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Accompaniments Recipes

Potato Pancakes

Posted on December 15th, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Accompaniments, Australia, Vegetable Dishes

Shallow fried pancakes of grated potato, egg, and flavoured with onion and shredded ham. These Potato Pancakes can be served ungarnished or topped with sour cream.

Romescu

Posted on July 8th, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Accompaniments, Portugal, Spreads and Dips

A thick and creamy Almond and Pepper sauce that can be served with grilled or boiled meats, shell-fish or fish.

Patatas en Salsa Verde

Posted on July 8th, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Accompaniments, Portugal, Vegetable Dishes

“Patatas en Salsa Verde” are potatoes in a parsely sauce. These potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to meats and the traditional sunday roast.

Batatas à Portuguêsa

Posted on July 8th, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Accompaniments, Portugal, Vegetable Dishes

Portuguese fried potatoes best accompany “iscas” or ” bife à portuguêsa” and are traditionally arranged in a symmetrical ring around the meat.

Tomato and Garlic Sauce

Posted on July 1st, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Accompaniments, Italy, Spreads and Dips

This sauce is used as a base on the Traditional Italian Pizza and may also be used as a pasta sauce on spaghetti, ravioli and other pasta or smothered over meatballs.

Rice and Fresh-Vegetable Pilaf

Posted on October 2nd, 2008 by Head Chef
Filed in: Accompaniments, India, Main Course, Vegetable Dishes

Rice pilaf with string beans, carrots, green pepper,potatoes and peas. This dish is suitable for vegetarians on its own or as a side dish with roasted meat.

Cream and Nut Sauce

Posted on September 23rd, 2008 by Head Chef
Filed in: Accompaniments, India, Spreads and Dips

A deliciously creamy sauce with pistachio nuts and almonds. This cream and nut sauce is traditionally served as an accompaniment to “lamb grilled on skewers” but may be served with any grilled, sliced meats.

Salat (vegetable salad)

Posted on September 16th, 2008 by Head Chef
Filed in: Accompaniments, India, Salads, Vegetable Dishes

Salat is a traditional accompaniment to tandoori meats such as tandoori murg, husaini kabab or moghlai kabab. After the meat is cooked, it is placed on top of the salat and is usually sprinkled with a little garam masala before …

Salsa di Pomodori (tomato sauce)

Posted on September 11th, 2008 by Head Chef
Filed in: Accompaniments, Italy, Spreads and Dips

Tomato sauce made in the traditional Italian way! This sauce can be used as a base sauce on pizza and is the perfect accompaniment to pasta dishes.

Bush Damper

Posted on December 24th, 2007 by Head Chef
Filed in: Accompaniments, Australia, Bread

In colonial Australia, stockmen developed the technique of making damper, mainly out of necessity. Away from home for weeks with only a camp fire to cook on and sacks of flour as provisions, a basic staple bread evolved. Originally made …

Spring Rolls

Posted on September 30th, 2007 by Head Chef
Filed in: Accompaniments, China, Starters

Spring rolls are fried Chinese pastries. Spring rolls are usually eaten during the Spring Festival in China, hence the name. Best serverd at once, hot and crispy, with sweet and sour sauce for dipping.

Dim sum (Chinese dumplings)

Posted on September 15th, 2007 by Head Chef
Filed in: Accompaniments, China, Vegetable Dishes

Traditional dim sum includes various types of steamed buns such as cha siu baau, dumplings and rice noodle rolls (cheong fun), which contain a range of ingredients, including beef, chicken, pork, prawns and vegetarian options. Many dim sum restaurants also …

Chakalaka

Posted on September 15th, 2007 by Head Chef
Filed in: Accompaniments, Salads, South Africa, Vegetable Dishes

Chakalaka is very “South African”. Chakalaka is served as a sauce or as a relish and often as a cold salad with other greens. Chakalaka is not only served in shebeens but also in 5 star game lodges and fine …

Tzatziki

Posted on August 31st, 2007 by Head Chef
Filed in: Accompaniments, Greece, Spreads and Dips

Tzatziki is a traditional Greek Dip made from fresh cucumbers and yoghurt. A delicious accompaniment for crudites and pita bread on a hot summers day!