Lemongrass & Ginger: Vibrant Asian Recipes Cookbook Giveaways (CLOSED)
Very soon, my debut Asian cookbook – Lemongrass & Ginger: Vibrant Asian Recipes will be published! I must say that it has been a wonderful journey, from writing to the printing of the actual book. The day when I got the printed copies of the book in my hand, I got really emotional and excited. I almost couldn’t believe that I was actually holding the real book, a book that I have written, which I spent a lot of time drafting, writing, cooking and testing. I am very very glad with the end result of this beautiful cookbook!
The official launch date of my cookbook in the US is on the 4th April 2012. As for the UK and Australia, it is on the 12th April 2012. I have set up a dedicated page for my cookbook. On this page, you will get a sneak preview of my book and read a little bit what my book covers. Besides, I have also included some links where you could purchase it online.
In Asia, Lemongrass & Ginger: Vibrant Asian Recipes will be stocked at major bookstores. You can buy online on Kinokuniya.
Major bookstores in the US, Australia and UK will stock the book when it is published.
In Europe, so far, I have the below information where you can it.
Austria – Babette’s Spice and Books for Cooks: Pernstich KG Schleifmuehlgasse 17/Muehlgasse 9, 1040 – Wien Austria. Germany – The British-Bookshop: Boersenstrasse 17, D-60313 Frankfurt / Germany (info@british-bookshop.de) Switzerland – Orell Fuessli The Bookshop: Bahnhofstrasse 70, 8001 Zurich.
Please bear with me as I will be getting a longer list of the bookshops that will stock my book in any other countries that I haven’t mentioned. So, watch this space! I will provide the information as soon as I receive.
Now, the good news is, I have 2 signed copies of Lemongrass & Ginger: Vibrant Asian Recipes to giveaway! TO WIN, please read the following instructions:
This giveaway is opened to all readers in the world! The winner will be randomly chosen using random.org. For a chance to win, just leave a comment. EXTRA ENTRIES: Like my Facebook, then leave a separate comment. Follow @mycookinghut on Twitter (if not already done so) and tweet Lemongrass & Ginger cookbook giveaway! http://tinyurl.com/7wvd8b4 @mycookinghut , then leave a separate comment. Share on Facebook, then leave a separate comment. This competition ends on 16th April 2012, Monday, 23:59 BST. Good luck! 
Tomato Risotto
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Yield:
4 servings
Ingredients:
For the tomato essence:
•850g cherry tomatoes
•1/2 small fennel, sliced
•1 garlic clove, finely sliced
•1/4 celery stick, chopped
•1/4 shallot, finely sliced
•1 sprig fresh basil
•1 sprig fresh thyme
•2 -3 drops Tabasco sauce
•1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
For the risotto:
•2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
•1 onion, finely chopped
•1 garlic clove, crushed
•250g risotto rice, such as carnaroli
•Salt and freshly ground black pepper
•150g butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1cm/½in cubes
•400ml water
•400ml tomato essence
•10 cherry tomatoes, halved
•80g asparagus, cut into 5cm lengths
•80g peas
•4 tsp freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for sprinkling
Method:
1.
To make the tomato essence, place all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix together.Place the mixture, in batches, into a food processor and pulse five times for 1-2 seconds each time. Transfer the purée into a large bowl and repeat until all of the vegetables have been puréed.
2.
Cover the bowl with cling film and chill in the fridge for six hours. Line a clean bowl with a large piece of muslin and spoon in the tomato mixture. Draw the corners of the muslin cloth together and tie up tightly. String the muslin ‘bag’ up above the bowl to catch the strained juices. Leave to strain overnight. (Do not be tempted to squeeze the muslin.) Once strained, cover and refrigerate until needed.
3.
Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. To make the risotto, heat a pan over a medium heat, add the olive oil and gently fry the onion for 3-4 minutes, or until tender. Add the garlic and fry for a further minute. Add the rice, stirring well to coat in the olive oil. Fry for 1-2 minutes, or until the rice is translucent. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4.
Place the halved (or whole) cherry tomatoes onto a baking tray, drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roast in the oven for 5-6 minutes, or until the tomatoes are just tender and collapsed slightly.
5.
Add the butternut squash to the pan and mix well. Add the water and half of the tomato essence, then bring to a gentle simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for 15 minutes. Place the remaining tomato essence into a saucepan and warm through.
6.
By now, the rice should have absorbed all of the liquid. Remove the lid and stir well. Add the asparagus cook for a couple of minutes. Add the peas and parmesan and stir well, adding a little water if the risotto is too dry.To serve, spoon the risotto into a small serving bowl. Top with a few roasted tomatoes, a little sprinkling of parmesan.
