Africa

Lamb Tajine

INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp of Salivate! Ras el Hanout spice blend  1 tsp saffron thread 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp salt 8 French trimmed baby lamb shanks (about 330 g each) 2 litres chicken stock, or water 250 g sultanas 4 onions, halved, thinly sliced 1 tbsp honey 2 tbsp sugar 100 g blanched almonds, roasted METHOD • Combine the...
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Grilled Berbere Fish

  INGREDIENTS For the fish: 1 whole fish (I used trout but any type can be used) 1 tomato sliced 1 lemon sliced 3 tbsp Berbere Spice Blend 6 cloves garlic Salt – to season Vegetable oil – for grilling the fish FOR THE SALAD 1 red onion finely sliced 1 cup black olives – sliced 1 lebanese cucumber – sliced 1...
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Harissa Lamb

INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp harissa paste check out the recipe HERE 2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves 1 tbsp ras el hanout 2 lemons - juice and finely grated rind 1½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil 360 g lamb back straps COUSCOUS 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup couscous 2 tbsp currants 2 tbsp lightly toasted, chopped pistachios 1/3 cup mint leaves, torn,...
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Harissa Paste

I use harissa to spice up chicken wings and get them into the oven, I add it to yoghurt and used it with grilled lamb, It’s my all time fav with couscous and I simply love it mixed with mayo and a squeeze of lemon. INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp Salivate! Harissa Spice Blend 1 tbsp tomato paste 4 cloves garlic chopped 2 tbsp...
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Roast Berbere Vegetables

In searching for delicious recipes using Berbere I could not go past Yotam Ottolenghi for inspiration. This recipe is adapted from one of his dishes. I have played around with it and added pomegranates to make it really sing. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 3 tsp berbere spice blend¾ tsp cumin seeds2 sweet potatoes (about 700g), unpeeled and cut into 2cm dice240g cooked chickpeas (tinned are fine...
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Dora Wat

INGREDIENTS 1.5 kg onions, finely chopped 1/2 large chicken 50 ml white vinegar 1/2 lemon, juiced 50 ml olive oil 1.5 tbsp niter kibbeh - get the recipe HERE 3 tbsp Salivate! Berbere Blend 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled 1 tbsp salt METHOD • Place the onion in a large, heavy-based saucepan, cover with a lid and cook over low–medium heat, stirring occasionally....
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