By Luke Nguyen (Murdoch Books)The French colonisation of Vietnam lasted nearly a century. It should therefore come as no small surprise that much of the cuisine is a result of the merging of two diverse styles. In Indochine, award-winning chef, TV darling and author Luke Nguyen revisits his beloved Vietnam (he was born in Thailand shortly after his parents fled Vietnam as boat people) to peel back the layers of French influence. Indochine is a stunning collection of more than 100 recipes, including the Vietnamese version of escargot – snails in coriander and Asian basil – interwoven with evocative travelogue.…
Split pea poppers with pickled radish are sure to be especially loved by vegetarians. But be sure to make extra, because the carnivores won’t be able to resist,…
Nuts, spices and rose syrup triangles are wonderfully light and sweet. The crunch of crispy golden pastry is divine with rich syrup, and nuts add a wonderful earthiness. Perfect for a teatime treat.
Coconut milk and a touch of Rajah Mild & Spicy Curry Powder add a twist to the usual butternut variety. We cannot get enough of this spicy coconut butternut…
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With the Pick n Pay Oyster Festival celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, we revisit some favourite foodie spots in Knysna, and discover a few new hidden gemsBy…
By Kobus Mulder with Russel Wasserfall (Sunbird)There’s nothing more delicious than finding the perfect partners for your cheese board. ZAZA MOTHA chatted to artisan cheesemakers about their latest creations – who knows, they might just become your new favourites! Langbaken Karoo Cheese Based in the middle of the Great Karoo, husband and wife team Francy and Peter Schoeman run their farmhouse cheesery at a family farm in the Williston area, and produce artisanal cheese from a small herd of Jersey cows. The cheese is “handcrafted using traditional farmhouse methods. It’s made from raw, unpasteurised milk and organic as far as…
The Retiefs – the family behind the Van Loveren wine estate – are bound by love and strong family ties. Robertson is firmly rooted in vines and heritage,…
A homemade pickle, chutney or preserve is just the thing to add refreshing zing to a dishBy LEILA SAFFARIANWhipping up batches of chutney and pickles doesn’t have to be time-consuming – simply ensure that you are ready to tackle the challenge by having these essential items in your cupboards: • Pickling or preserving jars • An array of spices (bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, mustard seeds) • Brown sugar • Vinegar • Oil (olive or vegetable) Apple and ginger chutney Tart, spicy and delicious with pork or game Makes 2 small jars EASY 30 mins 15ml (1 tbsp) olive or…
Tomato upside-down tart is a delicious combination of tangy, salty flavours. The buttery golden crust is delicious with the crispy tomatoes, which are baked until they’re succulent. Perfect…