Sri Lankan Pan Fried Rolls

Sri Lankan Pan Fried Rolls

Recipe by Diana Chan

Serves: Makes 20
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 packet of large spring roll wrappers
Neutral cooking oil, for deep frying

For the filling
3 tbsp Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil
1 brown onion, finely diced
Handful of curry leaves
½ tsp Coles ground cumin
½ tsp Coles ground turmeric
1 tsp Coles chilli flakes
1 boiled potato, mashed
2 small green chillies, finely chopped
1 tomato, chopped
Fillet of Huon Premium Wood Roasted Salmon Blackened Spice
Juice of ½ a lemon

To coat
3 eggs
2 cups Coles breadcrumbs

Method

Make the filling in advance to allow it to cool. Place a frypan over medium heat and add in the oil. Next, add in the curry leaves and fry for 10 seconds before adding the onions. Fry until translucent.

Add in the spices, potato, chillies, and tomato, and mix to incorporate for a few minutes. Break the Huon Premium Wood Roasted Salmon Blackened Spice fillet up using the back of a fork and add it to the pan. Mix to combine and cook for 5 minutes. Turn the heat off and add in the lemon juice.

Set the filling aside until it cools and is ready to wrap.

Once the filling has cooled, start wrapping. Place a spring roll wrapper onto a flat, clean surface. Place 2 tablespoons of filling near the bottom of the wrapper closest to you and roll away, tucking in the sides as you go to enclose the parcel. Wet the edges with water using your fingertips to seal. Repeat until all the filling is used.

Heat enough oil in a wok or pot to deep fry the pan rolls to 170°C.

Prepare your dredging station by cracking and beating the eggs in one bowl and placing the breadcrumbs in another. Dip each pan roll into the egg, then into the breadcrumbs.

To cook, carefully place each pan roll into the hot oil and fry for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towel and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Olive Oil Grossini

Olive Oil Grossini

Recipe by Diana Chan

Serves: Makes approximately 20 grissini
Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 90 minutes rising time)
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon Coles honey
¾ cup warm water
Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil
2 ¼ cups Coles flour
1 ½ teaspoons Coles sea salt
¼ cup fine semolina flour

Method

In a stand mixer, combine the yeast, honey, and warm water in the mixer bowl. Allow to stand for about 10 minutes, until bubbly.

Add the olive oil, bread flour, and sea salt, and mix slowly with the dough hook until everything comes together.

Continue kneading with the dough hook for 3-5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Remove the dough from the mixer and knead by hand briefly to bring it together; it will be sticky.

To prove the dough, place it in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and rest for 20 minutes. The dough will rise slightly.

Press the dough into a 30cm by 20cm rectangle on an oiled tray, cover with plastic wrap, and allow it to rise for 1 hour or until well risen.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200°C and line two large baking sheets with baking paper.

To shape the grissini, remove the plastic wrap and sprinkle the dough with semolina.

Using a knife, pizza wheel, or bench scraper, cut the dough into 20 strips, about 1 ½ cm thick and 20cm long. Stretch and pull each strip into long, thin breadsticks. You can twist them for a different look, and roll them in extra semolina if desired.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway if needed for even browning.

Allow to cool before serving—the grissini will become crunchier as they cool.

Prawn Cocktail Cups

Prawn Cocktail Cups

Recipe by Brent Draper

Serves – 2
Prep Time – 10 mins

Ingredients

8-10 Coles cos lettuce
60ml Coles traditional mayonnaise
1 tsp Sriracha (or other hot sauce), plus more to taste
1 tsp finely chopped fresh chives
300g cooked and peeled prawns, chopped into 2cm pieces
½ small Lebanese cucumber, diced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp grated lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method

In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Sriracha, and chives until well combined.

Add the chopped prawns, diced cucumber, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Gently stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Arrange the cos lettuce leaves on a serving platter or individual plates.

Scoop the prawn cocktail mixture evenly into the lettuce cups.

Garnish with additional Sriracha, chives, or lemon zest if desired.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Potato, Celery & Egg Salad with Yoghurt Dressing

Potato, Celery & Egg Salad with Yoghurt Dressing

Recipe by Louis Tikaram

Serves – 4
Prep Time – 15 mins
Cook Time – 15 mins

Ingredients

1 kg chat potatoes, halved
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup Jalna Greek Yoghurt
Juice of ½ a lemon
1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard
1 ½ cups dill sprigs
3 celery stalks, finely diced
½ cup torn fresh mint leaves
Coles sea salt and Coles black pepper to taste

Method

Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Drain and refresh under cold running water.

When ready to make the salad, cut the potatoes into quarters.

For the dressing, place the Jalna Greek Yoghurt, lemon juice, and mustard in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and stir until smooth.

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, dill, celery, and mint. Drizzle with the dressing, toss to combine, and serve. Enjoy!

Zucchini, Burrata & Basil Salad

Zucchini, Burrata & Basil Salad

Recipe by Brent Draper

Serves – 2
Prep Time – 10 mins

Ingredients

1 zucchini 
1 tomato 
A handful of fresh basil leaves 
A few sprigs of dill 
¼ cup walnuts, chopped 
1 ball of burrata 
Cracked Coles black pepper, to taste 
Coles sea salt, to taste 
2 tbs Squeaky Gate Caramelised Balsamic Vinegar 
1 baguette, sliced

Method

Shave the zucchini into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler and place in a bowl. Pick the basil leaves off their stems and add them to the zucchini. Cut the tomato into small pieces and add to the bowl along with the sprigs of dill. Chop the walnuts and add them to the salad. Season with cracked pepper and sea salt, then gently toss everything to combine.

Break the burrata into pieces and arrange them on a serving plate. Spoon the salad around the burrata, creating a decorative ring. Place the sliced baguette around the edges of the plate. Drizzle the caramelised balsamic vinegar over the salad and burrata.

Harissa, Chorizo, Tomato & Chickpeas with Yogurt & Pitta

Harissa, Chorizo, Tomato & Chickpeas with Yogurt & Pitta

Recipe by Louis Tikaram

Serves – 4
Prep Time – 10 mins
Cook Time – 30 mins

Ingredients

3 tbs Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 medium onion, chopped
1 Spanish chorizo, casing removed, chopped
1 tsp Coles sea salt
1 can chickpeas, drained
¼ cup Al'Fez harissa
1 can whole peeled tomatoes
½ cup Jalna Organic Biodynamic Dairy Yoghurt
2 tbs Coles dried oregano
Coles black pepper
Toasted pita

Method

Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a fry pan over medium heat. Cook the onion until translucent. Add the chopped chorizo and cook until the fat starts to render, around 5–8 minutes, until you can smell the aroma. Add the chickpeas and combine, tossing often until browned in spots.

Stir in the Al'Fez harissa and cook, stirring constantly, until the cooking liquid has evaporated. Add the can of tomatoes, stirring and breaking them down while scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens. Taste and season with more sea salt if needed.

Top with Jalna Organic Biodynamic Dairy Yoghurt, oregano, and black pepper, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Serve with toasted pita.

Perfect Roast Chicken

Perfect Roast Chicken

Recipe by Louis Tikaram

Serves – 6
Prep Time – 10 mins
Cook Time – 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 whole chicken
Extra virgin olive oil
Coles sea salt
Coles black pepper
1 lemon, rolled and sliced
Fresh herbs of your choice (thyme, rosemary, oregano)

Preheat the oven to 220°C.

Drizzle a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil over the chicken. Season generously with Coles sea salt and Coles black pepper. Prepare the lemon by rolling it to release the juices, then slice it and place the slices inside the cavity of the chicken. Stuff the chicken with fresh herbs of your choice, such as thyme, rosemary, or oregano. Drizzle a little more olive oil over the top.

Roast the chicken for 30 minutes at 220°C, then reduce the temperature to 180°C and cook for a further hour.

Allow the chicken to rest before carving and enjoy!

Macadamia Dip with Pickled Radishes

Macadamia Dip with Pickled Radishes

Recipe by Nornie Beer

Serves – 6
Prep Time – 20 mins
Cook Time – 15 mins

Ingredients

500g macadamia nuts
Water, for boiling
1 tablespoon white miso paste
Sea salt, for seasoning
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
½ bunch parsley
1 garlic clove
½ cup fresh saltbush
½ bunch chives, thinly chopped
½ tablespoon white pepper
1 daikon
1 bunch radishes
1 bunch Dutch carrots
2 cups Coles apple cider vinegar
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Coles sea salt flakes

Method

Start with the pickling mix. In a pot, simmer water, apple cider vinegar, salt, and sugar. Prepare 2–3 sterilised jars by placing coriander seeds, pepperberry, saltbush, mustard seeds, garlic, and vegetables equally into each jar.

For the dip, place the macadamia nuts in a small pot and cover with water. Boil for 10 minutes. Strain and set aside, reserving the liquid.
In a blender, combine the boiled macadamias, reserved macadamia liquid, miso, sea salt, lemon juice, garlic, white pepper, and parsley. Blend until smooth. Your macadamia dip is now complete.

Tip: To turn this dip into a macadamia "cheese," place a sieve lined with muslin or a clean cloth over a bowl. Pour in the blended mixture, tie it up, and place in the fridge overnight to firm up.

For the pickles, pack the vegetables into the sterilised jars and pour the pickling juice over the top. Cover the jars tightly. The pickled vegetables can be stored for a few months.

To serve, spread the macadamia dip onto a serving platter and top with the pickled vegetables. Garnish with crispy saltbush for an extra crunch.

Blistered Cherry Tomato, Olive Oil Fried Bread and Burrata Salad

Blistered Cherry Tomato, Olive Oil Fried Bread and Burrata Salad

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Serves – 4
Prep Time – 10 mins
Cook Time – 15 mins

Ingredients

250ml Squeaky Gate extra virgin oil
2 punnets cherry tomatoes
1 loaf Coles Finest by Laurent sourdough Vienna, diced into chunks
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons baby capers
1 Coles burrata cheese, mashed into a creamy curd
Coles sea salt
Coles black pepper
Squeaky Gate red wine vinegar

Method

PIn a bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of sea salt.

Add the tomatoes to a smoking hot frying pan or griddle and cook until blistered and slightly softened. Remove from the pan and transfer to a bowl with the sliced red onion, diced cucumber, and capers.

Soak the diced sourdough bread in extra virgin olive oill in a large bowl. Drizzle some extra olive oil into the frying pan, add the soaked bread, and fry until golden brown.

Add the fried bread to the bowl with the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and capers. Season with sea salt, black pepper, and red wine vinegar, then combine gently.

In a separate bowl, break up the burrata cheese.

Serve the tomato mixture on a platter, topped with dollops of burrata, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkle of black pepper.

Charred Carrot Salad with Tahini Yoghurt

Charred Carrot Salad with Tahini Yoghurt

Recipe by Brent Draper

Serves – 2
Prep Time – 10 mins
Cook Time – 20 mins

Ingredients

3–4 carrots
1 can chickpeas
1 bunch mint
1 bunch coriander
1 red onion
1 jar dukkah
1 small tub Jalna Natural Greek Yoghurt
1 tablespoon tahini
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon sumac
Pomegranate molasses, to drizzle
Extra virgin olive oil, for cooking
Coles sea salt
Coles black pepper

Method

Preheat the BBQ or oven to 150°C. Slice the carrots into 1–2 cm chunks. Heat a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and cook the carrots until they begin to char. Transfer the carrots to the oven or BBQ and continue cooking until tender.

While the carrots cook, combine the Jalna Natural Greek Yoghurt, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, and ground coriander in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then set the mixture aside.

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to a large bowl with the cooked carrots, chickpeas, mint, and coriander. Toss well to combine.

To serve, spread the yoghurt mixture onto a plate, top with the carrot salad, and finish with dukkah, sumac, and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses. Enjoy!

Crispy Anchovy & Sage Fritters

Crispy Anchovy & Sage Fritters

Recipe by Courtney Roulston

Serves – 4 as a snack (makes 12)
Prep Time – 15 mins, plus resting time for the batter
Cooking Time – 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 24 large sage leaves

    12 best quality anchovy fillets

    1 lemon, half sliced into thin rounds, half to serve

    Sea salt

    Black pepper

    Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil for deep frying (around 600ml)

    Soda water batter

    150 g Coles plain flour

    1 tsp baking powder

    1 egg, beaten

    120 ml iced soda water

For the batter, mix together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Make a well in the center and whisk in the egg and soda water until you have a smooth batter. Cover and rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Thin the batter with a little extra soda water if it thickens too much while resting.

Heat the oil over medium heat to 180 degrees C. Place the sage leaves on a clean tray and top with an anchovy fillet. Gently sandwich a sage leaf on top to hold it in place, then dip it into the batter and allow any excess to drip off. Coat the lemon slices in batter, then fry the sage fritters and lemon in batches for 1-2 minutes, being careful as the oil will spit a little.

Drain with a slotted spoon and place them onto kitchen paper to drain off excess oil.

Season with a pinch of salt, cracked black pepper, and place them onto a serving plate. Serve while hot with lemon wedges on the side.

Parmesan Potatoes with Yoghurt

Parmesan Potatoes with Yoghurt

Recipe by Louis Tikaram

Ingredients

  • 750 g small chat potatoes, halved

    2 tbsp Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

    1 cup finely grated parmesan (powder style)

    1/2 tsp garlic powder

    1/2 tsp Coles dried oregano

    1/2 tsp Coles paprika

    Pinch of Coles sea salt

    Pinch of Coles black pepper

    Yoghurt Sauce

    1 cup Jalna Greek Yoghurt

    1/4 cup finely chopped chives

    Pinch of Coles sea salt

    Pinch of Coles black pepper

    Zest and juice of 1 lemon

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.

    In a bowl, mix the parmesan, garlic powder, dried oregano, and paprika.

    Grease a baking dish with the olive oil.

    Sprinkle the parmesan mixture evenly over the dish using your hands.

    Place the halved potatoes cut side down on top of the parmesan mixture, pressing firmly.

    Drizzle the top of the potatoes with a little more olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

    Bake the potatoes for 35-40 minutes or until they are soft and the parmesan crust is deep golden.

    Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them stand for 5 minutes.

    While the potatoes are resting, prepare the yoghurt Sauce by mixing all the ingredients together in a bowl.

    Use a wooden spoon to separate a few groups of potatoes, then flip them upside down so that the cheese side is facing up. Transfer them to a serving platter.

    Serve the Parmesan potatoes with the yoghurt Sauce and sprinkle some extra chopped chives on top.

    Enjoy the potatoes as a snack or as a side dish!

Fried Chicken Bao’s with Spiced envy Apple Sauce

Fried Chicken Bao’s with Spiced envy Apple Sauce

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Serves – 4
Prep Time – 10 mins
Cook Time – 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 300g Chicken Thighs cut into strips

    1cup buttermilk

    1tsp smoked paprika

    1tsp cumin

    Dusting

    2 cups plain flour

    1tsp smoked paprika

    1tsp cumin powder

    1tsp onion powder

    1tsp garlic powder

    1tsp black pepper

    Apple Ketchup

    1 brown onion, diced

    2 garlic cloves, sliced

    2tbs apple cider vinegar

    1cup apple paste

    ¼ cup ketchup

    1tbs tabasco sauce

    Pinch of salt

    1 cucumber, shredded

    1 carrot, shredded

    ½ bunch coriander

Method

  • In a bowl mix together the buttermilk, smoked paprika, cumin and a pinch of salt. Add in the chicken and marinate for 2 hours – overnight.

    In a saucepan fry the onion and garlic in olive oil until softened. Add in the vinegar and cook until it reduces to a syrup. Add in the apple paste, ketchup and tabasco, cook for 5 minutes on medium until the liquid thickens. Allow to cool.

    In a bowl mix the dust coating for the chicken together. Add in the chicken and press the flour to the chicken to coat. Leave the to sit for 10-15 mins so the dust gets sticky.

    Heat a saucepan of oil to 180deg c. Fry the chicken until golden and cooked through.

    In a steamer basket over a wok, steam the bao buns until light and fluffy.

    To assemble add the cucumber, carrot and coriander into the bao buns. Add the chicken and top with the apple ketchup.

Crispy Wonton Cabbage Salad

Crispy Wonton Cabbage Salad

Recipe by Courtney Roulston

Serves – 4
Prep Time – 10 minutes
Cooking Time – 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Pack Mr Chen's prawn & chive wonton (12)

    1 cup oil for frying

    6 cups Chinese cabbage (Wombok) shredded

    2 green spring onions, sliced

    2 tbsp peanuts, chopped

    1 tbsp white sesame seeds, toasted

    1/2 cup coriander, sprigs picked

    1 long red chilli, julienned

    Dressing

    1 large lime, juiced

    2 tbsp Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

    2 tbsp Mr Chen’s soy sauce

    2 tbsp Coles sesame oil

    1 tsp maple or sugar

Method

  • Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.

    Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat to 180 degrees Celsius. Fry the wontons for 3-4 minutes, or until crispy, golden, and cooked through. Drain on paper towel to soak up any excess oil.

    Place the cabbage, spring onions, peanuts, and sesame seeds into a mixing bowl then gently toss with the dressing.

    Place the cabbage salad into serving bowls. Top with the crispy wontons, coriander, and chilli before serving.

Potato Croquettes with Spiced Jalna Yoghurt

Potato Croquettes with Spiced Jalna Yoghurt

Ingredients

  • 250 gm potatoes

    500 gm grated zucchini

    1 long red chilli, finely chopped

    4 green shallots, finely chopped

    ½ cup rice flour

    1 tsp sea salt

    Olive oil, for frying

    4 sun-dried tomatoes

    ½ tsp smoked paprika

    A pinch of chilli powder

    1 clove garlic finely chopped.

    ½ cup Jalna Greek yoghurt

    1 pinch sea salt

    1 lemon

Method

  • Place potatoes in a small saucepan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Cook for 20 minutes until soft then drain, return to the pan and coarsely mash.

    Meanwhile, place tomatoes in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside to soften for around 10 min, then drain and finely chop. In a mixing bowl fold in paprika, chilli, garlic and Greek yoghurt, Season to taste.

    Place grated zucchini in a clean tea towel or chux and squeeze over a bowl to remove excess moisture. Transfer zucchini to a large bowl with chilli, cooked potato, green shallot and rice flour. Season to taste and mix well to combine.

    Heat 2cm of oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Shape ¼-cup measures of the potato mixture into mini footballs to make 12 in total. Fry, in batches, until golden and crisp around 6 min. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain.

    Serve croquettes with yoghurt and lemon wedges for squeezing.

Spicy Balinese Vegetable & Coconut Salad

Spicy Balinese Vegetable & Coconut Salad

Recipe by Courtney Roulston

Dietaries – Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free
Serves – 4 as a side
Prep Time – 15 mins
Cooking Time – 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches snake beans

    1 large carrot, peeled, julienned

    3 cups fresh bean sprouts

    1 bunch English spinach, washed, roughly chopped

    3 tbsp coconut oil or Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

    2 cloves garlic, sliced

    2 shallots, peeled, sliced

    2 long red chillies

    1 cup freshly grated coconut

    2 tbsp lime juice

    2 tsp brown sugar

    Sea salt

    Black pepper

    1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

Method

  • Bring a wok of salted water to a gentle boil. Blanch the snake beans and carrot for 2 minutes, then remove and refresh in a sieve dunked into a bowl of iced water. Set aside on a clean tea towel to completely drain and dry. Blanch the bean sprouts and spinach for 40 seconds, then refresh, drain, and set aside to dry.

    Heat the oil over medium heat and add the sliced garlic, shallots, and chillies. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until softened. Place the chilli mixture into a mortar along with the lime juice, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Grind the dressing into a loose paste.

    Place the blanched vegetables into a large mixing bowl along with the freshly grated coconut and pour over the dressing. Toss well so everything is coated evenly in the dressing.

    Transfer the salad to a serving platter and garnish with roasted peanuts. Serve with extra lime wedges.

Honey Fried Prawn Wontons

Honey Fried Prawn Wontons

Recipe by Courtney Roulston

Serves – 4
Prep Time – 5 minutes
Cooking Time – 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 packs Mr Chen's prawn and chive wontons (24)

    Oil for frying

    1 tbsp chives to garnish

    1 handful dried vermicelli noodles

    1 tsp white sesame seeds, toasted

    Honey Sauce

    1/3 cup honey

    1 tbsp glucose

    1 tbsp Mr Chen’s soy sauce

    2 tsp Chinese cooking wine

Method

  • Place the sauce ingredients into a small pot over medium heat. Bring up to a simmer then turn down to low for 3-4 minutes, or until syrupy. Set aside and keep warm.

    Heat a cup of oil in a medium frying pan to 180 degrees Celsius. Carefully add the noodles and fry for 30 seconds, or until puffed and crisp. Drain and set aside.

    Fry the wontons in batches for 3-4 minutes or until crispy and golden. Drain on kitchen paper to soak up any excess oil. Toss the fried wontons in the warm honey sauce to coat.

    Place the fried noodles onto the base of a serving plate. Top with the honey prawn wontons and garnish with chives and sesame seeds before serving.

Burnt Leeks with Seaweed Butter

Burnt Leeks with Seaweed Butter

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Dietaries – Vegetarian, dairy-free
Serves – 2
Prep Time – 15 mins

Ingredients

  • Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

    4 leeks

    Seaweed butter

    250g unsalted butter at room temperature

    5 nori sheets, roasted over a flame to toast and firm up

    1 tsp porcini powder

    1 tbsp Coles soy sauce

    1 lemon, zest

    Garnish

    Parmesan

    ½ bunch dill

Method

  • Place the whole leeks on the BBQ or over charcoal and cook until completely blackened all over. They should be steamed and tender in the center.

    In a mortar and pestle, pound the nori into a powder.

    In a bowl, whisk together the butter, nori, porcini, soy sauce, and lemon zest. Roll the mixture into a log using cling wrap, then set it in the fridge.

    Once the leeks are ready, allow them to cool slightly, then cut them open with the tip of a knife. Remove the steam internal piece of the leek from the burnt layers. Slice the tender leek into bite-sized pieces and place them back into the leek skin. Top each leek with discs of butter. Place the leeks back on the BBQ and shut the lid to melt the butter.

    Serve the leeks on a platter. Grate parmesan over them and garnish with dill fronds.

BBQ Zucchini & Eggplant Rice Salad

BBQ Zucchini & Eggplant Rice Salad

Recipe by Courtney Roulston

Dietaries – Gluten-free, meat-free
Serves – 4
Prep Time – 15 mins
Cooking Time – 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice

    2 kaffir lime leaves

    3 green zucchinis, halved lengthways

    4 Japanese long eggplants (or 2 small round purple eggplants), cut into quarters

    4 tbsp Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

    2 long red chillies

    2 cloves garlic, skins left on

    Sea salt

    Black pepper

    ½ cup each of mint, coriander, and Thai basil leaves, torn

    1/3 cup shredded coconut

    Dressing

    1 tbsp brown sugar

    2 tbsp fish sauce

    Juice of 1 lemon

Method

  • Place the rice into a pot with 2 cups of water and 1 kaffir lime leaf. Bring it to a simmer and cook until the water has been absorbed. Cover with a lid, turn the heat down to very low, and leave it to steam for 10 minutes. Once cooked, remove the lime leaf, fluff the rice with a fork, and set it aside to cool slightly.

    Meanwhile, heat a grill plate over medium heat. Toss the zucchini, eggplant, chillies, and garlic with half of the oil and season with salt. Grill the vegetables for 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the zucchinis are charred and the chilli and garlic are tender. Remove them and set aside on a tray.

    Finely chop the charred chilli and mash the garlic into a paste. Mix in the sugar, fish sauce, lemon juice, and remaining oil to create a fragrant dressing.

    Chop the zucchini and eggplant into rough chunks.

    Spread the rice onto a serving platter and top it with the grilled vegetables, torn herbs, and toasted coconut. Finely slice the remaining kaffir lime leaf, then sprinkle it over the salad and drizzle with the dressing. Serve warm.

Spicy Grilled Squid Salad

Spicy Grilled Squid Salad

Recipe by TKTK

Ingredients

  • 500gr cleaned squid.

    Squeaky Gate Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    1 pinch Coles Salt

    1 pinch Coles cracked black pepper.

    Juice of 3 lime

    2 Tbsp fish sauce

    1 Tbsp Coles sugar

    1 Tbsp sambal oelek chilli paste

    2 cups mint leaves

    2 cups coriander leaves

    1 small Lebanese cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into matchsticks

    1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped

    1⁄2 red onion, very thinly sliced

    1⁄4 cup Coles roasted peanuts

Method

  • Preheat a grill.

    Toss the squid with the oil, and generously season with salt and lots of black pepper.

    When the grill is very hot, add the squid and grill for about 5 minutes, until lightly charred all over.

    Combine the lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chili sauce in a mixing bowl and whisk to blend.

    Slice the grilled squid into 1 cm pieces

    In a salad bowl, toss the squid, herbs, cucumber, tomato, onion, and peanuts with the dressing.

    Spoon onto a large serving plate and enjoy.