This Asian Chilli Dipping Sauce recipe is my new favourite go-to sauce for serving with just about everything. Chilli, ginger, garlic and lime with a hint of fish sauce - perfect for dumplings or serve with cucumbers, celery, carrots and even corn chips. I have become quite a convert to chilli since growing it in my garden. This way you have a bit more choice over the heat of chilli that you prefer - I don't like them too hot. I made many bottles of Sweet Chilli Sauce and still had plenty … [Read more...]
Lemon, Honey & Ginger Syrup
Lemon, Honey & Ginger Syrup is perfect for soothing those winter sore throats and giving a boost to your immunity. It is quick and easy to make and a perfect gift for someone who's not feeling well. Just add a couple of spoonfuls to a cup of hot water. You will need: a biggish piece of fresh ginger (about 100g) 1 cup honey 1 cup fresh lemon juice (6 medium lemons) Slice the ginger thinly. Boil ginger with 1 cup water in a small heavy-based saucepan for about 5 minutes, stirring … [Read more...]
Chinese Plum Sauce Recipe
Plum sauce is something I like to make every year and I get lots of good feedback from those I give it to. But I decided to risk trying a different plum sauce recipe this year as I had found one that had the Asian flavours of ginger and star anise in it. I used frozen plums (see freezing fruit). 2.5kg plums, stone removed 2 cups chopped onion 1/2 cup raisins 1.5 litres cider or white vinegar 1 kg brown sugar 1/2 cup soy sauce 6 tbsp freshly grated ginger 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 … [Read more...]
Feijoa and Ginger Muffins
450g Feijoas, peeled and cut into small pieces (I used frozen - see Freezing Fruit) 1/2 cup Uncrystallised Ginger, chopped into small pieces 1 tbsp Butter 3 tbsp Golden Syrup 3 Eggs 1 tbsp Milk 100g Butter, softened 100g Brown Sugar 150g Flour 1 tsp Baking Powder 50g Ground Almonds Preheat oven to 180C. Put feijoa pieces into a small saucepan with the ginger, golden syrup and the first amount of butter, simmer for 10 minutes over a low heat stirring … [Read more...]
Oaty Ginger Crunch
I was given this delicious recipe by a friend years ago and rediscovered it recently so thought I'd share it with you. The oats and coconut are a great combination and of course my favourite, ginger. Ingredients for Base 150g Butter 2 tbsp Golden Syrup 3/4 cup Brown Sugar 3/4 cup Coconut 1 1/2 cups Rolled Oats 3/4 cup Flour 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger Preheat oven to 180C. Melt butter, golden syrup and brown sugar in a saucepan; remove from … [Read more...]
Ginger Syrup
I was given a ginger syrup from a local market a couple of years ago and it was absolutely delicious. You can add ginger syrup to so many things: use it in marinades, stir fries and vegetables, or pour it over fruit, ice cream or pancakes. Just add hot water, mint and lemon for a delicious tea or make a ginger latte with hot milk. Adding soda makes an easy refreshing ginger ale. I am a real ginger fan and I had to stop using it for a while because I was having it in EVERYTHING (and although … [Read more...]