It can be difficult to make a perfect hard-boiled egg that has a creamy yolk and a tender white. Overcooking a hard-boiled egg, which is easy to do, results in a chalky and sometimes greenish yolk, a rubbery egg white and a slightly sulfuric taste. In this video I demonstrate how I use my sous vide to get the perfect hard-boiled egg.
Turn spaghetti into ramen noodles by adding bicarbonate of soda - it's surprising how well this works! The soup is made flavourful by adding the stock cube, it's super simple and delicious.
Spaghetti, Hot water for boiling, Salt, Bicarbonate of soda, Beef stock cube, Hot water for soup, Toppings
It looks perfect, it tastes nearly perfect...it only needs a bit more research on the noodles.
Beansprouts, Polish smoked ham slices, Spring onion, Egg, Hot water, Fish stock cube, Miso (red or mixed), Chinese chilli bean sauce (Tobanjan), Granulated sugar, Salt & pepper, Sesame oil
I saw a recipe in Tesco for making a foolproof macaroni cheese, so I gave it a go. Like lasagne that tastes better the next day, this was certainly more delicious the day after. It's ideal to make for a party.
Macaroni, Meat (chicken, bacon, meatballs, etc.), Vegetables (onion, broccoli, etc.), Olive oil or butter, Garlic, Tinned tomatoes (chopped), Mascarpone cheese, Hard cheese (Cheddar, Red Leicester, etc.)
If you have any eggs reaching their sell-by date, just make this recipe and you'll have boiled eggs ready to eat with ramen noodles or a salad, for example.
You can really tell the difference when you use prawns with head and shells.
Frozen prawns with head and shell, Frozen peeled prawns, Red chilli, Red pepper, Sweetheart cabbage leaves, Butter, Miso (red or mixed), Fish stock cube, Hot water, Onion (medium), Ginger slices, Salmon fillet
Traditional cuisine from Alsace, France. Originally fermented cabbage was a preserved food. Sour cabbage is often eaten in Alsace and Germany, once you get used to it, you'll be addicted to it!
Cabbage (sweetheart), Onion, Sausages, Bacon rashers, Garlic, Olive oil, Salt and pepper, White wine, White wine vinegar, Cumin (if you have), Bay leaf (if you have), Wholegrain mustard
Leave your soup for 5 minutes to get a greater flavour of the sea.
Smoked mackerel fillet, Chinese leaves, Wakame seaweed (dried), Spring onion, Fish stock cube, Miso (red or mixed), Hot water, Chilli powder (optional)
An easy peasy pasta dish using ingredients left in the refrigerator. Just like lasagne that tastes so good one day later, make a lot and divide into portions.
Short pasta, Chicken, bacon, salmon, etc, Mushrooms, onions, courgettes, etc, Butter, Flour, Vegetable stock granules, Milk, Cheese, Salt & pepper
Let's survive the hot days with some delicious cold pasta!
Tomatoes (medium), Piquillo pepper, Green pepper, Onion, Cucumber, Garlic, Baguette or bread slice, Water, Vinegar, Extra virgin olive oil, Salt & pepper, Cumin powder, Spaghetti, Salt for the pasta
Fry the minced pork well with miso to get a delicious ramen dish.
Minced pork, Beansprouts, Spring onion, Hot water, Fish stock cube, Miso (red or mixed), Chinese chilli bean sauce (Tobanjan), Sugar, Salt & pepper, Sesame oil, Butter, Egg noodles (fine)
This is an amazing collaboration of miso soup and teriyaki chicken! My photo shows when I made it for two but my recipe is for one.
Hot water, Miso (red or mixed), Fish stock cube, Chinese chilli bean sauce (Tobanjan), Chicken breast fillet, Salt & pepper, Soy sauce, Sugar, Sake, Mirin, Vegetable oil, Leek, Spring onion, Egg noodles
Amalfi is a southern Italian coastal town, famous for its lemon production. Spaghetti al limone is not at all as sour as it sounds, it's a refreshing pasta dish perfect for summer days.
Extra virgin olive oil, Lemon, Parmigiano reggiano, Black pepper, Basil leaves, Lemon zest, Salt (for spaghetti), Spaghetti
The tofu and egg white makes this recipe nice and light.
Asparagus, White fish fillets, Tofu, Egg whites, Ginger, Salt, White soy sauce (or light soy sauce), Green laver, Hard boiled eggs, Vegetable oil for frying, Toppings:, Spring onions, Salted lemon juice
Just put everything in one frying pan and cook for a quick and tasty dish!
Beef , Tofu (firm), Leek, Chestnut mushrooms (medium), Konjac potato noodles (optional), Chinese leaf (or bok choy leaf), Seasonings:, Granulated sugar, Soy sauce, Mirin, Sake or white wine, Dashi stock granules, Hot water
Broccoli is a superfood, I used it with tofu in this dish. The peanut satay sauce that you can buy at a supermarket as a substitute for sesame makes it easy to prepare this dish. It's both healthy and easy to cook.
Cook spaghetti with bicarbonate of soda to make ramen noodles - fry these to get a lovely yaki soba dish and serve with a delicious sauce!
Spaghetti, Bicarbonate of soda, Salt for the pasta, Chicken breast fillet, Peppers (red and green), Mushrooms, Carrot, Onion, Salt & pepper, Sauce:, Worcester sauce, Oyster sauce, Chicken stock granules, Green laver
There's no simple way to make an authentic tonkotsu stock at home, it's very complicated. Instead, try this simpler recipe - it's not authentic but still super delicious!
Even when it's hot and you don't have an appetite, you must eat properly. Enjoy cold ramen noodles which are full of vitamins, carbohydrates and protein to keep you full and well!
Sugar, Vinegar, Soy sauce, Sake or white wine, Sesame oil, Oyster sauce, Lemon juice, Ramen noodles, Mustard, Toppings:, Cucumber, omelette, ham, tomato, etc..., Nuts, Sesame seeds
I made Singapore Fried Noodles using Udon noodles...wow, it was tasty!
Udon noodles, Cooked prawns, Chicken breast fillet, Salt & pepper, Bok choy bunch, Green beans, Egg, Onion, Vegetable oil, Curry powder, Chicken stock granules, Soy sauce, Oyster sauce, Red chilli
New potatoes, Cod fillet, Potato starch or cornflour, Salt & pepper, Spring onions, Green pepper, Garlic, Sauce:, Gochujang, Miso, Soy sauce, Sake, Vegetable oil for frying
Let's cook an Easter recipe. I'm not Christian, but making seasonal recipes makes me really look forward to spring.
Try to get the middle of the yolk to be half-boiled.
Eggs, Salt, Minced pork (minced beef is also good), Pepper, Dried sage, Breadcrumbs, Milk, Egg, Plain flour, Vegetable oil for deep frying, A.Mayonnaise, A.Cornichons (chopped), A.Flat parsley (chopped), A.Horseradish, A.Japanese soy sauce, Salt & pepper
The Japanese citizens of Morioka who like cold noodles have their own interpretation of ja-ja noodles. You can make a soup called Chi-tan-tan using the leftover miso meat sauce.
All the ingredients were in my fridge. The flavour of the bacon and the sweet onions give it a nice touch. The dressing is so simple with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Sous vide cooking (vacuum packed) is an established and trendy style done in most restaurants, even Michelin star ones. I tried to do it at home without any tools.
Spare Ribs (beef or pork), Ziploc bag, Salt & Pepper, Fajita BBQ sauce, Sugar & honey combined, Red wine, Garlic, herbs
It sounds like you're cheating by using a stock cube but it's actually far more delicious than I expected! There are many noodle bars serving worse-tasting ramen than this...try it, I'm sure you'll love it!
Fish stock cube, Hot water, Butter, Egg noodles (fine), Miso (red or mixed), Granulated sugar
It's similar to a Ratatouille in France, but the point is that caponata is sweet and sour with sugar and vinegar. It is best to put it on bread and eat it.
Aubergine, Tomatoes (medium), Onion, Garlic, Capers, Olives (green), Olive oil, Salt and pepper, Fresh chilli, Sugar, Vinegar, Basil
Although you can make this in a few minutes, it will be even more delicious if you can wait for another half an hour as the umami flavour comes out from the squid jerky.
Hot water, Dashi stock granules, Miso, Chinese leaves, Celery, Spring onion, Squid Jerky
It is a fancy dessert that you can make super easily. The cooking time does not include time to freeze the cherry tomatoes in advance, nor the time for chilling.
Pork belly, Chinese leaves, Spring onions, Lasagne sheets, Chinese chilli bean sauce, Ginger, Chinese soup stock granules, Sake, Salt, Sesame oil, Potato starch in water
Make lots but you'll eat all of it...your bowl will be empty straightaway. It's perfect as a side dish but also goes well with fish or other main dishes.
Green beans, Minced pork, Rice wine , Soy sauce, Salt & pepper, Sesame oil, Oil, Garlic, Ginger, Onion, Rice wine, Chinese chilli bean sauce (toban-jan), Oyster sauce, Sugar, Water, Cornflour in a bit of water (or potato starch), Salt
200g of konjak pasta is only 12 kcals. Use shop bought taramasalata as a sauce to make this healthy and delicious dish in 5 minutes. You'll be beach-ready!
Konjak potato noodles (shirataki), Taramasalata (shop-bought), Chicory, Shredded nori sheet, Salt & pepper, Chilli powder
Mushrooms (shimeji, oyster or ordinary), Cooked rice, Sauce:, Soy sauce, Crushed sesame, Green laver , Potato starch in a bit of water, Sesame oil, Dashi stock, Seasonings:, Sake, Mirin, Ginger juice, Your favourite toppings (half-boiled eggs or nori)
I discovered Asian baby aubergines at an Asian food market. Chicken, aubergine and okra are all good friends of hot chilli.
Chicken thighs, Okra, Baby aubergines (eggplant), Onion, Mushrooms, Soy sauce, Sesame oil, Salt & pepper, Cornflour, Vegetable oil, Chinese chilli bean sauce (Tobanjan), Miso, Sugar, Chicken stock, Cornflour in a bit of water
Just simmer the chicken with dashi and seasonings and get a lovely sweet sticky sauce that will lovingly coat the rice...mmm, delicious!
Chicken breast or thighs, Flour, Potato starch, Salt, Vegetable oil, Dashi stock, Soy sauce, Mirin or sugar, Cooked rice, Your favourite vegetables or pickles
Adding a touch of lemon juice to the liquid from boiled red cabbage will make it more red than blue. Adding the boiled egg in now will give a lovely purple shade!
