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    Steamed chicken and prawn dumplings recipe
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    Steamed chicken and prawn dumplings

    We’re obsessed with these steamed chicken and prawn dumplings and we love that they are so quick and easy to make! Combine the raw chicken, raw prawn meat and fresh shiitake mushrooms. Season to taste with sesame oil, a crushed garlic clove, soya sauce and freshly grated ginger. Pulse in a blender until the mixture comes together. Spoon small amounts of chicken mixture onto the centre of wonton or dumpling wrappers, brush the edges with a little water and fold to close. Place the dumplings on bok choi or Chinese cabbage leaves in a steamer basket and steam for 6 – 8…

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    Japanese ingredients explained

    Ever wondered about the ingredients in Japanese food? Do you know what tofu is? And have you enjoyed miso before? Below is our guide on Japanese ingredients explained so you no longer have to wonder about the difference between daikon and dashi, miso and tofu, konbu and Katsuobushi and other Japanese ingredients you may come across in your day to day life. Japanese ingredients explained: Daikon: A large white radish shaped like a carrot. It is usually about 30cm long with a diameter of 6 – 8cm. In India, daikon is known as mooli. Dashi: A stock made by simmering konbu and katsuobushi. You can also…

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    Chinese food to try before you die

    Can there really be a list of ‘Chinese food you have to try before you die’? I did a snap survey and asked four of my Chinese staff at The Red Chamber to give me a list of their 20 favourite dishes. Only one appeared twice: Peking duck, obviously. And most of the remaining 78 food items were either specific to that person’s region (Shanghai crab) or an acquired taste (spicy chicken feet!). It just shows you how subjective food is. Our taste buds are affected by so many factors too. Article by Emma Chen Food is an emotional experience, tied to memories and…

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    Bring and braai recipes
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    Bring and braai: 6 recipes to get you outdoors

    Bring and braai recipes are tried and tested favourites. Whether you’re hosting or a guest, these dishes are guaranteed to please a crowd. 1. Rib-eye, smoky bacon and Cheddar burger 2. Fillet with caramelised onions on a bed of cabbage with butternut sauce 3. Classic steak sarmie 4. Braised beef short ribs 5. Surf and turf beef and crayfish pita bread with coriander mayonnaise and homemade BBQ sauce ON THE SIDE: Braaied mealies with 3 toppings 1. Cashew Dukkah and coriander 2. Sun-dried tomato and chilli butter with Parmesan 3. Crème fraîche and chorizo

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    Two Acres Tea Room: Kathleen Hornby Walsh’s tips on planting your own herb garden

    TWO ACRES TEA ROOM Kathleen Hornby Walsh’s tips on planting your own herb garden (from the article ‘Country Strong’ (August 2014) Caring for and maintaining your herbs: • Water newly planted herbs regularly. Watering and drainage goes hand in hand, so rather give your herbs too little water than too much. After a good soaking, allow the water to drain away and the soil to dry off. Water again when the top 2 – 3cm of soil is dry to the touch. • Mulch your herbs once a year with bulky organic material, such as shredded bark. • Fertilising is…

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    Alfresco entertaining – A love for all thing French

    Cape Town cookbook author and (food) lover of all things French, Marlene van der Westhuizen shares her stylish thoughts on alfresco entertaining – and celebrates her 50th cooking tour to the 12th-century village of Charroux in the Auvergne Styling by Marlene van der Westhuizen Philosophy Chef, cookbook author and restaurateur Peter Veldsman once said food writers had a responsibility to share what they know about food and lifestyle. His comment made a huge impression on me – I want to make people aware of the fact that you truly are what you eat. I host pupils at Bagatelle, our home…

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    Okonomiyaki recipe
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    Okonomiyaki

    Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savoury pancake that can contain anything from cabbage to wasabi to seafood. The name itself means ‘how you like’ or ‘what you like’, emphasising the variety of fillings that can be used to please any palate. Our seafood version is easy to make and delicious. This dish is sure to add some international flair to your cooking. 

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    Plant Asian greens

    By Alice Spenser-HiggsPlant a medley of Asian greens. They’re zesty and flavourful, delicious in salads, stir-fried or steamed. Did you know, Asian or mustard greens are Brassicas (members of the cabbage family) and are an incredibly rich source of vitamins A, C and K, which are particularly necessary for maintaining health in winter? The leaves and stems are also low in calories and fat but high in fibre. Growing tips • Plant Asian greens in a position that receives full sun. • Enrich the soil with compost and organic 2:3:2 fertiliser. • Water regularly and don’t allow the soil to…

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    Charred, grilled vegetables

    Use a selection of vegetables (the more colourful the variety, the better) like thickly sliced red cabbage, whole peppers, whole spring onions and avocados. Brush the vegetables with oil – olive, avocado or garlic-infused – and place on a hot grill. At this stage, whole onions that have been dipped into water can be placed directly into the coals. Chargrill the vegetables, turning every so often until they are charred. While warm, drizzle with more oil and dust with a ground chilli and burnt herb (such as rosemary) salt.

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    Borsch, Vodka and Tears, food to drink with

    (Hardie Grant, R287) After immigrating to Australia, Andrzej Kaczmarski set about creating an institution that would please even the most traditional of Polish grannies. Enter the ambient world of Borsch, Vodka and Tears, a vodka bar and restaurant, that celebrates the delights and comforts of Polish food and vodka. Flick through the pages to reveal the vodkas, cocktails (look out for ‘honey on toast’) and hearty recipes (cabbage rolls and potato blintzes) served up in this much-loved Melbourne restaurant. Highlight: The sizeable chapter on notable vodka labels from the ‘Vodka Belt’.

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    Prague

    Jenny Handley touched down in Prague for three days, and found the Czech cuisine hearty and wholesome enough to provide sustenance for the rest of her whistle-stop tour of Eastern Europe.Arriving at our spacious apartment in the heart of the Old Town, my 20-something travelling companions were delighted that it held court to a beer garden in the centre, while I, more vintage and circumspect, immediately thought of the late-night noise. I needn’t have worried as the locals in the Czech Republic capital are courteous and considerate, and outside revellers are sent inside before midnight. Looking down on the busy…

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    Textured tables

    Keep it natural by using fresh produce and accents of warm colour to decorate your winter table. Below we share our ideas for beautiful textured tables this winter season. Artichoke table “The artichokes were the inspiration for the whole table; it’s such a wonderful winter food and the combination of the murky green and aubergine just works so perfectly. I’ve brought together a very natural table, mixing raw elements with formal textures.” The cabbages mirror the two colours and the table is testament to the trend of using vegetables and herbs as centrepieces and decoration. This can create an interesting talking…

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    Vietnam – a feast for all the senses

    F&HE reader and contributor JENNY HANDLEY and her women’s investment club enjoyed a value-for-money gourmet tour of Vietnam. By Jenny Handley There are many ways of experiencing Vietnam – backpacking, on a bike, on a budget or in a boat. I opted to travel as part of a group of eight fabulous, funloving women. Our all-girl investment club called the Topless Ten (we play the share market with the aim of learning, and earning enough profit to travel together) decided that the beauty, beaches, culture, history and cuisine of Vietnam were perfect for our next trip. Vietnam is in a…

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    Grow your own tomatoes

    September is the month for sowing tomatoes – growing your own opens up a new world of flavour and varietyBy ALICE SPENSER-HIGGS For the serious cook or tomato addict, there is only one way to experience the true taste of tomatoes: grow your own! GARDENER’S NOTES Spring and summer veggies can be planted in quick succession from now until November. When the last September cold snap is over, haul out the seed packets and start sowing. The best position for veggies is a sunny, level area. Dig plenty of compost into the soil and add bone meal or an organic…

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