Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Banoffee Meringue Mess Recipe




Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup toffee dessert sauce
  • 2 large bananas, thinly sliced
  • 8 pavlova nests, roughly broken
  • 300ml tub thickened cream, whipped
  • Grated dark chocolate, to serve


Method
Step 1. Microwave sauce on HIGH (100%) for 10 seconds or until just heated through, but not hot. Toss banana in sauce to coat. Fold meringue and cream together until just combined.

Step 2. Spoon half the banana mixture between 4 x 1 1/2 cup-capacity serving glasses. Top with half the cream mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with chocolate. Serve.

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Double-choc Mousse Tart Recipe



Ingredients

  • 250g packet choc ripple biscuits
  • 125g butter, melted chocolate curls, to serve
  • Dark chocolate mousse
  • 100g dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1/3 cup thickened cream
  • 1 egg, separated
  • 1 tablespoon caster sugar
  • White chocolate mousse
  • 100g white chocolate, chopped
  • 1/3 cup thickened cream
  • 1 egg, separated
  • 1 tablespoon caster sugar


Method 
Step 1. Place biscuits in a food processor. Process until finely chopped. Add butter. Process until just combined. Press into base and side of a 3cm-deep, 23cm (base) loose-based round fluted flan tin. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.

Step 2. Make Dark chocolate mousse: Place dark chocolate in a heatproof microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium (50%) for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring with a metal spoon halfway through cooking, or until smooth. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool. Using an electric mixer, beat cream for 2 to 3 minutes until soft peaks form. Add egg yolk and half the cream to melted chocolate. Stir to combine. Fold in remaining cream. Wash and dry beaters and bowl. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites for 3 to 4 minutes until soft peaks form. Add sugar. Beat until glossy. Fold half the egg white mixture into chocolate mixture until combined. Fold in remaining egg white mixture. Spoon mixture into prepared case. Smooth surface. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until just set.

Step 3. Make White chocolate mousse Place white chocolate in a heatproof microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium (50%) for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring with a metal spoon halfway through cooking, or until smooth. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool. Using an electric mixer, beat cream for 2 to 3 minutes until soft peaks form. Add egg yolk and half the cream to melted chocolate. Stir to combine. Fold in remaining cream. Wash and dry beaters and bowl. Beat egg white for 3 to 4 minutes until soft peaks form. Add sugar. Beat until glossy. Fold half the egg white mixture into chocolate mixture until combined. Fold in remaining egg white mixture. Spoon mixture onto dark chocolate mousse in prepared case. Smooth surface. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight, if time permits. Top with chocolate curls. Serve immediately.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Korean Barbecue Pork with Kimchi Fried Rice



Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) SunRice medium grain rice
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced lengthways
  • 500g pork belly, very thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tsp finely grated ginger
  • 1 tsp Korean chilli powder
  • 1 tbs chilli sauce
  • 1 tbs caster sugar
  • 1 tbs rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbs sesame oil
  • 200g green beans, ends trimmed, cut into 5cm lengths
  • 200g kimchi, coarsely chopped (see note)
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 tbs toasted sesame seeds
  • Butter lettuce leaves, to serve


Method
Step 1. Cook SunRice medium grain rice following packet directions. Spread rice evenly over a large baking tray. Place in the fridge for 2-3 hours or overnight until rice dries. {Or place in freezer for 25 minutes}
Step 2.

Meanwhile, combine the pork, garlic, ginger, chilli powder, chilli sauce, sugar, vinegar and half the oil in a large bowl. Season with ground white pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 1 hour to marinate.

Step 3. Place the green onions in a bowl of iced water, set aside to curl.

Step 4. Heat a chargrill pan on high. Add half the pork; cook, turning occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with remaining pork.

Step 5. Heat remaining oil in a wok over high heat. Add the beans; stir-fry for 2 minutes or until beans begin to blister. Add the rice and kimchi; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until heated through and well combine. Add the bean sprouts and toss to combine. Remove from heat.

Step 6. Place the rice in a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Place the pork in a separate serving bowl. Serve immediately with butter lettuce leaves. Place the rice and pork on lettuce leaves to serve.