The Celebrity chefs this week are slowly improving. There have certainly been some disasters. I really like this show.
davidt4,
Jul 3, 10:36pm
I like the inept Scots millionairess - she is so determined.I'm a bit behind with the series though so I hope she has survived beyond the first ejection.
What about that dish which had pasta, toast and mashed potato all on the same plate!
bedazzledjewels,
Jul 3, 11:02pm
I love them. They're so natural and have great senses of humour. They're rather brave to go into a real restaurant situation so soon.
twink19,
Jul 3, 11:03pm
the judges on Aussie programe are much better than here, dont try to put everyone down
trader_spence,
Jul 3, 11:27pm
Agreed, they seem much more encouraging. Mind you, I'd have to say that the Australian contestants also set a very high standard, the bar appears to be way higher right from the beginning in the Australian series.
duckmoon,
Jul 4, 12:00am
Mystery boxes!
duckmoon,
Jul 4, 12:01am
I love Greg Wallace, he is some one I could take home
ibcreative,
Jul 4, 1:24am
I love watching his face when he tastes desserts. He has a real sweet tooth.
sumstyle,
Jul 4, 1:32am
And then Garry tonight where he said to that contestant (in a non-sleezy way) "come on, come here for a cuddle" - cos he was so enjoying the food that she is cooking.It was sweet.
ibcreative,
Jul 4, 1:53am
I'm a sucker for anything lemony & would love the recipe for the cake Filipo made. I don't want to look on the site though as it gives spoilers.
sumstyle,
Jul 4, 2:05am
I'll risk it:
Lemon ciambella cake
5 eggs 1 cup caster sugar ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 lemon, zest 1 cup self-raising flour Caster sugar, to serve
Lemon infused crème anglaise
100ml pure cream 150ml milk Zest of one lemon 3 egg yolks 50g caster sugar Juice of ½ lemon
Coconut lemon caramel
100ml water 150g caster sugar 100ml fresh young coconut water 50ml lemon juice 100ml pure cream
1. Preheat the oven to 160°C fan-forced. Grease and flour a 21cm fluted ring or kugelhopf tin.
2. For cake, place eggs and sugar in a bowl, using an electric hand beater beat until pale and fluffy, add the oil and lemon zest, beat for another minute then gently fold through the flour. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
3. For anglaise, combine the cream and milk in a saucepan, place over a medium heat until hot but not boiling, add lemon zest and remove from heat. Combine the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl, whisk until pale and fluffy, add a little of the hot milk, whisking constantly. Slowly add more milk continuing to whisk. When all milk is incorporated return mixture to the saucepan, place over a medium heat and stir until starting to thicken, stir in lemon juice and set aside to cool.
4. For caramel, place the water and sugar in a saucepan, place over a high heat and bring to the boil until golden, do not stir. Add the coconut water and lemon juice, simmer over a low heat until golden, remove from heat and stir in cream.
5. Place the cake onto a serving plate, dust with caster sugar. Serve the anglaise and caramel in jugs on the side. Pour over sauces to serve.
ibcreative,
Jul 4, 2:10am
Thank you, thank you, thank you. It looks delicious.
I hope you didn't see anything you didn't want to see.
sumstyle,
Jul 4, 2:21am
Correct - No nude pictures of Matt!
ibcreative,
Jul 4, 2:33am
Phew - what a relief.
sumstyle,
Jul 4, 2:56am
It certainly would be a good way to stop people going looking for info for spoilers.
nfh1,
Jul 4, 3:18am
It was.
strebor1,
Jul 4, 3:59am
It was indeed, and I just love her cooking, she has a real feel for what is good and doesn't overdo things.
½ cup rice wine vinegar ½ cup caster sugar 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 coriander root 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped 1 long green chilli, deseeded, julienned 1 Lebanese cucumber, peeled into ribbons with a vegetable peeler 1 tomato, blanched, peeled, deseeded, finely diced
sumstyle,
Jul 4, 9:19pm
Murtabak
Preparation: 1 hour plus 1.5 hours resting time Cooking: 45 minutes
1. For roti, sift flour and salt into a bowl, make a well in the centre, add ghee and mix well, gradually add the water to make a dough. Knead on a clean bench for 10 minutes or until soft and elastic. Place dough in a bowl and cover with a damp cloth, set aside to rest (ideally for 2 hours) or in a warm place for at least 25 minutes. Remove from bowl, roll on an oiled bench into a 30cm log, cut into 4 equal portions and roll into balls. Coat each ball lightly with oil. Flatten and stretch each ball into a flat round shape the size of a dinner plate.
2. For filling, heat oil in a wok over high heat, add the garlic, ginger, eschalots and spring onions, quickly stir-fry. Add mince and keep stirring to brown all over. Add ground coriander, cumin, fennel, turmeric and chilli. Stir in the soy and white pepper. Cook a further 2-3 minutes or until mince is cooked. Remove from wok and set aside.
3. For pickle, place the vinegar, sugar and fish sauce in a saucepan, place over a medium heat and bring to the boil, add the coriander root, garlic and chilli, reduce to a simmer and reduce by 1/3, place the cucumber and chillies in a bowl, strain the liquid and pour over, set aside. Just before serving add the tomatoes. Line a 5-6cm chefs ring or cookie cutter with cucumber ribbons to form a cylinder. Fill with a little of the pickle mixture.
4. Heat an oiled flat grill plate over a high heat, place flat dough onto the hot pan, spoon 4 tablespoons of the filling into the centre of the dough, cover with a tablespoon of the beaten egg and top with bean shoots, and cook for 1-2 minutes, Fold each corner in to form an envelope and enclose the mixture, using a flat spatula carefully turn over and cook for a further few minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with remaining dough.
5. Cut on a diagonal, place on a serving plate with the pickle to serve.
winnie231,
Jul 4, 9:20pm
YUM! Thanks :)
sumstyle,
Jul 4, 11:00pm
Mmm, I didn't see her make em, but the recipe seems easy enough.What would you use instead of coriander root pleaese!
davidt4,
Jul 4, 11:21pm
There is no substitute for coriander root.Just leave it out if you can't find any.
lodgelocum,
Jul 5, 12:07am
That chocolate cake looks yummy! 3 1/2 hrs must be some cake.
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