English lunch recipe

英語でランチ・Mild Chicken Biryani

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So my mum has gone back to Canada, after a long stay to help me with the transition from one child to two. I learned a lot from her in the weeks she was here. Mostly about recipes you can cook with one hand. This chicken biryani recipe is super simple, and very mild. Join us next Wednesday to learn how to make it.

Chicken Biriyani (serves 6)

Ingredients Directions
*          chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces and salted (50-80g per person)

*          onion, diced

*          garlic, minced

*          cauliflower, 1 head, broken into small pieces

*          zucchini, cut into chunks

*          cumin, 1-3 tbsp

*          cardamom, 1-2 tsp

*          turmeric, 2-4 tsp

*          butter, 50g

*          chick peas, 1 can

*          coconut milk, 1 can, plus 1 can of hot water

*          chicken soup stock, 1-2 cubes

*          garam masala, 2 tsp

*          lemon or lime juice, about 50mL

*          coriander leaf to garnish,  1 bunch

*          300g basmati rice

 

 1.      In a deep pan, melt butter and sauté onions.

2.      Add cumin, turmeric and cardamom and sauté until you get a good fragrance.

3.      Add chicken and garlic and cook chicken until about 60% done.

4.      Add vegetables and toss everything.

5.      Add chick peas and coconut milk, stir well.

6.      Refill coconut milk can with hot water and chicken soup stock, stir and add to pot.

7.      Add garam masala and lemon juice.

8.      Finally add basmati rice (Thai rice)

9.      Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer about 15 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.

10.  Remove from heat, add coriander leaves and stir. Let stand for 30-60 minutes before serving.

 

英語でランチ・Dominica Style Bakes

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Let’s welcome the newest member of the International Club Team, Jamila. What better way to celebrate than with a little home food! This month’s recipe for our English cooking class will be bakes: a kind of Caribbean bready doughnut.

See the recipe below.

RSVP by Sept 25th, Fee: 1500 yen

Bakes Recipe

Ingredients Directions
1kg all purpose flour

4 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

1-2 tbsp sugar

350~400mL water

250mL vegetable oil

 1.    In a large bowl, blend flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.

2.    Add water, 100mL at a time, to make a soft dough.

3.    When the dough comes together, knead for 2 to 3 minutes. Let rest, for 5-10 minutes.

4.    Knead the dough again for 1 minute and then divide it into 10-15 balls.

5.    Heat oil in a deep pan.

6.    Roll balls of dough into a medium sized circle. Do not to make it too flat.

7.    Add dough to heated oil. When the bottom side of the dough has browned, flip over. Let fry until this side is browned as well.

8.    Remove bake from pan, draining off the excess oil. Place into a paper towel-lined bowl.

Serve and eat as is or with desired filling.

 

Cheese/Tuna Paste Filling

Ingredients Directions
Shredded cheese

Canned tuna

Yellow onion (diced)

Mayonnaise

Mustard

 1.    Place cheese and tuna into a large bowl. Add grated or diced onion.

2.    Add small amounts of mayonnaise and mustard, and mix well. Add more mayonnaise or mustard to taste, but be careful not to add too much mayonnaise.

英語でランチ May Recipe: Chicken Caesar Salad

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I know you have all been waiting, and this month we have got a great spring/summer recipe. One of my favorites as the romaine lettuce comes into season!

Let’s enjoy lunch, May 31st from 11-1 pm! RSVP if you want a seat!

Chicken Caesar Salad

Ingredients Directions
Croutons

Stale baguette, cubed

Garlic butter

Bacon, diced

 1.      Fry bacon until crispy, then remove from pan.

2.      Add garlic butter to the pan and melt

3.      Toss the bread cubes in the butter until well coated, then put in toaster until golden brown.
Salad Dressing (per serving)

–          2 tbsp Mayonnaise

–          1/4 tsp diced garlic

–          1 tbsp olive oil

–          White vinegar (or lemon juice)

–          Pepper and salt to taste

 1.      Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a bowl or bottle.

2.      Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes

²  You can use raw garlic or sauté the garlic in olive oil and use that for a milder dressing.

²  You may want sugar if the lemon is too tart.
Chicken

– 1/2 chicken breast per serving

– salt and pepper

– 1 lemon, juiced

 1. Slice chicken into thin strips

2. Dress the chicken strips with salt, pepper and a little olive oil

3. Fry in a pan until cooked, remove chicken to a serving bowl

4. Deglaze the pan with lemon juice

 

  1. Wash, dry and prepare salad leaves on a plate
  2. Add chicken, bacon and croutons on top
  3. Cover with desired amount of salad dressing
  4. Finish with your favourite cheese (parmesan, cheddar, feta are all great)
  5. Enjoy!