Smoky Lapsang Souchong Tea Cured Salmon
There is something sensual about the taste and texture of cured salmon. Smoky lapsang souchong tea adds a distinctive edge, a little like smoked salmon but so much more.
Core ingredients used in many other recipes.
Chicken and pork bone broth
A good stock is a key ingredient in a wide range of dishes – from soups to sauces to casseroles. This chicken and pork bone broth delivers an amazing depth of flavour and a silky texture.
Brown chicken stock recipe
Chicken stock is one of the most useful and versatile base ingredients. A brown chicken stock recipe includes firstly roasting the chicken bones and some of the vegetables. This imparts an amazing depth of flavour.
Sichuan Chilli Oil
This Sichuan chilli oil – vegetable oil infused with spices, aromatics, chilli flakes, and Sichuan pepper, is a truly wonderful condiment. It enhances everything from soups to dumplings to pizza.
Slow roasted garlic recipe
Garlic is one of those superfoods with so many health-giving benefits that there is no excuse not to consume it at every opportunity. This slow-roasted garlic recipe results in garlic that is milder and sweeter than raw garlic but still has all the nutritional benefits.
How to make dashi stock
Dashi stock is a foundation component of many Japanese and Korean dishes. It is packed with umami, so the taste of whatever you layer on top of it is greatly enhanced. This “how to make dashi” recipe provides a straightforward method and great result.
Sweet Chilli Jam – Central Vietnam style
Versions of sweet chilli jam appear in many cuisines. This version is inspired by the chilli jam found in Central Vietnam, or tương ớt in Vietnamese. I first tried it in Hoi An with some Cao Lầu. This homemade jam is delicious and a very versatile addition to a wide range of dishes.
Veggie stock recipe
A good stock is such an important ingredient, especially a vegetable stock. This vegetable stock recipe is truly versatile and so easy to make. There is really no reason to use inferior store-bought veggie stock versions.
Beef Bone Stock
You can buy pre-made beef stock in many supermarkets. And if you are really desperate, there are stock cubes. But nothing beats making your own beef bone stock. Make a big batch and freeze what you don’t need immediately.
How to make potato gnocchi
Gnocchi is a form of Italian pasta with its origins in the Middle East and introduced to Italy during Roman times. You can buy ready-to-cook gnocchi, but here we describe how to make potato gnocchi at home.
Salmon head stock
You will need a good fish stock to make seafood chowder, seafood curry, seafood pie, or salmon miso soup. This salmon head stock also includes salmon bones and a lot of vegetables.
delectabilia salad dressing
This salad dressing is simple and easy to make. Most importantly it does not dominate the salad, but enhances its freshness.
Gin cured salmon with citrus and star anise
Cured salmon, or gravlax, has its origins in Scandinavia in the Middle Ages where it was used as a way to preserve the salmon. The citrus, gin, and star anise add new layers of flavour to what can be achieved with the basic curing process.