Eat Local – Eat Sustainable
The Valletta-based Mediterranean Culinary Academy has launched a range of courses to inspire participants to cook locally and sustainably. Here we explore this exciting concept and present delicious recipes packed with fresh, local and in-season produce. We’ve all heard about sustainable eating but, perhaps, haven’t fully embraced the idea or integrated it into our diets. … <a href="https://served.mt/eat-local-eat-sustainable/">Continued</a>
Chicken, Leek and Brie Pie
Serves 4 Ingredients 2 large square sheets puff pastry 25g butter 1 leek thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic crushed 400g skinless chicken breast diced into small cubes ½ cup white wine ½ cup chicken stock 2 tbsp cornflour ¼ cup cold water 100g brie thinly sliced ¼ cup parsley chopped 1 free-range egg lightly beaten … <a href="https://served.mt/chicken-leek-and-brie-pie/">Continued</a>
Arepas con Huevos Pericos
Serves 8 Prep time 40 mins Ingredients For the arepas 2 cups pre-cooked cornmeal (polenta) 2 cups boiling water 4 tbsp. vegetable oil ½ cup white cheddar, grated Pinch salt For thehuevos pericos 5 eggs, beaten 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 tbsp. butter 4 tbsp. spring onions, chopped 1 tsp. cumin Salt and pepper, to taste … <a href="https://served.mt/arepas-con-huevos-pericos/">Continued</a>
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>
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>
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>
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>
Mini Sweet Potato Dutch Pancakes…
…served with ricotta mascarpone Serves 4 Prep time 45 mins Ingredients For the batter 2 tbsp. melted butter and slightly cooled butter 4 large eggs 220g sweet potato puree ¾ cup milk ¾ cup all purpose flour 2 tbsp. sugar 1tsp vanilla paste ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ kosher salt For the toppings 250g smooth ricotta … <a href="https://served.mt/mini-sweet-potato-dutch-pancakes/">Continued</a>
Sriracha Lobster Buns
Serves 8 Prep time 20 mins Ingredients 8 brioche buns 3 cups lobster meat 200g light mayo 1 lime juice 1 tbsp. chopped fresh chives ½ tsp. chopped fresh tarragon 1 ½ celery stalk, finely chopped 3 tbsp. sriracha mayo ½ ice berg lettuce shredded 3 soft boiled egg 2 tbsp. caviar Method Mix the … <a href="https://served.mt/sriracha-lobster-buns/">Continued</a>
Roasted Double Chop & Loin of Lamb
…Pressed lamb shoulder, lamb shank pithivier, Celeriac, fricassee of peas & broad beans, lamb jus Serves four Ingredients For the Lamb 4 Lamb Racks For Lamb Shoulder 500 gram de-boned lamb shoulder Salt rub 400 g rock salt 200 g caster sugar 4 star anise 8 juniper berries 10 coriander seeds 10 pink peppercorns 2 … <a href="https://served.mt/roasted-double-chop-loin-of-lamb/">Continued</a>
Baked Egg in Avocado
Serves 6 Prep Time: 5 minutes Ingredients 3 large avocados 6 eggs 4 strips of bacon, diced and cooked till crispy ¼ cup fresh chives Hot sauce to drizzle Method Preheat oven to 200 C. Oil a baking tray. Cut avocados in half. Scoop out 1-2 tbsp. of the avocado to create a well for the … <a href="https://served.mt/dish-baked-egg-in-avocado/">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>
Beetroot Gravadlax
…with buckwheat pancakes & horseradish cream. Serves 4 48hrs to cure the salmon, 45 mins cooking Ingredients For the Salmon 600g Salmon pin boned, skin on 300g granulated sugar 175g Maldon sea salt 1 tbsp. whole black pepper 1 tbsp. fennel seeds 1 tbsp. coriander seeds Zest from half a lemon Zest from half an … <a href="https://served.mt/beetroot-gravadlax/">Continued</a>
Hazelnut & Cherry Yule Log
… on Chestnut and date cake, served with chestnut compote Serves 4 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients For the hazelnut cream 180ml cream 2g gelatine leaves 30g sugar 3 egg yolks 40g hazelnuts ground to a paste For the cherry jelly 500ml cherry purée 200g sugar 7 gelatine leaves For the date and chestnut cake … <a href="https://served.mt/hazelnut-cherry-yule-log/">Continued</a>
Slow-cooked Venison fillet
flavoured with sweet spices, wrapped in spinach and Lardo di colonatta. Served with beetroots, mature cheddar cream and sweet-sour raspberry Serves 4 Prep time 60 mins Ingredients For the venison 2 pcs venison fillet Juniper berries, star anise, thyme, Sumac, lime crushed together Oil 60g butter 8 slices lardo di colonatta 200g washed spinach For … <a href="https://served.mt/slow-cooked-venison-fillet/">Continued</a>
Goji Berry, Chia seed and walnut muffins
Serves 4 Prep time 30 mins Ingredients 2 cups oat meal 3 bananas 3 eggs ½ cup desiccated coconut 2 tbsp. chia seeds 1 cup goji berries 1 tsp. vanilla essence 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tbsp. coconut oil 1 tbsp. cinnamon 1 tbsp. chopped walnuts Method Blend together oatmeal, bananas, eggs, coconut, chia seeds, … <a href="https://served.mt/goji-berry-chia-seed-and-walnut-muffins/">Continued</a>
Duck Eggs Benedict
Serves 3 Prep Time: 45 mins Ingredients For guacamole 2 ripe avocados ½ onion, finely chopped ½ tsp lemon zest 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1tbsp. olive oil ½ tsp. chilli flakes salt and pepper For Hollandaise sauce; 2 duck yolks 1tbsp white wine vinegar ½ block butter, melted Salt & pepper For the rest 8 eggs … <a href="https://served.mt/duck-eggs-benedict/">Continued</a>
Hash Browns with Baked Eggs, Sautéed Mushrooms & Truffle Paste
Serves 3 Prep Time: 40 mins Ingredients For the Hash browns: ¼ cup flour 1 sweet potato, medium sized ½ onion 1 large egg 1 tbsp. Coconut oil Salt & pepper Toppings 3 eggs 200g chopped chestnut mushrooms 1 tsp. truffle paste 1 tbsp. pine nuts 1/2 cup parmesan shavings 1tsp. chili flakes (garnish) 1 tsp. … <a href="https://served.mt/hash-browns/">Continued</a>