Lamb Rogan Josh

A delicious slow-cooked curry – rich and aromatic with a good chilli kick.

Great served with pilau rice and plenty of cold beer!

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Lamb Rogan Josh
Serves 4

Ingredients:

For the Lamb and Marinade: 800g-1kg Diced Lamb Leg or Shoulder, 6 Garlic Cloves (Crushed), 4″ Fresh Ginger (Finely Chopped), 2tsp Cracked Black Pepper, 2tsp Ground Turmeric, 3tbsp Natural Yogurt

For the Spice Blend: 1tbsp Cardamom Pods, 6 Cloves, 1tbsp Coriander Seeds, 1 Long Cinnamon Stick, 1tsp Paprika, 3tsp Chilli Flakes, 1tbsp Vegetable Oil, 2tbsp Water

For the Curry: 4 Red Onions (Finely Sliced), 4 Small Peppers (Finely Sliced), 1 Tin Chopped Tomatoes, 4 Red Chillies (Finely Sliced), 1tsp Sea Salt, 150ml Water

To Finish: Large Handful Chopped Coriander, 100g Sultanas, Coconut Shards, Natural Yogurt

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Method:

1) Marinade the lamb by combining all of the marinade ingredients with the lamb in a large bowl. Cover and place in the fridge to marinade for at least 2 hours.

2) Meanwhile make the spice blend by combining all of the ingredients in a spice grinder or pestle and mortar and grind to a smooth paste.

3) Preheat your oven to 140c or bring a slow cooker up to heat. In a large frying pan/casserole dish fry the onions, peppers and sliced chillies in a little oil over a medium heat for 10 minutes until soft. Add the spice paste and cook for a further 5 minutes. Add the lamb and marinade to the dish and bring to a simmer. Add the tomatoes, sea salt and water to the pan and bring to the boil.

4) Transfer the curry to a casserole dish for the oven or to a slow cooker and cover. Cook in the oven for 4 hours or if using a slow cooker, cook on high for 5 hours or until the lamb is tender. Once ready, the curry can be cooled and chilled for re-heating later.

5) Prior to serving, ensure the curry is piping hot and stir through the coriander and sultanas.

6) Serve the curry with a sprinkling of coconut shards and a little natural yogurt.

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Enjoy!

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Cambodian Beef Baguettes

I love Cambodian food and this dish of marinated steak with freshly baked baguette and cucumber and lime salad is a winner!

The baguette (a staple of Cambodian dishes from French influence) is baked in the time it takes to cook the steak and prepare the salad, making this a quick midweek supper.

Great served with Tik Marij – a lime and black pepper dipping sauce.

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Cambodian Beef Baguette
Serves 4

Ingredients:

For the Beef: 8 Thin Sirloin Steaks (Fat Removed), 4tbsp Soy Sauce, 1/2tsp Sea Salt, 2tsp Palm Sugar, 4 Birds Eye Chillies (Finely Chopped), 2tsp Black Pepper, 4 Lemon Grass Stalks (Core Finely Chopped), 4 Garlic Cloves (Finely Chopped)

For the Salad: 1 Cucumber (Deseeded and Finely Sliced), Large Handful Beansprouts, 1 Red Chilli (Finely Chopped), Juice 2 Limes, 1tbsp Palm Sugar, 1/2tsp Sea Salt, 2″ Fresh Ginger (Julienned)

To Finish: 8 Par-Baked Mini Baguettes, Juice 2 Limes, 1tbsp Cracked Black Pepper, 1tsp Sea Salt

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Method:

1) Prepare the marinade for the beef by combining the soy sauce, sea salt, palm sugar, chillies, black pepper, lemongrass and garlic in a small bowl. Combine the beef with the marinade and allow to marinade for around 15 minutes.

2) Preheat the oven to 200c and preheat the grill on high. Meanwhile prepare the salad dressing by combing the chilli, lime juice, palm sugar, sea salt and ginger in a small bowl.

3) Bake the baguettes in the oven for around 10 minutes or until golden brown and remove. Meanwhile, grill the steaks under a hot grill for around 3 minutes each side. Remove the steaks when ready and set aside.

4) Combine the salad dressing with the cucumber and beansprouts.

5) Make the Tik Marij by combining the lime juice with the cracked black pepper and sea salt. Serve the steaks with the baguettes, salad and Tik Marij.

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Enjoy!

Pork Loin, Date Relish

This date and pineapple relish is the perfect match for roasted pork loin. The addition of pineapple, basil and resting juices together with a little red wine vinegar make this relish truly delicious!

A quick midweek supper which is great served with a crunchy salad dressed with honey mustard.

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Pork Loin, Date Relish
Serves 4

Ingredients:

For the Pork: 800g Pork Loin (Cut in half lengthways), 3 Garlic Cloves, Olive Oil, Sea Salt

For the Relish: 100g Dates (Stoned and Finely Chopped), 50g Fresh Pineapple (Finely Diced), 12 Basil Leaves (Finely Chopped), 2tsp Fresh Parsley (Chopped), 3tbsp Fresh Orange Juice, 2tsp Red Wine Vinegar, Sea Salt, Reserved Resting Juices

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Method:

1) Preheat the oven to 220c. Season the pork loin liberally with sea salt. Place a griddle pan over a high heat and add a little olive oil. Sear the pork for 2 minutes on each side and then transfer to the oven with the garlic cloves. Cook until an internal temperature of 60c is reached or until the pork is cooked through (around 20-30 minutes).

2) Meanwhile, make the relish. Combine the dates with the pineapple, basil, parsley, orange juice and red wine vinegar and season to taste with sea salt. Set aside.

3) When the pork is cooked, remove from the oven and place in a shallow dish. Cover and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes. Once rested, pour the resting juices into the relish and mix well.

4) Slice the pork and serve with a good amount of relish.

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Enjoy!

Chipotle Pork Burgers

A very simple combination of chipotle and ginger makes for a delicious burger packed with flavour!

Great served with a simple salsa and melted smoked cheese.

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Chipotle Pork Burger
Serves 4

Ingredients:

For the Burgers: 800g Minced Pork (80% Lean), 2-3″ Fresh Ginger (Grated), 1tsp Chipotle Powder, 1tsp Sea Salt, Zest 3 Limes, 75g Fresh Breadcrumbs, 8 Slices Smoked Cheese (Trimmed to Burger Size)

For the Salsa: 4″ Cucumber (Seeded and Finely Diced), 1 Red Chilli (Finely Chopped), 1/2 Red Pepper (Finely Diced), Juice 1 Lime, Sea Salt

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Method:

1) Prepare the burgers by combining all of the burger ingredients (excluding the cheese) in a large bowl. Mix well with your hands until fully combined. Shape the meat into 8 equal patties – thin and wide. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.

2) For the salsa, combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and mix to fully combine. Season to taste with sea salt and set aside.

3) Place a griddle pan over a high heat and add a little oil. Sear the burgers for around 5 minutes each side or until fully cooked. Place a slice of smoked cheese on top of each burger and cover the griddle pan. Steam for 1-2 minutes until the cheese has melted.

4) Serve the burgers on fresh buns with the salsa.

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Enjoy!

Jerk Chicken, Rice and Peas

A bbq classic which can be enjoyed all year round. Chicken (on the bone of course!) is marinated in a fiery jerk seasoning before being oven baked then finished on the griddle.

Great served with rice and peas – this version omits the coconut milk for a lighter supper.

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Jerk Chicken, Rice and Peas
Serves 4

For the Chicken/Marinade: 1 Whole Chicken (Quartered), 2 Scotch Bonnet Chillies, 1tsp Ground Cinnamon, 1tsp Nutmeg (Freshly Grated), 1/2tsp Ground Allspice, 1tbsp Fresh Thyme Leaves, 6 Spring Onions (Chopped), 1tbsp Dark Brown Muscovado Sugar, 1tsp Sea Salt, 1tbsp Dark Soy Sauce, 1 Garlic Clove (Crushed), Juice 2 Limes

For the Rice and Peas: 250g Long Grain Rice, 10 Spring Onions (Finely Chopped), 2 Medium Red Chillies (Finely Chopped), 3 Garlic Cloves (Finely Chopped), 1 Tin Black Eyed Peas, Vegetable Oil, Sea Salt

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Method:

1) Place all of the chicken marinade ingredients (except the chicken) in a spice grinder/food processor and blitz to a fine paste. Place the chicken in a shallow dish and massage the marinade into the meat. Cover and place in the fridge to marinade for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight.

2) Preheat the oven to 200c. Place the chicken in a pre-heated baking tray and cover the tray with foil. Bake in the oven for around 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

3) Meanwhile, boil the rice according to instructions until cooked through, drain and set aside. Place a wok over a high heat and add a little vegetable oil. Fry the garlic, chilli, spring onions and black eyed peas for 3-4 minutes. Add the rice and stir fry with the other ingredients until piping hot. Season well with sea salt and keep warm.

4) Place a griddle pan over a high heat. When the chicken is cooked, remove from the oven and sear on the griddle pan for around 5 minutes each side – or until the skin is crisp and slightly blackened.

5) Serve the chicken with the rice and peas and a wedge of lime.

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Enjoy!