NoMU Recipe Mailer Vol51 Jan10
Transcript of NoMU Recipe Mailer Vol51 Jan10
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passion fruit & orange granitaPlace the sugar into a medium sized bowl and add the boiling water. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Cover and place the mixture in the fridge for an hour to chill. Halve the passion fruit and scoop the pulp out into the bowl of a food
processor. Process for thirty seconds, which separates the seeds from the pulp. Transfer the pulp and seeds into a strainer and strain the
juice. Use the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Reserve a tablespoon of the seeds. Add enough water to the passion
fruit juice to make up 250ml of liquid.
In a large container (see note below), combine the chilled sugar syrup, passion fruit juice, seeds and orange juice. Stir to combine.
Place the container in the freezer until it is partially frozen, which means that the top will be frozen and the sides will be starting to set.
Using a fork, break the frozen parts of the granita into chunks and move them into the centre of the container. Return to the freezer and
leave the granita for 8 hours, or overnight, until it has completely set.
To serve, scrape the granita into coarse crystals using a fork and spoon into well chilled dessert glasses or bowls.
Serves: 6 -8
TIPS:. Some delicious variations to try are orange and lemon granita, mango and passionfruit granita, pineapple or watermelon.. To make the granita you need a plastic, ceramic or non-aluminium container that has a capacity of at least 1.75 litres. The container
needs to be large as the mixture will double in volume once it freezes. It will also freeze at a faster rate if in a larger container.
Note: If you make a granita with a fruit that has a high sugar content, such as grapes or berries, reduce the amount of sugar in the sugar
syrup as too much sugar in the mixture will prevent the granita from freezing and forming ice crystals.
140g granulated sugar
375ml boiling water
8 passion fruit
250ml fresh orange juice
Lounging at the pool or on the beach, easy relaxed entertaining with your favourite people,
enjoying the best of what the season has to offer. Stress is not on the menu! So keep it
simple and real, take a deep breath and think life is good!
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WINE PAIRING: I've had this before at the NoMU residence and it really is wood charred. Especially if
Tracy is in the kitchen preparing the paella and Paul finds himself chasing after the little one, leaving
the bread to its own devices of the grill! A seriously tantalising dish, the tomatoes were served, quite
literally, ON the vine (I mean, really-who HAS these kind of alternatives in their fridge? Hmm, I must
have some vine ripened tomatoes somewhere...oh, here they are!). We had shaved parmesan with this
dish the last time I had it and, more importantly, I think we were on our third Jack Black Beer, at the
time. Highly recommended - but please, make sure you're on your third.
To make the flavoured oil, smash the garlic cloves using
the heel of your hand or the back of a knife. This breaks
the clove open to release the flavour. Place the cloves
into the oil and add the salt, rosemary and pepper.
Heat the oil in the microwave for about 15 seconds.
The heat allows the flavours of the garlic and the rosemary
to be infused into the oil. Serve with a small pastry brush
or make your own herb brush tied with string.
Char slices of sourdough bread over the coals on both
sides and brush with the flavoured oil while it is still
warm. Serve with ripe, juicy, vine tomatoes, Baba Ganoush
and drinks.Serves: 6 as a starter or as a snack with drinks.
Sourdough bread
A few bunches sun-ripened vine tomatoes
Flavoured Oil
3 whole garlic cloves, skin on
cup olive oil
1 tsp Rosemary leaves, bruised
NoMU Just Salt
NoMU Just Pepper
TIP: This makes a really delicious interactive,
relaxed starter. You can add other favourites
like parma ham and a mature hard cheeselike parmigiano, manchego or cheddar.
3 tbsp NoMU Tomatoand Herb Pesto Stir
5 tbsp hot water
2 tbsp olive oil
8 slices of your favourite bread
200g taleggio, thickly sliced
40g soft butter, for spreading
fried taleggio & NoMU Stir finger sandwiches
TIPS:. Ideal for children but also delicious for
big people! Removal of crusts optional!
. Also delicious with ham or salami.
. For added bite, use NoMU Tomato &
Chilli Stir.
Prepare the NoMU Stirby adding five tablespoons of hot water
to rehydrate it, followed by the olive oil. Stir well. The mixture
should be the consistency of a loose paste.
Spread 4 slices of bread generously with prepared NoMU Stir.
Top with slices of cheese and sandwich the remaining bread
together. Spread the outside of both sides of the sandwich
with butter.
Heat a non-stick heavy-based pan over low to medium heatand fry each side until golden on the outside and the cheese
has melted. Slice the toasted sandwiches into 3 to 4 pieces
and serve immediately.
Makes: 12-16 fingers depending on the size of the bread slices.
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2 large aubergines
1 clove garlic, crushed+ 125ml olive oil
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Handful Italian Parsley, roughly chopped
2 generous pinches ofNoMU Moroccan Rub
Generous grindings ofNoMU Just Salt,
to taste
For best results, cook the aubergines over the braai until the
skin is charred and blackened and the flesh inside is soft.
Alternatively, roast them in an oven at 220 for 45 minutes
until the skin blisters.
Peel the aubergine, discarding the skin and place the flesh in
a sieve in order to allow the excess juices to run out. Place
the aubergine in a bowl and add the garlic, oil and lemon juice.Using a fork, mash together until combined and smooth but
still textured. Lastly, add the parsley, Moroccan Rub, season
to taste and stir well to combine.
Serve with char-grilled bread and flavoured oil below.
Makes: 300 - 400 ml depending on the size of your aubergines.
TIPS:. Keep covered in oil in a sterilized jar in
the refrigerator for 1 week. Bring back to
room temperature before serving.. For a bit of bite, add one finely chopped
red or green chilli.
baba ganoush served with charred bread
charred bread with flavoured oil& squashed vine tomatoes
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lemony gimelli pasta saladwith ricotta & rocket
500g Gimelli pasta
150g asparagus tips, blanched
1 cup Italian parsley leaves
1 pkt rocket (+120g)
200g Ricotta cheese, crumbled
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
NoMU Just Salt
NoMU Just Pepper
Classic vinaigrette (see Prawn Cocktail on page 4)
50g pine nuts, lightly toasted
Prepare the pasta as per back of pack instructions. Drain, drizzle with a
glug of olive oil and allow to cool. To make the salad, place the cooled
pasta and rocket leaves in a large serving platter and toss through the
asparagus tips, parsley and ricotta cheese. Add the lemon zest andgenerously squeeze with the lemon juice and toss gently to combine.
Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with a classic vinaigrette, sprinkle
with the toasted pine nuts and serve.
Serves: 4 - 6
TIP: This makes a great vegetarian salad but feel free to add hot smoked
salmon, smoked chicken breast or crispy bacon.
In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar in the fish sauce. Place the fish sauce
into a food processor, add the remaining ingredients, aside from the oil.
Pulse until the mixture is combined but the chicken still has texture.
Remove the mixture and with wet hands roll the mixture into small, bite-
size balls flattening them slightly. Heat the oil in a heavy based pot and
once the oil has reached temperature, fry the cakes (a few at a time)
until golden brown and firm. Remove and drain on kitchen paper.
Serve at room temperature with lemony mayonnaise.
To make the mayonnaise, place the egg yolk, mustard, lemon juice and
vinegar in a mixing bowl. Using a hand-held electric blender beat for a
few minutes until well combined and frothy. Place the sunflower oil in
a jug and with the blender still running add the oil in a slow, steady
stream. The oil must be added very gradually in order for the mayonnaise
to emulsify. If it is added too quickly the mayonnaise will split. Continue
beating until all the oil has been incorporated or until you have reached
your desired consistency which is firm, pale and creamy. Season to taste
and add another squeeze of lemon if you prefer a more tart mayo. If you
prefer a sweeter finish, you can also add a pinch of sugar. Give it one
final whisk, cover and refrigerate until required.If your mayo splits, try
beating in a teaspoon of warm water which should re-emulsify it.
Makes: 24
WINE PAIRING: Fruity or citrusy dry whites are often encouraged,
when complimenting Thai chicken dishes. Besides an ice cold Coca
Cola which I usually pair with my Thai Chicken Butlers pizza,
I couldn't help but jump to the tropical fruit, passion fruit and
green fig aromas of the 2009 De Grendel Sauvignon Blanc. Crisp
and to the point, giving the Thai flavours enough space to do their
thing; we are also able to fall into the trap of the easy screw-top,
allowing for that all-too-necessary extra bottle to be opened!
mini thai chicken cakes
1 Organic egg yolk
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp freshly squeezedlemon juice
1 tsp white wine vinegar
250ml sunflower oil
NoMU Just Salt to tasteMore lemon juice to taste
Mayonnaise
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3 tsp grated palm sugar or soft brown sugar
1 tbsp fish sauce
350g skinless and boneless chicken breasts
cup peanuts, lightly toasted (optional)
cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 tbsp red Thai curry paste (optional)
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp grated ginger1 tsp NoMU Oriental Rub
2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
Sunflower or peanut oil, for frying
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WINE PAIRING: I'm not altogether sure what the classics would
insist on when it comes to prawn cocktail. I'm already confused
about what tipple to suggest as a wine pairing for this dish, as it
already includes the word cocktail. Should I be recommending a
food type to accompany that? Maybe some Wine Loaf with that
Prawn Cocktail? Hmm, no. I think the most natural choice for me
would be to match up the soft prawn pink with the unequalled pink
colouring of the De Grendel Rose - with a screw-top and enough ice,
it will be going long after the prawn cocktail has been devoured!
(Don't tell the wine maker about the ice - it's a habit I picked up
at our bastide in Menerbes where ice is as close as you'll get to anyother liquids besides the rose passing your lips in a 24 hour period).
crispy parmesan fish& skinny fries
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
cup finely grated parmesan
2 tbsp lemon zest
5mlNoMU Hooked Grinder
80g butter, melted
4 x 150g kingklip fillet, cut into goujons (finger-size pieces)
Flour, for dusting
2 eggs, lightly beaten with a pinch of salt
4 potatoes, peeled and cut into thin fries
500ml sunflower oil, for frying
For Serving:
Lemon wedges
Home-made lemony mayonnaise - see thai chicken cakes on page 3
Preheat the oven to 200.
In a bowl, add the breadcrumbs, the parmesan, the lemon zest, the melted butter and
NoMU Hooked and mix gently together until combined. Dust the fish in the flour and
dip into the egg mixture and then press into the breadcrumb and parmesan mixture.
Place the coated fish pieces onto a greased baking tray and bake for 10 - 15 minutes
until lightly golden.
To make the crisps, heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Once the oil has reachedtemperature, add the chips in batches and fry until they are crispy and golden.
Drain on kitchen towel and season with a grinding of salt.
Serve in paper cones while still hot and crispy with lemon wedges and homemade mayo.
Serves: 4
Note: To test if the oil is ready for frying, add a small piece of bread. If it floats to the
top and starts sizzling, the oil is ready.
WINE PAIRING: While I have no doubt that anything coming out of Tracy's kitchen
s worthy of michelin star (don't even get me started on her paella!),fish and chips
was/is a famous cheap take away dish, originating in the United Kingdom. That
said, I simply can't help the juxtapositioncheekiness of pairing this working class
favourite with my bubbly of choice, the all new Boschendal Grande Cuvee Brut!
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