Notes:
Gluten & Dairy Free - Contains Eggs, Fish Soy & Sesame
Alice Serving Suggestion: Roast sweet potato (as above), with sour cream and kimchi dipper.
Khanh Serving Suggestion: A simple herb salad dressed with chilli oil and lemon; julienned apple, rocket, bean sprouts, mint, coriander, finished with lemon and chili oil.
Alice's Side
Creamy kimchi drizz
½ cup good quality kimchi
½ cup sour cream or crème fraiche
Creamy kimchi dipper:
In a small mixing bowl, combine the kimchi and sour cream, tasting for balance. Add more heat or creaminess to your liking. Serve on top of the roast sweet potatoes.
Khanh's side: Simple Herb Salad with Chilli Oil & Lemon
Serves 2–4
INGREDIENTS
1 green apple, julienned (Granny Smith works best)
1 cup rocket leaves
1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed well
½ cup mint leaves
½ cup coriander leaves, torn
½ cup of vietnamese mint or thai basil
2 tbsp chives, finely cut
1 small red chilli, finely sliced (optional for extra heat)
2 tbsp roasted peanuts, roughly chopped (optional for crunch)
1 tbsp fried shallots
Dressing
2 tbsp chilli oil (with some of the crispy bits if you like texture)
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp fish sauce (or light soy sauce for vegetarian)
1 tbsp honey
Method
In a small bowl, whisk together chilli oil, lemon juice, fish sauce, sugar, and neutral oil until well combined. Taste and adjust"balance should be tangy, spicy, and slightly sweet.
In a large bowl, combine apple, rocket, bean sprouts, mint, coriander, vietnamese mint/ thai basil and chives.
Drizzle over the dressing and toss gently to coat.
Transfer to a platter and finish with sliced fresh chilli, fried shallots, and chopped nuts for crunch.
Serve immediately alongside a warm, fluffy frittata for a fresh and zesty contrast.