Recipe Type: Stir-fry
Fried Couscous
This fried couscous is similar to the fried rice but has no egg. This recipe was inspired to use up some leftover of couscous grains that I had prepared to accompany a couscous stew! I made it with ingredients I had in my fridge and in my pantry. It’s a ...
Read moreGreen Bell Pepper and Chorizo
Green Pepper & Chorizo is quick to cook and ideal when served as a tapas or a side dish.
Read morePrawns Concoction
This inspired recipe is now one of my husband’s favourites. I created it one day when I had in my fridge some pre-cooked prawns and vegetables that needed to be eaten. I wanted to make a dish which, if combined with pasta, rice or quinoa would be a wholesome meal. ...
Read moreButternut Squah*, Potato, Green pepper, Cherry Tomatoes & Chorizo Picante
An autumn inspired recipe! I was not sure in the beginning that It would be good but it was! The combination of ingredients really worked! If you are a vegetarian or a vegan, replace the chorizo with chickpeas, or any cooked dry beans, and 1 tsp of hot smoked paprika. ...
Read moreClassic Sweet and Sour Chicken
I love Chinese food, and the sweet & sour dishes are amongst my preferred. It’s quick and easy to cook and suitable for a family or friends’ gathering. Serve it with white rice or Chinese egg or rice noodles and a side dish of Chinese style vegetables (check my choy-sum ...
Read moreChoy Sum – Chinese Vegetable Stir Fry
Choy sum is a green vegetable commonly used in Chinese cuisine together with other Brassicas such as bok choy (or pak choi) and napa cabbage. It is my favourite Chinese green! Brassica or cruciferous vegetables which include also broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, radish, cabbage and kale are packed with antioxidants, ...
Read moreSticky chicken (Kung Pao)
This classic dish originated in the Szechuan Province but is found throughout China, with some variations. Kung Pao chicken is also a staple of westernised Chinese cuisine, served in most Chinese restaurants. It is spicy, sweet, savory and most of all, addictive! In my recipe, I have added some broccoli ...
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