Malcolm Craig's blog

February 23

Poussin or Cornish Hen Veronique

2 double Poussins or Cornish hens double means that they are 8-10 weeks old and are large enough to serve 2 people.

2 fresh tarragon or fresh thyme sprigs

25g(1oz) or 2tbsp butter

60ml (4tbsp) white wine

grated rind and juice of ½ a lemon

15ml(1tbsp) olive oil

15ml(1tbsp) flour

150ml(1/4 pint) chicken stock

115g(4oz) seedless green grapes, cut in half if they are large

salt and black pepper

Venison Spring Rolls

8oz ground venison

A teaspoon of garlic

A teaspoon of ginger

Two teaspoons of sesame oil

A cup of cooked rice noodle

2oz oyster sauce

1oz salt

1oz sugar

Half a cup of shredded carrot

Half a cup of white onion sliced into matchstick shapes

Mix all the ingredients together and wrap into a spring roll pastry. They are easy to get at most Chinese markets or the ethnic ailse of grovery stores.

Deep fry until golden brown, approx. 2 minutes.