Category: Seafood

Author inspiration, Chicken, Lamb, Recipes, Saucy, Seafood, Soup, Spicy, Vegan, Vegetable3 Comments

First Sydney Curry Paste

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After some grocery shopping today with Maxine, we realised that all the pre-made curry pastes in the supermarket have sugar in them, so I felt to make one up! 4 garlic cloves 1/2 large red onion – roughly chopped 2 teaspoons dried chilli 2 teaspoons turmeric 2 teaspoons cumin seeds or ground 2 teaspoons coriander seeds or ground 15 or so curry leaves 1 star anise 2 teaspoons of fresh chopped lemongrass 2 tablespoons of water Blend all of the above in a small blender till you have a fine paste. The twist on this recipe tale is that I … Continue reading First Sydney Curry Paste

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Seaweed Soup & Fried Fish

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I have a very busy week ahead and felt that preparing my fridge for the late nights and long days would be the very best care I can give to myself and my body. Seaweed Soup (makes about 4 serves) Soak one cup of mixed dried seaweed (sea vegetable) in a bowl covered with filtered water for it to rehydrate. This takes about 15 minutes. While the seaweed is soaking, heat 3 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large saucepan with a lid. Thinly slice one large brown onion and four-six sticks of celery and saute gently in the pan … Continue reading Seaweed Soup & Fried Fish

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Sarah’s Asian Chicken & Seaweed Soup

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Hello everyone! I just found this in some notes … a creation from a while ago that is going on the menu for sure! Pop some skinless chicken thighs (with the bone) into a deep saucepan and barely cover with water. Simmer with sesame oil, star anise, cinnamon bark, shallots, lemongrass, peppercorns. chilli and garlic … when the chicken is almost falling from the bone … strain the liquid and save it. Remove the chicken bones then return the liquid to the pot, discarding the cinnamon, star anise, lemongrass, peppercorns etc. to the pot with the chicken minus the bones … Continue reading Sarah’s Asian Chicken & Seaweed Soup

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Herby Fish Chowder

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This recipe is adapted from one I had recently in Norway with Eva. It’s so nourishing and simple to make. Ingredients: 1 red onion 2 teas turmeric Whole red chilli (medium heat) 4 garlic cloves 2 cups fresh herbs – Tarragon (essential), Parsley, Dill, Oregano, Thyme (whatever you feel to use) 1 big fennel bulb (or two medium) 1 400ml tin coconut milk 600g cod loin Water and/or fish stock Process: In a blender, put around 2 cups of fresh herbs – I used tarragon, parsley and thyme (no stalks) Add garlic and chilli 1/2 cup water to blend into … Continue reading Herby Fish Chowder

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Sarah’s Luscious Laksa

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Laksa is a Malaysian soup that was my favourite when I lived in Australia. There aren’t many in London, so I have created my own. I made this Laksa paste from a few recipes that I found – it’s been ‘Sarah-fied’ – and verified – it’s amazing! 4 shallots 6 garlic cloves 2 tbls crushed macadamia 4 tbls soaked dried shrimp 6 bulbs fresh lemongrass 2 teas chilli flakes 2 teas turmeric 4 teas coriander seeds 1 teas fennel seed 1 teas cumin seed 1/2 teas cinnamon 4 cardamom pods 6 kaffir lime leaves Fresh mint Fresh coriander stalks Blend … Continue reading Sarah’s Luscious Laksa

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Simple Dahl & Fish Supper

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Super simple … Gently fry a piece of fresh fish (or you could use prawns, or tofu, or grilled aubergine!) in a little coconut oil with lots of chilli flakes on one side. While that is cooking, re-heat some pre-cooked coconut dahl (or cook from fresh – allow one hour) and chop some fresh coriander. Turn the fish till cooked through and serve on top of the dahl, sprinkle the coriander and eat lovingly. Satisfying, tasty and super simple. Continue reading Simple Dahl & Fish Supper

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Gyls ‘Gylorious’ Laksa

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‘Gyl’orious Laska – inspired by an amazing family Colour is a big thing when I cook and shop for food, so you may want to play around with what you put in this each time you make it. This serves around 4 people Today I used, 2 eschalion shallots 1 red chilli 1 yellow chilli 1 clove of garlic turmeric 2 lemon grass stalks handful of spinach 1 pak choi 2 free range chicken breasts or you could use prawns, tofu or vegetable juice of 1 or 2 limes 200 ml coconut milk 600ml stock or water 1 vegetable or … Continue reading Gyls ‘Gylorious’ Laksa

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Sarah’s Coconut Dahl

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This is amazing – now I know I say that all the time (!) but this is delicious. Either blitz in food processor or finely chop one large brown onion and two fresh garlic cloves. In a saucepan melt two tablespoons of coconut oil and add the onion and garlic. Fry gently and slowly. The aim is to have it lightly browned and clear. Gently, gently. Add to that: 2 teaspoons of garam masala 1 teaspoon of turmeric A pinch of dried chilli flakes A teaspoon of ground black pepper 50g of creamed coconut – hard, 100% coconut that has … Continue reading Sarah’s Coconut Dahl

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Jane’s Gorgeous Egg Muffins

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Jane works and travels a lot so she prepares lovingly her meals and make sure she is well nourished as she scoots about the UK on planes, trains and auto-mobiles. Pre-heat the oven to about 180oC/350oF Gently fry a tin of tuna, chopped shallots, chopped fresh herbs (whatever you feel like), fresh garlic and chilli and a dash of tomato puree. Prepare a muffin tray and use cases if you don’t have a non-stick tray. A splash of olive oil in the bottom of each muffin case and a spoon full of the cooked mixture. Whisk eggs then fill the … Continue reading Jane’s Gorgeous Egg Muffins