Stir fried Prawns with Tamarind

Fresh tamarind pods from the tamarind tree can sometimes be bought, but preparing them for cooking is a laborious process. The Thais, however, usually prefer to use compressed blocks of…

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Selsey Soused Herrings

This dish gets its name from Selsey in Sussex and dates from a time when herrings were plentiful in the seas off England’s south coast. Halve the herrings lengthways before…

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Creamy Cod Appetizer

Add only enough milk to make the potatoes creamy; if too soft, they will not hold their shape after piping.

West Indian Fish Patties

An excellent alternative to Tabasco is Picka peppa sauce, which is found in shops specializing in West Indian food. This is sweet as well as hot: about 1/4 teaspoon is…

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