Fish Congee
Serves 4 Prep time 1 hr + 10 mins Ingredients 1 cup long grain rice + 10 cups water 1/2 inch piece ginger, smashed 300g fresh white fish ½ tbsp. sesame oil 1 tbsp. light soy sauce 1 Tsp. ground pink peppercorns Toppings 1 cup dried seaweed 4 soft-boiled eggs Black and white sesame seeds … <a href="https://served.mt/fish-congee/">Continued</a>
Calamari patties with apricots…
…pine nuts with pickled fennel Yields 10 patties Prep time 30 mins + overnight chilling Ingredients 120g calamari 60g dried apricots 30g pine nuts Handful of parsley Handful of mint Zest from one lemon Olive oil 2 pinches of chilli flakes 2 garlic cloves Salt Pepper 80g breadcrumbs 1 tbsp. salt 100ml apple cider vinegar … <a href="https://served.mt/calamari-patties-with-apricots/">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>
Lifting the Lid – Adrian Buttigieg
Adrian Buttigieg talks comfort food, duck tongues and his mother’s ‘għagin fil-forn’. What or who inspired you to become a chef? My main inspiration came from my mother and older brother. My mother always cooked the most memorable and delicious family lunches and dinners, and when she allowed him to, my rother too. My other … <a href="https://served.mt/adrian-buttigieg-talks-comfort-food-duck-tongues/">Continued</a>
The 100-year-old recipe revealed
We all know and love the Gozitan ftajjar with its crusty dough, crispy potato base and delicious toppings. But do we know how these ftajjar, not to be confused with the Maltese or Gozitan filled ftira, came about? The idea was conceived by bakers who used the leftover bread dough which wasn’t left to rise … <a href="https://served.mt/the-100-year-old-recipe-revealed/">Continued</a>
A sit-down with Eddie Sharkey
The world travelled chef talks fruit bat curry, seasonal produce and fish and chips. What or who inspired you to become a chef? My mother worked in the industry and got me a part time job in the kelvin hall which was the main exhibitions centre in Glasgow. While I washed pots and pans I … <a href="https://served.mt/eddie-sharkey/">Continued</a>
Fro Yo bites – 3 ways
You will need; Silicone ice cube trays Orange Cinnamon Makes 16 bites Ingredients 200g Greek Yoghurt 1 tbsp. raw honey Juice and zest of 1 orange 1 tsp. cinnamon I served these on top of a bowl of fruit including; mango, melon, pineapple and orange slices. Cherry Chia Makes 12 bites Ingredients 150g Greek Yoghurt … <a href="https://served.mt/fro-yo-bites-3-ways/">Continued</a>
Salted Caramel Brownies
makes 12-15 brownies Ingredients 200 g unsalted butter 100 g good quality dark chocolate 100 g milk Chocolate 1 can Caramel (usually contains about 375 grams) 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 pinch table salt 200 g brown sugar 4 eggs (preferably medium-sized) 130 g all-purpose flour 50 g cocoa powder Method Pre-heat oven to 160 … <a href="https://served.mt/salted-caramel-brownies/">Continued</a>
No Churn Cookie and Choco Chunk Ice Cream
Serves 8 Prep time 60 mins + 6 to 7 hrs freeze time Ingredients 10 digestive cookies – halved 500 ml double cream – chilled 200 g milk chocolate chunks/chips 400 g can sweetened condensed milk Method Place a large metal or glass bowl in the refrigerator or freezer for about 30 minutes before working … <a href="https://served.mt/no-churn-cookie-and-choco-chunk-ice-cream/">Continued</a>
Plum Terrine with Plum compote
Serves 2 Prep time 45mins + overnight chilling time Ingredients For the plum compote 2 large fresh plums I tsp. sugar I tsp. lemon juice For the terrine 150ml plum purée 1 egg yolk 30 g granulated sugar 1 tsp. lemon juice 60g fresh cream 25g gelatine Make your own plum puree. Halve and pit … <a href="https://served.mt/plum-terrine-with-plum-compote/">Continued</a>
Roasted duck breast with parsnip purée…
…roasted root vegetables flavoured with maple syrup and sautéed oyster mushrooms Serves 4 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 1Kg Barberry breast 1kg parsnip 2ltrs milk 100g unsalted butter 1 carrot 500g oyster mushrooms 1 garlic clove Lemon juice Chopped parsley Method Place the duck breast in the fridge uncovered overnight on three-ply kitchen roll, so … <a href="https://served.mt/roasted-duck-breast-with-parsnip-puree/">Continued</a>
Pan roasted corn fed chicken breast…
… with braised cannellini beans & Chorizo Cassoulet, Confit of tomatoes, wilted greens & chicken jus Serves 2 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients 1kg corn fed chicken breast 400g cannellini beans 100g chorizo julienne 50ml fresh cream 1 onion finely chopped 100ml chicken stock 50g cream cheese (Philadelphia or mascarpone) Parsley/basil (finely chopped) 2 plum … <a href="https://served.mt/pan-roasted-corn-fed-chicken-breast/">Continued</a>
BBQ Rabbit
Serves 4 Prep time 30 mins plus 3 hours chilling Ingredients 1 good sized fresh rabbit cut into bite-size pieces ½ cup white wine Fresh garlic cloves Juice of one fresh lemon ½ cup olive oil Sale & pepper 1 tbsp. soy sauce Fresh rosemary (for garnish) Bay leaf Tsp. coriander seeds One lemon, sliced … <a href="https://served.mt/bbq-rabbit/">Continued</a>
Dip into it
Dodge your usual go-to dip recipes and try some of the Served team’s favourites. Turn fresh summer vegetables into spicy salsa, guacamole and other dips that are perfect for summer get togethers. All the recipes given will serve 6 to 8 people. Smoky eggplant dip 10 + 20 minutes roasting Ingredients 2 eggplants Juice from … <a href="https://served.mt/dip-into-it/">Continued</a>
Sweet Raspberry Ice Cream
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 cup frozen raspberries 4 bananas, sliced and frozen ½ cup maple syrup 2 tbsps. desiccated coconut Method Slice and freeze the bananas overnight, lay them flat so that they won’t stick together when frozen as this makes it harder on your machine when you come to blend. Simply add everything to … <a href="https://served.mt/sweet-raspberry-ice-cream/">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>
Watermelon Trio
…Watermelon & rose water cake, watermelon & vodka granita, marinated grilled watermelon. Serves 4 Prep time 90 mins Ingredients For the watermelon and rose water layered cake 100g self-raising flour 100g castor sugar 100g soft butter 2 eggs ½ tsp. baking powder 12 thin slices of watermelon, seeds removed 200ml heavy whipping cream 80g icing … <a href="https://served.mt/watermelon-trio/">Continued</a>
Baby Jacket potatoes with whipped feta and sumac
Serves 4 Prep time 45 mins Ingredients 10 small baby potatoes 3 tsp olive oil ½ tsp. garlic salt 80g feta 80g Greek yogurt 1 roasted red bell pepper from a jar (about 25g) finely chopped ½ tsp. sumac ½ cup pomegranate seeds Method Heat oven to 220c fan /gas 6) Prick the potatoes all … <a href="https://served.mt/baby-jacket-potatoes-with-whipped-feta-and-sumac/">Continued</a>
