Vegetarian Chop Suey
Cut the bean curd into about 24 small pieces. Soak the Wooden Ears in water for about 20-25 minutes, rinse them clean and discard any hard roots. Cut… Read More »
Vegetable Pie
To make the pastry, mix the flour and a pinch of salt together in a bowl. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in… Read More »
Toasted Polenta
Pour 1.1 litres (2 pints) cold water into a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Add the salt, then pour in the polenta in a very fine… Read More »
Singapore Noodles
Cook the noodles in boiling salted water following the instructions on the packet. Meanwhile chop the onion; peel and chop the ginger; deseed and chop the chilli. Thinly… Read More »
Hot Noodles with Sesame Dressing
Cook the noodles in boiling salted water, according to the packet instructions. Meanwhile, deseed and finely chop the chilli, wearing rubber gloves to avoid skin irritation. Mix with… Read More »
Mushroom Risotto
Finely chop the onion. Finely pare the rind from the lemon in one piece, then squeeze the juice from the lemon. Slice the mushrooms. Break the broccoli into… Read More »
Jacket Potatoes
Scrub the potatoes and prick all over with a fork. If you prefer baked potatoes with softish skins, put the potatoes into the oven while still wet. For… Read More »
Bulgar-Stuffed Tomatoes
Put the bulgar wheat in a bowl and pour over 150 ml ( 1/4 pint) boiling water. Leave to soak for 30 minutes or until the water has been… Read More »
Catalan Red Peppers
Put the peppers on a baking sheet and brush lightly with oil. Bake at 220°C (425°F) mark 7 for 15-20 minutes or until just tender. Cool, halve and… Read More »
Imam Bayildi
Halve the aubergines lengthways. Scoop out the flesh, leaving substantial shells so they do not disintegrate on cooking. Chop the flesh and set aside. Sprinkle the insides of… Read More »
