If, like us, you regularly experience menu anxiety, you’ll be pleased to know that small plates are still a big thing. Pick your favourite international cuisine and we’ll give you the tasting menu to match
If, like us, you regularly experience menu anxiety, you’ll be pleased to know that small plates are still a big thing. Pick your favourite international cuisine and we’ll give you the tasting menu to match
GRILLED BRINJAL AND BONITO
Serves 4
EASY
GREAT VALUE
Preparation: 5 minutes
Cooking: 20 minutes
medium brinjals 4
teriyaki sauce 4 T
freshly squeezed lime juice 4 T
sesame oil 1 T
bonito flakes 1 T
1 Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the brinjals directly on the oven racks. Bake for 45 minutes or until soft and wilted.
2 Cut the brinjals in half and drizzle with the teriyaki sauce, lime juice, and sesame oil. Sprinkle over the bonito flakes.
Cook’s note: Cook the brinjals in medium coals or over a gas flame, turning them until blackened and soft.
CARB-CONSCIOUS, FAT-CONSCIOUS, HEALTH-CONSCIOUS, DAIRY-FREE
BBQ CHICKEN BALLS
Serves 4
EASY
GREAT VALUE
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 10 minutes, plus 30 minutes’
standing time
chicken mince 300 g
ground Szechuan pepper 1 t
ground five-spice blend ½ t
oyster sauce 1 cup
Mix the mince and ground spices. Shape into ovals or rounds. Toss in the oyster sauce and fry or place on hot coals, turning until cooked through. Brush with more oyster sauce as you cook.
CARB-CONSCIOUS, FAT-CONSCIOUS, DAIRY-FREE, WHEAT- AND GLUTEN-FREE
SOYA-PICKLED CUCUMBER
Serves 4
EASY
GREAT VALUE
Preparation: 5 minutes
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