OK - OK probably not in the slightest bit authentic, but do we care? No. This is a sort of Sag Aloo with the Spinach replaced by dried and rehydrated Dulse (Seaweed).
Ingredients:-
Ingredients:-
1 Small hot Chilli deseeded and cut into disks
4 New Potatoes, pealed and quartered
Dried Dulse, rehydrated in a little water
Smoked Paprika
Tomato Puree
Oil
Method:-
(1) Boil the Potatoes for about 6 minutes until they are just starting to soften but not too soft.
(2) Drain and set aside.
(3) Add Oil to a pan and fry the Chillies for a few minutes over a moderate heat.
(4) Turn the heat down and add a little water to the pan.
(5) Add the Paprika and Tomato Puree and simmer for a couple of minutes so everything is mixed.
(6) Add the Potatoes and stir gently so they are coated in the Chilli Oil to colour them slightly.
(7) Add the drained Dulse and stir everything. The Dulse will absorb the remaining liquid.
We served this as a side with a Chicken Balti over Turmeric Rice.
The star of the show were the Glass Noodles. They were a bit of a chance purchase in a local Oriental Supermarket. At less than £2 for 500g they were well worth giving a go. We were not disappointed!
Pork & Chorizo in a stir fry is hardly traditional but traditions are for the conventional and on a budget of £4 for 3 servings we sometimes push the boundaries a little!
For the Marinade:-
Ingredients:-
Sliced left over Pork Shoulder
Chorizo cut into cubes
2 Onions, diced
1 clove of Garlic, grated
3 small Chillies, finely sliced
Garlic Salt
Black Pepper
Soy Sauce (Gluten free is available if required)
Oil
Ingredients for the stir-fry:-
1 large Onion, sliced
Baby Sweet Corn
Baby podded Peas (Mangetout)
1 large Carrot, cut into strips length ways
4 medium sized Mushrooms
Handful of Bean Sprouts
Oil to fry
Method:-
(1) Add all the Marinade ingredients to a bowl, mix and let rest for 2 hours.
(2) Prepare your other vegetables.
(3) Bring a pan of salted water to the boil.
(4) In a Wok or deep frying pan heat a little oil.
(5) Add the Glass Noodles to the boiling water, lower heat and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes.
(6) Fry the marinated ingredients and vegetables.
We added a few chopped Chillies and sliced Spring Onions to the noodles for a bit of colour. Realistically this is one of the best low cost meals we've had. We also broke convention by having Garlic bread! Recipe here