…esh Garlic (finely chopped) ¾ cup Water 1 tbsp. Dark Soy Sauce ½ tbsp. Honey 1 tsp. Red Chilli Sauce A dash of Rice Vinegar A sprinkling of Black or White Pepper Salt to taste Sugar to taste (optional) Procedure : In a bowl, stir well to combine dark soy sauce, honey, red chilli sauce, grated ginger, chopped garlic, rice vinegar, white or black pepper & sugar with water. Add in grated carrots, chilli flakes & fresh Thai chilli. Give it a g…
…ush with sesame oil from time to time. Serve hot with peanut dipping sauce. For the Peanut Dipping Sauce : Ingredients : · 1 cup smooth Peanut Butter · 2 Limes (juiced) · 1/3 cup light Soya Sauce · 4 tsp. Brown Sugar ·  …
…é till soft. Add oregano & salt to taste. Stir & cook till sauce consistency is obtained. Store in a sterilized bottle. I used this sauce for the base of the pizza. Preparation of the Pizza Topping : Marinate chicken strips with ginger garlic paste for 10 mins. Heat 4 tbsps. olive oil in a pan on med. heat.To this add the chicken strips & stir fry for 3 mins. Then add sliced mushrooms & stir fry for 2 mins.Add capsi…
…to taste Topping : 2 tbsps. Butter 3 tbsps. Bread Crumbs For the Bechamel Sauce/ White Sauce : Heat butter preferably in a non-stick saucepan until just melted. Add sieved maida and sauté on low heat for a few seconds until rawness disappears. Gradually add milk and stir with a whisk or a wooden spoon until smooth. The mixture should be free of lumps. Cook gently, stirring all the time, till the sauce is thick & lightly coats the back of a sp…
…ingue in this way. Remove skillet from the heat. To make Chocolate Custard Sauce : Beat egg yolks until thick in a large bowl; gradually add remaining ¾ cup sugar. Beat in cocoa & a pinch of nutmeg until well blended. Strain milk from the skillet a little at a time into the yolk mixture, beating briskly until well blended. (Make sure it does not curdle). Return cocoa mixture to skillet & keep stirring constantly over low heat, until cust…
…fit inside. Assembling & Baking the Ratatouille: Pour prepared tomato sauce into the bottom of your baking dish and spread evenly. Cover the entire sauce by layering slices of bell pepper. Arrange the sliced roundels of vegetables alternating colourfully in a concentric pattern or as desired from the outer edge to the inside of the baking dish and finish in the center. Make sure that the vegetables fit in tight and firm. You may slightly over…
…and add a ladleful of reserved cooking water, nutmeg pwd. and your creamy sauce which was prepared earlier. Stir quickly to combine. You need to be brisk so that the Carbonara sauce does not scramble/curdle. Do not cook again. It is time for everyone to be ready to eat at the table! While you are tossing the pasta and sauce, sprinkle Parmesan cheese or processed Cheddar like I did or your favorite cheese and add a little more of the cooking water…
…llots (quartered & flaked) 1 tbsp. Dark Soya Sauce 1 tbsp. Light Soya Sauce 1 tsp. Oyster Sauce A handful of fresh Spring Onion Greens (chopped) A dash of Chinese Rice Vinegar 4 tbsps. Sesame Oil/Vegetable Oil 3 tbsps. Corn Flour A pinch of Sugar Salt & Pepper to taste Water as required Method : Wash the pieces of fish & drain completely. Marinate the fish with ginger-garlic paste, light soya sauce, 1 tbsp. corn flour & a littl…
…ly minced garlic, grated ginger and sauté lightly. Add chicken stock, soya sauce, sugar and enough water to prepare a gravy/sauce. Stir well and bring to a boil. Add the fried chicken pieces and let it cook for about 5 mins. Add diluted corn flour while you keep stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Stir continuously till the sauce thickens. Add vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Add diced capsicum and simmer for a few seconds. Garnish with spring…
…mom pwd., salt to taste & the reserved veg stock making sure that the sauce is not too thin or watery. The sauce should be of pouring consistency. Keep aside. Assembling the Bake : Coat an oven proof glass dish with butter or a little olive oil. Place all mixed vegetables evenly in the baking dish & pour the prepared sauce evenly on the vegetables. Sprinkle bread crumbs, ¼ cup cheese, sliced onions & capsicum. …