Aubergine and Asparagus on rye
A Vegetarian Breakfast recipe with a healthy twist. Serves 4 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 4 asparagus spears per person 1 burrata per person Rye bread Handful walnuts For the aubergine dip 2 large aubergine 3 garlic cloves peeled olive oil 1 tbsp. cumin salt and pepper to season Lemon juice Fresh mint For the … <a href="https://served.mt/vegetarian-aubergine-rye/">Continued</a>
Savoury Qaghaq tal- Gunglien filled with pork belly…
…in carob and fennel, wilted local rocket and naspli and thyme jam A Maltese savoury recipe suitable for many occasions. Serves 8-10 Prep time 30 mins plus approx. 2 hrs proving and 8 hours roasting Ingredients For the pork belly 1 kg pork belly, skin removed but reserved Half jar carob syrup Vanilla pod 2 … <a href="https://served.mt/savoury-qaghaq-tal-gunglien-filled-with-pork-belly/">Continued</a>
Turkish Gozlome filled with ġbejna…
…Za’atar, kale and smashed broad beans A Maltese twist with a Turkish bread recipe. Gozlome is a type of flat bread that is enhanced with yogurt, making it more flexible when it is cooked and lending it a pleasant tang. Here I have chosen to use traditional Maltese ingredients in a way that we don’t … <a href="https://served.mt/recipes-turkish-gozlome/">Continued</a>
Super tasty barbecue prawns
Serves 4 Prep time 20 mins plus marinade time Ingredients 24 Prawns, large raw, peeled with tails on 8 Bamboo skewers soaked in water ½ cup plain yoghurt 1 handful coriander, chopped, to serve For the marinade 3 tbsp. tomato paste 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 clove garlic, minced ¾ tsp. smoked paprika ¾ tsp. … <a href="https://served.mt/super-tasty-barbecue-prawns/">Continued</a>
Grilled Calamari, Greek style
Serves 2 Prep time 20 mins Ingredients 4 medium-sized squid (tubes and tentacles), cleaned Sea salt Ground black pepper 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tsp. dried Greek oregano Method Pre-heat gas or charcoal grill to high heat. Drizzle squid with some olive oil, and … <a href="https://served.mt/grilled-calamari/">Continued</a>
Turmeric falafel & beetroot crisp
Makes between 10 and 15 falafel Prep time 40 mins Ingredients For the falafel 2 cups dried chickpeas (soaked overnight in warm water) 3 tbsp. chickpea flour 1 tbsp. cumin 1 tbsp. olive oil ½ lemon juiced 1 tsp. turmeric Salt and pepper 2 cloves garlic 1 handful chopped fresh parsley For the zoodles: Long … <a href="https://served.mt/turmeric-falafel-beetroot-crisp/">Continued</a>
Smoked beetroot salad
Serves 4 as a starter or 6 as a shared platter Prep time 20 mins Ingredients 4 smoked beetroots Labneh ( the yield from 500 g yoghurt) (make your own Labneh recipe) 1/3 cup shelled broad beans 2 tbsp. pecans (roughly chopped) 1 tsp. lemon zest 1½ tsp. fresh mint (roughly chopped) ½ tsp. pink … <a href="https://served.mt/smoked-beetroot-salad/">Continued</a>
Make your own Labneh cream cheese
This soft, cream cheese is made from strained yogurt, and very present and popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. It’s wonderful in dips, salads and sandwiches. 6 – 8 balls Prep time 5 mins + 36 hours to strain Ingredients 500g full fat greek yoghurt ½ tsp. coarse sea salt Method Line a bowl with a … <a href="https://served.mt/make-your-own-labneh-cream-cheese/">Continued</a>
Cure it, smoke it & keep it.
& how to Cure food without a smoker. Cure it, smoke it & keep it. Preserving the harvest and storing food for the winter months has always been an intrinsic part of survival and while no longer necessary as a survival tool, there is something special about opening jars of produce and serving them to … <a href="https://served.mt/cure-it-smoke-it-keep-it/">Continued</a>
Tumbrell’ with broad beans and guanciale
Serves 4 Prep time 25 mins Ingredients Fresh tumbrell 100g peeled broad beans Zest of half a lemon Juice of half a lemon Half a lemon ½ medium sized garlic or 1 small clove 5 sprigs thyme 40g guanciale (pork cheek) Salt Pepper Pinch red chilli flakes Method In a bowl place the broad beans, … <a href="https://served.mt/tumbrell-with-broad-beans-and-guanciale/">Continued</a>
Oyster sliders…
…with spicy remoulade Serves 6 Prep time 45 mins Ingredients For the sliders 6 mini slider buns 12 oysters shucked 200 ml milk and another 10 ml milk 2 g cayenne pepper 1 egg 125 g flour 60g cornmeal flour Salt & pepper Vegetable oil, for frying Dill pickles, sliced Iceberg lettuce For the spicy … <a href="https://served.mt/oyster-sliders/">Continued</a>
Mediterranean prawn crudo…
…with goat’s cheese and pea tartar Serves 4 Prep time 20 mins Ingredients 4 king prawns (peeled and deveined) Lemon, juiced Orange, juiced Olive oil 200gr goats cheese 30gr yoghurt 1 shallot, finely diced 60gr peas, shelled 10ml champagne vinegar Zest of ½ lime 20gr trout roe Parsley oil Method Whisk the goats cheese with … <a href="https://served.mt/mediterranean-prawn-crudo/">Continued</a>
Grilled octopus with nduja oil…
…& squid ink potato salad Serves 4 Prep time 90 mins Ingredients For the potatoes 300g (12 pieces) new potatoes, peeled 2 tbsp. squid ink ½ltr fish stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1-2tbsp. olive oil For the octopus 1 octopus 250 ml red wine 1 carrot chopped ½ onion, chopped 1 celery stick … <a href="https://served.mt/grilled-octopus-with-nduja-oil/">Continued</a>
Harissa Beef Kebabs…
…served with baby jacket potatoes whipped feta and sumac Serves 3 Prep time 1hr 45 mins Ingredients 140g plain (Greek yogurt) 2 tbsp. tahini 60ml lemon juice sea salt and cracked black pepper 350g white cabbage, thinly sliced 350 g purple cabbage, thinly sliced 3 green onions shredded 1 cup dill, chopped 55g sultanas 50g … <a href="https://served.mt/harissa-beef-kebabs/">Continued</a>
Oven Roasted Sea Bass
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Asparagus salad
Serves 2 Prep Time: 25 mins Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus 1 courgette 100g almonds Some chili flakes 125g blueberries 100g pecorino cheese For the dressing, 2 tbsp. hemp oil 1 tsp. agave syrup 1 tsp. sesame oil Some lemon juice Method Wash courgette and slice length ways thinly. Set aside. Grill asparagus on a very low … <a href="https://served.mt/asparagus-salad/">Continued</a>
Quinoa and broccoli patties
Makes 12 patties Ingredients 1 tsp. harissa spices 1 tbsp. sushi ginger A handful of basil 200g red Quinoa A sprinkle of Himalayan salt 1 egg 170g goat’s cheese , crumbled Quinoa flour 1 broccoli Coconut oil 1 Chicory Method Wash and chop broccoli, prepare a baking tray with some coconut oil and bake the … <a href="https://served.mt/quinoa-and-broccoli-patties/">Continued</a>
Meagre fish cakes
4 large or 6 small fish cakes Prep Time: 40 mins Ingredients 600g meagre, known as Gurbell, filleted 1 spring onion 3 tbsps. capers A handful of fresh mint ½ a sweet potato The rind of 1 lime 1 egg Coconut oil Polenta Seasoning Method Bake the fish in the oven at 160c for around 25 … <a href="https://served.mt/meagre-fish-cakes/">Continued</a>
Lentil and king prawn salad
Serves eight as a side dish or four as a light starter Prep Time: 45 mins Ingredients 1 clove garlic 8 cherry tomatoes 20 king prawns 100g pine nuts 2 tbsp. fresh fish stock 130g brown lentils Olive oil Method Cook lentils according to the instructions on the packet. Ask your fishmonger to remove the heads … <a href="https://served.mt/lentil-and-king-prawn-salad/">Continued</a>
Strawberry, butter sugar toasts
Serves 2 Prep Time: 20 mins Ingredients For the strawberry & balsamic sauce: 10 blackberries 15 medium strawberries 3 tbsp. good quality balsamic 4 tbsp. castor sugar For the toast 4 slices rustic bread 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 large chunk of good quality brie Method For the strawberry & balsamic sauce: … <a href="https://served.mt/dish-strawberry-butter-sugar-toasts/">Continued</a>