Splendid Salmon

If you are looking for an uncomplicated fool proof ‘’Date night’’ spectacular, this Salmon is for you!

Salmon is best prepared with only salt, black pepper and lemon.  This way you can enjoy and appreciate the freshness.

 

Pan fried Salmon ingredients:

• Fillet Salmon

Sprinkle of salt, black pepper and paprika ( I prefer adding paprika to add a little extra colour)

Squeeze of fresh lemon juice

 

Pan fried Salmon method:

Heat pan with drizzle of olive oil to very hot.  Sprinkle salmon with salt, black pepper and paprika on both sides.  Fry skin side down first for 3 minutes and gently turn around and fry the other side for another 3 minutes.  Squeeze with fresh lemon juice.  Rest for 2 minutes.  Salmon is best served pink in the middle – so be careful not to overcook

 

 

The famous Salmon run takes place from September to November every year.  This happens when salmon migrates from the ocean and swim to upper rivers.  This means party time for eagles, grizzly bears and fisherman

The eggs of a female Salmon are referred to as ‘’ROE”

 

Black rice is very high in nutritional value and source of iron and antioxidants (bonus…and off course it looks sooo pretty )

Black rice ingredients:

½ cup                  Thai Black rice

5ml                       Salt

2 cups                  Water

65ml                     Hoison sauce

 

Black rice method:

Add black rice, salt and water to a pot and bring to the boil.  Boil for 10 minutes and reduce heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes.  When rice is ready, add Hoison sauce and cook for another 3-4 minutes – only until all liquid and hoison sauce is absorbed

Garnish your perfectly cooked pan fried Salmon and Black rice with edible flowers and micro leaves

 

 

Blueberry Waffles

Forget about wacky Wednesday…bring on Waffle Wednesday

This crispy, warm, indulging, syrupy, dough heaven called a waffle is the underdog that needs some uplifting and appreciation

Thanks to my dad who won this cool waffle maker machine at a golf day lucky draw, and mom for the ‘’hand me down’’.  How cool is this heart shape waffles!!!!

 

Waffle ingredients:

250g                     Cake flour

7g                          Baking powder

20g                       White sugar

5g                          Salt

475ml                   Milk

2                            Eggs

30ml                     Oil

175g                     Dried Blueberries

 

Waffle Method:

Whisk milk and eggs together and add to dry ingredients using a whisk.  Ensure there is no lumps and add oil and dried blueberries.  Mix and rest for 5-10 minutes.

Heat your waffle maker and spray with ‘’cook and spray’’.  Scoop ¾ waffle mix into waffle maker and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the outside

Serve with Ice cream or whipped cream.  Top it, syrup it, sprinkle it.  Enjoy it.

 

Fresh blueberries can be used as a natural food colouring

The perfect fresh blueberry should be ‘’dusty’’ in colour