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themaizemealtomakeapaste–this
prevents lumps from forming while cooking.
2 Addthemaizemealmixturetotheboiling
water, whisking continually. Alternate with
awoodenspoontomakesureyoureach
theedgesofthesaucepan. 3 Bringtoa
boil,thensimmerfor25–30minutes,half
covered, stirring occasionally until thickened
and cooked. It should be a pouring
consistency. 4 Remove from the heat and
pourintobowls.Topwiththecoconutoil,
peanut butter, coconut flakes, pumpkin
seeds and honey. Serve immediately.
Cook's note:Follow the instructions on
thepacktomakeastiffpap.
DAIRY-FREE, MEAT-FREE, WHEAT- AND
GLUTEN-FREE
HAM-AND-CHEESE
OMELETTE ROLL
“Thesedeliciouseggrollsaregreatatroom
temperature, so you can also pack them
into lunchboxes if you like.”
Serves 4
EASY
GREAT VALUE
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 10 minutes
flour2T,plus1 t
milk1cup
extra-large free-range eggs 6
cream4T(optional)
salt¼t
fresh parsley4T,leavespicked
microherbs,to garnish
For the filling:
cream cheese 150 g, at room temperature
ham250 g
For the dressing, mix:
sweet chilli sauce½ cup
soya sauce2 T
water 3 T
1 Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking
tray with greased baking paper, making
sure that it overlaps on the shorter sides.
2 Inalargejug,whisktheflourandmilk
together. Add the eggs, cream, salt and
whiskuntilwellcombined.Pourintothe
prepared tray and scatter over the parsley.
3 Bakeforabout10minutesoruntiljust
set. Remove from the oven and invert
ontoasheetofbakingpaperplacedon
aflatsurface. 4 Peeloffthebakingpaper
fromthebaseanddiscard.Spreadwith
the cream cheese and top with the ham,
makingsuretheomeletteiscovered.
5 Gently roll up and discard the paper.
Cutintoslicesandservewarm or chilled.
Serve with the dressing.
LUNCHBOX INSPIRATION
FISH CAKES
“These budget-friendly fish cakes star
butternut and canned tuna – a pantry
staple in my house. Everyone at home loves
them,fromBriantothelittlies,sothey’re
great for lunchboxes for the whole family.”
Serves 4 to 6
EASY
GREAT VALUE
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes
canola oil2T,plusextraforfrying
small red onion1, finely chopped
garlic2cloves,finelychopped
spring onion1, roughly chopped
butter chicken curry spice or mild
curry powder1t,heaped
butternut375gpeeled,cookedand
mashed (it should be dry, not too wet)
flour60 g, plus extra for dusting
tuna in brine4x170gcans,drained
sea salt and freshly ground black
FISH CAKES
“The most amazing
recipescomewhen
I’m busiest and
I’ve got nothing
in the fridge”