Crisp Apple, Cabbage and Edamame Bean Slaw (v)
Crisp green apples, crunchy cabbage and edamame beans get tossed in a light, creamy sesame dressing for a refreshing bowl of goodness.
DRESSING
2 tablespoons white miso paste
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Kewpie mayonnaise
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons white sesame seeds, toasted and roughly ground
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
SALAD
4 cups finely shredded cabbage
1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved
1 small green apple, thinly sliced
1½ cups podded edamame beans, cooked
DRESSING: Put all the ingredients in a small food processor (or use a stick blender) and blitz until smooth.
SALAD: Toss the cabbage, fennel, apple and edamame beans together in a large bowl. Toss with enough dressing just to coat, then transfer to a serving bowl. Serve the remaining dressing separately. SERVES 6-8
Aromatic Spiced Apricot Glazed Ham (gf)
The warm aromatic notes in the spice mix, based on traditional French quatre épices, pair beautifully with apricot and mustard in this glorious baked ham.
1 whole cooked ham (mine was 8 kilograms)
GLAZE
1 cup apricot jam
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons wholegrain mustard
2 teaspoons dry English mustard powder, sifted 2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon each ground white pepper and freshly grated nutmeg
½ teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and ginger
Remove the ham from the fridge 2 hours before cooking.
Preheat the oven to 150°C fan bake.
GLAZE: Stir all the ingredients together in a bowl.
HAM: Gently prise the skin off the ham using your fingertips, taking care not to damage the layer of fat underneath, and discard. Leave the skin on the hock.
Lightly score the fat in a diamond pattern.
Place the ham in a foil-lined baking dish and pour over the glaze.
Cook for 1½ hours until golden, basting every 15 minutes and turning the dish several times for even colouring.
Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before carefully lifting onto a large wooden board or serving platter.
Place your desired wrapping around the ham
