Sunday, December 28, 2014

Salmon and Avocado Sushi Sandwiches Recipe



Ingredients
2 1/2 cups (540g) SunRice sushi rice
3 3/4 cups (935ml) cold water
1/4 cup (60ml) rice vinegar
1 tbs caster sugar
1/2 tsp salt
4 sheets nori
100g smoked salmon
1/2 just ripe avocado, thinly sliced
2 tbs pickled ginger
Soy sauce, to serve
Wasabi paste, to serve

Method
Step 1. Place the rice in a sieve. Rinse under cold running water, to remove any excess starch, until water runs clear. Place rice and water in a large saucepan over high heat. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, for 12 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat. Set aside, covered, for 10 minutes to cool slightly.
Step 2. Combine the vinegar, sugar and salt in a small bowl. Transfer rice to a large glass bowl. Use a wooden paddle to break up rice lumps while gradually adding the vinegar mixture, gently folding to combine. Continue folding and fanning the rice for 15 minutes or until rice is cool.
Step 3. Place nori sheets, shiny-side down, on a clean work surface. Using damp fingers, spread a quarter of the rice over each sheet. Arrange the smoked salmon, avocado and ginger evenly over 2 of the rice on 2 of the sheets.
Step 4. Place remaining nori sheets over the salmon, rice-side down. Press down to secure. Cut each sheet into quarters. Cut each quarter in half diagonally, to create 2 triangles. Repeat with remaining sushi sandwiches. Serve with soy sauce and wasabi.

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Classic Caesar Salad Recipe



Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 6 slices prosciutto
  • 1/2 small French style baguette, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cos lettuces, outer leaves removed, halved lengthways
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Shaved parmesan, to serve


Caesar dressing

  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbs lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 160ml (2/3 cup) light olive oil
  • 1 tbs hot water


Method
Step 1. For the dressing, place egg yolk, garlic, mustard, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce in a food processor and process until well combined. With the motor running, add the oil in a thin, steady stream until mixture is thick and pale. Beat in hot water. Season. Cover and place in the fridge until required.
Step 2. Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, stirring constantly (to centre the egg yolk). Reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 4 minutes. Refresh under cold water. Peel the eggs.
Step 3. Preheat oven to 180C/160C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place the prosciutto on the tray and bake for 8-10 minutes or until crisp. Set aside to cool completely. Break the prosciutto into large shards.
Step 4. Meanwhile, preheat a lightly greased chargrill pan on high. Brush baguette slices with the oil. Cook, in 2 batches, turning, for 2 minutes each side or until bread is golden and charred. Place the bread on a plate lined with paper towel to drain.
Step 5. Plunge the lettuce into a large bowl of iced water for 10 minutes to chill. Drain well.
Step 6. Arrange the lettuce on large serving plates. Rub one cut side of the bread slices with the garlic clove. Tuck the bread and prosciutto among the lettuce. Cut the eggs in half and place on top of the salad. Sprinkle with the parmesan and drizzle with the dressing.

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Avocado, Red salmon, Rocket and Red Onion Recipe




Ingredients

  • 1/4 firm ripe avocado, mashed
  • 2 Arnott’s Vita-Weat Soy, Linseed & Sesame Lunch Slices
  • 20g baby rocket leaves
  • 95g can skinless and boneless red salmon, drained, flaked
  • 1 tablespoon red onion, finely sliced


Method
Step 1. Spread the avocado evenly over the Arnott’s Vita-Weat Soy, Linseed & Sesame Lunch Slices.
Step 2. Top each with red salmon, chopped onion and some rocket leaves. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve.