Preparation time: 15 minutesCooking time: 50 minutesTo serve: 4 You will need:1 small onion1 lb. ripe tomatoes1 small stick celery3 tablespoons olive oil1-2 cloves garlic, peeledseveral sprigs parsleysalt and pepper4 small or 2 medium-sized red mullet*chopped fresh parsley *Other fish such as mackerel, grey mullet, or even cutlets or fillets of white fish can be […]
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Preparation time: 5 minutesCooking time: about 12 minutesTo serve: 2 You will need 1 freshly cooked lobster, about 1 lb2 oz. butter2 oz. button mushrooms, sliced2 tablespoons brandy2 tablespoons dry Madeira or sherrysalt and cayenne pepper¼ pint (U.S. ⅝ cup) thick cream Twist off the claws and with a large sharp knife split the lobster […]
Plain Boiled Rice Preparation time: 5 minutesCooking time: 14-20 minutesTo serve: 4 You will needboiling salted water8 oz. long grain rice Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and shower in the rice. Boil gently in an uncovered pan until tender, this will vary from 14-20 minutes according to the rice. Test […]
Preparation time: 2 hours 5 minutesCooking time: 30-35 minutesTo serve: 4 You will need1 medium-sized cauliflower3 onions1 clove garlic½ teaspoon ginger powder½ pint (U.S. 1¼ cups) yoghurt1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon salt1½ oz. Cooking fat¼ pint (U.S. ⅝ cup) hot water1 teaspoon garam masala (see Card No. 2) Divide cauliflower into flowerets. Slice 1½ onions finely. […]
Preparation time: 5-6 minutesCooking time: 3 minutesTo serve: 4 You will need3 oz. Crab meat4 tablespoons peanut oil1 small spring onion, shredded1 oz. Bamboo shoots, shredded5 eggs; salt½ teaspoon monosodium glutamate6 tablespoons chicken stock; pinch sugar1 teaspoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons tomato ketchup1 teaspoon cornflourLettuce; radish, tomato; cucumber Remove any soft bones from crab meat […]