Spicy lamb neck curry 120g butter 200ml sunflower oil 3 large onions, sliced 55g ginger, grated 4 large cloves garlic, chopped 60g Durban masala (or hot curry powder) 2 tablespoons mustard seeds 2 tablespoons cumin seeds 2 tablespoons turmeric powder 2 tablespoons coriander seeds 2 tablespoons fennel seeds 2 tablespoons cinnamon seeds 2 tablespoons ginger powder 185g tomato paste 1kg tomatoes, chopped 4kg lamb neck pieces 4 litres lamb stock 2 large onions, chopped salt and pepper Heat a heavy-based pot and add butter and oil. Add onions, ginger and garlic and cook the onions until caramelised. Add the spices…
TO DRINK: Klein Constantia Rhine Riesling’s underlying spice is matched by elegant sweetness which tones down the peri-peri. The Showroom Café, corner of The Grand Daddy Hotel, 38…
This is a fantastic recipe: when served cold it is the most intense chocolate mousse in the world; bake it and it will rise and fall almost immediately when taken out of the oven. COOK’S TIPS • Pop a vanilla pod into the prune compote pan at the start. Remove at the end of the cooking and cooling process, rinse, dry and store in a jar with castor sugar or slide open after cooking and remove all the seeds and pop those back into the prune pan, discarding the pod. • The chocolate and butter can be melted in the…
This protein-packed classic bean and lentil patty is a quick fix when you’re feeling low. You just can’t beat the flavours of a Mexican twist burger with Cheddar, jalapenos,…
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This dish is similar to a ceviche except it has the delicious twist of adding coconut milk to the fish after it has marinated in lime juice.
Serve this on a large platter on the table. It’s a great do-ahead starter – simply add the dressing just before serving. TO DRINK: Villiera Tradition Brut Rosé is a delicious MCC that shows off a soft perfumed nose backed up by an elegant mouth feel that will be enhanced by the fig and Parma ham flavours.