Deliciously Simple Dinner Recipes | Gordon Ramsay

Gordon Ramsay
11 Jun 202019:12

Summary

TLDRThis video script offers a culinary journey through the creation of three diverse dishes: spicy sausage rice, meatballs cooked in coconut milk, and a quiche with bacon and leeks. The host emphasizes the importance of flavor enhancement and texture, sharing tips on how to maximize taste through techniques like caramelizing onions, using different types of sausages, and achieving the perfect meatball texture. The script also details the process of making a rich, buttery shortcrust pastry for the quiche and a flavorful pasta dish with aθ˜‘θ‡, leek, and cream sauce. Each dish is crafted with a blend of traditional and innovative methods, promising a delightful gastronomic experience.

Takeaways

  • 🍳 Lock in flavor by cooking spicy sausages without their casing to release more taste.
  • πŸ§… Prioritize onions when sautΓ©ing, as they require time to caramelize and develop flavor.
  • 🌢️ Enhance the dish with a mix of spices like paprika for a smoky flavor.
  • 🍚 Sear rice before adding liquid for better flavor absorption.
  • 🍷 Deglaze the pan with white wine to incorporate all the flavors into the rice.
  • πŸ… Finish the dish with fresh ingredients like spring onions, tomatoes, and parsley for a burst of freshness.
  • 🍲 Prepare meatballs with a balance of texture using minced beef, breadcrumbs, milk, and seasoning.
  • πŸ₯₯ Cook meatballs in coconut milk for a unique, rich, and fragrant twist.
  • πŸ₯§ Create a shortcrust pastry with a crumbly texture by rubbing butter into flour.
  • πŸ₯“ Combine flavors in a quiche by using a mix of cured meats like pancetta and vegetables like leeks.
  • 🍝 Use lasagna sheets in a pasta dish and infuse them with a rich, creamy sauce for an unconventional twist.

Q & A

  • What is the key to making great food according to the transcript?

    -The key to making great food is to ensure you lock in every last ounce of flavor in the pan.

  • How does the recipe enhance the flavor of spicy sausages?

    -The recipe enhances the flavor of spicy sausages by piercing the skin and removing it, allowing more of the spicy meat flavor to come through.

  • What type of onion is recommended for cooking with spicy sausages?

    -A bread onion, which is less acidic than a big white Spanish onion, is recommended for cooking with spicy sausages due to its more flavorsome profile.

  • Why is it important to caramelize the onions in the recipe?

    -Caramelizing the onions is important because it takes around five to six minutes and allows the onions to develop a deeper, more complex flavor that enhances the overall dish.

  • How does the recipe suggest cooking the rice for the spicy sausage dish?

    -The rice is cooked by first searing it in the pan to absorb flavors, then deglazing with white wine, and finally adding stock and simmering for 12 to 15 minutes.

  • What are the ingredients used to make the meatballs in the coconut milk?

    -The ingredients for the meatballs include minced beef, bread crumbs, milk, seasoning, dried chili flakes, onions, garlic, salt, and pepper.

  • How does the recipe describe the ideal texture for meatballs?

    -The ideal texture for meatballs is a balance between the softness and richness of the beef, with a slightly springy center that melts in the mouth.

  • What is the purpose of adding coconut milk to the meatballs recipe?

    -Coconut milk is added to the meatballs recipe to give a creamy, light richness to the dish without making it heavy, and it also adds a fragrant dimension to the flavor profile.

  • How long should the meatballs simmer in the coconut broth?

    -The meatballs should simmer gently in the coconut broth for eight to ten minutes to cook them perfectly.

  • What are the steps to prepare the short crust pastry?

    -To prepare the short crust pastry, combine flour and salt, rub in unsalted butter until crumbly, add water until a firm ball forms, knead, wrap in cling film, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to relax.

  • How does the recipe suggest blind baking the pastry for the quiche?

    -For blind baking, line the pastry with foil or baking paper and weigh it down with rice, pulses, or ceramic baking stones, then bake at 200 degrees for 10 minutes before removing the weight and foil.

  • What is the filling used for the classic quiche bacon and leeks?

    -The filling for the classic quiche bacon and leeks consists of crispy pancetta or unsmoked bacon, caramelized leeks, cream, savory custard, and grated Gruyere cheese.

Outlines

00:00

🍲 Spicy Sausage Rice Recipe

This paragraph introduces a recipe for spicy sausage rice, emphasizing the importance of flavor retention and the use of spicy Italian sausages. The process involves piercing the sausages to release the meat, cooking onions and peppers with garlic, and then adding paprika for a smoky flavor. The rice is seared before deglazing the pan with white wine and simmering in stock. The recipe is noted for its versatility, allowing for different types of sausages to be used.

05:01

🍑 Coconut Milk Meatballs

The second paragraph describes a unique meatball recipe cooked in coconut milk, which imparts a rich and fragrant flavor. The preparation involves finely chopping onions and garlic, combining them with minced beef, breadcrumbs, milk, and seasonings. The meatballs are then cooked in a pan with coriander seeds, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon, dried chilies, lemongrass, and fresh ginger. The meatballs are served with a coconut broth, finished with lime zest for a zesty taste.

10:03

πŸ₯§ Classic Quiche with a Twist

This paragraph outlines the process of making a classic quiche with a rustic charm, using a shortcrust pastry base. The pastry is prepared and blind-baked before being filled with a mixture of crispy pancetta (or unsmoked bacon), caramelized leeks, cream, and savory custard. The filling is enriched with gruyere cheese, and the quiche is baked until golden. The paragraph also includes tips on achieving the right texture for the pastry and the importance of the shortcrust in the overall success of the quiche.

15:03

🍝 Quick and Flavorful Pasta Dish

The final paragraph presents a quick pasta dish made with lasagna sheets, mushrooms, leeks, and a creamy sauce. The preparation includes sautΓ©ing mushrooms and leeks, adding garlic and chicken stock, and enriching the sauce with cream. The pasta is cooked and then combined with the sauce, allowing it to absorb the flavors. A simple bruschetta made with toasted bread, olive oil, and garlic complements the dish, which is highlighted as a stunning and easy-to-make meal with everyday ingredients.

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Keywords

πŸ’‘Flavor Locking

Flavor locking refers to the process of ensuring that the maximum amount of flavor from ingredients is retained and intensified in a dish. In the video, this concept is emphasized by removing the sausage from its casing to release more flavor and by caramelizing onions to bring out their sweetness. The technique is crucial for creating a rich and satisfying taste in the spicy sausage rice dish.

πŸ’‘Caramelization

Caramelization is the process of cooking sugar until it turns into a brown, sweet, and flavorful substance. It is a key technique in cooking that enhances the natural sweetness and adds depth of flavor to ingredients like onions. In the video, the importance of not rushing the caramelization of onions is stressed to achieve the desired texture and flavor in the dish.

πŸ’‘Searing

Searing is a cooking method that involves exposing food to high heat for a short period to create a browned, flavorful crust. In the context of the video, searing the rice helps to 'blast' it with flavor, ensuring that the grains absorb the spices and aromatics from the pan, contributing to the overall taste and aroma of the dish.

πŸ’‘Deglazing

Deglazing is the process of adding a liquid to a hot pan to loosen and dissolve the browned bits, or 'fond', that have stuck to the bottom during cooking. This technique is used to enhance the flavor of the dish by incorporating these concentrated flavors back into the sauce or liquid. In the video, white wine is used to deglaze the pan, capturing the flavors from the sausages and vegetables.

πŸ’‘Simmering

Simmering is a gentle cooking method where food is cooked in liquid at a temperature just below boiling point. This slow and low heat allows flavors to meld and ingredients to cook evenly without breaking down. In the video, the rice is simmered in stock after being seasoned, which helps to cook the rice and infuse it with the flavors from the pan.

πŸ’‘Meatballs

Meatballs are a culinary preparation made from ground meat, often mixed with breadcrumbs, milk, and seasonings, then shaped into balls and cooked. In the video, the meatballs are prepared with a focus on texture and flavor, using a combination of minced beef, onions, garlic, and spices, and then cooked in coconut milk for a unique, rich, and fragrant dish.

πŸ’‘Coconut Milk

Coconut milk is a rich, creamy liquid extracted from the flesh of mature coconuts. It is commonly used in cooking, particularly in Asian and tropical cuisines, to add a distinct flavor and creamy texture without the heaviness of dairy milk. In the video, coconut milk is used to cook the meatballs, providing a light richness and a fragrant, spicy undertone to the dish.

πŸ’‘Short Crust Pastry

Short crust pastry is a type of pie crust that is crumbly and buttery, typically used for both sweet and savory pies and tarts. It is made with flour, butter, and water, and sometimes sugar and salt. The technique for making it involves rubbing the butter into the flour to create a crumbly texture, then adding just enough water to bring it together. In the video, short crust pastry is prepared for a quiche, emphasizing the importance of the right texture and the relaxation of the dough for the best results.

πŸ’‘Blind Baking

Blind baking is a method of pre-cooking a pastry case before adding the filling, typically used to ensure a crisp texture and to prevent a soggy bottom. This technique involves lining the pastry with foil or baking paper and weighing it down with rice, pulses, or baking stones before baking. In the video, the pastry for the quiche is blind baked to achieve a perfect crust before adding the bacon and leek filling.

πŸ’‘Quiche

A quiche is a savory pie or tart with a pastry crust and a filling typically made from eggs, cream, cheese, and various vegetables or meats. It originates from French cuisine and is known for its creamy texture and rich flavor. In the video, a classic quiche with bacon and leeks is prepared, highlighting the importance of the pastry and the combination of flavors in the filling.

Highlights

The secret to making great food is to ensure you lock in every last ounce of flavor in that pan.

Spicy sausages are used to add a burst of flavor to the dish.

Removing the sausage meat from its casing allows for more flavor to be released.

Using a less acidic Spanish onion enhances the flavor profile of the dish.

Cooking onions slowly and patiently helps to caramelize them, which is essential for the dish's flavor.

The recipe emphasizes the importance of heat in cooking, especially when adding sausages to maintain the right temperature.

Paprika is added to give a smoky flavor to the rice dish.

White wine is used to deglaze the pan, ensuring all flavors are incorporated into the rice.

The recipe suggests using any type of sausage to achieve the desired flavor and heat level.

For meatballs, the texture is key, achieved by balancing minced beef, breadcrumbs, milk, and seasoning.

Meatballs are cooked in coconut milk, adding a unique and rich dimension to the dish.

The use of spices like coriander seeds, cardamom, and turmeric in the meatball recipe enhances the flavor profile.

Shortcrust pastry is made by rubbing butter into flour, creating a crumbly texture.

Pastry should be allowed to rest in the fridge to relax before use.

A classic quiche filling of bacon and leeks is prepared, with a focus on achieving a slightly crispy texture for the leeks.

Quiche is made with a shortcrust pastry base, which is the hero of the dish.

Lasagna sheets are used in a pasta dish, demonstrating an unconventional choice for a creative twist.

The pasta dish is finished with a fresh tarragon-infused sauce, enhancing the flavors of mushrooms and leeks.

A simple bruschetta is prepared to accompany the pasta, showcasing the use of everyday ingredients for a stunning dish.

Transcripts

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the secret to making great food is to

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ensure you lock in every last ounce of

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flavour in that pan and this spicy

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sausage rice does exactly that

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take these spicy sausages and pierce

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that skin because i want all that

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delicious spicy sausage meat out of this

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casing

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and you get more flavor from the sausage

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when you take them out the casing

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sausage is ready turn on the gas

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bread onion less acidic than a big white

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spanish onion and a lot more flavoursome

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tablespoon of olive oil a tablespoon

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only because i want all that fat coming

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out the sausages to sort of really help

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flavor the onions onions in

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and the onions go in first because you

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can never rush cooking an onion it's

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really important to sort of give them

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five to six minutes in the pan so you

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can really start to caramelize them

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from the out of my pepper

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slice around

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wasting nothing

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i want to see that sort of

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little core those pips in the center no

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fine diced pepper the rice is going to

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be cooking for 20 minutes so i want the

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veg to sort of have texture after it's

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cooked

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peppers in a bit of garlic two nice

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cloves

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just slap down

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off with the shell

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garlic in

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now i want to turn up the gas get the

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pan nice and hot because the minute that

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sausage goes in everything cools down

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and you'll end up boiling the peppers

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and the onions and the garlic so heat up

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to maximum and then just make a well

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in the center

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in

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now

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start stirring quickly

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this is where you get so much more bang

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for your buck out of sausages because

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the skins off and the real flavor of

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that spicy italian sausage is gonna come

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through

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what's great about this recipe is that

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you can use any type of sausage to get

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the flavour and the heat you want i've

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gone for the spicy italian but it's just

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as good with merguez or chorizo

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a teaspoon

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paprika in give it that really nice

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smoky flavor

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rice in and we're going to sort of

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basically sear the rice we call it in

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the kitchen blasting the rice where we

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sort of soda the rice for 30 seconds and

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it takes on all that flavor

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next white wine so the wine sort of

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deglazes the pan and washes all that

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flavor from the bottom of the pan into

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the rice

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stock in bring it up to the boil turn it

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down and let it simmer

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double stop to rice

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turn that gas down

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and let it simmer for 12 to 15 minutes

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and just give it the occasional stir

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keep an eye on it now get ready to

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finish it

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slice spring onions diced sweet juicy

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tomatoes and roughly chop earthy flat

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leaf parsley

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sprinkling is in tomatoes in

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off with the gas really important

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otherwise everything becomes overcooked

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flat leaf parsley in

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but look

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at the volume in that pan now that

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is an amazing way to take spicy italian

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sausages

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to a completely different level

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beautiful

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first off get your pan on and start

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sweating off your onions and your garlic

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this recipe involves making the

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meatballs in a classic way but the

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exciting part is actually cook them in

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coconut milk and it gives a really nice

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new dimension to a sort of soft

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rich sumptuous meatball

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chop the onion nice and finely keeping

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those slices very close together

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closer the slices the finer the onions

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pat it back down at an angle slice down

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and just chop

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i want the onions nice and fine because

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i want some finesse to these meatballs

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the secret of a really good meatball is

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the texture

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getting that balance right

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between the minced beef the bread crumbs

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the milk

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and the seasoning a couple cloves of

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garlic slice the garlic really nice and

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thinly

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nice pan nice and hot a tablespoon of

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olive oil quite generous with the olive

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oil

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onions and garlic in we'll touch the

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salt

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and pepper

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your mince open it up a little bit

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and sort of pat it out salt

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and pepper

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for me

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a good meatball is all about the

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the softness the texture of that rich

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beef

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and the way it sort of melts in your

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mouth you can color it on the outside

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but you want it nice and soft and sort

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of rich in the center mix that in

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beautifully

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and then paste it back out again i've

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got some really nice

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dried chili flakes i'm gonna season the

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onions with the chili flakes chili

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flakes in

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cook that out for two minutes

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i'm gonna add some milk

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take your bread crumbs

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make a little well three four

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tablespoons of milk that makes a sort of

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nice

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slightly doughy texture

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but it lightens the texture of the

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meatball

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place that

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in

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add your onions your garlic and your

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chili in there as well

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nice put your hands in there and start

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mixing them

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if you've got the right amount of milk

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and breadcrumbs it doesn't mean binding

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with an egg

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don't make them too small the problem

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with making them too small is the fact

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that they dry out quickly

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just the size of a golf ball

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a little bit bigger

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nice

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really nice tight squeeze that stops it

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from breaking up

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it always pays to double the recipe and

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spend a bit more time making extra

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meatballs so you can freeze a batch

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ready for another time

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give the pan a little wipe out

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don't wash out that pan we've got that

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flavor from the onions the garlic at the

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bottom get that pan nice and hot a touch

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of olive oil in there

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place them

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at the top of your pan

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nice and gently

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sit them in the oil

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get a pallet knife and go underneath

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them and just sort of

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tilt the pan and let the pan cook the

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back of the meatball

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we're going to add some heat coriander

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seeds

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slightly spicy and peppery just to give

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a really nice flavor to the coconut milk

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in next some cardamom seeds three or

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four onto the board knife on

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in a little touch of turmeric into the

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center of the pan that's gonna give it a

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really nice spicy flavor

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a little pinch

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cinnamon

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all the time you're doing this those

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meatballs are just getting tastier and

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tastier

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a couple of dried chilies let them

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infuse in that oil

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and then some lemongrass just take the

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back of your knife and sort of

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beat it down that starts to release all

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that lovely sort of fragrance like

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someone's just

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let off the most amazing

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fragrant air freshener in the lemongrass

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and finally some fresh ginger

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just peel

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and slice nice and thinly

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time now

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to turn them over

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and let the other half a wonderful

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flavor

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chicken stock

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in

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bring the stock up to the boil turn the

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gas up and then add the coconut milk

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i want the coconut milk just sitting

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underneath the top of the meatball

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coconut milk in and that sort of

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gives it that creamy richness but it's

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not heavy it's a fragrant

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light richness

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before we start simmering check the

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seasoning

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nice soft texture of the meatball for

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that fragrance light richness of the

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coconut broth just gonna cook those

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meatballs perfectly

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bring the broth up to the boil

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then simmer gently for eight to ten

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minutes

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touch them with your finger this should

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be slightly pliable but

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slightly springy gas off i'm gonna

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finish it off with something light and

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fresh zest of lime but i want the zest

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on top of the meatball

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so i'll cut through that richness

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and then finally

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squeeze the fresh lime

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and that just gives it that nice

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zesty amazing taste

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stirring the juice

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i've got that kick and that

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vibrant taste

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now

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the exciting part

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when you come to serve it

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be generous with that coconut broth

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tilt the pan

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get a good couple of ladles of the broth

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in

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meatballs

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and that is a very

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delicious way of eating a old-fashioned

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meatball

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and bringing it into the 21st century

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and they're just as good cooked from

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frozen as well

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take a sieve

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when you think of short crust pastry

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it's sort of

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semi-flaky but it's rich buttery

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start by sipping 200 grams of plain

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flour into a mixing bowl

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large pinch

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of salt

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200 grams of unsalted butter

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bring the butter up to room temperature

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if you let the butter become too soft

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and the flour so it doesn't absorb it in

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with your fingers rub together first

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now the secret is

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grab big handfuls and squeeze the butter

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into the flour

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so look what's happened literally in 30

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seconds i've got that nice

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crumbly

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texture

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now a couple of tablespoons

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of water nothing worse when the pastry

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is so wet you can't bring it together it

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needs to shape like a nice rich cookie

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dough it's just a touch to dry

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so

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one more

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tablespoon of water

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[Music]

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and there you go it's coming nicely

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now

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that's what i want

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a nice sort of

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firm ball of pastry

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onto the board

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i'm going to use these

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one of the strongest parts of the body

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pull towards you and push back down use

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those wrists

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to really

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knead it

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together

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so just that nice sort of smooth texture

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now

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wrap it in cling film

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set that in the fridge for 20 minutes

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really important that you let the

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shortcuts pastry relax

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now to make the quiche you can use just

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an ordinary flan dish but i love making

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them in many frying pans which give them

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an extra rustic charm

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brush with oil to stop the pastry from

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sticking

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once the pastry is at room temperature

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roll it out to a nice even thickness

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place it in the center of your little

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pan

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turn it in don't use your fingers

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because what we don't want is any holes

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in this just get a little bit of

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dough because that sort of acts like a

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little sort of mallet

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flattens it out nicely

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i'm building a sort of

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extra lip because that way i can get the

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filling at those absolute maximum levels

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we're going to cook them blind first

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to blind bake simply means to pre-cook

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your pastry before adding the filling

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this ensures you'll have a fantastic

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crisp pastry

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add a sheet of foil or baking paper and

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weigh it down

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you can use rice pulses or ceramic

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baking stones

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just make sure you keep them for the

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next time

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into the oven 200 degrees for 10 minutes

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now for the filling

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i'll do a classic quiche bacon and leeks

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this is a amazing cured pancetta

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pancetta is an italian cured meat made

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from belly pork seasoning with things

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like juniper nutmeg fennel a great

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substitute is unsmoked bacon

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as the pancetta gets lovely and crispy

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finely sliced leeks and add

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oh

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leek some bacon nice

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really important to cook those leeks

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down

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exactly what i want those leaks are

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almost sort of caramelized slightly

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crispy the flavor's amazing and just

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drain them off so any excess fat gets

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drained couple of tablespoons of cream

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it gives it

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it's really nice of richness

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i want two-thirds garnish i.e bacon and

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leeks in my quiche and one-third of the

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savory custard

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a touch of salt

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a touch of pepper

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and i grate some gruyere cheese

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that makes a really nice sort of creamy

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less of an eggy quiche take my amazing

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crispy pancetta and leeks in

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give that a good mix

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need one more little thing some

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freshness

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flat

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leaf parsley

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incredible

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really important just to taste

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the mixture

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with the quiche filling ready next

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finish off the pastry

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[Music]

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remove the fall and weight and return to

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the oven to get it lovely and golden all

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over

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[Music]

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now

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when we fill them give that a really

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good mix up

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[Music]

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beautiful

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grate over some more cheese which will

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bubble up and melt beautifully and then

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into the oven

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bake your quiche for 15 to 20 minutes

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incredible

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it's got that nice sort of cheese and

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toast smell from the top it's sort of

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baked but the secret of any good quiche

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is in the short crust because that's the

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hero

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really important put the water on first

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so you can just have it gently simmering

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away ready for the pasta

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while the water comes to the boil start

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the sauce by slicing mushrooms first off

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fingers one in front two behind

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up and down

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then add olive oil to a hot frying pan

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i want that nice color on the mushrooms

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off the heat literally 10 seconds

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and when you toss something really

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important you get all the ingredients at