Ethiopian Berbere spice mix is a complex combination of herbs and spices. It's perfect for spicing up a basic roast chicken. Serve with a refreshing cold salad or with hot roasted vegetables and cous cous. Ingredients: 1 whole chicken 2 tblsp olive oil 1-2 tsp salt Berbere Spice Mix 3 tblsp paprika 2 tblsp red pepper flakes / chilli powder 2 tsp ground cumin 4 cardamom pods (seeds removed and crushed) 2 tsp dried basil 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground fenugreek 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground ginger Method: 1. Preheat oven to 180C. 2. Combine spices to create spice mix. 3. Rub 2 - 3 tblsp of spice mix onto chicken. 4. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. 5. Roast chicken for 1 hour or until chicken is cooked to 75C in the thigh. 6. Rest for 15 - 30 minutes then carve and serve.
San choy bao is a delicious Chinese entree or main meal that you can make with any leftover meat you have on hand. Simply finely dice the meat and stirfry with a mix of fresh crunchy vegetables. Add condiments and spices and wrap and fresh crunchy lettuce leaf. San Choy Bao Ingredients: 2 baby cos lettuce 1 small onion (finely chopped) 3 dried shiitake mushrooms (soaked in hot water) 1 medium carrot (finely diced) 1 cup leftover cooked meat (pork, beef or chicken all work) 1 tblsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp shaoxing rice wine 2 tsp soy sauce 0.5 tsp Chinese five spice 1 tsp sesame oil 0.25 cup of toasted peanuts / cashews (coarsely crushed) 1/4 cup of fresh coriander including stalks (finely chopped) Method: 1. Wash lettuce and separate into individual leaves. Set aside. 2. Heat one tablespoon oil in a fry pan and stir fry onion, carrot and mushrooms until softened and fragrant. 3. Add the meat and flavourings and continue to cook until vegetables are cooked through an...