Ingredients For the salad 4 artichokes trimmed 2 lemons halved 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 star anise large thyme sprig 4 tbsp white wine vinegar large bunch (about 30) asparagus spears 4 handfuls small salad leaves such as micro-leaves For the dressing 5 tbsp olive oil 1 small red onion finely …
Kaeng khiao wan is a traditional name for the fiery green curry. Although the name translates to sweet green curry, it merely refers to the color, which is known as sweet green. Thai green curry is a dish based on fragrant and spicy green chilis, brought to Thailand by Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century. Fresh …
One of three major curry types in Thailand is the famous yellow curry. Similar to its red and green counterparts, yellow curry is also made with spices such as coriander, cumin, lemongrass, kaffir leaves, garlic, galangal, and numerous other aromatic additions. The spices are usually combined with potatoes and onions; all doused in a …
Tom Yum is one of the best known Thai dishes, a spicy, sour, and aromatic soup that is traditionally served with rice. It consists of shallots, lemongrass, fish sauce, minced fresh ginger or galangal, shrimps, mushrooms, kaffir lime leaves, lime juice, and minced Thai chili peppers. Usually served as an appetizer, tom yum is traditionally garnished …
Pad Thai is Thailand’s national dish, a flavorful stir-fry (pad in Thai) dish consisting of rice noodles, tofu, dried shrimp, bean sprouts, and eggs. If it’s made with meat, chicken and pork are some of the most popular choices. The flavors are an intricate combination of sweet, sour, and salty, with a well-balanced contrast of textures. …
In Greece, fried zucchinis can be enjoyed as a meze or a side dish. The zucchinis are sliced, seasoned, and then simply dusted with flour or dipped in an egg batter before they are fried until crispy and golden. It is recommended to pair them with various dips such as yogurt-based tzatziki or garlicky skordalia.
The star ingredient in these chewy, soft cookies is grape must or petimezi, a syrup-like grape molasses. It is blended into a pliable dough that combines sugar or honey, flour, leavening agent, orange juice, and spices such as cinnamon and cloves. The dough is traditionally shaped into thin rolls that are then swirled into medium-sized …
This Greek variety of the ubiquitous soft nougat is traditionally prepared with a light meringue base that is enriched with honey, sugar, and almonds. Though it is mainly associated with Ionian islands such as Corfu, Zakynthos, or Kefalonia, this sweet treat is readily available throughout the country. It is believed that the tradition of preparing …
These delicate Greek cookies are prepared with ground almonds, egg whites, sugar, and various flavorings such as orange blossom water, liqueurs, or vanilla. Usually decorated with almonds or almond slivers, they come in different forms and are occasionally coupled with pastry creams. Amygdalotá cookies are traditionally baked and enjoyed on special occasions and are often …
Ingredients 4 tbsp curry paste (we used tikka) 3 tbsp mango chutney 1kg chicken wings 200g bag radishes sliced 1 cucumber halved lengthways and sliced small bunch mint roughly chopped juice 1 lemon cooked rice to serve (optional) Method step 1 Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a large bowl, mix the curry paste …
Ingredients 600g mixed ripe tomato such as red and yellow cherry, plum and medium vine 2 medium carrots peeled and finely shredded or grated bunch spring onions trimmed and finely chopped 1 red chilli deseeded and finely chopped 25g pumpkin seed 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar Method step 1 Chop …
Ingredients 150g new potatoes thickly sliced 160g French beans trimmed 160g frozen peas 3 eggs 160g romaine lettuce roughly torn into pieces For the dressing 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp cider vinegar ½ tsp English mustard powder 2 tbsp chopped mint 3 tbsp chopped basil 1 garlic clove finely grated 1 tbsp …
Ingredients For the pastry 250g plain flour plus extra for dusting 140g butter cut into small pieces 85g caster sugar 1 egg beaten For the lime curd juice 6-8 limes (about 175ml), zest of 3 175g caster sugar 200g butter cut into small pieces 3 large eggs beaten To serve 750g summer berries including small …
