5/5 – Homemade Plantain Chips 🍌
Have a few unripe plantains at home? Before you turn them into something else, try making these crunchy chips.
You only need three ingredients!
Ingredients:
- 2 firm, unripe plantains
- Salt to taste
- Cooking oil
The process:
1. Remove the peel and slice the plantains very thinly.
2. Add a little salt and mix.
3. Heat your oil over medium heat.
4. Fry the slices in small batches so they cook evenly.
5. Remove once crisp and lightly golden.
6. Drain and allow them to cool completely.
Once cooled, keep them in an airtight container to help retain their crunch.
Simple, affordable and perfect for snacking!
Which one would disappear first if you served all five at a party? 😂👇❤️
4/5 – Mini Chicken Spring Rolls 🥢
If you've ever wondered how to make those little crunchy spring rolls served at parties, here's a homemade version worth trying.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- ½ carrot, grated
- ½ onion, chopped
- Spring roll wrappers
- Salt, pepper and seasoning
- Flour mixed with water
- Cooking oil
How to prepare them:
1. Heat a little oil and sauté the onion.
2. Add the chicken, cabbage and carrot.
3. Season and cook until the vegetables soften and excess moisture has evaporated.
4. Let the filling cool completely.
5. Place a small amount on each wrapper and fold into neat rolls.
6. Seal the edges with the flour paste.
7. Fry until beautifully golden and crunchy.
The trick is not to overfill them, otherwise they may open while frying. Serve with your favourite dipping sauce! 😍
5/5 – Cooked Meat and Leftovers 🍲
Made more food than everyone could finish? Don't let those leftovers go to waste!
Most cooked meat and poultry can be stored:
• In the fridge: 3–4 days.
• In the freezer: Around 2–6 months for best quality.
A few habits that make a big difference:
1. Put leftovers in the fridge within 2 hours.
2. Keep your fridge at 4°C or colder.
3. Keep your freezer at -18°C or colder.
4. Use sealed containers or freezer bags.
5. Label your food with the date.
And please don't rely on smell alone to decide whether old meat is safe.
Save this thread. It could come in handy the next time you stock up on meat! ❤️
4/5 – Fish and Shrimp 🐟🦐
Seafood is one thing I wouldn't leave sitting around for too long.
Here's a quick guide:
• Raw shrimp: 1–2 days in the fridge; around 6–18 months in the freezer for best quality.
• Fatty fish: 1–2 days in the fridge; around 2–3 months in the freezer.
• Lean fish: 1–2 days in the fridge; around 6–8 months in the freezer.
Keep seafood sealed and get it into the fridge or freezer promptly. Fresh seafood is lovely, but proper storage matters just as much!
good sandwich is hard to resist, especially when it's packed with flavour! This one looks like the kind of meal that makes you want to head straight to the kitchen and try it yourself. 🥪
5/5 – Homemade Tomato Soup 🍲🍅
There's something about warm homemade soup that just hits differently. If you've got a few ripe tomatoes sitting in the kitchen, save them for this!
You'll need:
- 6 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 small onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- ¼ cup cooking cream
- Salt and black pepper
- A pinch of dried basil
Here's how I make it:
Melt the butter in a pot and add the onion and garlic. Once they've softened, throw in the chopped tomatoes and basil. Let them cook for about 8 minutes before adding the stock. Simmer for another 15 minutes, then allow it to cool slightly before blending until smooth. Return the soup to the pot, stir in the cream and season to your taste. Warm it gently and serve with toasted bread. That's comfort in a bowl! ❤️
4/5 – Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad 🥒🍅
On days when I don't feel like cooking anything complicated, a fresh salad like this is always a good idea. It's crunchy, refreshing and takes very little effort.
What goes into the bowl:
- 3 ripe tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- ½ red onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper
Put it together:
Wash your vegetables and cut the tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Slice the onion thinly and add everything to a bowl. Mix the olive oil and lemon juice with some salt and pepper, then pour over the vegetables. Give it a gentle toss and finish with parsley. I would happily have this with grilled fish or chicken! 🥗