Recipes – WheresMike

Larb Gai

mike — Mon, 16 May 2022 03:10:39 +0000

Larb Gai

Ingredients

450 g boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tbs roasted rice powder
2 spring onions – chopped
2 tbs Shallots – chopped
3 tbs mint leaves – chopped
0.50 tsp Cayenne
2 tbs Lime Juice
1.50 tbs Fish Sauce
1 tsp Garlic and Red Chile Paste
Cabbage or Lettuce – for serving

Instructions

Heat nonstick skillet over medium heat, no oil necessary.
Add chicken, stir until cooked through.
Remove from heat, drain excess liquid.
Shred the chicken when cooled.
Combine the fish sauce and lime juice.
Toss together with cilantro, onion, shallots, mint, cayenne, rice powder, and ground chile/garlic paste.
Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve immediately over lettuce leaves or thinly sliced cabbage.
Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

Onion Bahji

mike — Mon, 16 May 2022 03:09:45 +0000

Onion Bahji

Ingredients

1 lb Onions
3 oz Chickpea Flour
0.50 tsp Salt
0.50 tsp Cumin
0.50 tsp Coriander
1 tsp Tomato Puree
1 shot glass measure Water
– Rapeseed Oil
0.50 tsp Tumeric
0.50 tsp Ground Coriander
0.50 tsp Cumin Powder
0.50 tsp Ginger Powder
0.50 tsp Chilli Powder

Instructions

Cook onions for 10 mins until they soften. Do NOT brown.
Add Tumeric,Cumin, Coriander, Chilli Powder and Ginger Powder to the pan, stir well then turn off the heat.
Add the cooked onions to a bowl containing the other dry ingredients and mix well.
Mix together the tomato puree and water.
Add to the bowl of onions and mix well.
Spoon the onion mix onto a greased baking tray.
Place Onion Bahji tray into a hot over at 180° C for 10 minites only.
Drizzle the onion Bahjis with some oil. then place back in the oven for another 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Baked Lemongrass and chilli Chicken

mike — Mon, 16 May 2022 03:08:50 +0000

Baked Lemongrass and chilli Chicken

Cook Time 30

Total Time 30

Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients

6 chicken breast
3 tsp lemongrass grated
0.50 cup sweet chilli sauce
0.25 cup water
2 tbsp Fish Sauce
2 leaves kaffir lime Chopped
2 tbsp Lime Juice
2 cloves garlic

Instructions

Preheat oven to 200 degrees C. Place chicken breasts skin side up in a shallow baking dish. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and pour over chicken. Bake until chicken is cooked through and golden – about 30-45 mins. Serve with jasmine rice and green vegetables.

Duck Breast with Orange Sauce

mike — Mon, 16 May 2022 03:07:50 +0000

Duck Breast with Orange Sauce and Italian Salad

Servings 2

Ingredients

2 Duck Breast well trimmed
4 spring onions finely chopped
1/2 tbs butter
150 gm grape tomatoes halved
200 gm green beans trimmed and blanched
1 onion small, diced
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried thyme
50 ml sweet balsamic reduction
100 gm feta cheese crumbled

Sauce

200 ml white wine
1/2 orange zest of
1 orange juice of
Salt
black pepper
1 tsp redcurrant jelly
1 tsp cornflour mixed with 1 tbs water

Instructions

Score the skin of the duck breast with a sharp knife and season with salt, rub into the skin, leave to rest for a few minutes.
Place the breast skin side down in a cold non-stick frying pan over a medium heat.
As the fat is released, tilt the pan towards you and use a spoon to remove the liquid.
Cook the breast for approximately 6 minutes, then turn it over and continue to cook for a further 4 minutes.
Using tongs, turn the breast on its side to evenly sear the meat on all surfaces then remove the breast from the pan.
Allow the breast to stand for 5 – 10 minutes before serving.
Tip: to test doneness of the duck breast, press it with your finger – it should be firm but still springy to the touch.
Remove all but 2 tbsp of the rendered fat, and butter and turn on the heat to medium high.
Add onion and garlic and saute until onions become translucent.
Add the tomatoes, beans, balsamic and herbs and toss with onions until the tomatoes have softened and the beans are warmed.
Remove from the heat and plate ready for the duck. top with the crumbled cheese.
Add all the sauce ingredients to the pan and bring to a rolling simmer over a high heat. Lower the heat and add the cornflour and combine. Lower the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
Slice the duck into 4-5 pieces and lay on top of the warm salad. Top with 2-3 tbsp of the sauce and serve.

Crunchy Chicken Casserole

mike — Mon, 16 May 2022 03:05:49 +0000

Crunchy Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

4 Chicken drum sticks
1 onion
1 clove garlic
2 rashers Streaky bacon
1 tbsp Soy Sauce
1 cup Fresh Breadcrumbs
1 tsp cornflour
– Dried Mixed Herbs
1 knob Butter
2 tbsps water

Instructions

Put chicken, bacon, garlic, soy sauce and water into a saucepan, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Bone chicken and place in dish. chop bacon and sprinkle over. Add mushroons.
Strain liquid and thicken with cornflour. pour over.
Melt butter, cook onions until soft. Mix well with herbs and breadcrumbs. Spread over cooked chicken.
Refrigerate until required.
Preheat over to 190°C. Cook until topping is crisp and sauce and chicken have heated through – approx 30-40 mins.

Notes

Chicken drumsticks can be replaced by chicken thighs.

Left Over Patties

mike — Mon, 16 May 2022 03:04:57 +0000

Left Over Patties

Ingredients

2 cups Grated Cheese
1 Egg
1 tsp baking Powder
0.50 cup Plain Flour
Salt To Taste
Pepper To Taste
1.50 cups Cold Meat
1 tsp Chopped Parsley
1 medium Onion
Clarified Butter For cooking
Bread Crumbs To coat patties

Schnitzel Supreme

mike — Mon, 16 May 2022 03:04:11 +0000

Schnitzel Supreme

Cook Time 30

Total Time 30

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

4 pieces Schnitzel
0.50 pint Cream
0.50 Pkt French Onion Soup Mix
0.50 Pkt Cream of Mushroom Soup
Mushrooms
1 cup Cheese Grated

Instructions

Place the Schnitzel in a large dish – single layer.
Whip the cream and pour over the meat.
Sprinkle over the soup mixes.
Layer the mushrooms on top.
Finally top with the grated cheese.
Bake for 30 mins at 350°

Smoked Fish Supreme

mike — Mon, 16 May 2022 02:56:54 +0000

Smoked Fish Supreme

Cook Time 45

Total Time 45

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

12 oz Canned Smoked Fish
1 cup tasty cheese
2 Eggs
2 cups Milk
Bread and Butter
1 tbsp Chopped Parsley

Instructions

Cut the crusts off the bread, butter and place bread butter side down in a flat casserole dish to make a solid base.
Break up the fish and place on the bread.
Beat eggs and milk, add the cheese and the parsley.
Pour onto the base.
Bake at 350° for 45 minutes

Steak in Foil

mike — Mon, 16 May 2022 02:55:38 +0000

Steak in Foil

Ingredients

Steak
4 oz Butter
1 Pkt Onion Soup Powder
1 Green Pepper
2 Tomatoes
Mushrooms
1 tbsp Worcester Sauce
1 tbsp Cornflour
Parsley

Instructions

Spread foil with butter and put into a large shallow baking dish.
Arrange steak – overlap if necessary.
Sprinkle with soup powder, sliced pepper, tomatoes and mushrooms.
Season.
Mix juice from tomatoes / sauce worcester sauce and cornflour and pour over the meat.
Bake in moderate oven for 2 hours.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette

mike — Mon, 16 May 2022 02:53:39 +0000

Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette

Ingredients

157 ml oilive oil
3 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp wine vinegar
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp sugar
0.50 tsp salt
ground pepper
1 clove garlic

Instructions

Combine all ingredients
Shake well to emulsify.
Taste and adjust ingredients to your own taste.
If it’s too acidic add more oil, too sour add more sugar.
Will keep in the fridge for weeks.