A Few of Our Favorite Recipes


Simha's Aubergine Hors D'oeuvre

Ingredients:

I large aubergine, sliced
2 onions
5-6 hard boiled eggs
oil
salt and pepper

Directions:
  • Saute onions in oil and retain the oil
  • Fry the aubergine slices until golden and drain partially
  • Process onions, aubergine and egg till smooth (alternatively, process only partially for a more natural, "chopped" texture)
  • Season with salt and pepper
  • Refrigerate and serve cold, in scoops

Note: If you expect this pate to taste like the chopped liver you'll be disappointed, but it is most delicious in its own right!


Chicken Satay

Ingredients:

4 chicken breasts
1 red or green pepper

Marinade:

2 Tbs natural peanut butter
2-3 cups chicken stock
2-3 Tbs dry white wine
1 Tbs soy sauce
1 Tbs curry powder
2 Tbs honey
1 garlic clove

Directions:
  • Cut chicken into large chunks
  • Cut pepper into large squares
  • Mix marinade ingredients and pour over chicken and peppers
  • Leave in fridge overnight
  • Thread chicken and pepper onto bamboo skewers
  • Microwave at 70% for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway
  • Leave covered 5-10 minutes
  • Garnish with lemon slices and fresh coriander
  • Serve with white rice

Note: You can make natural peanut butter by processing together 100 g peanuts with 1 Tbs light oil.


Strawberry Mousse

Ingredients:

500g strawberries
1 cup sugar
dash lemon juice
2 egg whites

Directions:
  • Liquidise strawberries with sugar and lemon juice
  • Whisk egg white until stiff
  • Add strawberry puree gradually to the egg white and beat for 10–15 minutes. (Increases greatly in volume)
  • Freeze

Note: A great non-dairy, special occasion dessert this.


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