Step 1 Soak the noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside in a large bowl. Step 2 To make the dressing combine all the ingredients into a bowl and set aside until the sugar has dissolved. Step 3 Prepare the vegetables – cut the carrot and cucumber into fine matchsticks,…

Step 1 Heat a cast-iron griddle pan until searing hot. Add the steak and cook for about 5 minutes each side or until rare. Set aside for at least 15 minutes to rest or up to an hour is fine, then cut into thin slices, trimming down as necessary. Step 2 Place the potatoes in…

Step 1 To marinade the beef, combine the soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, garlic, white pepper and star anise in a large non-metallic bowl.  Add the beef pieces and toss thoroughly. Cover with clingfilm and leave to marinade in the fridge for at least six hours (overnight is even better). Step 2 To cook the…

Step 1 Place the minced beef and pork in a bowl with the breadcrumbs, parsley and egg. Season with salt and pepper and using your hands give everything a good mix. Using slightly wetted hands, make about 20 even-sized balls. Arrange on a flat baking sheet, drizzle over a little olive oil to lightly coat…

Pre heat oven to 165˚c For the BBQ sauce: Add all ingredients into a pan, mix well and slowly bring to the boil. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes then set aside to cool. For the pickled chilies and cucumber: Mix all ingredients in a pan over a low heat until the sugar is melted….

Step 1 Season the steak well with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a splash of oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the steaks for about 2 minutes on each side for medium. Remove steak from the pan and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Step 2 While the…

Step 1 Season the steaks well with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a splash of oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the steaks for about 2 minutes on each side for medium. Remove steak from the pan and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Step 2 In the…

Step 1 Place the potatoes in a large pan of salted water and bring to the boil. Cook for about 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife. Step 2 Drain the potatoes and squeeze them through a potato ricer back into the pan. Step 3 In a separate pan,…

Step 1 Cut the meat into pieces of about 1½ cm. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the casserole and fry the meat on a high heat for 5 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and remove the meat from the pan with a slotted spoon. Step 2 Heat…