by Adam | Apr 7, 2021 | Featured, GloKitchen
Whilst we wait for the day we can travel abroad again and taste all the flavours the world has to offer, you can image you are in the Land of Smiles, with this quick and easy recipe for Tom Yum Kai (Hot & Sour Chicken Soup), which will transport you to the wonderful land of Thailand with its authentic flavours and taste of Asia. Delicious on its own or served with rice or noodles for a more filling meal
Ingredients
Serves: 4-6 people
680ml chicken stock (from Cube or fresh)
1 tablespoon tom yum paste
1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped
3 stalks lemon grass, cut into 1” pieces
2 kaffir lime leaves
2 chicken breast fillets (skinless) – cut into thin strips
110g fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 medium sized tomatoes (cut into 8ths)
2 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons Palm Sugar (or use brown sugar)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh green chilli
1 small handful fresh coriander, chopped
1 small bunch fresh basil, chopped
Method
In a large saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil.
Stir in the tom yum paste and garlic, and cook for about 2 minutes.
Stir in the lemon grass and kaffir lime leaves. Place the chicken in the saucepan, and cook 5 minutes, or until cooked through.
Mix in the mushrooms and Tomatoes. Add the fish sauce, lime juice, and green chilli.
Continue cooking for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat, and serve hot with the coriander and basil sprinkled on top.
Serve and enjoy.
Substitute the chicken for prawns for Tom Yum Goon
Mix in cooked rice noodles for a more filling meal
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by Adam | Feb 12, 2021 | Featured, GloKitchen
Enjoy these simple shortbread biscuits dipped in a lovely chocolate coating.
Easy to make and will keep for a week in an airtight container
Delightful with your favourite hot drink on your own or with a loved one.
Makes 18 shortbread biscuits
Total time required Total time: 55 mins
Preparation time: 35 mins
Cooking time: 20 mins
Other time: 30 minutes chilling time.
Ingredients
125g salted butter
50g caster sugar
180g plain flour
100g dark chocolate, broken into chunks
Method
Preheat the oven to 180ºC/160ºC fan/Gas 4
Put the butter and sugar into a bowl and beat until creamed together
Add half the flour and mix well. Add the remaining flour and, using your hand,
bring the mixture together and knead lightly until a smooth dough is formed.
On a floured board roll the mixture into a 20cm square. cut it into fingers using a knife
or cutter, re-roll any trimmings.
Place on a baking tray and prick with a fork.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until very lightly browned. Cool biscuits on a wire rack.
Put the chocolate into a small bowl over a pan of gently simmering water.
When the chocolate has melted, remove from the heat,
or melt in the microwave stirring occasionally.
Dip each shortbread finger into the chocolate, shake off the drips and place on baking paper. leave to set.
Enjoy
Extra Twists :
Whilst the chocolate is still warm sprinkle grated orange zest or chopped macadamia nuts.
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by Danica | Jan 14, 2021 | Featured, GloKitchen
An Alsatian and South German classic, the tarte flambée or Flammkuchen, is similar to a pizza, though its traditional toppings include crème fraiche, thinly sliced onions and lardons. Usually baked at an intense heat in a wood-fired oven, the tarte flambée would be cooked in a matter of minutes due to its paper thin crust. A tarte flambée allows endless variety with both sweet and savoury toppings. The soft and milky crème fraiche is perfect to not only pair with cured meats but also with sweet fruit, such as pears, and salty cheese, such as Parmigiano Reggiano. The umami flavour of Parmigiano is enhanced by the sweetness of the fruits, and the ripened goat’s cheese, or Buche de Chevre, adds a complex, bold flavour and an incredibly soft and creamy texture to the delicate tarte. Complemented with figs, honey and rocket, this tarte is the ideal summer dish!
For 1 oval tarte, approx. ø 21x28cm
For the dough:
100g plain flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tbsp. oil
55ml water
For the topping:
100g crème fraiche
25g Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated
2-3 fresh figs (alternatively canned fruit)
1 fresh pear (alternatively canned fruit)
7-8 thin slices of ripened goat’s cheese (Buche de Chevre)
Fresh rosemary
1-2 teaspoons of runny honey
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil to taste
Handful of rocket (optional)
Chopped walnuts (optional)
What you’ll need:
Mixing bowl
Fork
Tablespoon
Measuring cup
Kitchen scales
Large, flat baking tray (lined with non-stick baking paper)
Small rolling pin
Chopping board
Large Kitchen knife
Grater
Method:
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, oil, salt and water to prepare the dough. Use a large fork to combine the ingredients and then your hands to knead the dough.
- On the flat baking tray, roll out the dough very thinly. Make sure that the surface is dusted with flour to avoid stickiness. Roll out the dough in an oval shape of approx. 21x28cm in diameter. Take a fork and pinch the surface with it to avoid air bubbles forming in the dough during the baking process.
- Evenly spread the crème fraiche on the dough, but leave the very edges uncovered. Add a pinch of salt, and then cover the cream with grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Thinly slice the pear, figs and goat’s cheese and arrange on the tarte. Add fresh rosemary and cracked black pepper.
- Pre-heat the oven to 250°C (fan) or highest gas mark.
- Bake the tarte in the oven, middle rack, at 200°C (fan) or gas mark 7 for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- After removing the tarte from the oven add a honey drizzle and a little bit of good olive oil on top. Add a handful of fresh rocket and chopped walnuts as well and serve the tarte immediately.
(Credit to: Castelli/Parmigiano for these beautiful recipes)
http://www.castelli-uk.com
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