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Braised Short Rib over Creamy Mash
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Worth the weekend
Three projects to block out an afternoon for
Fish and Shellfish - Free
Grilled Tiger Prawns with Sweet Chili Dip
Shell-on tiger prawns marinated in garlic, lime and fish sauce blister over hot coals until the shells char and the meat inside stays juicy. The homemade sweet chili dip is thinner and brighter than the bottled kind. Grill a whole chili and a lime half alongside for a smoky squeeze.
Chicken and Poultry - Members
Chicken Drumstick Biryani with Raita
Yogurt-marinated drumsticks cook low and sealed under layers of saffron-streaked basmati, crisp fried onions and fresh mint, so the rice steams in the chicken's own spiced juices. Every grain stays separate. A cold cucumber raita cuts through the richness, and the whole pot earns its place at a holiday table.
Chicken and Poultry - Free
Crispy Karaage-Style Fried Chicken with Lemon
Karaage is all about the marinade: soy, sake, ginger and garlic soak into big pieces of skin-on thigh before a light potato starch coat. Two quick fries leave them craggy, pale-gold and very juicy. A squeeze of lemon right before biting keeps things lively, and they vanish from the rack while you are still frying.
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