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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Marie’s Chicken and Potato on the Hob

Feb

16

2010

Marie served this to me late one night. It was left over from a meal the previous day. But it was so good I asked her to make it again. The fresh version was just as good. Marie's Chicken and Potato on the Hob Marie Haviv Print Recipe Ingredients 12 Chicken Drumsticks3-4 Robert says 6 cloves of garlic, ...

Michal’s Pot Roast (Tsli)

Apr

10

2009

Michal made this for us when we were on holiday in Cornwall together. Very tasty. Michal's Pot Roast (Tsli) Michal David Slow cooked roast. Print Recipe Ingredients 2 kg more or less Beef Shoulder without bone cut 5-6 in IsraelSalt and Pepper1 + tablespoons mustardPaprika enough / a lot4 garlic cloves crushed[Optional] Onion chopped~6 cups boiling water or stock or wine Instructions Tie meatMix salt, pepper, ...

Majadrah – Lentils, Rice and Onions

Aug

18

2008

Back in the late eighties I was living in North Sydney. Most days I’d go down to the local Lebanese takeaway booth and buy a felafel roll. Very yum it was too. Not surprisingly after a couple of years of this I became friendly with the owner. One day, instead of my normal felafel roll, ...

Sofrito – Slow Cooking Meat in Little Oil and Water

Mar

27

2008

Avichay Eisenger took us to a small restaurant in the Ben Yehuda market in Jerusalem that specialises in slow cooked food. I had Sofrito and it was wow. I’ve been trying to master it ever since. Sofrito - Slow Cooking Meat in Little Oil and Water Steven Thomas Sofrito was originally a Spanish style of ...

Rachel’s Hobz Malti (Maltese Bread)

Nov

1

2007

I mentioned my interest in Maltese bread to a Maltese colleague of mine. He asked some relatives for recipes and this one came back from a friend of a friend called Rachel – an Anthropologist who spent some time studying the lives of Maltese bread makers. Rachel's Hobz Malti (Maltese Bread) Rachel the Anthropologist I'm ...

Corn Fritters

Jul

16

2007

Galit wanted some creamed sweetcorn from a can. After half a can she had had enough … my challenge was to figure out what to do with the other half a can. Corn Fritters seemed a good solution. These come out nice and puffy and are perfect with either tomato sauce (ketchup), Greek Tzatziki, and/or ...

Salat Mechouia – Grilled Capsicum and Tomato Salad

Feb

21

2007

Slata Mechouia, a Tunisian cooked salad, is frequently seen as an accompaniment at Saturday lunch in the Haviv household. It is a combined effort from Marie and Robert; Robert does the roasting and Marie the chopping. Salat Mechouia - Grilled Capsicum and Tomato Salad Marie Haviv Print Recipe Pin Recipe Ingredients 3-6 ripe tomatoes2-6 green capsicums Marie always ...