Steamed Gai Lan With Oyster Sauce & Crispy Garlic

Steamed Gai Lan With Oyster Sauce & Crispy Garlic

Recipe By Louis Tikaram

Ingredients

• 1 bunch gai lan (Chinese broccoli)

• 2 tbsp oyster sauce

• crispy garlic oil (refer to method)

• 20 medium garlic cloves, peeled

• 1/3 cup oil

Method

• Smash the garlic cloves and finely chop.

• Transfer the chopped garlic into a small fry pan. Add the oil.

• Stir - fry the garlic over medium heat until it is lightly golden, then turn off the heat.

• Stir the garlic in the hot oil for another minute or two allowing it to turn completely golden.

• Transfer into a small sieve separating the garlic from the oil. Allow to cool completely.

• Once cooled add the garlic back to the oil and give it a good stir.

• Add the fried garlic to your favourite dishes and (can use the garlic-infused oil in stir - frys, sauces or dressings). *Store the garlic oil at room temperature for up to one month.

• In a steamer set up, lightly steam the gai lan in a bunch for 2 minutes, be careful not to over cook as it’s best with a bit of crunch.

• Transfer to a chopping board and slice the gai lan into thirds. Stack on a serving plate and in between layers evenly distribute the oyster sauce, saving some for the top.

• Stir your crispy garlic oil and add a generous spoon of garlic to finish.

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Savoury Oats with Poached Egg & Spring Onion Dressing

Savoury Oats with Poached Egg & Spring Onion Dressing

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

• 2 cups Red Tractor rolled oats

• 4 cups chicken stock

• 4 large free range eggs

• 1 tbsp white vinegar

• 2 green spring onions, finely sliced

• 1 tbsp ginger, finely sliced julienne

• ½ long red chilli, seeded, finely sliced

• pinch ground white pepper

• 1/3 cup (80 ml) Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp light soy sauce

• 1 tsp caster sugar

• ½ small lemon, juice and zest

• 2 tbsp fried shallots to serve

Method

• Place the rolled oats and chicken stock into a pot over a medium heat. Bring up to a simmer then turn down the heat to low and cook for 10 - 15 minutes, or until the oats are tender and the liquid has been absorbed.

• Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water up to a gentle simmer. Add in a pinch of salt and the vinegar. Crack the eggs one at a time into a small bowl and lower them into the water. Gently poach for 5 minutes, or until the whites are set and the middles are still slightly runny. Remove eggs from the water with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate to rest.

• Place the spring onions, ginger and chilli into a small heat - proof bowl. Heat the oil in a small pot over a medium - high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully pour over the spring onion mixture. Once the oil has stopped bubbling stir in the white pepper, soy sauce, sugar and lemon juice and zest.

• Divide the oats into serving bowls and top with the poached eggs. Drizzle with the spring onion dressing and scatter over fried shallots before serving.

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Kangaroo Tartare with Sea Succulents

Kangaroo Tartare with Sea Succulents

Recipe By Nornie Bero

Ingredients

• 300 g kangaroo fillet, finely chopped 

• 1 tsp chopped capers

• 1 tbsp snipped chives

• 4 sea parsley sprigs, chopped

• ½ tsp ground pepperberry

• 2 shallots, thinly sliced and diced

• ½ tsp English mustard

• 2 tbsp labne

• 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce

• taro crisps, to serve

Method

• Toss the kangaroo, capers, chives, parsley, pepperberry and shallots together. 

• In another bowl, combine the mustard, labne and worcestershire sauce. 

• Serve the kangaroo with a side of the labne mixture and taro crisps.

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Ribeye with Horseradish Cream

Ribeye with Horseradish Cream

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

• 1 ribeye steak, out of the fridge for at least an hour before cooking

• sea salt

• Squeaky Gate extra virgin oil

Horseradish Cream

• 300 ml cream, whipped

• 2 tbsp prepared horseradish

• 1 tbsp hot English mustard

• ½ lemon, zest

• pinch of sea salt

Method

• Heat a BBQ or griddle pan until it smokes.

• Season the steak with salt and a drizzle of olive oil.

• Place onto the BBQ or pan. Cook turning every few minutes until the meat is cooked to your liking.

• In a bowl mix together the whipped cream, horseradish, mustard, lemon zest and a pinch of salt.

• Once the steak is cooked, rest for 5 minutes.

• Carve the steak and serve with the horseradish cream. Finish with a sprinkle of salt.

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Steamed Hervey Bay Scallops With XO & Vermicelli Noodles

Steamed Hervey Bay Scallops With XO & Vermicelli Noodles

Recipe By Louis Tikaram

Ingredients

• 12 half shell Hervey Bay scallops

• 1 cup fresh coriander leaves

• 200 g dried vermicelli noodle 

• 10 g oyster sauce

XO Sauce

• 250 g Coles large red chilies halved & deseeded

• 40 g peeled ginger

• 60 g peeled garlic

• 100 g dried scallop (conpoy)

• 50 g dried shrimp

• 250 ml Shaoxing cooking wine

• 300 ml oil

• 15 g black beans

• 50 g diced smoked speck

Method

• Soak the conpoy and dried shrimp separately in shaoxing for 24 hours.

• Steam the scallops in a small bowl for 15 minutes.

• Let the scallops cool before shredding them into fine strands and set aside.  Pound the shrimp in a mortar and pestle till they are broken down slightly.

• De-seed the red chilies and rough chop along with the garlic & ginger.

• Dice the smoked speck to a similar size of the vegetables.

• Gently heat the oil in a heavy based pot over a low heat then add all ingredients together.

• Cook for 1 hour on a low simmer stirring occasionally, the XO should be a beautiful deep red color and very aromatic.     

To Serve:

• Soak the dried vermicelli noodles for 30 minutes in cold water.

• Drain well and add 400 g of your finished XO sauce along with the oyster sauce and mix well.

• Lay the scallops out on a small tray and top with the XO noodle mix.

• Steam for 4 - 5 minutes till the noodles are soft and the scallop is just cooked and serve immediately onto a serving plate.

• Scatter with coriander leaves.

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Beetroot & Chickpea Salad With Aquafaba Dressing

Beetroot & Chickpea Salad With Aquafaba Dressing

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

• 1 whole bunch sized beetroot, with leaves attached (approx 4 large beetroot)

• sea salt, to taste

• ½ cup (125 ml) Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

• 1 clove garlic, peeled, crushed

• 400 g Coles can chickpeas, drained, aquafaba (chickpea liquid) reserved aside

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp dijon mustard

• 2 tbsp Squeaky Gate white balsamic vinegar

• 1 tbsp Coles Finest maple syrup

• 2 tbsp pepita seeds, toasted & crushed

• ¼ cup mint, leaves picked

• 1 tbsp dill sprigs

Method

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees (C).

• Cut the beetroot from the stems and wash the bulbs, leaves and stems in a bowl of cold water. Drain and place the beetroot bulbs into 4 pieces of foil around 25 cm x 25 cm (length x width).

• Drizzle each beetroot with a little oil and season with sea salt. Wrap them up in the foil and place onto a lined tray and bake for 45 minutes, or until tender.

• Allow the beetroots to sit at room temperature in the foil for 10 minutes before carefully slipping off the skins and chop them into rough large chunks. Set aside.

• Place the chickpeas onto a small tray and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil, a pinch of salt and the ground cumin. Mix well so the chickpeas are coated then place into the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the chickpeas are fragrant and crisp.

• Place the chickpea liquid into the jug of a stick blender. Add in the dijon mustard, vinegar, maple syrup and sea salt. Blitz until the mixture emulsifies, then slowly drizzle in ⅓ cup (80 ml) of the oil until the mixture becomes thick and pale.

• Cut the beetroot stems into 3 cm lengths and the leaves in half. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the garlic, beetroot stems and leaves and cook for 2 minutes, or until fragrant and tender. Place the cooked leaves onto the base of a serving plate.

• Arrange the chopped beetroot and roasted chickpeas onto the plate. Drizzle with some of the chickpea dressing and scatter with pepita seeds, mint and dill before serving.

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Sriracha Roasted Carrots with Carrot Top & Cashew Pesto

Sriracha Roasted Carrots with Carrot Top & Cashew Pesto

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

• 2 bunches Dutch carrots with tops on (can be orange or a mixture of coloured ones)

• 1/3 cup (80 ml) Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tbsp siracha chilli sauce

• 1 tbsp Australian honey

• sea salt to taste

• 2 cups Jalna Greek yoghurt

• ¼ bunch coriander, plus a few extra sprigs to garnish

• ¼ bunch basil

• 1 small clove garlic, peeled

• juice and zest of 1 small lemon

• 1/3 cup raw cashews, toasted, plus 2 tbsp toasted - to garnish

• 25 g parmesan cheese, cut into cubes

Method

• Pre heat the oven to 180 degrees (C). Wash the carrots thoroughly in a bowl of cold water. Drain and trim the green tops off and set aside. Place the carrots onto a lined oven tray and toss with 30 mls of the oil, siracha sauce and a pinch of sea salt. Roast the carrots for 35 - 40 minutes, or until tender and slightly wrinkled. Remove from the oven and drizzle with honey while they are still warm. Set aside. 

• Meanwhile, drain the carrot tops and place 2 big cups of them into the jug of a stick blender. Add in the coriander, basil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, cashews, parmesan cheese, remaining oil and a pinch of sea salt. Blitz until bright green and smooth, adding a little extra oil if the mixture needs loosening.

• Spread the yoghurt onto the base of a serving platter.

• Top the yoghurt with roasted carrots and dollop over a few tablespoons of the carrot top salsa. Scatter over some extra toasted cashews, carrots top sprigs and coriander before serving.

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Grilled Tuna With Papaya Salad

Recipe By Louis Tikaram

Ingredients

• 250 g Coles deli tuna loin steak

• 1 yellow papaya (unripe)

• ½ cup coriander leaves

• 1 stalk lemongrass

• 4 Coles lime leaves

• 1 red chilli

Dressing

• 3 long dried red chilies

• 3 tbsp castor sugar

• 3 tbsp fish sauce

• 2 whole unpeeled red shallots, roasted and peeled

• ½ cup lime juice

Method

To Make the Dressing

• Over the fire, roast the unpeeled shallots over a very low heat until soft and smokey, then remove from heat. Add the dried chilli peppers on to the grill for a few minutes until they are crisp and bright red, then take off the grill and allow to cool.

• Pound the chilli peppers with the sugar in a mortar and pestle until almost a powder. Add the peeled cooked shallots and pound until combined into a uniform paste. Add the lime juice and fish sauce, mix well with a spoon.

• *Check the seasoning: it should taste smoky, sweet, hot and sour with a good caramel flavor, this dressing can last in the fridge for 1 week though best used when fresh.

To Make the Salad:

• Peel and julienne the papaya, discard the outer green leaves of the lemongrass and finely slice along with the lime leaves and chilies. This can all be prepared in advance, however it is necessary to cover with a wet paper towel along with the picked herbs to avoid them drying out.

• Remove any skin, bloodline or bones from the tuna steak then oil it slightly and season with sea salt. Grill the tuna for 2 minute on both sides to medium rear over fire.

• While the tuna is resting combine all the prepared salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl and generously dress.

• Slice the tuna into desired thickness and arrange on a serving plate. Top with the well-tossed salad and drizzle some extra dressing if required. East straight away.

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Hoisin & Ginger Pulled Pork Bao Buns

Hoisin & Ginger Pulled Pork Bao Buns

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

• 2.5 kg boneless pork shoulder

• 1 big tbsp fresh ginger, grated

• 1 tsp Chinese 5 spice powder

• 4 cloves garlic, peeled

• 2/3 cup Mr Chen’s hoisin sauce

• 1 cup ginger beer

• 8 Mr Chen’s bao buns

• 1 cup white savvoy cabbage, finely shaved

• 1 cup carrot, peeled, sliced into thin strips with a toothed vegetable peeler

• 1 small Lebanese cucumber, thinly sliced

• ½ cup coriander, sprigs picked

• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• 1 tbsp kewpie mayonnaise

• sriracha chilli sauce, to serve (optional)

Method

• Pre-heat the oven to 160 degrees (C).

• Place the pork into a small high-sided lined roasting tray so it fits in snug. Rub the pork with ginger, 5 spice powder and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Add in the garlic cloves, hoisin sauce and ginger beer.

• Cover the tray with baking paper and foil so it is sealed well. Place into the oven and cook for 3.5 hours, or until the pork is falling apart when pressed with tongs. Turn the oven up to 190 degrees (C) and cook the pork for 20 minutes uncovered to brown the outside.

• Allow the pork to rest before shredding the meat with two forks.

• Place the bao buns into a steamer and cook for 10 minutes, or until light, fluffy and warmed through.

• Meanwhile, place the cabbage, carrot and cucumber into a bowl and toss with the vinegar, maple, mayonnaise and a pinch of salt and pepper.

• Arrange the bao buns onto a serving platter and add in a handful of the slaw mixture and some of the pulled pork. Squeeze in a little siracha sauce and top with coriander springs before serving. 

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North Indian Chicken Curry

North Indian Chicken Curry

Recipe By Louis Tikaram

Ingredients

• 1 kg Coles skinless free-range chicken thighs, diced

• 1 tsp turmeric, ground

• 3 tsp garam masala, ground

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp sea salt

• 1 onion, medium diced

• 3 garlic cloves, crushed

• 1 tsp ginger finely chopped

• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 cup Jalna Greek yogurt

• 2 tomatoes chopped

• 1 cup fresh coriander

Method

• Marinate the chicken in turmeric, garam masala, chili powder and salt. This can even be done a few hours before or overnight.

• Pound the onion, ginger and crushed garlic in a mortar and pestle till it becomes a paste.

• Heat oil in a large pan and fry the pounded mixture on low heat for 2 - 3 minutes.

• Turn up the heat to high and add the chicken, turning to coat and toasting the spices at the same time for 5 minutes.

• Turn the heat down and stir in yoghurt and tomato; simmer for 5 minutes while stirring.

• Add the lid and continue to cook on low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

• To serve, stir in the coriander leaves and plate up.

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Dan Dan Noodles

Dan Dan Noodles

Recipe By Louis Tikaram

Ingredients

For The Dish 

• 180 g portion of udon noodles

• 180 g diced pork neck

• 150 g dan dan paste*

• 15 g chili oil*

• 15 g black vinegar

• 50 g julienne Lebanese cucumber

• 30 g ginger shallot relish*

• diced spring onion

• coriander leaves, picked

Dan Dan Paste

• 50 g dried long red chili

• 8 g dried small red chili

• 5 g Sichuan peppercorn (ground)

• 250 g eshallots sliced

• 150 g minced garlic

• 500 ml cup oil

• 175 g oyster sauce

• 75 ml fish sauce

• 225 g soy bean paste

• 25 g caster sugar

Ginger & Scallion Relish

• 350 g ginger

• 150 g shallots

• 250 g oil

• pinch of salt

Method

• Rinse the dried chilies then dry roast in oven at 120 degrees for 15 min.

• In a large wok or pot, sauté the eshallots in a cup of the oil until brown, but not quite caramelised.

• Add the garlic and the rest of the oil then cook on low until garlic is completely cooked through.

• Add Sichuan pepper and cook for another 5 minutes then turn off and let sit.

• Pound the chilies to a flakey powder in a mortar & pestle  (not too fine). Add to the pot along with the oyster sauce, yellow bean, fish sauce and sugar, then stir well and cool.

• Strain off some of the chilli oil to drizzle over the top of the finished noodles.

• Mix the ginger & shallots together in a metal bowl, heat the oil to 250 degrees (C) and pour over the mix. Once cooled, add salt and stir to combine.

To Complete the Dish

• Bring a medium pot of water to the boil for the noodles.

• Heat a hot wok with a 2 tablespoons of oil and stir fry the diced pork neck till fully cooked.

• Add 2 heaped tablespoons of Dan Dan paste to the pork and a tablespoon of water and give it a good stir on high heat then turn off.

• Cook the noodles as per directions on the packet, then strain and add to a large serving bowl. Spoon your finished pork sauce over the noodles.

• Add a splash of black vinegar and chilli oil over the pork. Garnish with some spring onions and coriander leaves.

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Oven Baked Fish N Chips

Oven Baked Fish N Chips

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

• 1 kg Coles red royal potatoes, cut into chunky chips

• sea salt

• 4 pieces of Coles barramundi

• 1 lemon cut into slices

Salsa Verde

• ½ bunch parsley

• 1 bunch chives

• 1 bunch dill

• 3 tbsp Coles baby capers

• 2 anchovies

• ½ cup Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

• 1 lemon

• sea salt

• black pepper

Method

• Add the potatoes to a large pot of salted water, place on a high heat and bring up to a boil then cook the potatoes until just cooked. Strain and allow the potatoes to cool. This can be done ahead of time.

• Preheat an oven to 200 degrees (C).  Add the potatoes to a large oven tray, dress in olive oil and sea salt. Place into the oven and cook for 30 minutes.

• Add the fish skin side up. Quickly brush the skin with some olive oil and season with salt. Also scatter the lemon sliced throughout the oven tray. Bake for 10 minutes until the fish is cooked.

• Blend the salsa verde ingredients until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

• Once the fish is cooked, remove from the oven and spoon over the salsa verde. Serve in the tray.

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Beef Noodle Stir Fry With Ginger, Green Onions & Oyster Sauce

Beef Noodle Stir Fry With Ginger, Green Onions & Oyster Sauce

Recipe By Louis Tikaram

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tbsp Coles Asia sesame oil

• 2 garlic cloves finely minced

• 2 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated

• 500 g Coles porterhouse steak cut into thin strips

• 1 cup sliced onions

• 200 g wide fresh rice noodles

• 3 tbsp oyster sauce

• 3 tbsp Coles Asia soy sauce

• 1 cup bean sprouts

• 1 cup green onions (spring onions), batons

Method

• Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat.

• Add olive oil and sesame oil to the pan and heat for 30 seconds along with the minced garlic and grated ginger till you can smell an aromatic aroma. Add the beef, stir fry for 1 minute till the beef starts to brown, add the onions and stir fry for 1 minute. Next add the fresh rice noodles and continue to stir fry till the noodles have been completely separated. Add the oyster sauce and soy sauce, then bean sprouts, stir fry for 1 minute or until noodles are thoroughly heated, tossing to combine. Lastly add the green onions and stir to combine.

• Serve hot!

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Za'atar Tomatoes, Whipped White Beans & Fried Bread

Za'atar Tomatoes, Whipped White Beans & Fried Bread

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

• 450 g Coles vine ripened tomatoes

• sea salt to taste

• 1 tbsp za`atar

• 100 ml Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for frying

• ¼ cup roasted whole almonds, chopped

• 1/3 cup basil leaves

Whipped White Beans

• 2 x 400 g butter beans, rinsed, drained

• 1 clove garlic, peeled

• 2 tbsp tahini paste

• juice of 1 lemon

• 2 tsp Coles Finest pure Canadian maple syrup

Fried Bread

• 1 cup plain flour

• 1/3 cup room temperature water

Method

• Place all the whipped white bean ingredients, 40ml of oil and a pinch of salt into a high-speed blender. Blitz until smooth and creamy, adding a dash of cold water if the mixture needs loosening. Set aside.

• For the fried bread, place flour, a pinch of salt and 20ml of oil into a bowl. Using clean hands, rub the flour and oil together before adding in the water. Mix together to form a dough, adding a little more water if required. Knead for 2-3 minutes, or until it feels elastic. Rest the dough for 15 minutes, before cutting it into 8 portions. Heat 1 cup of oil to 170 degrees in a medium frying pan. Roll the portions of dough on a lightly floured bench until they are about 2-3 mm thick. Place into the oil and cook for 1-2 minutes each side, or until puffed and golden. Drain on kitchen towel and repeat with remaining dough. Season with sea salt while they are still hot.

• Slice the tomatoes and mix the za`atar and remaining oil in a small bowl.

• To serve, spread the whipped white beans onto the base of a serving plate. Top with the tomatoes and season with a pinch of salt. Scatter over almonds, za`atar oil and basil leaves. Serve with the crispy fried bread on the side for dipping.

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Chorizo & Tortilla Soup

Chorizo & Tortilla Soup

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

• 2 chorizo sausages, diced

• 1 onion, diced

• 1 jalapeno, diced

• 3 garlic cloves, chopped

• 1 tbsp smoked paprika

• 1 tbsp cumin

• 1 tlr chicken stock

• 1 tin of tomatoes

• 1 tin of black beans

• 1 lime

• ½ bunch coriander

• sea salt

• Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

Garnish

• corn tortillas, cut into strips and fried

• tasty cheese, grated

• ½ avocado, diced

• 1 lime cut into 4

Method

• In a large saucepan, fry off the chorizo and onion in oil, cook until the chorizo oil stains the pot, and the onion has softened. Add in the chilli and garlic, fry for 1 minute. Add in the spices and fry for another minute.

• Add in the stock and tomatoes, bring to the boil then simmer for 15 minutes. Add in the beans and warm through. Add in the lime juice and season with salt to your liking.

• Serve the tortillas soup and top with fried tortillas, cheese, avocado and extra lime.

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Szechuan Chicken

Szechuan Chicken

Recipe By Louis Tikaram

Ingredients

Marinated Chicken

• 3 boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced in 3 cm pieces

• 1 tsp corn starch

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp oil

• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine

• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce

For the rest of the dish:

• 3 tbsp oil

• 2 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns

• 1 small knob ginger (julienned)

• 5 cloves garlic (sliced)

• 1 cup whole dried red chilies

• 1 tsp Shaoxing wine

• 1/2 tsp sugar

• 1 green onion (chopped)

Method

• Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized cubes. Add the chicken to a bowl and mix with the marinade ingredients, Set aside for 30 minutes.

• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a wok over high heat, add the chicken to sear and create a crust, stir and continue to sear the chicken until it’s browned and crisp on all sides.

• Turn off the heat and remove the chicken to a bowl with a slotted spoon.

• Heat the wok back up to a medium low heat with a touch more oil and add the Sichuan peppercorns, Let them toast for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the ginger and garlic then cook for 1 minute, add the whole dried chilies and stir for another 30 seconds and continue to stir and toss so they don’t burn.

• Turn up the heat to high, and add the chicken, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and scallion. Continue to stir-fry, until any liquid in the wok has evaporated.

• Serve and eat with some steamed rice.

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Macadamia & Prawn Salad

Macadamia & Prawn Salad

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

• 1 cup Australian macadamia nuts

• ½ wombok cabbage, shaved (around 4 cups)

• 1 red onion, finely sliced

• 1 large carrot, sliced into thin julienne

• 2 long red chillies, seeded, julienne

• 2 Lebanese cucumbers, seeded, sliced on the diagonal

• 16 cooked Australian king prawns, peeled, de veined

• 1 cup mint, leaves picked

• 1 cup coriander sprigs

• 2 small rice paper sheets (the ones used for rice paper rolls)

• Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil for frying

Dressing

• 2 tbsp fish sauce

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 small birds eye chilli, finely chopped

• juice of 1 lime, plus extra wedges to serve

Method

• Heat a small frying pan over a low-medium heat. Toast the macadamia nuts for 5 - 6 minutes, or until golden and toasted. Remove and set aside to cool.

• Pour 2 cm of oil into the same small frying pan and heat to 180 degrees C. Cut the rice paper sheets into 4 quarters and fry in batches for 1 - 2 minutes, or until puffed and crispy. Season lightly with sea salt and set aside on a plate lined with kitchen paper to drain.

• In a large bowl combine the cabbage, onion, carrot, chillies, cucumber, prawns, mint, coriander and ⅔ of the macadamia nuts.

• Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.

• Transfer the salad to a serving platter and top with the reserved macadamia nuts. Serve with the crispy rice cups and extra lime wedges on the side.

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Curry Cauliflower Tacos With Cucumber Salsa

Curry Cauliflower Tacos With Cucumber Salsa

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets

• 3 tbsp Patak’s korma paste

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 250 g punnet Coles Australian grape tomatoes

• 1 Lebanese cucumber, seeded, diced

• 1 small red onion, diced

• 1 long red chilli, diced

• ¼ bunch coriander, roughly chopped

• 12 small street tortilla wraps, to serve

• 1 cup greek yoghurt

• ⅓ cup Patak’s mango chutney

• 1 lemon to serve

Method

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees (C). Place the cauliflower florets into a bowl and toss with the korma paste, olive oil and sea salt until well coated. Place the cauliflower onto a lined oven tray and roast for 15 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes onto the tray and cook for a further 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and charred and the tomatoes are wrinkled and starting to burst.

• For the salsa, place the cucumber, onion, chilli and coriander into a bowl and season with a pinch of salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon.

• Warm the tortillas in a hot pan for 30 seconds each side and keep warm.

• To serve, spread the yoghurt onto the base of the tortillas and swirl through the mango chutney. Top with cauliflower florets and tomatoes. Scatter with the salsa on top and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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Thai Pork & Coconut Lon

Recipe By Louis Tikaram

Ingredients

• small packet of cassava crackers

• 1 ltr oil to fry cassava crackers

• 500 g Coles minced pork

• 2 tbsp Coles coconut oil

• 2 cloves peeled garlic

• 1 knob peeled ginger

• 2 cups coconut cream

• 1 cup Coles real chicken stock

• ¼ cup soy bean paste

• 2 tbsp tamarind paste

• 3 tbsp fish sauce

• 1 tbsp palm sugar

• 1 pinch roasted red chili powder or chili flakes

• ½ stick lemongrass, finely sliced 

• 1 long red chili, julienned

• 3 kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced

• 1 Lebanese cucumber cut into lengths

• 1 lime

• ¼ bunch of coriander, washed and roots cut off

Method

• Pound ginger & garlic in a mortar & pestle to a fine paste. Heat the coconut oil in a medium saucepan and fry off the paste until golden brown, then add the pork mince, stirring regularly to prevent it clumping and sticking to the saucepan, cook for 2 or 3 minutes or until the pork is cooked.

• Add the stock and coconut cream along with the soy bean paste and gently simmer for another minute.

• Season with tamarind paste, fish sauce, palm sugar and chilli powder, the lon should taste salty, sour, slightly sweet and creamy from the coconut.

• In a wok or pot, heat 1 litre of oil to 180 degrees (C) or use a bench top deep fryer if you have one to fry the cassava crackers 2 or 3 at a time for 30 seconds until puffed golden & crisp. Place the crackers on absorbent paper to cool.

• Serve the lon in a small bowl and garnish with the finely sliced lemongrass, lime kaffir lime leaf and julienne chilli.

• Place the cassava crackers beside the dish with some cucumber pieces, coriander sprigs & a lime wedge.

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Shiitake Fried Rice

Recipe By Louis Tikaram

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

• 1 free range egg

• 500 g cooked white or brown jasmine rice

• 4 Coles shiitake mushroom, sliced

• 1 green shallot, cut into rounds

• ½ cup peas (fresh or frozen)

• 2 tbsp diced salted radish

• 1 tsp Coles Asia soy sauce

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp sugar

• 1 pinch ground white pepper

Method

• Finely chop the salted radish, shallots, shitake mushroom and set aside ready to cook.

• Heat up the oil in a wok or fry pan over high heat. When the wok is smoking hot, crack the egg into it and stir till to ensure it does not stick and it breaks up cooking evenly. Once the egg is caramelized, add the chopped vegetables followed by the rice.

• Stir, toss and squish the rice with your spoon to help the rice separate for the perfect fried rice, adjust the heat while you are working the rice so it does not burn.

• Add the mushrooms, peas and salted radish and stir. Season with the soy sauce, salt, sugar, pepper and continue to toss and stir till the rice is completely separated and the aroma of toasted rice is filling the room.

• Turn off the heat and serve on a plate or bowl.

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