Diet Diaries: test driving Tim Noakes’ low-carb diet
Our intrepid food editor Abigail Donnelly tries out the highly publicised diet and recipes from The Real Meal Revolution by Tim Noakes.
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Rillettes
Meat, usually pork but also rabbit, poultry, duck, fish etc., that is slowly cooked in a seasoned fat and then pounded or pulverized, along with some fat, into a paste. Traditionally this mixture is then packed in small spots, ramekins or o…
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Oolong tea
Fragrant, floral, sweet and well-rounded, oolong is a traditional Chinese tea that varies in flavour. While oolong does contain caffeine, it’s present in smaller quantities than in either black or green tea. It’s …
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Loquat
A loquat is a small, pear-shaped fruit with a yellowish-orange skin, crisp, juicy flesh and a sweetly tart flavour. It is eaten as a snack but also works great in desserts, chopped up in salads and chicken and duck dishes.
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Hoisin
This Chinese mahogany-dark, thick sauce is made from fermented wheat and salted soya beans, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil and red rice for colouring. It is flavoured with five-spice powder. It is used in marinades, as a glaze for meat…
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Edamame beans
Edamame beans, originally from China but more popular in Japan, are fresh green baby soybeans, available from Woolworths and Asian markets. The name means 'beans on a branch'. Edamame beans are consumed as a snack, i…
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Cassoulet
Cassoulet is a popular casserole from the southwestern region of France. It consist of white beans, including various combinations of sausages, duck, pork, lamb, mutton, and goose.