Pomegranate molasses is made by reducing the juice to a thick syrup, with or without added sugar. It adds extra layers of flavour to traditional north African recipes such as Muhammara dip and bulgar wheat salad.
Author: Christian Gott - An Island Chef
I am a food and drink writer, chef, one-time publican and restaurant manager, and qualified ASET trainer with over thirty years of experience in hospitality. I now live and work in the Channel Islands with my beautiful family. I’ve worked on six islands and in probably just about every type of business you can imagine, from beachside burger joints to world-famous pizza restaurants and in more than a few really good food pubs, historic country inns, and a former RAC Blue Riband UK Hotel of the Year.
I have helped to create a small informal dinning group, been a group executive chef for eighteen diverse bars and eateries, demonstrated at food festivals, and contributed to the Real Food Festival Cookery Book, national and local publications, and podcasts. I am a proud member of the Guild of Food Writers and the British Guild of Beer Writers.
Feta Cheese
Feta Cheese. Traditional feta is a soft, salty, tangy cheese from Greece that is made from sheep’s and goat’s milk.
Protected Designation of Origin
Protected designation of origin ( PDO ) is legislation used in the European Union and the UK to protect food and drink made or grown in specific geographical areas and using local ingredients and classic recipes and techniques.
Massaman Curry Paste
Massaman curry is believed to originate with Muslim traders in Thailand mixing elements of their own culture and local ingredients. In fact, the name is thought to derive from Muslim and to this day it is mostly made with chicken and beef but not pork which is forbidden in Islamic dietary laws. . It is … Continue reading Massaman Curry Paste
Gashouse Eggs
Gashouse eggs are slices of bread with an egg cooked in a central hole which is either baked or fried.
Tandoori Masala
Tandoori masala is a mixture of spices traditionally used in Punjabi cooking, particularly with food cooked in a Tandoor oven. It is most famously used in Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, and butter chicken.
Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori chicken is a classic Indian dish made by marinating raw chicken in a seasoned mixture of yogurt and spices called tandoori masala, this gives the meat a spiced savoury flavour and pink hue. Traditionally the meat is skewered and cooked in a very hot oven, over charcoal or in a Tandoor.
Tandoor
A Tandoor oven is traditionally made from clay and the food is cooked directly above hot coals. Tandoors can reach up to nearly 500 F. Tandoor ovens are certainly very old and are one of the first types of oven.
Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce
Thai style sweet chilli sauce or just sweet chilli sauce is a very popular condiment now found across Europe, Australia, Malaysia and America. In Thailand, the sauce is called ‘ nam chim kai ‘ which literally translates as dipping sauce for chicken.
Sichuan Pepper
Sichuan pepper is not like any of its namesakes, the smell and taste are unique. It has a citrus aroma, in fact, it is a member of the citrus family and creates a mild pleasant numbness in the mouth.
A Cook's Compendium 