Balagan Recipes ← Steven's meanderings in a world of food ← Page 4

Orit’s Carrot Cake

Aug

26

2010

Not long after I met Orit I encountered her in a mall selling a variety of cakes. Orit was born in New Zealand so her repertoire includes a Carrot Cake. I very much like this cake, so when Orit visited in the UK recently I insisted she teach me her recipe. The cake is good ...

BBQ Grilling Times

Aug

11

2010

I’ve got a mate and his son staying at the moment. They quite like BBQ so we did a big cook up. I wanted to have all my notes for BBQ in one place, mainly cooking times, so here they are. All times assume turning the ingredient over half way through. I’ve got a Weber ...

Red Curry Paste

Jul

22

2010

If you don’t have some commercial curry paste available then it is pretty simple to make it yourself … if you have the ingredients. This makes just two tablespoons of red curry paste. Perfect for Gaeng Panang Gai: Thai Chicken and Peanut Curry. Red Curry Paste Steven Thomas Red Curry Paste - in a ...

Egyptian Sofrito

Mar

27

2010

Sandy was married to an Israeli of Egyptian origin and learnt how to cook Sofrito from his family. Serve with Egyptian Rice. Egyptian Sofrito Sandy Menir Print Recipe Ingredients Shrir i.e. muscle with fat, probably cut 7 in Israel , cut into eight slices1/2 cup oil1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon allspice called Black English Pepper in Israel1/2 teaspoon turmeric1/2 teaspoon salt Instructions Mix oil and spicesPour over meatMix wellCook ...

Egyptian Rice

Mar

27

2010

Sandy was married to an Israeli of Egyptian origin and learnt how to cook rice from his family. Egyptian Rice Recipe Sandy Menir This method of cooking rice leaves a beautiful caramelised crust at the bottom. Print Recipe Ingredients 1 cup rice1.5 cups water2 tablespoons oilSalt Instructions Wash rice in sieve and leave to dryPut water on hob to boilAdd oil and salt ...

Eti’s Pizza

Feb

21

2010

Galit grew up thinking all Pizzas were vegetarian, and in our household that is true. I got the recipe from Eti Wainer-Iluz. One of Galit’s favourites – both Eti and the Pizza. Eti's Pizza Eti Wainer-Iluz Print Recipe Ingredients Ingredients for Bread Base1 teaspoon sugar2/3 cups warm water 1 part boiling to 2 parts cold20 g 4 teaspoons dry yeast or 50 g ...

Roast Potatoes

Feb

21

2010

Simon does a killer roast potato but there is a hazard warning. He’s not shy of oil. Roast Potatoes Simon Leatham Print Recipe Ingredients 1 kg King Edward potatoes because they are nice and floury, peeled and cut to even sizes1/2 cup olive oil Instructions Preheat oven to 180º C (ST: I leave the roasting tray in the oven to preheat that ...

Steak with Honey, Thyme and Mustard Glaze

Feb

21

2010

I had a hankering for steak. Although the recipe is for pan fried steak I have also cooked the steak on the BBQ. That meant I didn’t get the residue in the pan, but I got the BBQ effect. Very tasty. Steak with Honey, Thyme and Mustard Glaze Print Recipe Ingredients Oil600 grams beef steak2 tablespoons honey1/3 cup lemon juice2 teaspoons fresh thyme chopped1 tablespoon seeded mustard1 clove garlic crushed ...

Tunisian Pot Roast (Tsli)

Feb

16

2010

Robert and Marie sometimes serve up a very tender shoulder of beef for big family lunches. Tunisian Pot Roast (Tsli) Robert and Marie Haviv Print Recipe Ingredients 2 kg more or less Beef Shoulder without bone Robert buys "Cut 6" in IsraelSalt and Pepper1 tablespoon Mustard4-5 garlic cloves crushed1 cup boiling water Instructions Tie meatMix salt, pepper, mustard and garlicCover meatLeave for at least 30 minutesFry ...

Paprika Chicken Drumsticks

Feb

16

2010

Another tasty dish served for lunch at the Haviv’s. Paprika Chicken Drumsticks Marie Haviv Print Recipe Pin Recipe Ingredients Chicken drumsticksSalt and black pepperPaprikaLots of garlicOil2/3 cup water Instructions Mix chicken, salt, pepper, paprika and garlicFry chicken in oil until brownAdd water to panCook on low until cooked