Monday, July 28, 2008

Grilled Steak Fajitas.


Ingredients
:

Serves 4.

1 pound flank steak
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup coriander powder
1 tbsp cup white vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp cayenne powder
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp ground black pepper
Flour Tortillas
Salt to taste.

1. Combine all of the marinade ingredients and marinate overnight in a covered glass dish.

2. Remove the meat from the marinade and Grill the steak on medium heat until it is cooked to your preference. Set the meat aside for a couple of minutes before slicing into thin strips.

3. Arrange a few strips of beef onto a tortilla. Add you choice of toppings eg., grated cheese, chopped tomatoes, onions, mayonnaise & jalapenos. Roll into a wrap and serve immediately.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Indian Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa.


Ingredients:

Serves 2.

For the Marinade-

2 Salmon steaks
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon chilli powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons oil

salt & pepper to taste.

For the Salsa-

1 ripe Mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 medium red chilli, de-seeded & finely minced (optional)
1 small cucumber, peeled and diced
3 Tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1. Combine all marinade ingredients together and mix well.
2. Add the fish to the marinade cover and refrigerate for thirty minutes.
3. Place the fish on the bbq or in the oven under a hot grill until it flakes easily (approx. 3-4 minutes either side depending on the thickness of the fish). It should form a flavourful crust.
4. Serve the Salmon immediately with Mango Salsa & rice.

Preparing the Salsa:

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl. Season to your taste and its ready to serve.