Australian Gourmet Traveller - (03)March 2019 (1)

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Stockists


Alexandria Tilesalexandriatiles.com.auBatch Ceramics
batchceramics.com.auBrett Stoneutopiaartsydney.com.au
Byrnt Ceramicsbyrntceramics.comChanel1300 242 635,
chanel.comChef vs [email protected]é
chloe.comChuchuchuchu.net.auCittàcittadesign.com
Collective Solcollectivesol.com.auDior(02) 9295 9022,
dior.comEmily Zizemilyziz.comGlicks Furniture
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Young Vessels and Object0402 971 999

Measures & equipment


  • All cup and spoon measures
    are level and based on Australian
    metric measures.

  • Eggs have an average weight of
    59gm unless otherwise specified.

  • Fruit and vegetables are washed,
    peeled and medium-sized unless
    otherwise specified.

  • Oven temperatures are for
    conventional ovens and need to
    be adjusted for fan-forced ovens.

  • Pans are medium-sized and
    heavy-based; cake tins are stainless
    steel, unless otherwise specified.


Cooking tips


  • When seasoning food, we use sea
    salt and freshly ground pepper.

  • To blanch an ingredient, cook it
    briefly in boiling water, then drain
    it. To refresh it, plunge it in plenty
    of iced water, then drain it.

  • We recommend using free-range
    eggs, chicken and pork. We use
    female pork for preference.

  • Makrut lime leaves are also known
    as kaffir lime leaves.

  • Unless specified, neutral oil means
    any of grapeseed, canola, sunflower
    or vegetable oil.

  • To dry-roast spices, cook in a dry
    pan, stirring over medium-high heat
    until fragrant. Cooking time varies.

  • Non-reactive bowls are made from
    glass, ceramic or plastic. Use them
    in preference to metal bowls when
    marinating to prevent the acid in
    marinades reacting with metal
    and imparting a metallic taste.

  • RSPCA Australia’s advice for killing
    crustaceans humanely is to render
    them insensible by placing them in
    the freezer (under 4°C) until the tail
    or outer mouth parts can be moved
    without resistance; crustaceans must


then be killed quickly by cutting
through the centreline of the head
and thorax. For crabs, insert a knife
into the head. This process destroys
the nerve centres of the animal.


  • All herbs are fresh, with leaves and
    tender stems used, unless specified.

  • Eggwash is lightly beaten egg used
    for glazing or sealing.

  • Sugar syrup is made of equal parts
    sugar and water, unless otherwise
    specified. Bring the mixture to the
    boil to dissolve sugar, remove from
    heat and cool before use.

  • Acidulated water is a mixture of
    water and lemon juice.

  • To sterilise jars and lids, run them
    through the hot rinse cycle in a
    dishwasher, or wash them in hot
    soapy water, rinse well, place on
    a tray in a cold oven and heat at
    120°C for 30 minutes.

  • To blind bake, line a pastry-lined tart
    tin with baking paper, then fill it with
    weights (ceramic weights, rice and
    dried beans work best).

  • To test whether marmalade, jam or
    jelly is at setting point, you’ll need
    a chilled saucer. Remove the pan
    from the heat, spoon a little mixture
    onto the saucer and return it to
    the freezer for 30 seconds, then
    draw your finger through the
    mixture – it should leave a trail,
    indicating that it’s reached setting
    point. If not, cook for another few
    minutes before testing again. If you
    prefer, use a sugar thermometer to
    measure when the mixture reaches
    105°C; once it does, start testing.

  • To clarify butter, cook it over low
    heat until the fat and the milk solids
    separate. Strain off the clear butter
    and discard the milk solids. You will
    lose about 20 per cent of the
    volume in milk solids.


Co ok’s notes


Lamb skewers with
Indian spices and
mint yoghurt

p 101


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