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- Pear Salad with blue cheese
- Roasted Flat Mushrooms with Green Onion, Thyme & Butter
| Japanese Slaw – Chargrill Charlie’s Copycat Posted: 29 Aug 2021 07:18 PM PDT This is a copycat of a Japanese Slaw sold at a charcoal chicken chain called Chargrill Charlie’s here in Sydney. This slaw-like salad has a Japanese spin with a scattering of edamame, sesame-dressed wakame seaweed salad and a creamy soy dressing. The seaweed totally makes it! ![]() Japanese Slaw – Chargrill Charlie’s copycatThis recipe was requested by a reader. I was happy to oblige because although I find the Chargrill Charlie’s chicken so-so, their salads are actually pretty good! In fact I’ve done another before, a copycat of their famous Green Bean Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing. So this recipe is a copycat of the Chargrill Charlie’s Japanese Slaw, named as such because the base salad is made using finely shredded cabbage and carrots like western Coleslaw but with the addition of seaweed salad and edamame all tossed with a sesame soy dressing. It is very good! ![]() What goes in this Japanese SlawThis salad is a direct copycat of the Chargrill Charlie’s Japanese Slaw, so the ingredients are what I spied and tasted, with the exception of green onion which I think adds much needed freshness. What goes in the salad![]()
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What you need for the Japanese Slaw dressingAnd here’s what you need for the dressing. Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise is the optional extra touch here which gives the dressing an extra creamy element just like the one used by Chargrill Charlie’s. ![]()
How to make Chargrill Charlie’s Japanese SlawJust shake up the dressing in a jar, put everything in a bowl and toss. Yes, it’s that easy, and that’s why there’s no recipe video for this recipe! Though, as always, if you ask nicely in the comments section below, I’ll make this for lunch and film it for you! ![]() ![]() What to serve with this Japanese SlawI personally find this salad has enough substance to it to be a meal. Well, let’s be more truthful: It’s good for a light(-ish) lunch. For dinner, it’s for those days when I’m trying to be “healthy”. For a normal meal, I’d add a side of protein to fill it out. Here are some on-theme suggestions: Enjoy! – Nagi x PS. No video today as it's a "easy salad day" where I'm sharing 3 fairly straightforward recipes: this salad, a Pear Salad with Blue Cheese (swoon!) and Roasted Large Mushrooms with Green Onion Thyme Butter. But if you really want a video for this one, just leave a comment below and I'll do it when I get a chance! ![]() Japanese Slaw – Chargrill Charlie’s CopycatThis is a copycat of a Japanese Slaw sold at a charcoal chicken chain called Chargrill Charlie's here in Sydney. This slaw-like salad has a Japanese spin with a scattering of edamame, sesame-dressed wakame seaweed salad and a creamy soy dressing. The seaweed totally makes it!Serve it as a side or as a meal with a simple piece of Asian Glazed Salmon or Honey Garlic Chicken Breast. Servings 4 – 6 as a side Calories 288cal IngredientsJapanese Slaw:
Dressing:
Instructions
Notes1. Cabbage measurement – By “tightly packed”, I mean you stuff the cabbage into cup measures then pack it down tightly. That is 1 tightly packed cup. When you tip it into the bowl, it will seemingly double in volume. 2. Carrot shredding – I use a shredder tool that creates really thin strands, it cost a pittance from an Asian store. The finer the strands, the better. Fallback: Standard box grater. 3. Edamame – The fresh beans of young soybeans, easily found these days in the freezer section of everyday grocery stores alongside peas! Cook per packet directions. 4. Japanese Seaweed Salad – Sold pre-dressed in a delicious sweet sesame dressing which forms part of the overall flavour of this dish. Find it at fresh seafood stores, and Asian or Japanese grocery stores. Also sold frozen, such as at Costco. 5. Kewpie mayonnaise – A popular Japanese mayonnaise easily found these days in the Asian section of grocery stores. Famed for its smooth flavour and gentle rice vinegar tang! Sub with any mayo. It makes the dressing extra creamy, like you get at Chargrill Charlie’s. Feel free to skip it (no sub needed). NutritionCalories: 288cal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 1041mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 4222IU | Vitamin C: 180mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 4mg Life of DozerSnuffle all you want. There are no crumbs for you! ![]() The post Japanese Slaw – Chargrill Charlie’s Copycat appeared first on RecipeTin Eats. |
| Posted: 29 Aug 2021 07:12 PM PDT This Pear Salad is a stellar combination of flavours reminiscent of your favourite cheeseboard: juicy pear with piquant pops of blue cheese, toasty walnuts and a Honey Mustard Dressing. Peppery rocket (arugula) is an ideal refreshing contrast to use as the leafy base. This is an excellent salad option for a starter, or as a stylish side salad! ![]() Pear Salad with Blue CheeseThis is a salad that’s all about classic and natural pairings, things we *always* see on cheeseboards. That’s because they just work so well together, yet you may not have thought about combining them in a salad. Combos like: ✓ Fruit and blue cheese ✓ Fruit and honey ✓ Fruit and nuts ✓ Cheese, honey and nuts (have I covered all combos there? Oh, plus some leafy greens. This transforms our “cheese board” into a salad! It’s a delicious way to use pears when they’re in season for something other than dessert (such as this Pear Pistachio Tart or this Pear Blue Cheese Slice). It’s also one that blue cheese lovers can get excited about! ![]() What goes in Pear Salad with Blue CheeseHere’s what goes into this Pear Salad: ![]() PearsI actually use 1 1/2 pears which for me is a nice amount for a whole package of rocket/arugula (standard size 120g / 4oz which is around 5 packed cups). If you want a more pear-forward salad, feel free to use more pears, it’s really up to you. ![]() Blue CheeseBest to use one that is slightly creamy but still firm enough to be crumbled, like pictured. As a key ingredient in this salad, the better the cheese, the better the dish! Here are my favourites:
More options: Danish blue cheese is also a good option for a better value option. And for those who are new to blue cheese, Blue Castello is a good one to start with (the most mild, and good value). Australia also produces some excellent blues these days that are not hard to find like those from King Island. Avoid blue cheese that is like brie (ie. too creamy to crumble on salad) or really firm and crumbly ones, which are too crumbly to stick to the salad ingredients (they just fall to bottom of bowl). Rocket (arugula)I think this peppery lettuce is ideal for this salad because the sharp flavour contrasts nicely with all the other tastes going on. A more neutral leafy green, like baby spinach, wouldn’t really bring anything to this dish in my view. WalnutsWalnuts is a classic choice for a blue cheese salad. Though actually, other nuts will work just as well like almonds, pecans, hazelnuts. I wouldn’t use peanuts (bit odd, I think?) or macadamia nuts (maybe too rich with blue cheese). Honey Mustard Dressing for Pear Salad![]() I opted for a Honey Mustard Dressing here because honey with pears, walnuts and cheese is a classic pairing. Sweet, savoury, nutty, creamy, juicy – it pushes all the right buttons!
![]() What to serve with Pear SaladAs a starterThis is a salad that’s ideal for serving as a starter. Never underestimate the power of a good salad as a starter! If it’s interesting enough like this and has a bit of wow factor, it sets a great tone for the rest of the meal. MealAs a meal, serve it with a side of home-made bread if you would like to a light but satisfying meal: As a side saladAs a side salad, because the blue cheese makes it quite rich (even though each serving only as a little crumble) try to serve it with something that doesn’t have an overwhelmingly strong sauce. Otherwise, you’ll just have too many flavours competing on your plate – and we want this salad to shine! Here are some suggestions:
Enjoy! – Nagi x PS No video today as it’s a “easy salad day” where I’m sharing 3 fairly straight forward recipes (this salad, Roasted Large Mushrooms with Green Onion Thyme Butter and Chargrill Charlie’s Copycat Japanese Slaw). But if you really want a video for this one, just leave a comment below and I’ll do it when I get a chance! ![]() Pear Salad with Blue Cheese and RocketClassic combination of ingredients, cheeseboard favourites transformed in salad form with the addition of pepper rocket lettuce!Ideal to serve as a starter, light lunch or as a side for a main that's not too rich.We go light on the dressing here because the blue cheese and juice from the pears act as part of the dressing. See Note 1 for my recommende blue cheeses. Servings 5 – 6 as a side Calories 266cal Ingredients
Honey Mustard Dressing:
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Notes1. Blue cheese – Look for a blue that is creamy so it sticks to the salad but still firm enough to crumble into chunks with your fingers (though your fingers will be smeared with blue cheese!). Blue brie is too creamy, cheddar-like ones are too hard – they just end up at bottom of bowl. My favourite (in order): Roquefort (other French blues I like: St Agur, Fourme d'Ambert), Gorgonzola Piccante, Gorgonzola Dolce, good British Stilton. For a good value option, opt for a Danish. If you’re blue cheese-shy, Blue Castello is a safe bet – very mild. Generally with cheese, you get what you pay for. 2. Slicing pears – The slices should not be paper thin, or even so thin they completely “flop”. They should have a slight bend when picked up with a fork, as pictured in post. But they should not be so thick that they crack when you stab with a fork! Amount to use: 1 1/2 pears is the perfect amount to me for the specified amount of rocket. If you want a more pear forward salad, use more. Stop pears browning: If not assembling in 30 min, drizzle lightly with lemon juice to stop them from going brown. NutritionCalories: 266cal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 509mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 760IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 1mg Life of DozerDozer, the warm glow of sunset is flattering on you! If only your snout wasn’t covered in slobber splatters and you didn’t have a speck of eye snot on your cheek…… ![]() The post Pear Salad with blue cheese appeared first on RecipeTin Eats. |
| Roasted Flat Mushrooms with Green Onion, Thyme & Butter Posted: 29 Aug 2021 07:11 PM PDT Here’s a simple but exceptionally tasty way to cook portobello aka flat mushrooms (also called field mushrooms or “BBQ mushrooms”). The appeal lies in how the herb butter soaks deeply into the mushrooms, and in the sliced green onions that lend a distinct flavour and attractive emerald colour to the dark, roasted mushrooms. This recipe is ideal for serving mushrooms as the centrepiece of a meatless meal, or as a starter for a multi-course dinner! ![]() Roasted large mushroomsEverybody loves mushrooms, and this low-effort recipe for serving chunky portobellos makes a great vegetable side to accompany any number of dishes, like sizzling steaks, Sticky Grilled Chicken and Garlic Prawns. With their beefy texture and topped with this flavoursome melted butter, they’re also substantial and interesting enough to star as a main course for vegetarians or omnivores alike. Herbs bring fragrance and colour, while the green onions add another layer of interest to the flavour and shifts things a step away from the usual garlic-and-butter routine. How good does this look!!! (That’s a rhetorical question, by the way… ![]() What you need for these roasted Flat MushroomsHere’s all you need to make these roasted Flat Mushrooms: ![]()
Mushrooms – Cleaning, preparing, storingHow to clean mushrooms – Clean mushrooms by removing dirt using a cloth or paper towel. If you’re going all out or need to get into the cracks and crevices, use a pastry brush! Though these days, grocery store mushrooms are sold pretty clean. It’s best not to wash with water because mushrooms are extremely porous and so if they absorb water, it can make them slimy or mushy. Should I remove mushroom gills? Mushroom gills are totally edible and I never remove them, unless I’m making specific types of stuffed mushrooms where I want to make room for more filling. Some people say they don’t like the flavour of the gills (eg dusty flavour), I’ve never experienced that. However, if you don’t like the gills, just remove them using a spoon. Cradle mushroom in one hand, gently work the tip of a spoon under the gills and scoop around – it will come off with little effort. The stem – If your mushroom has a very long stem, trim it so it’s the height of the edge of the mushroom, or snap it off (with fresh mushrooms, the stem will break off neatly). How to store mushrooms – Always store mushrooms in a breathable bag, such as a brown paper bag or wrapped in a tea towel. If you use plastic bags or containers, the mushrooms will sweat, the surface will go slimy and the shelf life of the mushrooms will be considerably shorter. How to make Roasted Flat MushroomsIt could not be quicker or easier – 3 easy steps!
![]() ![]() Satisfying and yet so simple. We need more recipes like this in the world! So, what do you think? How will you serve these – as a main or as a side? – Nagi x ![]() Roasted Flat Mushrooms with Green Onion, Thyme & ButterThis can be made with any large mushrooms. Roasting them underside-up allows the herb and green onion butter to seep deep in between the mushrooms gills.Covering with foil helps the mushrooms stay nice and moist, while helping the herbs and green onions retain their vibrant emerald colour. It looks so fresh and stunning against the deep brown of the mushroom gills!Simple, easy and exceptionally delicious. Serve as a vegetarian main for 3 – 4 people, starter or side for 6 to 8, or as part of a meatless meal spread. Servings 4 – 8 Calories 230cal Ingredients
Herb & Green Onion Butter:
Garnishes (optional):
Instructions
Notes1. Mushrooms – Use any type of large mushrooms. If they are much smaller than specified, use more. The idea here is just to use large mushrooms big enough to hold the butter! How to clean mushrooms – Clean mushrooms by removing dirt using a cloth or paper towel. If you’re going all out or need to get into the cracks and crevices, use a pastry brush! Though these days, grocery store mushrooms are sold pretty clean. It’s best not to wash with water because mushrooms are extremely porous and so if they absorb water, it can make them slimy or mushy. Should I remove mushroom gills? Mushroom gills are totally edible and I never remove them, unless I’m making specific types of stuffed mushrooms where I want to make room for more filling. Some people say they don’t like the flavour of the gills (eg dusty flavour), I’ve never experienced that. However, if you don’t like the gills, just remove them using a spoon. Cradle mushroom in one hand, gently work the tip of a spoon under the gills and scoop around – it will come off with little effort. The stem – If your mushroom has a very long stem, trim it so it’s the height of the edge of the mushroom, or snap it off (with fresh mushrooms, the stem will break off neatly). How to store mushrooms – Always store mushrooms in a breathable bag, such as a brown paper bag or wrapped in a tea towel. If you use plastic bags or containers, the mushrooms will sweat, the surface will go slimy and the shelf life of the mushrooms will be considerably shorter. NutritionCalories: 230cal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 462mg | Potassium: 741mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1436IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg Life of DozerCome on Dozer! You can do it – climb, climb! (And climb he did – bit of slipping and sliding going on, but he got to the top of the “mountain”!) ![]() The post Roasted Flat Mushrooms with Green Onion, Thyme & Butter appeared first on RecipeTin Eats. |
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