Recipes

2 June, 2009

Stir-Fried Choy Sum with Sugar Snaps

A colourfuly crunchy dish offset by the soft texture of the tofu. Choy sum is one of the most popular vegetables in China – the flowering shoots are tender and sweet and the main stems full of flavour. Great for vegetaraians.
2 June, 2009

Armenian Nut Cake

A delicious moist cake. Nuts are an essential pantry item. Once opened, store them in the fridge as they will last longer and remain fresher.
2 June, 2009

Watermelon Granita

Look for seedless watermelon when making this pretty granita – it will make your life easier. Serves 4 250ml (1cup) water 200g (1 cup) caster sugar 2 cups watermelon puree ( about 1/8 large melon – use a liquidiser) Juice of 1/2 lemon Place the sugar and water in a pan and bring to the … Continue reading →
2 June, 2009

Asian noodle salad

Shredded green papaya and green mango combine with rice noodles and a Thai-style salad dressing in this delicious salad.
2 June, 2009

Peking Duck Hand Rolls

Delicious cocktail party fare. All the ingredients are readily availabe at Chinese grocery stores - the crepes are sold either fresh or frozen.
2 June, 2009

Roast Rack of Veal

Adapated from a recipe by Tetsuya (Tetsuya’s, Sydney), this slow roast is a marvellous way to cook veal as it can often dry out using conventional roasting temperatures.