Tuna Poke Bowl

Tuna Poke Bowl

Tuna Poke Bowl

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Ingredients

  • 500g Coles yellowfin tuna, large dice

  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

  • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

  • 2 tbs tamari

  • 1tbs sesame oil

  • 1tbs togarashi (see our recipe here)

  • 1tsp caster sugar

  • 1 avocado, diced

  • ½ bunch coriander, chopped roughly

  • toasted sesame Seeds

  • fried shallots

  • 2 cups brown rice, cooked

  • 2tbs mirin

  • 2tbs rice wine vinegar

  • 1tsp sugar

  • 1tbs salt

  • Raco pot


Method

  • In a small pot warm the mirin, rice wine vinegar, sugar and salt until the sugar melts. In a large bowl add the cooked brown rice and dress in the mirin mixture. Allow to cool to room temp.

  • In a large mixing bowl combine the onion, spring onion, tamari, sesame oil, togarashi and sugar and mix together. Leave for 5-10 minutes for the flavours to come together. The onion should soften. Add in the tuna and mix through making sure to coat all the tuna in the sauce. Add the avocado and coriander, gently mix together.

  • Serve the Poke over the brown rice. Top with extra togarashi, sesame seeds and fried shallots.

Steak Tartare with Egg Sauce

Steak Tartare with Egg Sauce

Steak Tartare with Egg Sauce

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs

  • 100mls Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 lemon juice

  • 3 anchovies

  • black pepper

  • 250g sirloin steak, diced

  • 1 shallot, diced

  • 2tbs capers

  • 1 tbs cornichons, sliced

  • 1tbs dijon mustard

  • ½ tsp worcestershire sauce

  • ¼ tsp tabasco

  • ½ bunch Chives, chopped

  • ½ bunch tarragon, chopped

  • ½ bunch parsley, chopped

  • salt

to serve

  • rye bread, sliced thin and toasted

  • extra herbs to garnish

  • extra shallot rings to garnish


Method

  • In a small saucepan boil the eggs for exactly 6 minutes. Remove from the water, chill in cold water and then peel. Add the eggs and anchovies to a jug. Blitz until smooth with a stick blender. With the blender runner slowly pour in the extra virgin olive oil and emulsify into the sauce. Once thick add in the lemon, salt and pepper.

  • In mixing bowl combine the steak, shallot, capers, cornichons, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, tabasco sauce, herbs, pinch of salt and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Mix together until completely combined.

  • Serve the egg mixture on the bottom of a bowl. Top with the steak and garnish with the herbs and shallots. Add the toasted bread on the side and enjoy.

Schichimi Togarashi

Schichimi Togarashi

Schichimi Togarashi

Recipe by Sarah Todd

Ingredients

  • 1 orange, zest of entire orange in strips

  • 2 tbsp red chilli flakes

  • 2 tsp sichuan peppercorns

  • 2 tsp white sesame seeds

  • 2 tsp black sesame seeds

  • 1 tsp ginger powder

  • ½ tsp poppy seeds

  • ½ sheet quality toasted nori , crumbled

  • ½ tsp himalayan salt


Method

  • Preheat oven to 140°C and line a baking tray with baking paper and lay the strips of orange zest. Bake for 1 hour, or until the zest has completely dried out and allow to cool.

  • In a fry pan on medium heat add white sesames, black sesame seeds and poppy seeds and lightly toast until fragrant, being careful not to burn. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool completely. Toast sichuan peppercorns and chilli and blitz to a powder along with the dried orange zest. Finely shred nori and stir all ingredients together.

  • Keep in sterile jar for use in different recipes!

Mushroom Katsu Sando

Mushroom Katsu Sando

Mushroom Katsu Sando

Recipe by Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

  • 2 extra large flat field mushrooms (big enough to fill a piece of bread)

  • sea salt to taste

  • 3 eggs, beaten

  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs

  • oil for deep frying

  • 1 tablespoon butter at room temperature

  • 4 thick cut slices soft white bread

  • 2 cups white cabbage, finely shredded

  • kewpie mayonnaise to serve

  • Raco frypan

tonkatsu sauce

  • 4 tablespoons tomato sauce (ketchup)

  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

  • 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard


Method

  • Whisk all the tonkatsu sauce ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.

  • Heat oil in a medium frying pan to 160 degrees C.

  • Place the eggs and panko crumbs into 2 separate shallow bowls. Season the eggs then dip the mushrooms into the egg and then into the crumbs to coat. Dip the mushrooms back into the egg and mushrooms a second time to ensure there is a good solid coating.

  • Fry the mushroom schnitzels for 3 minutes each side, or until golden and fragrant. Make sure your oil is not too hot, otherwise the inside of the mushroom will not cook through. Drain on kitchen paper and season with sea salt.

  • Butter the bread on both top and bottom piece-this helps stop the bread from getting soggy. Spread the Katsu sauce onto both pieces of the bread and top with half the cabbage. Add the mushroom on top and drizzle with kewpie mayonnaise. Top the mushroom with the remaining cabbage and then place the other slice of bread on top. Slice the Sando in half and serve.

Scallop Aguachile

Scallop Aguachile

Scallop Aguachile

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Ingredients

  • 12 scallops, cut in half horizontally

  • 6 limes, juiced

  • 1 bunch coriander

  • 3 jalapeños, sliced

  • ¼ cup coconut water

  • 1tbs black pepper

  • 1 cucumber, seeds removed and sliced thinly

  • 1 red onion, cut into half circles as thinly as you can

  • 1 avocado, diced

coriander oil

to serve

  • corn Chips

  • 4tbs chilled coconut cream

  • sea salt


Method

  • Place the scallops spread out flat in a bowl or tray and top with half the lime juice. Leave in the fridge to marinate for 20 mins.

  • In a blender, combine the coriander and oil. Blend until completely combined. Leave to sit for 20 minutes then strain through muslin cloth to remove any bits of leaf. Reserve in an airtight jar.

  • Add the remaining coriander, jalapenos and coconut water to a blender and process until smooth. Add a pinch of salt and the pepper. Add the cucumber and red onion into the scallop mixture then pour over the blended coriander and jalapeno then gently pour through

  • Serve the scallops spread out over a platter with the marinade and vegetables, add the diced avocado at this stage. Season with a pinch more salt. In a small bowl, combine the coconut cream and coriander oil mix together so it looks split. Spoon over the split coriander oil and coconut cream. Garnish with extra coriander and serve with corn chips.

Spring Greens Tabouleh

Spring Greens Tabouleh

Spring Greens Tabouleh

Recipe by Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

  • 3 large heads broccoli, quartered lengthways

  • 2 tablespoons Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 bunches asparagus, sliced into 1/2 cm lengths

  • 1 cup frozen peas, blanched, drained

  • sea salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 bunch dill, chopped

  • 1 bunch mint, chopped

  • 1 bunch flat leaf parsley

  • 1 red onion, peeled, finely diced

  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, toasted

  • 1/2 cup pepita seeds, toasted

  • 1/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted

  • 1 long green chilli, finely diced

  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds to garnish (Use dried cranberries if out of Season)

dressing

  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

  • 1/3 cup Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 heaped teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup


Method

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan and add in the asparagus. Cook for 2 minutes or until charred and tender. Set aside to cool.

  • Grate the broccoli into a fine rice consistency using a box grater or in a food processor. Heat the remaining extra virgin olive oil in a large pan and cook the broccoli for 2 minutes to slightly soften. Season and set aside to cool.

  • Mix the asparagus into the broccoli along with the peas, dill, mint, parsley, onion, sunflower seeds, pepita seeds, sesame seeds and chilli.

  • Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a bowl, season and taste for balance.

  • Pour the dressing over the broccoli salad and toss well to coat.

  • Transfer the salad into a serving bowl and garnish with pomegranate seeds.

Graze Beef New York Strip Kushiyaki

Graze beef New York Strip Kushiyaki

Graze beef New York Strip Kushiyaki

Recipe by Sarah Todd

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp garlic paste

  • 1/2 cup mirin

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • 800g graze beef

mustard sauce

  • 30g onions

  • 15g mustard seeds

  • 1 tsp sesame seeds roasted

  • 120g soy sauce

  • 30g Squeky Gate extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 tbsp water

  • 30g cream (optional)

  • Raco pan

to serve

  • 4 green onions, cut into 3cm lengths

  • micro (baby) purple shiso leaves and shichimi togarashi

  • steamed japanese rice

Method

  • For mustard, place all ingredients except for cream in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.

  • Transfer the mixture into a small mixing bowl and add cream to your liking. Stir well and serve.

  • Place the garlic, mirin and soy sauce in a roasting dish and mix to combine. Reserve a ¼ cup of mixture to glaze at the end. Add the steak, cover with aluminium foil and marinate for 2 hours or overnight is best.

  • Preheat a griddle over medium to high heat. Cook the skewers, in batches, for 4–6 minutes, turning and brushing with the marinade, until charred and sticky.

  • Plate with shiso, shichimi togarashi, any remaining marinade and the rice, if using.

Zucchini, Pea and Smoked Ricotta Salad

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Zucchini, Pea and Smoked Ricotta Salad

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Ingredients

smoked ricotta

  • 250g ricotta

  • ¼ cup Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 thyme sprigs

  • ¼ tsp pepper

  • ½ lemon, sliced thinly

salad

  • 3 zucchinis, cut into chunks

  • 4 patty pan squash, cut into 8ths

  • 200g green beans

  • 150g peas, fresh or frozen

  • ½ bunch of mint leaves, save some to garnish

  • ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted

  • ½ lemon, zest and juice

  • Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

  • Sea Salt

  • Raco griddle pan

Method

  • In a container with a tight lid combine the ricotta, extra virgin olive oil, thyme, pepper, pinch of salt and lemon slice. Using a smoking gun smoke the ricotta mixture with your choice of flavoured wood. Allow smoke to flavour the cheese for 10 minutes. * If you don’t have a smoking gun you can wrap in foil and place in a pan with wood chips, and tea leaves for around a minute. Remove from heat and keep covered to infuse flavour.

  • Heat a griddle pan or BBQ until it smokes. Dress the zucchini, squash and green beans with extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt. Grill until the vegetables are just cooked and have bar marks. Once cooked add to a bowl along with the peas, mint, lemon, a few spoons of the oil from the ricotta mixture, a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss together until the vegetables are evenly dressed.

  • Serve the salad on the base of a platter. Top with the ricotta, lemon slices and drizzle some extra virgin extra olive oil. Garnish with pine nuts and extra mint leaves.

Mango Habanero Hot Sauce with BBQ Wings

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Mango Habanero Hot Sauce with BBQ Wings

Recipe by Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

  • 1.2kg whole chicken wings

  • sea salt to taste

  • 2 fresh Coles mangoes

  • 2 tablespoons Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 small brown onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 2 habanero chilli pepper, chopped (orange or red)

  • 3 long red chillies, chopped

  • 3 large vine ripened tomatoes (or you can use a tin crushed tomatoes)

  • 1/4 cup maple syrup

  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

  • Raco medium size pan

Method

  • Heat a BBQ plate to medium. Season the wings with sea salt and place onto the grill. Cook, turning occasionally for 30 minutes, or until the skin is golden, slightly charred and the meat is cooked through.

  • Peel the mangoes and chop the flesh into a rough dice.

  • Heat the frying pan over a medium heat. Add in the oil and onion and cook for 2-3 minutes to soften. Add in the garlic, habanero and long red chillies. Cook for 2 minutes for the chillies to soften. Add in the mango flesh and tomatoes and cook for a further 5 minutes, or until the mixture is softened and slightly reduced. Pour in the maple syrup and vinegar, then remove from the heat.

  • Place the hot sauce ingredients into the jug of a stick blender and blitz until smooth. Taste for balance and check for seasoning before pouring into a sterilised jar.

  • Serve the BBQ wings with the hot sauce on the side for dipping.

South Indian King Prawn Madras Curry

South Indian King Prawn Madras Curry

South Indian King Prawn Madras Curry

Recipe by Sarah Todd

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard seeds

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped

  • 3 garlic cloves, finely crushed

  • 30 fresh curry leaves

  • 2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder

  • 2 tsp ground coriander

  • 2 tsp ground turmeric

  • 400g can chopped tomatoes

  • 100ml tamarind liquid

  • 2 green chillies, each sliced lengthways into 6 pieces, with seeds

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 2 cups coconut milk

  • 700g Coles king prawns

  • Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

  • Raco saucepan

to serve

  • rice

  • fried onions

  • lime

  • micro coriander

Method

  • Heat the extra virgin olive oil in the saucepan or karahi over a medium heat. When hot, add the mustard seeds and fry for 30 seconds, then stir in the onion and garlic and fry gently for about 10 minutes, or until softened and lightly golden-brown.

  • Add the curry leaves, chilli powder, coriander and turmeric and fry for two minutes, then stir in the onion, tomatoes, tamarind liquid, green chillies and salt and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until rich and reduced.

  • Add the prawns, cook for a further five minutes or until just cooked through.

  • To serve, place rice on a shallow bowl and top with curry and garnish.

Cherry Yoghurt Parfait

Cherry Yoghurt Parfait

Cherry Yoghurt Parfait

Ingredient

  • 75g Jalna Sweet and Creamy Yoghurt

  • 5 large egg whites

  • pinch of salt

  • 1/2 cup caster sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

  • 2 cups frozen cherries

  • pistachios

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg whites and start whisking until they reach a soft peak.

  • Add in your sugar and whisk until it forms stiff peaks.

  • Add in the Jalna yoghurt and gently mix. Add in the vanilla flavouring and most of the cherries and fold through.

  • Pour into the tin and then top with the remaining cherries.

  • Put in the freezer for at least 6 hours and then enjoy.

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Yoghurt Banana Bread

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Yoghurt Banana Bread

Ingredient

  • 1/2 cup Jalna Greek Yoghurt

  • 2 over Ripe Bananas

  • 1 cup plain flour

  • 1 cup wholemeal flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon

  • Pinch of salt

  • ½ cup or half a block of butter (125g) soft

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

  • 1/2 cup Walnuts

Method

  • Pre Heat an oven to 180deg C.

  • Mix together the flours, baking powder, cinnamon and a pinch of salt in a large bowl

  • In a second bowl cream the butter and sugar until light and smooth. Add the eggs 1 at a time mixing until full combined. Add the yoghurt and banana, mix until all combined. Gently fold the dry mix into the wet, also add the walnuts, ensure not to mix the bread batter too much.

  • Place into a greased line loaf tin and put into the oven. Bake for 50-60mins until a cake tester come out of the cake clean.

  • Allow the banana bread to full cool in the tin then remove and enjoy.

This bread can be sliced into individual slices and wrapped in plastic wrap and frozen or kept in the fridge. It is also great toasted.

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Roasted Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts with Tahini Yoghurt Dressing

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Roasted Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts with Tahini Yoghurt Dressing

Ingredient

  • 1 cup Jalna Greek Yoghurt

  • ½ a Cauliflower, broken into chunks the same size as the Brussels

  • 500g Brussels Sprouts, cut in half lengthways

  • 2 tbs pomegranate molasses

  • 2 tbs olive oil

  • Sea Salt

  • 1 Red Onion, sliced thinly

  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar

  • 2 tbs sugar

  • 2 tbs Tahini

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1 tsp sumac

  • ½ Bunch parsley, leaves picked

  • 1 lemon

  • Toasted Sesame seeds

  • Sea Salt

Method

  • Pre heat an oven to 190deg C.

  • Combine the cauliflower and sprouts in a bowl, drizzle with pomegranate molasses, olive oil and season with salt. Mix until everything is evenly coated. Spread out on an oven tray, place in the oven and roast until the vegetables are caramelised on the outside and just cooked through.

  • Heat a sauce pan with the vinegar, sugar, a pinch of salt and ¼ cup of water until I boils. Place the sliced onion in a bowl and pure over the boiling vinegar liquid. Leave to pickle for 10-15 minutes.

  • In jug combine the yoghurt, tahini, cumin, sumac, parsley leaves, lemon and a pinch of salt. Blend with a stick blender until the dressing is smooth.

  • To serve spread most of the yoghurt on the base of a platter. Add the roasted cauliflower and Brussels. Drizzle over the rest of the dressing then top with the pickled onions, extra parsley leaves and sesame seeds. Yum!

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Ham and Pineapple Pizza with Yoghurt Dough

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Ham and Pineapple Pizza with Yoghurt Dough

Ingredient

  • 1 cup Jalna Greek Yoghurt

  • 1 cup Self Raising  Flour

  • Pinch of salt

Pizza Sauce

  • 400g Passata

  • ½ Brown Onion

  • 2 tbs Olive oil

  • Pinch of Salt

Pizza Toppings

  • Mozzarella Cheese

  • Parmesan Cheese

  • 5 Sliced of Smoked Leg Ham

  • ¼ Pineapple, sliced thinly

  • 1 Jalapeno, sliced

  • ½ Red onion, sliced thinly

  • ½ tsp coriander seeds, toasted

Method

  • Place the flour onto your work bench and make a well in the centre. Place the yoghurt in the centre slowly work into the flour with a fork until a rough dough forms. Knead the dough until it is smooth and soft. This should take around 5 minutes. Once the dough is made cover and leave to one side to relax.

  • Heat a sauce pan over a medium-high heat, add some olive oil and the diced onion with a pinch of salt. Fry the onion off until it softens stirring regularly so the onion doesn’t colour too much. Add the tomato and cook down for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.

  • Pre-heat an oven to 240 deg Fan Grill

  • Roll the dough out to half a centimetre thick all over. Place on an oiled tray. Top the dough a layer of the tomato sauce, then the cheese, the ham, the slices of pineapple, the red onions and the slices of jalapeno. Sprinkle over the coriander seeds.

  • Place in oven and cook for 6-8 minutes until the base is crispy and the cheese is melted and golden. Slice and Serve!

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Jalna Yoghurt Sourdough Starter

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Jalna Yoghurt Sourdough Starter

Ingredient

Day1

  • 75g Jalna Greek Yoghurt

  • 175g Water

Day 2

  • 120g Bread Flour

Day 4

  • 180g Bread Flour

  • 100g Water

  • 40g Milk

Day 5

  • 150g Bread Flour

  • 150g Water

Sour Dough

  • ½ cup Activated Sour Dough starter

  • 1 cup warm water

  • 3 cups bread flour

  • Pinch of Sea Salt

Method

Sour Dough Starter

  • Combine the yoghurt and water in a sterilized jar. Leave on your kitchen bench for 24 hours.

  • Add the bread flour and mix together with the yoghurt solution. Leave on the kitchen bench for 48 hours.

  • Mix together the bread flour, water and milk, add to the starter base. Leave on the kitchen bench for 24 hours.

  • Add the flour and water to the starter base and mix together. Leave on the bench for 24 hours.

Sour Dough Loaf

  • Start is now active and ready to use. Combine the started and water, mix together. Add to a large bowl with the flour with a pinch of salt in it. Bring together into a dough in a rough ball. Cover the bowl with a tea towel and leave in a dry warm place for 30-45 mins until the dough doubles.

  • Fold the sour dough and gently kneed into a ball shape it into a round bowl. Placed the dough ball onto a tray lined with baking paper and a dusting of flour. Cover again with the towel and leave in a dry warm place until the dough ball doubles in size.

  • In an oven heated to 250deg C place a Dutch oven. Pre heat the Dutch oven for 30 mins. Once the dough has doubled remove the pot from the oven from the oven and lift of the lid carefully. Pick up the bread using the baking paper and lower the bread and baking paper into the Dutch oven, place the lid back onto the pot and add to the oven, cook for 30 minutes

  • After 30 minutes remove the lid from the pot and cook for a further 30m minutes until the crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven and carefully lift out the bread loaf.

  • Tap the base of the sour dough and if it sounds hollow it’ll be ready. Leave on the bench to full cool down fully then slice and serve.

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Ricotta Hotcakes

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Ricotta Hotcakes

Ingredient

Firm ricotta, plus extra for serving
4 eggs, separated
¾ cup buttermilk
2 tbs maple syrup, plus extra for serving
1 cup plain flour
1 tsp baking powder

Method

In a bowl whisk the egg yolks, buttermilk and maple syrup together.

In another bowl whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks.

Combine the dry ingredients a bowl. Fold through the egg yolk mixture and crumble in the ricotta. Gently fold the whites through to make a light fluffy batter.

Heat a non-stick frypan over a medium-high heat. Grease the pan with butter and then ladle in the pan and batter. Cook until the sides brown and bubbles start to pop through the batter. Flip and cook the other side. Repeat this process until all the batter is cooked.

Serve each hotcake stack with more ricotta and maple syrup.

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Indian Spiced Potatoes With Yoghurt, Crispy Chick Peas & Coriander Salsa

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Indian Spiced Potatoes With Yoghurt, Crispy Chick Peas & Coriander Salsa

Ingredient

1kg washed/roasting potatoes
½ cup (125ml) tablespoons Red Island olive oil
Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin seeds
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed
1.5 cups Jalna Greek/Natural yoghurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon ground sumac

Coriander Salsa (Zhoug)
1 bunch coriander, washed, chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 long green chilli, plus extra to serve
½ teaspoon ground cardamom

Method

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

Slice the potatoes into 1cm scallops and place into a large bowl.

Season the potatoes with sea salt, pepper, ground turmeric, cumin, coriander and ¼ cup of the olive oil. Toss well to coat potatoes in spices and spread onto a lined oven tray. Place the chickpeas onto a separate tray and season with salt and a little oil. Place the potatoes and chickpeas into the oven and roast for 40-45 minutes, or until potatoes and chickpeas are crisp and fragrant.

Meanwhile place the remaining oil, all the zhoug ingredients and a pinch of salt into the jug of a stick blender. Blitz until bright green and smooth.

Whisk the yoghurt, lemon juice and honey together in a bowl until smooth.

Spread the yoghurt on the base of a large flat platter. Top with half of the zhoug and crispy potatoes. Drizzle the dish with remaining zhoug and roast chickpeas.

Garnish with extra sliced chilli and sprinkle with ground sumac.

Recipe by Courtney Roulston

Vanilla Labneh With Sweet Dukkha And Strawberry

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Vanilla Labneh With Sweet Dukkha And Strawberry

Ingredient

1kg Sweet and Creamy Yoghurt
1tbs Vanilla bean paste
¼ cup pistachio, toasted
¼ cup sesame seeds, toasted
¼ cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
¼ cup hazelnuts toasted
1/2tsp cinnamon
1 tsp icing sugar
1 punnet of Strawberries, diced
2tbs caster sugar

Method

Add vanilla bean paste and honey to yoghurt, then mix together and hang.

Toast the nuts and seeds then combine in a mortar and pestle, and pound to break up. Add the cinnamon and sugar.

Combine the sugar and strawberries, then allow to macerate

To serve, top the labneh with the strawberries and sweet dukkha.

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Brown Rice And Miso Congee With Kimchi, Corn And Furikake

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Brown Rice And Miso Congee With Kimchi, Corn And Furikake

Ingredient

Congee
200g brown rice
1tbs vegetable oil
1/2 brown onion, finely diced
3 garlic clove, finely sliced
1L vegetable stock
1 tbs white miso
15ml soy sauce
5ml sesame oil

Garnish
Fried eggs
1 cob of corn, corn taken off the cob
1 tbs toasted sesame seeds
1 handful kimchi
1 toasted nori sheets

Method

Heat the vegetable oil in a medium-sized saucepan over a medium to high heat on the stove.

Sweat down the brown onion and garlic until it becomes translucent.

Add the rice to the pan and toast off, continuously stirring for a couple of minutes. Then add the stock to the pan.

Bring the rice to a boil and them cook out for about an hour, making sure the mixture doesn’t stick to the base of the pot. You want the rice to be overcooked and gluggy.

Before serving, season the congee with the miso, soy and sesame oil.

To plate, place the congee base into a bowl. Top with the fried egg, raw corn kernels, kimchi, toasted sesame seeds and crushed toasted nori sheets.

Recipe by Andy Allen

Chilli & Tomato Mussel Spaghetti

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Chilli & Tomato Mussel Spaghetti

Ingredient

1 Pack San Remo Tubular Spaghetti
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2tsp chilli flakes
1/2cup white wine
1 bottle Tomato Passata
1kg Mussels
½ bunch parsley, chopped
1 lemon
Sea Salt
Red Island Olive oil
50g toasted bread crumbs

Method

In a large saucepan of rapidly boiling water cook the pasta following back of pack instructions.

In a saucepan over a medium heat add some olive oil and the onion. Cook until it begins to soften then add the garlic and chilli flakes, cook for a further minute.

Add the white wine and reduce by half. Add the tomato and cook out for 3-4 minutes until it reduces slightly.

Add the mussels and place a lid over the pot. Gently move the pot to assist the mussels opening. When the mussels open remove from the tomato and leave to one side. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Remove from the heat and add the cooked pasta, stir through the sauce and mix together. Add a squeeze of lemon juice.

Serve topped with the mussels in the shell, chopped parsley and toasted bread crumbs.

Recipe by Michael Weldon