South-East Asian BBQ Chicken

South-East Asian BBQ Chicken
Charcoal grilled chicken can be found from street vendors all over South-east Asia. I’d thought I’d try making some myself.  South-East Asian BBQ Chicken Steven Thomas A tender grilled chicken with a lovely yellow tint. Print Recipe Pin Recipe Ingredients  Chicken2.5 kg of chicken pieces e.g. chicken legs, drumsticks, etcFor marinade1 head of garlic peeled and chopped2 tablespoons of ground turmeric1 tablespoon of ground coriander2 teaspoons of ...

Beignet: New Orleans Donuts

Beignet: New Orleans Donuts
My five year old daughter (Dana) was watching the Disney movie Princess and the Frog and asked me to make Beignets. These donuts are a speciality of Tiana, the princess in the story, and of New Orleans in general. The word Beignet is pronounced bey-YAY, is French in origin and means fritter.   Beignet: New ...

Israeli Pastry for Quiche, Tarts, etc

Apparently this is a classic Israeli recipe. It is dead simple. Galit uses the same pastry for both quiches and a fantastic date biscuit. Israeli Pastry for Quiche, Tarts, etc Galit Haviv-Thomas Print Recipe Ingredients  200 ml Sour Cream or Creme Fraiche350 grams Self Raising Flour200 grams Butter Instructions Mix. I do this in a Kitchen Aid Mixer on Speed 4.Form into a ballWrap ...

Red Curry Paste

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

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

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

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 ...

Tunisian Pot Roast (Tsli)

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

Paprika Chicken Drumsticks
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

Paprika Chicken Wings

Paprika Chicken Wings
I make this dish a lot for my own family. Galit’s mum, Marie, taught it to me.   Paprika Chicken Wings Marie Haviv Print Recipe Pin Recipe Ingredients  20 Chicken wings cut into two at the joint1-2 big onions cut into thick stripsoil1 teaspoon paprikasalt and black pepper1/4 - 1/2 cup water Instructions Fry onion until soft Add chicken and all seasoning Add 1/4 cup ...