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Local Recipe Book
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George Bernard Shaw once said ‘There is no sincerer love than the love of food’ and the Urban Adventures team wholeheartedly agrees! Call us greedy but certainly some of the most memorable travel experiences usually involve food. Whether it’s at a luxurious riad in Marrakech, an outdoor barbecue in the Aussie bush, the produce markets of Krakow or an artisan cheese shop in Paris, tasting regional specialities is a great way to delve into the heart of a new city. With this in mind, we’ve asked our local experts from some of the world’s tastiest cities to let us in on some tried and true food secrets. It wasn’t hard to get them to talk about the dishes they love, especially the ones that stir up fond childhood memories. We understand that when travelling it can be difficult to find authentic places amongst the tourist trap restaurants – whether it is the best Pho stall in Hanoi, taverna in Athens or pub in Dublin. That’s why we rely on our trusty Urban Adventure leaders, who live locally and are best placed to help you find the most genuine food experiences out there. So why not try these authentic recipes at home for yourself and impress your friends and family with your newfound kitchen skills? We trust that you’ll have them eating out of your hand in no time!
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Contents Grandma’s Apple Sauce
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Tapioca Pearls (Sago) Cutlets
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Kaladnykas
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Blinis (Russian pancakes served with caviar)
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Galettes (eggs, ham and cheese)
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Green Bananas and Salt Fish
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Mokimo and Beef Stew
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Nar Eskisi (Pomegranate sauce)
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P¯r¯agi (Bacon buns)
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Amok 13 Nikujaga (Beef and Potato Stew)
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Stir Fried Soya Bean Sauce Noodle
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Peruvian Ceviche
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Cod-fish à Brás style
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Federal House Cream of Crab Soup
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Hungarian Cherry Soup
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Svickova (Marinated Beef)
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Buttermilk Ouma Rusks
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Risotto al Nero di Seppia (Risotto in cuttlefish ink)
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Chicken and Lemon Tagine
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Green Curry with Chicken (Kang Khiao Wan Gai)
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Beef Pho
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Measurement conversion
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Looking to taste the traditional flavours of a nation? The best local dishes can only be found by asking a local expert. That’s why we’re offering a 15% discount for any booking made until October 31, 2011. PLUS, you’ll also receive a copy of the full recipe book! Just use the promo code FOODie when booking on
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Risotto al Nero di Seppia (Risotto in cuttlefish ink) 1 kg cuttlefish (with ink) 4 garlic gloves 1 white onion 1 cup olive oil 1 cup white wine (Pinot Blanc) 3 cups fish or vegetable stock 3 tablespoons tomato paste 4 cups arborio rice Salt
1. Clean the cuttlefish, remove the ink from the body and retain the ink in a separate container 2. Finely chop the cuttlefish, garlic and onion 3. Lightly fry the garlic and onion in an oiled pan, then add the cuttlefish 4. Fry until the cuttlefish softens, then add a few spoons of tomato paste, stock and the white wine 5. Bring to the boil then add the ink 6. Add the rice to the sauce and cook, stirring frequently until the rice is cooked. Serves 4
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Chicken and Lemon Tagine 1 whole chicken, quartered and well washed with salt and lemon juice 1 onion 1 preserved lemon and fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon ginger powder Pinch of saffron Pinch of salt 1 cup water Parsley and coriander, chopped Green olives
1. Finely chop onions and garlic and place in tagine dish with parsley and coriander 2. Add spices (pepper, ginger, saffron) and olive oil 3. Marinate chicken quarters with preserved lemon and juice (keeping some aside for garnish) for fifteen minutes then add to onion and spices mixture 4. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, then add a glass of water and cook until the juice thickens into a heavy sauce 5. Place the olives in warm water and soak for 5 -10 minutes, then add them to the tagine and cook for another 15 minutes 6. Garnish with preserved lemon slices and serve immediately.
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Green Curry with Chicken (Kang Khiao Wan Gai) ½ cup sliced chicken 1 tablespoon green curry paste ¼ cup thai eggplant or purple aubergine 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or coconut cream 1 cup coconut milk
20 leaves sweet basil 4 kaffir lime leaves (torn in half) 2 tablespoons shredded ginger 1 pinch palm sugar or white sugar ½ tablespoon fish sauce
1. Heat oil or coconut cream into a wok over low heat 2. Add curry paste and stir continuously until fragrant 3. Add the chicken and fry until the chicken browns 4. Add coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, ginger, eggplant, sugar and fish sauce 5. Stir constantly until the chicken is cooked 6. Add the sweet basil and remove from heat. Serve immediately with boiled or steamed rice. Serves 1 - 2
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Measurement conversion These temperatures and measures are a guide only. Celsius (electric)
Fahrenheit
Gas
120°
250°
1
very slow
150°
300°
2
slow
160°
325°
3
moderately slow
180°
350°
4
moderate
190°
375°
5
moderately hot
200°
400°
6
hot
230°
450°
7
very hot
250°
500°
9
very hot
Metric
Cup
Imperial
30ml
1 fluid oz
60ml
¼ cup
2 fluid oz
80ml
⅓ cup
3½ fluid oz
100ml 125ml
2¾ fluid oz ½ cup
4 fluid oz
150ml 180ml
5 fluid oz ¾ cup
6 fluid oz
200ml 250ml
7 fluid oz 1 cup
8¾ fluid oz
Kilograms (g)
Ounces (oz)
10g
¼oz
15g
½oz
30g
1oz
60g
2oz
90g
3oz
125g
4oz (¼lb)
155g
5oz
185g
6oz
220g
7oz
250g (¼kg)
8oz (½lb)
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