Showing posts with label food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Marie Biscuit Fudge Recipe

Ingredients

1 pkt. crushed Marie biscuits
250g butter
1 egg
1 pkt. icing sugar
3 level Tablespoons of cocoa

large, shallow dish

Method

1. crush biscuits
2. beat egg
3. melt butter
4. add cocoa and beaten egg to molten butter
5. mix in icing sugar and crushed biscuits
6. stir well - until icing sugar is melted and biscuits are evenly mixed
7. grease a large shallow dish with butter, until there is a thin layer across the whole interior surface
8. pour the fudge mixture into the greased dish
9. refrigerate - for 6 to 8 hours
10. during cooling, when the fudge has started to set, but still not yet rock hard, cut into squares

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Durban Style Curry

1. Put oil

2. Put more oil [more oil than you would think.]

3. Fry the 'seeds' until they pop

here 'seeds' refers to
- jiru
- mustard seed
- cumin
- cardamom
- coriander
- cloves
- cinnamon
- star anise
- fennel seed
- some or other Indian herb

4. Add 'spices' and fry until they brown

here 'spices' refers to

- hot masala
- bay leaves
- chilli
- fresh ginger (finely chopped)
- ...

5. Add onions and garlic, and fry

6. Add tomatoes, other quicker cooking vegetables, potatoes and meat

in South Africa, use only 'up-to-date' brand potatoes

7. Cook on a low heat for a long time (essentially until potatoes are done)

8. Serve on a paper plate with a polysterene cup of brandy and coke