Mekong-style fish platter with whole fried fish Score the fish on both sides and dust with flour. Place the fish in a hot wok with enough hot oil to just submerge it. Fry for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the skin starts to puff up and crisp and the fish is cooked but still succulent. …
Roast pepper panzanella with pancetta Cut the peppers into bite-sized pieces and toss with ¼ cup olive oil, the sherry vinegar, chilli and lemon juice. Marinate for an hour or overnight if you can. In a pan over a medium heat, heat 1 T olive oil and toast chunks of ciabatta…
Smoked chicken and corn slaw wrap Mix the filling with the dressing and check seasoning. Gently warm the tortillas in a pan or microwave to soften. Spread each tortilla with mayonnaise, then spoon ½ cup of filling into the centre of each and fold, first the bottom, then th…
Cherry and beetroot salad with raspberry vinaigrette Divide the cherries and beetroot slices between 4 serving bowls and dot with the walnuts. Add a dollop of cream cheese to each bowl. Just before serving, give the dressing a final mix and then drizzle it over the salad. Cook’s note: For …
Chilled vichyssoise with vermouth and langoustines In a saucepan over a high heat, boil the potato and leek with the thyme, white wine and stock until the vegetables are soft. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Add the cream, vermouth, seasoning and ground nutmeg to taste. Chill…
Lemongrass prawns on baby gem lettuce Add the olive oil to a pan over medium heat, and, when hot, fry the prawn tails with the lemongrass and lemon peel until opaque and cooked through. Drizzle with lemon juice and allow to cool. Meanwhile, make the dressing by combining the s…
Steamed prawns Steam the prawns for 5 minutes until they are bright pink and opaque. Assemble the rest of the salad ingredients on a serving platter and top with the prawns. Pour over the dressing and serve immediately. To make the dressing: Stir th…
Marinated baby marrow summer salad with salsa verde croutons Arrange the baby marrow and fennel slices in a shallow bowl, then drizzle with Gooseberry Dressing (Verlaque.co.za make a delicious one). Blend together all the ingredients for the salsa. Lightly toast the ciabatta slices and top with …
The classic tuna salad Cut the tuna into cubes. In a hot pan over a high heat, sear in the olive oil for 3 minutes. Add the parsley and spring onion to the yoghurt, along with the mustard, garlic and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly. Toss the tuna in the yoghu…
Won ton chicken and pork ravioli Mix all the filling ingredients together. Dissolve brown sugar in hot water. Add the other dressing ingredients up to and including fish sauce and mix well. Place won ton wrappers on a baking tray. Spoon approximately 1 heaped teaspoon o…