the expat traveller food

in condiments, Salad, Vegetables and Mushrooms, vegetables

For pasta, soups, stews, pizza or anywhere you need a flavoursome tomato sauce. Ingredients olive oil butter (optional) garlic tinned tomatoes (good quality), chopped pinch of salt Directions In a saucepan, sauté the garlic and salt in the olive oil and butter until fragrant. Add the tin of chopped tomatoes. Use a potato masher to…

Tikka Paste

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I bought this tikka paste at my local farmers’ market and was impressed by its freshness and punchy flavours. It soon became my favourite. Thank you Cath for this recipe. Find other great recipes from Cath on her Ocean Pilgrim blog. Ingredients 40g coriander seeds 40g cumin seeds 10g red chilli, dried 50g coriander, fresh 100g garlic…

Seb’s Salsa

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This easy-to-make salsa is the perfect companion to chips, tacos, or any dish that needs a zesty kick. Ingredients 2 ripe tomatoes 1 jalapeno 1/2 onion 4 cloves garlic lime juice cumin and salt to taste flat leaf parsley or coriander (optional) Directions Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Use…

Cheese Sauce

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The ultimate comfort food: homemade cheese sauce. For macaroni or cauliflower cheese. Ingredients 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp plain flour 1 cup milk 2 tbsp cream 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated Directions Melt the butter in a heavy based saucepan. Whisk in the flour until all the lumps are gone and cook about 1-2…

Creamy Salad Dressing

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This creamy, tangy salad dressing is great for chicken salad or coleslaw. Ingredients 1/4 cup good quality mayonnaise 1/4 cup Greek yoghurt 1-2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp brown sugar salt and pepper to taste Directions Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Adjust the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.…

Soy Dipping Sauce

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An easy to make all-purpose soy dipping sauce for gyoza, dumplings, spring rolls, lettuce wraps and cooked meats such as chicken wings. Ingredients 2 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tbsp vinegar (any) 1 tbsp honey 1/2 tbsp sesame oil Directions Mix well.

Pesto alla Genovese

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in condiments, pasta

Once you make basil pesto at home you will never buy it from the store again. The aroma of the basil, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic and parmesan is heavenly. Ingredients 1 clove garlic salt 1 bunch fresh tender basil leaves 40g very finely grated parmesan cheese 40g toasted pine nuts 1/3 cup extra virgin…

Yoghurt and Tahini Tarator

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Is this a dressing, a dip or a sauce? It’s all of these, it’s so versatile. Ingredients 1 clove garlic salt thick Greek yoghurt tahini paste lemon juice grated cucumber (optional) Directions In a mortar, crush the garlic with a pinch of salt. Add a few heaped tablespoons of Greek yoghurt, 2 teaspoons of tahini…

Vinaigrette

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in condiments, salad

Before reaching for the store bought bottle of salad dressing, try making your own. Your taste buds will thank you for it. Instructions The ideal ratio for a good vinaigrette is 1 part vinegar or other acidic juice plus 3 parts flavoursome oil plus aromatics and seasonings. Experiment with different oils, vinegars and juices to…

Blue Cheese Sauce

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Any type of blue cheese is suitable for this steak sauce. Experiment with different types to find your favourite. Ingredients 150g blue cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional) Directions Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and mash the blue cheese into the cream. Warm until melted. Season with…

Black Olive Tapendae

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Black olives, capers and anchovies are the base for this richly flavoured paste. Serve with crusty bread or toasts as an appetizer. Perfectly paired with a crisp sauvignon blanc. Ingredients 200g whole kalamata or niçoise olives 3 Tbsp capers 2 anchovy fillets 1 clove garlic freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste 1 tsp fresh thyme…

Hummus

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Great with wraps, crudités, rice cakes, flat bread and, my favourite, arugula with sumac. Recipe from Marc’s Mum, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Bless her whoever she is. Ingredients 1 jar of chickpeas/garbanzo beans 1 small clove garlic juice of a medium sized lemon 1 tsp salt 1 Tbsp Tahini 1 cube of ice 1 Tbsp olive…

Yoghurt Marinade for Meat

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in condiments, Meat & Seafood

Ingredients 2 tsp ground cardamom 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp ground turmeric ½ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground cloves freshly grated nutmeg 2 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder ½ tsp cayenne pepper 50g fresh root ginger, grated 6 garlic cloves, crushed 500g full-fat yoghurt 1 lemon, juice only salt and…

Julia Child’s Vinaigrette

Jul 5, 2024

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