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Tuna Steaks with Anchovy and Caper Sauce

Tuna Steaks with Anchovy and Caper Sauce recipe, eat well on universal credit

At £12 for two Steaks Tuna is well and truly out of budget generally. But with a Yellow Stick making them £2 each this was a wonderful treat!

Ingredients:-

4 Tuna Steaks
3 Tbsp of Chives, chopped
2 Tbsp of Mint, chopped, some reserved whole to garnish
12 Basil Leaves, chopped
The Zest and Juice of a Lemon
1 Tbsp of American style Yellow Mustard
2 Anchovies, chopped
A Handful of Parsley, chopped
A Handful of Almonds, chopped and toasted
1 Tbsp of Capers, drained
Sugar Snap Peas
2 Tbsp of Olive Oil

Method:-

(1) Blitz the Chives, Basil and Mint with the Lemon Zest and Juice.
(2) Add Oil and Mustard.
(3) Coat the Fish with with 2 Tbsp of the mixture.
(4) Add the Capers and Anchovies to the remaining mixture and set aside.
(5) Sear the Tuna on both sides so that it is still pink in the middle and remove from the heat.
(6) Saute the Sugar Snap Peas in a little Oil for 2 minutes.
(7) Stir in a Tbsp of the dressing and plate the Peas.
(8) Place the Tuna over and drizzle with the remaining dressing.
(9) Garnish with Almonds and Mint.

We served ours with Minted New Potatoes and it was very good indeed.


 

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Sausage Meatball Curry, recipe, eat well on universal credit

Maybe not traditional, but it worked!

Curry Ingredients:-

400g of Sausages, de-skinned
30g of Ground Cashew Nuts
2 Green Chillies, finely chopped
1 Onion, diced
3 Cloves of Garlic, minced
a Thumb of Ginger, grated
400g of Chopped Tomatoes
1 Cinnamon Stick
A handful of Curry Leaves
1 Tbsp of Fennel Seeds
2 Tsp of Chilli Flakes
2 Tbsp of Ground Coriander
350ml of Chicken Stock
3Cm of fresh Turmeric, grated
Oil to fry
Salt & Pepper to season
Fresh Coriander to garnish

Pomegranate Raita Ingredients:-

The Contents of a Pomegranate, without the pith
A Thumb of fresh Ginger, grated
½ Tsp of Turmeric Powder
2 Tbsp of chopped Fresh Coriander
280g of Greek Yogurt

Method:-

(1) Just combine everything!


Method for the Curry:-

(1) Mix the Sausage meat with the Coriander Leaves, Green Chillies and season with Salt &
Pepper.
(2) Roll into balls and place in the fridge to firm up.
(3) In a large pan heat the Oil and fry the Cinnamon, Curry Leaves and  Fennel Seeds until fragrant.
(4) Add the Onions and fry until softened.
(5) Add the Garlic, Ginger, ans fresh Turmeric.
(6) Fry for a further minute.
(7) Add the chopped Tomatoes, Chilli Flakes, Ground Coriander and Chicken Stock.
(8) |Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer.
(9) Allow to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
(10) Add the ground Cashew Nuts then add the Meatballs, stirring to coat.
(11) Cook stirring occasionally for 20 minutes so that the Meatballs are cooked through.

The Pomegranate Raita was really good and added another level to this flavour combination.

 

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