Rhubarb compote is usually served with desserts such as tarts, pies, cookies, sorbets, and even as a topping for ice cream. Extra fruits are often added to the rhubarb compote if it is to be used with a dessert, but when eaten as an accompaniment to a savoury dish, there is no need for extra…
Tofu is a favoured ingredient in most South-East Asian households and is becoming popular in the West too. It’s vegan! It’s healthy! It’s a good protein! What is tofu Tofu is one of the most sought-after vegan proteins. Also called bean curd, tofu is prepared from soymilk. The process is quite similar to making cheese…
Fava beans, also called broad beans, like other vegetables are high in protein, fibre, minerals and vitamin C. Eating these beans can boost your body’s immunity and help maintain a healthy digestive system. How to store fava beans or broad beans Fresh, unshelled broad beans can easily be stored in a plastic bag in the…
Tofu is a protein-rich, low-fat, cholesterol and gluten free soy product frequently used in recipes to replace meat. Pre-packaged tofu blocks often contain a lot of excess water which is best removed before frying, grilling, baking or marinating to avoid it falling apart and to optimise flavour and texture. A tofu press will help to…
Udon noodles, also referred to as Yaki Udon, is a popular Japanese stir-fry. It is a delicious one-pan meal and prepared in a short amount of time. Today’s recipe requires lamb, but feel free to choose any protein such as chicken or pork, and combine with vegetables of your choice. Vegetarian options can be prepared…
This is probably one of the easiest exotic recipes to prepare. In China, it is on every restaurant menu, and we experienced it many times while living there. Savoury silken tofu only needs the addition of a handful of basic ingredients and is a simple 15 minute process. Only the soy sauce mixture needs a…
Shopping can be an enjoyable experience, however when looking for the perfect gift for someone with specific dietary habits or a particular diet such as vegetarianism it can sometimes be challenging. Fear not though, there are plenty of culinary gifts to wow those vegetarians and this overview of presents can be used for any gift…
A common term is ‘same same but different’ and this saying certainly can be applied to pancakes, crêpes, and galettes as they are quite similar, yet very different! All are prepared with a flour-based batter and vary in thickness, size, and shape. Served plain, with fillings or toppings, is one of the aspects that adds…
A dinner party, the adult way of throwing a house party with less mess (perhaps not in the kitchen) and no worries about parents turning up to shut it down, or worse – the police! In all seriousness though, a dinner party is a great way to gather a group of friends and make conversation…
A cucumber ribbon salad is another beautiful way to serve humble cucumbers and only takes minimal work to prepare! Rice vinegar produces a slightly acidic dressing and honey adds a touch of sweetness which both balance with the freshness of the cucumbers. A sprinkle of sesame seeds completes this simple salad. How to make cucumber…