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Spanish tortilla with a twist.

19 Sunday May 2013

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IMGP7819 IMGP7813 IMGP7814 IMGP7816 IMGP7818 IMGP7817With another wet weekend ahead and summer yet to appear here is a dish that is guaranteed to bring a little sunshine to your plate. This recipe takes a traditional spanish tortilla and mixes it with African flavours by using sweet potatoes instead of regular ones.  It is also healthier as sweet potatoes contain significant levels of beta carotene and twice as much vitamin C as ordinary potatoes.  A simple yet satisfying dish that can be served both hot and cold virtually any time of the day.  Delicious between chunks of crusty bread as picnic food on a summer’s day.  Impressive served as tapas, cut into small cubes and speared with cocktail sticks as they do in Spain.

Ingredients

2 small sweet potatoes sliced thinly

6 large free range eggs

1 red onion cut into chunks

2 cloves garlic finely chopped

Salt and fresh ground pepper

1 red pepper cut into chunks

A handful of frozen peas

Olive oil

1 tsp paprika

Preparation Method

1) Preheat the oven 200C/gas mark 6 and the grill.

2) Place sweet potato, peppers and onions in an oven tray, drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper and roast in the oven for 25 minutes.

3) Heat a large frying pan with a glug of oil over a medium heat.  Fry garlic until soft.  Mix 6 eggs in a bowl with paprika, salt and pepper and then pour into the pan.

4) Remove roast vegetables from the oven and lay in frying pan with a handful of frozen peas.  Stir and cook for 2 minutes.

5) Place the frying pan under the grill making sure it is 4 inches away from the heat for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

6) Serve hot or cold with a side salad.  Delicious with a glass of white wine!

South African Prawn Curry

12 Sunday May 2013

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IMGP7602IMGP7810 IMGP7807 IMGP7805 IMGP7800 IMGP7795 IMGP7793IMGP7610The cuisine of South Africa is often referred to as “rainbow cuisine” as it has had a variety of multicultural sources and stages.  Following our safari adventure we decided to share some flavours of this incredible country with our readers.  I could probably write an entire novel about why I love South Africa.  A world in one country, full of natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes.  No where else on the planet can match the great Kruger National park.

The overwhelming range of different seafood dishes in South Africa and the straight from the sea freshness has become legendary.  This recipe might look like a lot of ingredients, but if you measure them first, it’s an easy, one pan job.  Instead of your typical chicken curry, try this delicious South African dish for an unforgettable curry night.

Serves 4

Ingredients

Olive oil

400g shelled prawns

1 tin chopped tomatoes

I tsp ground ginger

2 garlic cloves chopped finely

6 curry leaves

125ml chicken stock

1 red onion chopped finely

1 large green chili chopped finely

70g tomato puree

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp curry powder

250g long grain white rice.

Preparation Method

1) Heat a glug of olive oil in a pan (medium heat).

2) Saute onion and garlic until soft and translucent (reduce to low).

3) Add the chilli and curry leaves.

4) Add the ginger, ground coriander and curry powder.

5) Cook for a minute.

6) Add the tomato puree and chopped tomatoes.

7) Simmer for 3 minutes.

8) Pour in the chicken stock.

9) Reduce over a low heat to half the volume.

10) Season with salt and pepper.

11) Add the prawns

12) Cook for approximately 3-5 minutes.

13) Garnish with coriander.

14) Serve with long grain white rice.

Lamb and Asparagus Risotto

14 Sunday Apr 2013

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IMGP6194 IMGP6196 IMGP6193 IMGP6186Risotto would be my desert island dish.  According to this bizarre food game I invented to quell the boredom of the cold British weather one evening, a dessert island dish is the one dish you would have to eat everyday for the rest of your life.  My husband would probably say marmite even though I don’t believe that counts as a dish.  Once I made so much turkey risotto from the leftovers of our Christmas turkey that I did live on  risotto for about a week with my husband breaking and reaching for the marmite by day two.  So all in all I can safely say risotto would be my desert island dish.

This luscious risotto is a tasty and healthy way to use up leftover roast lamb.  An impressive spring dish that can be complimented by combining with seasonal British asparagus.  Asparagus is one of the most nutritionally well-balanced vegetables in existence, and the leading supplier of folic acid.

Delicious and easy to prepare, it is perfect for a weekday supper, or a relaxing dinner with friends.  Elegant, without being complex, it is the ultimate comfort food, rich filling and nourishing.

SurreyKitchen would be keen to know what you would choose as your dessert island dish!

Ingredients

Serves 2

1 cup Aborio rice

1 cup cooked, diced lamb roast

Olive oil

1 pint lamb stock

2 garlic cloves finely chopped

1 red onion finely chopped

2-3 Asparagus stalks chopped

3 mushrooms chopped

A handful of fresh/frozen peas

A dash of red wine

A pinch of mixed dried herbs

Black pepper to season

Preparation Method

1) Add two lamb stock cubes to a jug and pour in a pint of boiling hot water from the kettle. Stir and set to one side.

2) In a risotto pan or skillet, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until the onion becomes tender.  Add the rice and stir to coat.

3) Pour one fifth of the stock over the rice.  Cook until the liquid is absorbed.  Continue adding stock a little at a time, allowing it to be absorbed before adding more.  Cook until one fifth of the stock remains.  The rice should be al dente and it should take about 20-25 minutes.  Season with herbs and pepper.

4) Add a splash of red wine and the remaining vegetables.  Stir thoroughly.  Cook for another 2-3 minutes.

5) Mix in the lamb and remaining stock.  Heat through, about 3-4 minutes.  Remove from heat and serve immediately.  Delicious with a glass of good quality red wine!