Brookvale Public School
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Dips and Snacks

Chicken Puff
(Pun-Sib-Tod)

Country of Origin : Thailand
Given by : Zahra (Kinder) - 2000
 

Ingredients

* 200 grams of minced chicken.
* 100 grams of salted radish, finely chopped.
* 1/2 cup of ground peanuts.
* 1/2 tablespoon of salt.
* 2 tablespoons of palm sugar.
* 3 cups of cooking oil.
* 2 coriander roots, finely chopped.
* 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped.
* 3/4 tsp of black pepper.
* 1 pack of 'Pampas Puff Pastry' sheets

Utensils

Frying pan

Method

In frying pan add 2 tablespoons of oil, turn heat to high.
Add garlic and coriander root, fry until golden brown.
Add minced chicken & cook until chicken is cooked.
Add radish, sugar, salt and pepper, cook for another 5 minutes, then add peanuts and mix well.
Remove from heat and allow it to cool.
Cut 1 sheet of Pampas Puff Pastry into 16 small pieces.
Wrap small portion of chicken mix in each piece of pastry,
In frying pan, add 2 cups of cooking oil and heat over moderate heat.
Fry each chicken puff in the oil until it turns golden brown, remove from oil.
Serve with Ad-Jad (Cucumber and Carrot Relish).

Cucumber and Carrot Relish
(Ad-Jad)

Country of Origin : Thailand
Given by : Zahra ( Kinder) -2000

Ingredients

* 1 cucumber, finely sliced
* 1 carrot, finely sliced
* 1 red chilli, finely chopped
* 2 tablespoons of finely chopped coriander leaves
* 1/2 cup of sugar
* 1/4 cup of white sugar
* 1/4 tablespoon of salt

Utensils

Saucepan, serving dish.

Method

Boil sugar, vinegar & salt over moderate heat for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Pour over cucumber & carrot.
Add chilli and coriander leaves.

Serve with Pun-sib-tub (Chicken Puff)
-see Cucumber and Carrot Relish recipe

Deb's Dip

Country of Origin : Australia
Given by : Luke  (Year 6) - 2000

This makes quite a large quantity and is best on a deep plate or shallow bowl.


Ingredients

Bottom Layer
* 250 gms Philly cheese 
* 2 tbsp mayonnaise, blended
* 1 cup sour cream 

Middle Layer
* 1 cup seafood cocktail sauce
* 1 tin prawns

Top Layer
* Grated mozzarella cheese
* Diced tomato
* Green capsicum

Utensils

Serving dish or plate, mixing bowl, blender or blend with fork, wooden spoon, cutting board.

Method

Blend ingredients (See bottom layer ingredients)

Pour into plate or bowl
Mix ingredients for middle layer (See middle layer ingredients) and spread over bottom layer
Add dry ingredients attractively over top

Serve with Jatz or other savoury crackers on a serving plate.

Fried Bread

Country of Origin : Traditional English/European
Given by : Harmony  (Kinder) - 2000
 

Ingredients

* 2 cups self -raising flour
* Pinch salt
* 1 cup cold water

Utensils

Mixing bowl, frying pan, egg flip.

Method

Mix ingredients to make dough mixture.
Heat oil in large pan to very hot place dough into oil cook until brown.

Great with eggs and bacon!

Mrs. Mac's Mexican Dip

Country of Origin : Mexico
Given by : Mrs. Mac - 2000

Ingredients

* 2 x Rashers Bacon - Rind removed & chopped
* 1 x onion - chopped
* 2 cloves garlic - finely chopped
* Spice mix - 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon oregano, 1 tablespoon cumin powder &1 tablespoon paprika
* 1 x 420g can creamed corn
* 2 cups grated tasty cheese
* 2 tablespoon sour cream
* Cracked Black Pepper

Utensils

Fry pan, glass dip bowl for serving.

Method

Fry bacon, onion and garlic till soft.
Add spices and stir until bacon browns.
Add creamed corn and grated cheese. Stir through till cheese melts.
Remove from heat and stir through sour cream. Add black pepper to taste.

Serve with corn chips or delicious served in bread cob

Cheese & Bean Nachos

Country of Origin : South America
Given by : Vanessa ( Year One) -2000

Serves 4

Ingredients

* 3 tomatoes finely chopped
* 1 small red onion finely chopped
* 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh coriander
* 1 small red chilli finely chopped
* 2 x 400g cans red kidney beans rinsed & drained
* 2 x 230g packets of corn chips
* 2 cups of grated cheddar cheese
* 1 large Avocado
* 1/3 cup sour cream
* 2 spring onions finely sliced

Utensils

Cheese grater, mixing bowl, large saucepan, serving plates.

Method

Preheat oven to 180 Degrees Celsius
Combine prepared tomato, onions, coriander and chilli in bowl.
Place kidney beans in pan, cover with water and bring to boil.
Drain beans and place in pan.
Add 1/2 cup of tomato mixture & cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
Place bean mixture in ovenproof tray & cover with corn chips.
Sprinkle cheese over mixture & bake for 3-5 minutes until cheese melts.
Transfer to individual plates.
Spread remaining tomato mixture over the melted cheese.
Lightly mash avocado & spread on top.
Sprinkle spring onions over avocado & add a tablespoon of sour cream
 

Neapolitana Sauce

Country of Origin : Italy
Given by : Joseph (Year 5) - 2000

Ingredients

* 4 x 400g of peeled tomatoes (blended)
* 1/2 medium onion, chopped finely
* 4 cloves of garlic, crushed or chopped finely
* Fresh basil
* 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil
* Salt

Utensils

Fry pan, garlic crusher.

Method

Fry onion and garlic until transparent, do not brown.
Throw in your peeled tomatoes, salt and a good handful of basil.
Cook on low heat for 40-50 minutes.

Serve on real Italian pasta as entrée or with real Italian bread

Satay Sticks

Country of origin : Thailand - Asia
Given by : Luke ( Year 6) - 2000

Ingredients

* 500g minced steak
* 1/2 teaspoon grate green ginger
* 2 small red chillies
* 2 teaspoon turmeric powder
* 3 shallots
* 2 cloves garlic
* salt and pepper
* 1/2 tsp cumin
* 2 teaspoon oil
* 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
* Satay sauce - prepared mixture in jar is best
 

Utensils

Food processor or food blender, skewer sticks (soak skewers in water for about 12 hours to prevent burning).
 

Method

Combine all ingredients in bowl or food processor fitted with a metal blades & process until the mixture is finely minced.
Divide mixture into about 15 equal portions & mould each portion firmly around the top of a bamboo skewer.
Grill until golden brown and cooked thoroughly.

* Serve hot with satay sauce

Soda Puni Bread

Country of Origin : India
Given by : Aarti  (Year 3) - 2000

Ingredients

* 2 cups (225 grams) wheat flour
* table salt
* 2 tablespoon melted nhoo
* vegetable oil for deep frying

Utensils

Mixing bowl, deep frying pan, damp cloth, slotted spoon.
 

Method

Sift flour and salt in bowl.
Drizzle 2 tablespoon melted ghee or oil over the flour and work it with fingers till the mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs.
Add a little water at a time to form stiff dough.
Place dough over flat floured surface and knead until smooth and pliable.
Cover with damp cloth for 30 minutes.
Knead the dough again and divide into 20 equal pads.
Shape them into round bails, roll out each on a floured surface onto a round of 10-12 cms diameter.
Heat oil in a karhai or deep frying pan. To test the temperature of the oil, drop a small piece of dough into it. It should rise to the top at once
Lift the dough round and slowly put it in hot oil with edge of a slotted spoon
Push ball into hot oil with tiny strokes. It will puff up within seconds, turn it over and cook other side
Remove ball with a slotted spoon and place on kitchen/greaseproof paper

Cooking time : 45 minutes. Serve with Indian dips or mains

Spanish Croquetas

Country Of Origin : Spain
Given by : Nathan (Year 6) - 2000

Ingredients

* White fish fillets & ham / cooked chicken diced in small pieces
* 400 mls of stock
* 300 mls of milk
* 2 tablespoons of olive oil / oil for frying
* Medium sized onion finely chopped
* 3 tablespoons of flour
* 2 eggs beaten
* 6 ozs fresh bread crumbs
* 1 lemon
* Dill
* Salt

Utensils

Saucepan, fry pan, greaseproof paper.

Method

Poach fish for 7- 10 mins in juice of 1 / 2 lemon, dill & salt
.
(Keep stock separately)
Combine fish or stock with milk.
Heat oil, fry onions until transparent.
Add flour to onions and brown for 1 to 2 minutes & remove from heat and leave to cool.
Add fish and ham pieces & cook for 10 minutes until it does not taste floury.
Pour mixture into bowl and refrigerate for 2-3 hrs.

To prepare Croquetas for frying, shape small portions.
Roll paste into balls.
Dip balls into the beaten eggs & dip in bread crumbs.
Deep fry or fry in plenty of oil until golden brown.
Drain off the excess oil on greaseproof paper.
Serve immediately or can be frozen for later
 

Teriyaki Chicken Sushi Roll

Country of Origin : Japan
Given by : Kent (Year 5) - 2000

Ingredients (filling)

* Soy sauce
* Sugar
* Nori (seaweed)
* Rice (short rice)
* De-boned Chicken thighs
* Lettuce
* Rice cooker

Utensils

 Rice cooker , large bowl , fry pan , makisu (bamboo sushi roll wrapper).
 

Method (-TERIYAKI CHICKEN)

Rice Preparation
Wash rice *Water : rice = 1.2 : 1
Put into rice cooker and cook for 30 minutes -'sleeping time'
Put in container to cool down.

Teriyaki Chicken Preparation
Heat up pan [no oil needed]
Place chicken thighs into pan [skin side to the pan]
Two tsp of sugar on top of chicken
Turn over and cook for a few minutes until flesh is white
Pour on soy sauce
Put on plate to cool down.

Sushi Rolls
(Continued from Teriyaki chicken)

Ingredients

* Sushi wrapper/kelp seaweed sheet
* Lettuce
* Rice

* Teriyaki chicken mixture from previous recipe
Continued below

Method

Prepare Makisu (sushi roll wrapper) -make it moist and half size.
Spread rice over kelp/seaweed strips.
Place lettuce and Teriyaki chicken evenly in layers over rice.
Wrap mixture.
Cut in chunky slices.
Serve on flat plate ornamentally.

Spinach and Leek Dip


Country of Origin : England
Given by : Brooke Davies - 2003

Ingredients

* 1 carton of sour cream
* 1 cup of mayonnaise
* 1 packet of dried soup mix - Leek & Cheese
* 1 bunch of shallots
* 1 packet of frozen spinach (drained and chopped)
* 4 cloves of garlic
* 1 can of water chestnuts (chopped)
* 1 round cob loaf

Method

Mix all ingredients together and let stand in fridge over night.
Chop top of cob loaf and scoop out bread.
Fill cob loaf with dip & use remaining bread pieces for dipping.
Place cob with dip inside an oven until ingredients are warm and bread is slightly crusty.

* Can also be served cold if preferred.

Damper Dip

Country of Origin : Australia
Given by : Miss Thorpe - 2003

Ingredients

* 1 damper loaf
* 1 packet of frozen spinach
* 1 can water chestnuts - chopped
* 1 onion - chopped finely
* 1 packet thick Vegetable Soup Mix
* 1 carton sour cream
* 1/2-1 cup mayonnaise

Utensils

Bowl & wooden spoon.

Method

Thaw spinach and mix with other ingredients.
Cut top (about 1/4) off Damper, remove soft bread inside.
Fill with dip mixture.
Use soft bread to serve with dip and sliced sliced French stick.

Labneh

Country of Origin : Lebanon
Given by : Sarah (SCL) - 2003

Ingredients

* 500 grams plain yoghurt
* 1 tbsp salt

Utensils

Large bowl, wooden spoon, strainer & paper towel.

Method

Blend the yoghurt with the salt, it has to be nice and salty, taste it.
Put the paper towel in the strainer over the big bowl.
Pour the blend over the paper towel, leave it to drain.
Put it on a plate with oil over  it.
You can eat it with Lebanese bread, tomatoes and cucumbers.

* Enjoy!!

Southern Hash

Country of Origin : Southern USA
Given by : Miss Meg (3-6W) - 2003

Ingredients

* 1 cup left-over beef cut in small cubes
* 1 cup raw potatoes cut in small cubes
* 1 or 2 onions cut fine
* 1 green pepper cut fine

Utensils

Pot

Method

Brown beef and onions together in 2 tablespoons of butter.
Add 2 cups of boiling water and the potatoes and green pepper.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and let cook slowly until all ingredients are tender.
The hash should have plenty of gravy and more hot water may be needed.
A small amount of flour thickening may be added when done.
Serve on toast or with soft grits.
* Serves 3 to 4.

Thai Yellow Potato Dip

Country of Origin : Thailand
Given by : Mrs Milner - 2003

Ingredients

* 1/2kg Kumera
* Red curry paste to taste (available at Asian shops)
* Pinch salt
* 1/4 cup Coconut milk
* Chopped coriander

Utensils used
 
Knife, saucepan & mixing bowl.

Method

Peel, cut and boil Kumera in salted water
Strain off water when soft and mash
Stir in red curry paste, enough coconut milk for a dip consistency and the chopped coriander.
Serve warm or cold with toasted Turkish Bread or crackers.
* YUM YUM!

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Albondigas
(Meatballs)

Country of Origin : Spain
Given By : Mrs Winston (3-6W) - 2003

Ingredients

* 250g lean minced steak
* 125 spicy minced sausage
* 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
* 1 tablespoon of dry sherry
* 1/2 
teaspoon mixed spice
* 1/3 
teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1 egg
* 1 to 1+1/2 tablespoon plain flour
* 4 tablespoon of olive oil
* Salt and pepper to taste

Utensils

Large Bowl, spoon, frying pan, tongs, small pre heated bowls, chopping board & knife.

Method

Combine all the ingredients except oil.
Put the flour in a large bowl and mix together well.
Roll the mixture into small balls and toss lightly in the flour.
Heat the oil in a pan over moderate heat, and fry the balls for about 12
minutes, turning them often as they colour.
Cook until evenly browned and cooked through, then remove from the pan and
drain well.
* Serve in small pre-heated bowls.

Bruschetta

Country of Origin : Italy
Given by : Sebastian & Samuel Rafaele - 2003

Ingredients

* Crusty Italian bread
* Tomatoes
* Garlic
* Olive oil
* Fresh basil or fresh continental parsley
* Salt

Utensils

Cutting board & sharp knife.


Method

Preparing the ingredients

Chop between 4 to 6 ripe medium sized tomatoes into small pieces.
Add half a bunch of the continental parsley or fresh basil chopped up very
finely.
Add salt and olive oil to taste.

Preparing the bread

Slice bread into medium thick slices (if not already sliced).
Toast the bread under the griller on both sides.
Peel the garlic and rub garlic cloves which have been cut in half on one side
of the toasted bread.
Place prepared mix on top and serve immediately.

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Chicken & Corn Soup


Country of Origin : China
Given by : Jasmin (5G) - 2003

Ingredients

* 3 tsp of chicken stock powder
* 3 1/2 cups of boiling water
* 1 cup of chopped cooked chicken
* 1 cup of canned cream corn
* 2 
teaspoon of cornflour with a little bit of cold water
* 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley
* A sprinkle of pepper

Method

Put stock powder and boiling water in a big bowl.
Add chicken and canned cream corn, stir well. 
Cover with a paper towel. 
Microwave on high for 6 to 6 1/2 minutes until boiling. 
Stir it once more. 
Mix corn flour with cold water in a cup until smooth. 
Stir into soup, stir well. 
Cover with paper towel. 
Bring to boil - microwave on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. 
Stir in parsley and pepper. 
Serve.

Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup

Country of Origin : China
Given by : Natalie Zahn (3/4S) - 2003

Ingredients

* 2 packets chicken noodle soup
* 1 large can creamed corn
* 3 tablespoons shallots (chopped)
* 2 or 3 eggs
* 6 cups of water
* 250g ham  - finely chopped
* 1/4 chicken

Method

Mix soup mix with water and boil for 5 minutes or until noodles are soft.
Add sweet corn.
Reduce heat to simmer.
Beat eggs in bowl. 
Pour slowly into soup.
Do not stir until after all the egg are placed in the soup.
Simmer 1/2 minute
Add shallots and ham and chicken pieces.


Kai Satay
(Chicken Satay)


Country of Origin : Thailand
Given by : Zahra Islam (2/3D) - 2003

Ingredients

* 1kg of chicken thigh fillets, cut into 2 x 2 cm pieces
* 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder
* 2 tablespoons of coriander seed powder
* 3 tablespoons of vegetable cooking oil
* 2 tablespoons of cumin seed powder
* 40 bamboo skewers, soaked in cold water for 20 minutes
* 1 tablespoon of salt.

Method


Marinade chicken pieces with the above ingredients, leave for about 30 minutes.
Thread the chicken pieces on to the skewers(3-4 pieces each).
Grill or barbecue over high heat for about 5 minutes each side.
Serve with a bowl of satay sauce and cucumber relish.

Nam-Jim Satay
(Satay Peanut Sauce)


Country of Origin: Thailand
Given by: Zahra Islam (2/3D) -  2003

Ingredients

* 5 dried chillies, soaked in water for 5 minutes, seeded and sliced.
* 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped.
* 1 stem of lemon grass, finely sliced.
* 1/2 cup of peanut butter.
* 1 medium onion, finely chopped.
* 2 tablespoons of palm sugar.
* 50 grams of coconut milk powder.
* 1 tablespoon of cumin seed powder.
* 1 
tablespoon of coriander seed powder.
* 1 
tablespoon of cooking oil.
* 1/2 
tablespoon of salt.

Method

Work chillies, onion, garlic and lemon grass in a blender until smooth (can add
some water here)
Mix 50 grams of coconut milk powder with 1 cup of warm water, bring to boil.
Add satay paste, cumin seed powder, coriander seed power and cooking oil
Cook for 5 minutes.
Add salt, palm sugar and peanut butter.
Let the sauce simmer over moderate heat until  the sauce is thick.
Remove from the heat.
Serve with Chicken Satay and Cucumber Relish.

Ad-Jad
(Cucumber Relish)


Country of Origin : Thailand
Given by : Zahra Islam (2/3D) - 2003

Ingredients


* 1 cucumber, 1 carrot, 1 chilli, sliced into small slices.
* 1/2 bunch of coriander leaves, chopped.
* 1/2 cup of sugar.
* 1/2 cup of white vinegar.
* 1 teaspoon of salt.

Method

Boil sugar, salt and vinegar over moderate heat for 5 minutes, remove from the heat.
Pour over cucumber and  carrot.
Add chilli and coriander leaves.

Kolocke

Country of Origin : Japan
Given by : Adam Saez (6T) - 2003

Ingredients

* 5 potatoes
* Can of corn
* 1 onion
* 200g mince meat
* 1 egg
* Crumbs and flour
* Oil
* salt and pepper.

Utensils

A bowl, 3 plates & frying pan.

Method
 
Boil potatoes then peel and mash.
Mince an onion. 
Fry mince meats and minced onion,then add salt and pepper to taste. 
Mix masheded potato, fried mince meats, onion and corn.
Add suitable salt and pepper. 
Make into oval shapes, the size of your palm. 
Prepare 3 plates, put beaten egg, crumbs and flour on each of them.
Roll in flour » egg » crumbs. 
Fry them with oil.

* Eat with barbeque sauce on top.

Niku Jaga
Country of Origin : Japan
Given by : Kylie (6T) - 2003

Ingredients

* 200g thinly sliced beef
* 300g potatoes
* 100g carrot
* 1 onion
* 100g itokonyaku
* 3 cups dashi (niban-dashi)
* 1 
tablespoon sugar
* 3 tablespoons mirin
* 1 
tablespoon sake
* 5 tablespoons soy sauce
* 30g frozen or canned peas
* 1 tbsp oil

Preparation

Peel potatoes and cut in half and then into 6-8 pieces.
Cut carrots into smaller pieces than potatoes.
Cut itokonyaki into easy to eat size.
Cut peeled onions in half. Slice halves.
Cut beef into 3cm pieces.

Method

Heat oil & lightly brown meat - do not cook meat completely.
Add onions, carrots, konyaki and potatoes & continue to fry.
After frying for a while, add dashi.
Scoop the scum (aku) out that may form to the top.
Reduce heat to simmer add sugar, sake and mirin.
Place otoshi buta in pan.
After 5 minutes, add soy sauce.
Cook slowly until vegetables and cooked.
After the flavour has steeped in, add peas.


Svatovska Juha

Country of Origin : Croatia
Given by : Jasmin, 5G & Nicole 2M (2003)

Ingredients

* 500g Semolina and vegetable dumplings
* 125ml Semolina
* 200g of celery, carrot and onion
* 75g red pepper
* One litre of water

Utensils

Wooden spoon & large pot.

Method

Boil the water in the pot.
Add all other ingredients.
Stir well and simmer in a half covered pot for ten minutes.

 Sweet Corn Fritters

Country of Origin : New Zealand
Given by : Hayley O'Donnel (1K) - 2003

Ingredients

* 2 eggs
* 1 cup of milk
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 cup self-raising flour
* 1 x 420g can whole corn kernel (drained)
* 1 x 310g can creamed corn
* 1/4 teaspoon fresh coriander
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1 spring onion finely sliced
* 2 
tablespoon sweet chilli sauce
* Vegetable oil for frying

Garnishing

* 1 small carton sour cream
* 6 slices of crispy bacon
* Sweet chilli sauce.

Method

Whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper.
Add flour, whisk eggs & milk until smooth.
Add remaining ingredients except garnishing, mix well, fry in one gram tablespoons in vegetable oil.
Stack three on plate, top with sour cream, crispy bacon and sweet chilli sauce.

* Serve while hot.

Vegetable Curry Puffs

Country of Origin : India
Given by : Zaayba (KP) - 2003

Ingredients

* 2 diced potatoes
* 1 onion
* 2 cloves garlics
* 1 packet
(250 g) of frozen vegetables.
* 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
* 2 
tablespoons curry powder
* 2 tablespoon turmeric powder
* 2 tablespoons Olive oil
* Salt to taste

Pastry - flour, water, salt, cumin seeds, vegetable oil for frying.
You can also add mince to vegetables.


Utensils Used
 
Cooking pot
Fry pan
Wooden spoon

Method

In a pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Add 1 onion, 2 cloves of garlic, and cumin seeds.
Brown onions and add 2 tablespoons curry and turmeric powder.
Make paste on a low heat.
Add 2 diced potatoes, 1 packet (250g) frozen vegetables and salt.
Cover and cook for about 15-20 minutes - until potato is cooked and starts tobreak down.
Set aside to cool.

Pastry

Combine 1 kg flour (plain), pinch salt and cumin seeds.
Add 500mls warm water and make into soft dough.
Roll dough out to 2cm thick (round).
Place small amount of cooled filling in middle and pinch edges together.
Can be either baked or fried until golden brown.
* Serve with yoghurt.