Sealed pickles will keep in the fridge for up to 1 month.

To prepare 450 g cooked rice, you may use approximately 250 g rice. Make sure the rice has cooled down before use in step 2.

For a thicker dressing, line simmering basket with a nut milk bag or muslin cloth and place over a large bowl. Transfer Harissa yoghurt dressing into lined simmering basket and place into refrigerator to drain for 12 hours.

Jackfruit is popular throughout Southeast Asia and India, and has a distinct sweet aroma. The fruit can be starchy and fibrous, but when cooked has a texture similar to pulled meat (making it a great option for vegetarians and vegans).

Place the cutter shaft onto the mixing knife in the mixing bowl and ensure it is correctly placed. The base of the shaft should be fitted on the center of the mixing knife with arms positioned between the high and low blades allowing the shaft to stay vertical.

Some brands of spaghetti may be more prone to breaking or becoming chopped up during cooking.

Place the cutter shaft onto the mixing knife in the mixing bowl and ensure it is correctly placed. The base of the shaft should be fitted on the center of the mixing knife with arms positioned between the high and low blades allowing the shaft to stay vertical.

Before starting to cook, make sure the fish used in the recipe plus Thermomix® Sensor fits inside the air-fryer frying basket.

Flavour your rice with fresh herbs or spices. Try mustard seeds, cardamom pods, curry leaves, sliced ginger, rehydrated dried mushrooms or simply a slice of lemon.

Clean and scrape down the roots of your coriander with a spoon to remove the tougher, more fibrous bits on the outside of the roots, before adding to the mixing bowl.

Discard any mussels which are open before cooking and those that are still closed after cooking.

If using fresh octopus, freeze beforehand to ensure it is tender.

To slice steak, find the direction of the grain (the lines of muscle fibre) and slice across the grain rather than parallel to it.

Vegetarian chilli is delicious served with rice, jacket potatoes, traditional Mexican sides (such as guacamole, sour cream, grated cheese) or to fill tortillas and tacos.

Use a naturally sweet and fragrant gin in this recipe to balance the tomatoes. Think olives or red grapes and warm licorice.

Did you know you can use your Thermomix to easily remove the pomegranate arils? Go to the Thermomix Australia YouTube channel to watch the video.

Discard any mussels which are open before cooking and those that are still closed after cooking.

In Nigeria and many parts of Africa, tilapia fish is used in this recipe. Sea bass, sea bream or other types of white fish are all good substitutes for tilapia.

Chapatis are best served immediately after cooking with chicken kurma or dhall.

To make your own pitta bread find a recipe on Cookidoo®.

Thermomix® made vs store-bought: Make your own Harissa in Thermomix®, see Cookidoo® for the recipe.

For best results, use a specific dumpling flour (e.g. Bluekey® Pau flour)