boil in a small saucepan over medium,…
1. Combine chipotle cooking sauce, beef broth, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. 2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir garlic into onion…
Step 1 In one medium bowl, mix together 3 cups of flour, garlic salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, paprika and poultry seasoning. In a separate bowl, stir together 1 1/3 cups flour, salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, egg yolks and beer. You may need to thin with additional beer if the…
Drain the juices from the tinned fruit into a bowl, add the soy and fish sauces, then whisk in 1 teaspoon of cornflour until smooth. Chop the pineapple and peaches into bite-sized chunks and put aside. Pull off the chicken skin, lay it flat in a large, cold frying pan,…
Cook the rice according to the packet instructions until tender. Drain, then allow to cool. Roughly chop the mixed nuts, pick and roughly chop the basil and mint leaves, then roughly chop the apricots. Combine with the rice, season with sea salt and black pepper, then drizzle with oil. Serve…
For the brine, peel and crush the garlic and pick the sage leaves. Mix together in a large bowl with the honey and vinegar, then squeeze in the lemon juice and finely grate over the zest. Add the chicken, 2 tablespoons of sea salt and 1 litre of water, and…
Peel and finely slice the shallots, garlic and ginger. Remove the meat from the chicken thighs, reserving the bones, and slice it into nice thin strips. Place a large pan over a medium–low heat with a good lug of groundnut oil, then fry the shallots, ginger and garlic for 5…
