Chin Chin and Me 2

Continuing with recipes from the Chin Chin book. Casual family dinner

massaman curry of coconut braised lamb shanks and potatoes p 134. The recipe uses brisket, however, suggests that lamb shanks are a good alternative to the brisket. A great recipe that can be made in advance, reheated and finished later.

son in law eggs p 70

stir fried greens with bean shoots and a little sesame oil


cooling plate p 110, cucumber and apple lightly dressed with a splash of sushi vinegar

some steamed rice and all served in big dishes, communal style

 and for dessert

layered coconut jellies p 214, more an inspiration than remaining true to the recipe. The original has three layers, coconut jelly - clear, coconut milk jelly - white and rosella jelly - red. As this was a last minute dessert I had to use ingredients on hand, regrettably no fresh coconut/coconut juice or rosella syrup so I substituted strained passionfruit juice for the rosella jelly and omitted the clear layer.