#599 Northern 27Sep2021

COOKS NOTES + SUBSTITUTES:

Almond Meal / Almond Flour – use whole nuts and blitz in a food processor.
Cooked Lentils recipe here.
Eggplant ‘Steaks’ – recipe here.
Fried Eggs recipe here.
Mushroom ‘Steaks‘ recipe here.
Steamed Rice recipe here.
Thai Red Curry Paste substitute 2-3 teaspoons curry powder or use another curry paste. To make your own Thai red curry paste see recipe here.
Unless otherwise stated all cans are 400g / 14oz.
Standard bag of salad = approx 150g (5oz).

‘PREP AHEAD’ POSSIBILITIES

Here are suggestions for things you can possibly prepare ahead. They’re just suggestions though so please don’t feel like you need to devote your weekend to getting these steps done! It’s totally up to you.

[1] Addictive Thai Mushroom Soup
SOUP (30 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or can be frozen. To serve, bring back to a simmer.
[3] The ‘Next Day’ Shakshuka
SHAKSHUKA (30 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the cheese / nuts / herbs separate. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week or can be frozen. To serve, warm in a pan with a little oil and top with the cheese / nuts / herbs.
[4] Turkish Cauli Pizza
PIZZA (30 minutes)
Yes! Just cook as per the recipe but keep the lemon and parsley separately. Will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks or can be frozen. The cauliflower flavour in the base will become stronger with time. To serve, warm in the oven for 5-10 minutes and top with parsley and lemon.

INGREDIENT STORAGE Best Practices

Also see the WASTE AVOIDANCE STRATEGY with each recipe for tips on preserving ingredients for longer periods if required.

VEGGIES
salad leaves / spinach – store sealed bag in the fridge. If buying loose leaves, wash and spin dry in a salad spinner then wrap loosely in paper towel and place inside plastic bag. Push out most of the air and seal. Store in the fridge.
green herbs – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
cauliflower – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
garlic – in a dark pantry. I keep mine in a brown paper bag to avoid sprouting.
lemons – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag. Can be kept at room temp if you prefer but will last longer in the fridge.
mushrooms – in a brown paper bag in the fridge to avoid sweating.
peaches – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.
zucchini (courgettes) – in the fridge wrapped in a plastic bag.

PROTEIN
chicken – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
eggs – I keep mine in the pantry because we eat a lot of eggs. Will last much longer in the fridge.
fish fillets – in the fridge. Get your fishmonger to pack them with a small bag of ice to keep as cold as possible.
ground (minced) beef / lamb or pork – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.

DAIRY
cream – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
feta – in the fridge. Will keep for months in an unopened package.
yoghurt – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.
butter – in the fridge in the packaging it was purchased in.