Sunday, January 1, 2017
Sweet & sour pork stir-fry with fragrant rice
Get a sweet surprise in every juicy, crunchy bite of this Asian-style pork dish. Colourful, flavoursome and quick to make, this is sure to become a family favourite.
| Energy 1675kJ | Fat saturated 4.50g |
| Fat Total 13.00g | Carbohydrate sugars g |
| Carbohydrate Total 46.00g | Dietary Fibre 5.00g |
| Protein 23.00g | Cholesterol mg |
| Sodium mg |
All nutrition values are per serve.
- Step 1
Cook rice following packet directions.
- Step 2
Heat a wok over high heat. Add half the oil and heat until smoking. Add the pork and stir-fry for 3 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a plate.
- Step 3
Heat the wok over high heat. Add the remaining oil and heat until smoking. Add the onion, capsicum and peas and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add the pork, pineapple and juice, kecap manis and vinegar. Toss until heated through.
- Step 4
Divide the rice among serving bowls. Top with the stir-fry to serve.
Budget tip: Replace the Tilda basmati rice with 200g (1 cup) uncooked basmati rice.
Sushi rice and prawn salad
Prawns are given a Japanese twist in this colourful rice salad.
Dressing
| Energy 2637kJ | Fat saturated 1.00g |
| Fat Total 6.00g | Carbohydrate sugars 3.00g |
| Carbohydrate Total 89.00g | Dietary Fibre 2.00g |
| Protein 49.00g | Cholesterol 304.00mg |
| Sodium 1121.56mg |
All nutrition values are per serve.
- Step 1
Place rice and 2 cups (500ml) water in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Season with salt and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce heat to very low, cook for 10 minutes or until water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and stand for 5 minutes.
- Step 2
Meanwhile, whisk dressing ingredients in a large bowl and add the remaining salad ingredients. Fluff the rice with a fork, then toss with the salad. Serve warm.
* Available from Asian food shops.
Banana bread
Bake this sensational banana bread by Curtis Stone for your family.
| Energy 1820kJ | Fat saturated 3.10g |
| Fat Total 23.90g | Carbohydrate sugars 26.80g |
| Carbohydrate Total 50.10g | Dietary Fibre 3.00g |
| Protein 9.20g | Cholesterol 33.00mg |
| Sodium 88.00mg |
All nutrition values are per serve.
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 180C (160C fan-forced). Grease and line base of a regular 21cm x11cm loaf pan.
- Step 2
Beat eggs and sugar together in a stand mixer or with electric beaters on medium-high speed for 10 minutes, or until very thick and pale and the mixture forms a ribbon when beater is lifted. Reduce speed to low and beat in the oil in a steady stream. Add the vanilla and yoghurt and then the bananas and walnuts. Mix briefly then remove.
- Step 3
Sift together the flour, bicarbonate soda, cinnamon and salt together in a large bowl and pour wet mixture onto the dry mixture, folding gently but thoroughly.
- Step 4
Pour mixture into pan and bake for 1 1/4 hours, or until a skewer comes out clean when tested. Cool in pan for 10 minutes then turn out onto a rack to cool.
Cheesy baked mushrooms
These simple cheesy baked mushies are a deliciously indulgent starter for a gourmet dinner party.
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan-forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Arrange mushrooms on the tray.
- Step 2
Sprinkle the mushrooms with cheese, walnut and thyme. Drizzle with oil and season.
- Step 3
Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese melts and mushrooms are tender. Sprinkle with baby herbs if desired.
Tiramisu
A liqueur __dessert is a sure way to warm up this winter and this classic tiramisu is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
| Energy 1849kJ | Fat saturated 19.00g |
| Fat Total 30.00g | Carbohydrate sugars 23.00g |
| Carbohydrate Total 32.00g | Dietary Fibre - |
| Protein 8.00g | Cholesterol - |
| Sodium 130.63mg |
All nutrition values are per serve.
- Step 1
Pour coffee and marsala into a shallow dish. Set aside.
- Step 2
Beat egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl with electric beaters until pale and thick. Add the mascarpone and whipped cream, mixing gently until just combined.
- Step 3
Beat egg whites in a medium bowl with electric beaters until soft peaks form. Using a large metal spoon, gently fold eggwhites into the mascarpone mixture.
- Step 4
Dip enough biscuits into the coffee mixture to cover the base of a 19cm square ceramic dish. Cover the biscuits with one-third of the mascarpone mixture. Repeat layers 2 times, ending with the cream. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Dust generously with cocoa and serve.
- Step 5
Variation: Marsala can be replaced with orange juice if preferred.
Note: Marsala is fortified wine.





