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…
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…
Along the south coast of South Africa lies one of the most beautiful stretches of land, the Garden Route National Park. From pristine beaches to mountains, forests, fynbos and lakes, it forms a mosaic of ecosystems. It’s a great place to find rest for the soul and create everlasting memories. More about the Garden Route National Park This park consists of three sections. The Tsitsikamma section is situated 68km from Plettenberg Bay with two rest camps, the Storms River and Nature’s Valley Rest Camps. Tsitsikamma means “place of much water” and is true to its name with its deep river gorges…
Recipe by Illanique van Aswegen Home-made ravioli is worth all the effort once you bite into the tender pasta oozing with sweet squash deliciousness.
Print Recipe Peanut butter and chocolate milk stout ice cream with pecan nut praline Serves: 8 Cooking Time: 20 minutes + overnight, to freeze Ingredients ICE CREAM 340ml (1 bottle) Castle Milk Stout Chocolate Infused 500ml (2 cups) fresh cream 6 large egg yolks 250ml (1 cup) milk 165g (¾ cup) sugar 125ml (½ cup)
Print Recipe Glazed trout kebabs on a bed of bok choi Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 1 hour Ingredients GLAZE juice of 2 oranges juice of 1 lemon 60ml (¼ cup) soya sauce 60ml (¼ cup) honey 1 thumb ginger, peeled and grated 165ml (½ bottle) Striped Horse Lager 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced TROUT
Print Recipe Glühwein Serves: 6 Cooking Time: 30 mins Ingredients 1L (4 cups) orange juice 660ml (2 bottles) dark craft beer (we used Striped Horse Lager) 3 cloves + extra, to garnish 2 star anise + extra, to garnish 1 cinnamon stick + extra, to garnish 30ml (2 tbsp) sugar orange slices, to garnish (optional)
This is one of those ‘love it’ or ‘hate it’ dishes. Herby steak tartare might not be universally adored, but this recipe is sure to please those who favour it. Using good quality meat is key to this café favourite. Ask your local butcher to mince a batch of sirloin steak for this recipe. The fresh herbs, mature Parmesan and tart caper flavours work so well together.
One of the questions many of us ponder is: How to check if an egg is still fresh? The answer is simple: place it in water and watch…
