I saw this extra cute mini squash and had to buy it…I just wanted to create something tasty to fill it haha! (Serves 6) 4 Chicken thighs and 4 drumsticks (or any other equivalent number combination) with fat trimmed off 1 Large red onion sliced 2 Tomatoes 1tsp.Tomato puree 1/2tsp. Mild olive oil 1tbsp. Smoked … Continue reading
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Chilli chicken thigh with greens, brown rice and miso tahini dressing
There always seems to be some leftover chicken in my house … well when I’m at home with my parents, not in my student house! (Serves 1) 60g uncooked Brown rice Leftover cooked chicken thigh (or any other chicken you may have) cut into chunks ½ tsp. Chilli powder ½ tsp. Ginger cut very small … Continue reading
Harissa root vegetables with cauliflower rice and creamy tahini
Feeling a bit autumnal so I made make something using seasonal vegetables with a Middle Eastern twist 🙂 (Serves 1) 100g Beetroot cut into chunks 100g Butternut squash (or any other type of squash) cut into chunks 60g Chickpeas 200g Cauliflower cut into florets Pinch of Cumin Pinch of Cinnamon Pinch of Sugar 2tsp. Extra … Continue reading
Saffron barsotto with green vegetables and pesto (plus a secret ingredient)
So this isn’t the most studenty (well maybe the secret ingredient is) of meals but I was at home with all the lovely ingredients my parents have in the cupboards…so I sprinkled a bit of saffron in the saucepan hehe BUT this would taste equally as good without the saffron! I eat soooooooo much rice, … Continue reading
Summer rolls with sweet & savoury peanut dipping sauce
I tried these for the first time in Cambodia last summer and had to give making them a try! They are so fresh and great as a starter or light lunch. If you want to add some protein to this dish you could wrap grilled chicken breast into the rolls too. Nothing will ever beat … Continue reading
Full of green vegetables risotto
This is the perfect way to use up those random veggies left in your fridge and make something delicious! (Serves 2) 120g Risotto rice (carnaroli or arborio) 1 White onion finely chopped 500ml Chicken or vegetable stock simmering 1tsp. Mild olive oil 1 handful of a selection of Green vegetables – frozen peas, sugar snaps, … Continue reading
Miso cod with soy beans and black glutinous rice
(Serves 2) 2 Cod fillets 1tsp. Miso paste (if you cannot find miso paste in a jar, you can use a sachet of the miso puree used for soup instead) 2tsp. Lime juice 1 Small clove of garlic minced 1tsp. Ginger finely chopped 2tsp. Light soy sauce 140g Black glutinous rice (brown rice can be … Continue reading
Hong Kong style steamed fish
This dish is inspired by something I had multiple times in Chinese style restaurants when I was in Singapore this summer! It is so fragrant and super healthy! (Serves 1) Whole small white fish gutted and descaled or 1 medium sized fillets, such as tilapia or sea bass 1inch piece of Ginger finely chopped 2 … Continue reading