Use as a base for a tasty curry: combine Nyonya spice paste with curry powder, coconut milk and tamarind juice and add chicken, seafood, meat or vegetables as preferred.

Use as a marinade for vegetables, chicken or pork (see Variation).

We recommend using Matso's® ginger beer. Non-alcoholic ginger beer can be used in this recipe, however it is often sweeter than the alcoholic variety, so you will need to adjust to taste.

To make your own rice milk, please refer to recipe on Cookidoo®.

To ensure success with this recipe the butter must be cold and added as much as possible in one piece. Cut butter in large chunks (approx. 2.5 cm/1 in.).

Serve this sauce with salmon (e.g. gravlax, a Scandinavian dish of dry-cured salmon marinated in herbs) or boiled eggs.

This recipe will produce approx. 250 g buttermilk (liquid portion). Reserve the buttermilk after draining in step 2 to use in Spiced fruit loaf (search Cookidoo®), as well as in scones, breads and pancakes. Buttermilk can also be frozen for up to 1 month for later use.

If you decide to use fresh tomatoes, crush them first for 15 sec/speed 5. Then add rest of the ingredients and sauté 30 min/Varoma/speed 2.

To prepare jar: place 17.5 oz water into mixing bowl. Place jar and lid upside down in the center of the Varoma and steam 20 min/Varoma/speed 1 . Leave to drain - do not dry or touch the inside surfaces. Alternatively, thoroughly wash jar and lid in hot, soapy water. Rinse by pouring over with boiling water. Prepare for filling, if needed, by placing on a clean tea towel in a roasting pan and heating in the oven at 212˚F until required.

Thermomix® Pita recipe adapted from Tartine Bakery.

Use sauce to marinate, grill or baste your protein of choice.

If you don't have time to soak/activate your cashews, soak nuts in boiling water for 30 minutes, then drain and use as directed.

Using good-quality vinegars is important to the outcome and quality of the finished product.

Remove frozen cubes from ice cube trays and keep in a zip lock bag in the freezer for easy use in recipes.

Gochujang can be found in Asian grocers under the English name of Korean chilli paste or hot pepper paste.

Coat protein of choice with desired amount of rub, ensuring it is completely covered. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for two hours, up to overnight.

Create a mixed bell pepper train to hold and serve your Sweet Apple Dip. Prepare 5 bell pepper carts (see recipe photo). Slice off a quarter of each pepper lengthwise starting at the stem side. Clean out the seeds and set aside. Cut 20 slices of cucumber for wheels (approx. ½ in. thick). Attach 4 cucumber slices to each bell pepper car using toothpicks. Wash and prepare all other vegetables, including remaining bell peppers and cucumbers. Fill train cars with vegetables and dip.

Preheat broiler. Place bread onto a baking sheet and lightly brush with olive oil. Place under broiler and toast, watching carefully to avoid burning.

Delicious on toast or served as a dip with pita bread or assorted sliced or whole raw vegetables.

To make your own vegan mayonnaise, please refer to the recipe on this recipe chip.

Be sure to use clean utensils and sterilized jars for best results. Wash all surfaces and containers that will be used with hot sudsy water and rinse well with very hot water before use. To ensure preservation, sterilize jars as directed in recipe and fill while jars are still warm.

This is beautiiful spicy condiment used in North West African and Middle eastern cuisine.

The glaze will thicken as it cools. To test if your glaze is cooked, place a metal spoon into the mixture. The glaze should coat the back of the spoon in a nice thick syrup-consistency.

For a smoother sauce, allow to cool slightly and blend 1 min/speed 8 .