Rice papers filled with prawns, lettuce, coriander, mint, chives and rice vermicelli, these fresh spring rolls are my dish for this months #foodandtoolsUseYourCookbookClub .
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Had forgotten how delicious the peanut sauce with coconut milk was as I hadn’t visited Bobby Chinn’s Vietnamese Cookbook in ages. I also remember how I enjoyed watching his programs on TV, cooking his way around Asia. .
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At first, rolling the fresh rice papers rolls was a bit fiddly and was feeling quite rusty. After rolling a few (eating the ones that didn’t work out), managed to get the hang of it. The small rice paper rolls took me longer to fill, the large ones much easier, especially when you’re out of practice... like me. Don’t you love the online videos that make rolling rice papers look so easy 😊
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Not in the recipe, used micro red cabbage sprouts as a garnish, these stuck to the outside of the rice paper rolls, adding a mild crisp cabbage taste. .
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Look forward to seeing what you fill your rice paper rolls with. Remember, you have the 20th to 25th of this month to post your dish.
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Head to story highlights to see the guidelines if you would like to join the #foodandtoolsUseYourCookbookClub. .
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Hope everyone is enjoying the Eid holiday. What would celebrations be without a few baked goodies. This time thought I’d fill the ma’amoul pastry with my homemade mince pie filling which already includes dates and nuts. Maybe not so traditional but equally delicious. .
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Some years back at a school, one of my favourite recipes to teach students was how to make ma’amoul. One of their favorite parts was pressing the filled pastry ball into the wooden mould. Then tapping the mould on the table, releasing a perfectly formed pastry mound with a pretty pattern. It was usually followed by and with the happiest of smiles... “Look Miss, I did it, I did it.” And I still smile each time I turn out one too. .
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Adding to my collection, found another wooden ma’amoul mould @purefalastini also the pretty handmade plate too. .
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RICE PAPER is the ingredient pick for August’s #foodandtoolsUseYourCookbookClub
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RICE PAPERS once dipped in water become pliable wrappers for uncooked or cooked foods. At first, it may take a little practice working with this super thin ingredient, but as the saying goes, “practice makes perfect”.
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You might already have this ingredient in your store cupboard otherwise you should easily find rice papers in the Asian section of well stocked supermarkets. .
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Looking forward to seeing what recipe you make. If joining this month’s challenge or need a recap, read through the guidelines below. .
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📚Using your own collection of cookbooks choose a savory or sweet recipe that includes RICE PAPERS. .
. 📚Between the 20th to 25th of August, post a photo of your completed dish on your Instagram account. Name your recipe, the cookbook and a brief description or story if there is one. Also when posting, please include the hashtag #foodandtoolsUseYourCookbookClub so I and anyone joining can view your dish as you may not be following each other. .
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I mentioned in an earlier post that I wanted to try the beetroot-cured salmon recipe from a new cookbook. The contrast of color is visually impressive and love the subtle sweet earthy flavor from the beetroot. The recipe itself is easy but you need to prepare the salmon at least two to three days before consuming. When buying salmon use the freshest of fish, sushi grade if possible and plan to start the curing process the same day. Continue reading 
I haven’t been around so much seafood since my last visit to the local fish market. If you have a craving for all things seafood, you might want to visit “Claws” seafood night at Saveur in The Westin City Center, Bahrain.
