Thursday, April 26, 2012

26th April 2012



Meatloaf

Ingredients:

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 – 8 cloves garlic (chopped)
2 onions (chopped)
2 red peppers, seeded, small diced
¼ cup dry basil
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
4 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups grated Parmesan
1 ½ cups breadcrumbs
3 pounds beef/pork mince
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Method:
Step 1. Preheat oven to 180ᵒC.
Step 2. Heat olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat and add the garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute and then add the peppers and onions and sauté until just soft. Set aside to cool.
Step 3. Whisk together the basil, parsley and eggs in a small bowl, and then add the salt and black pepper.
Step 4. Combine the Parmesan and breadcrumbs in another small bowl.
Step 5. Combine the meat, herbs and eggs, Parmesan and breadcrumbs, the Worcestershire, vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a large bowl using your hands.
Step 6. Pack the meat mixture into an oiled loaf pan, if you do not have a loaf pan, form the meat mixture into a loaf shape on an oiled baking dish. Step 7. Bake for approximately 50 to 60 minutes.
Step 8. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
Step 9. Slice and serve.

Monday, April 2, 2012

2nd April 2012

Beef Chilly Fry

Ingredients:

½ kg Beef (cut in strips)
¼ cup Water
2 tbsp oil
6 Onions 
8 – 10 Mushrooms (Sliced)
1 inch piece Ginger (finely chopped)
6 cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
1 bunch Coriander Leaves (chopped)           
1 bunch Mint Leaves (chopped)
4 – 6 Green/Red Chillies
1 Potato (cut in small cubes)
½ tsp Tamarind Juice/Vinegar
Salt and Pepper to taste 

Method:
Step 1. Put meat on a hot pan(no oil) and add salt and pepper to taste. Take out on a plate and set aside. *Put ¼ cup water in the pan and scrape whatever is stuck, put in a bowl and keep aside.

Step 2. In the same pan put oil and fry the potatoes till golden brown on all  sides. Take out on a paper towel to drain and set aside.

Step 3. Fry the onions (in the same pan) until translucent. Add ginger, garlic, chillies, coriander, mint, mushrooms and meat. Pour in the *water and simmer until the meat is done. 

Step 4. Add the tamarind/vinegar and continue cooking, uncovered over a high heat until the water has evaporated.

Step 5. Mix in the fried potatoes and serve.