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Roast pumpkin, miso and romaine salad

Roast pumpkin, romaine and miso salad I love this salad so much.  The combination of sweet roasted pumpkin with lemon and miso is a delight.  This dressing is not for the faint hearted though.  It's deeply sour, salty and umami and perfectly complements the caramelly pumpkin.   Make the lemon miso dressing Ingredients: 1/2 lemon ((juiced and zested)) 1 sachet instant miso soup ((or pure miso paste for vegetarians)) 1-2 tsp sugar 1 tsp sesame oil Method: 1. Mix together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.  If you find it too strong, you can add a teaspoon of hot water. The salad Ingredients: 750 grams pumpkin or butternut squash (cut into thin 1cm (1/2 inch) slices) 1/2 lemon ((juice only)) 2 spring onions ((chopped)) 1/4 head cauliflower (in florets) ((microwaved steamed for 6 minutes)) 1 - 2 baby romaine / cos lettuce 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup roasted almonds ((roughly chopped or flaked)) 1 tsp roasted sesame seeds 1/4...

Kimchi pancake

Kimchi pancake Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup potato / corn starch 1 eggs 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup kimchi juice 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 cup kimchi (chopped) 1 spring onion (scallion) (finely chopped) Method: In a bowl, mix all dry and liquid ingredients together.  Stir in chopped kimchi. Add 1 tbsp of vegetable oil to a hot fry pan and ladel in a cup of batter.  Swirl your pan to help the batter spread out into a thin layer.   Fry for 3-5 minutes and then turn when golden and crisp.  Continue cooking on the other side until golden.  Allow to drain on a rack to help the jijimi remain crispy. Serve immediately in rectangular slices or whole, topped with a fried egg.