Classic Sweet and Sour Sauce

This wonderfully piquant sauce is a healthy version of the classic Chinese staple sweet and sour sauce. It is delicious with crispy baked chicken strips, rice and noodles. Alternatively chill and serve as a dipping sauce. 500/600 g tin of pineapple chunks or rings 400 ml vegetable stock 400 ml white wine vinegar 300 ml orange juice 100 ml soy sauce 200 g tomato purée 2 red or yellow peppers 1 tablespoon yeast extract (Optional source of glutamate) Half teaspoon five spice powder 3 tablespoons cornflour [Read More]

Slow Cooker Creamed Rice

A delicious and economical dish of creamed rice you can make easily in your slow cooker.2 litres of milk 225 g long grain rice 20 g of Splenda (About 5 tablespoons) 30 g butter 1/2 teaspoon of Allspice and Cinnamon 2 tablespoons of vanilla essence 2 eggs Mix all ingredients except the eggs together in a slow cooker (3.5 litre cooker or bigger is recommended.) Cover and cook on high for 3 hours. [Read More]