Beef Fillet Pot Roast

By Bibi Ayesha Kadwa

@Sunnyside Classics

NO SAUCES ADDED..

Beef Fillet is expensive and does not need much to ingredients to make it shine

It cooks so quickly and is absolutely delicious

Approx 1.2 kg piece of fillet
Trimmed and washed..pat dry with a cloth or paper towel
Poke all over with a knife
1 tablespoon of vinegar
1 tsp of crushed fresh garlic
Half tsp lemon pepper
Half tsp white pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tablespoons of Portuguese peri peri seasoning..watever brand u have

Half tsp of dried rosemary
Few sprigs fresh thyme
1 tbsp barbeque spice
Aromat to taste
Smear the ingredients properly on the fillet and allow to marinate for a while..minimum at least and hour ..overnight even better

Add about 125 to 150g of butter to ur pot
And heat up the butter on medium heat
Gently place ur fillet in the pot and fry the fillet few minutes on each side..gently moving it around so the butter does not burn out If u enjoy medium rare..allow to cook in its own juices Or..

Option 1
Once u have seared all sides..add boiling water to the pot and allow to cook till water reduces but dont let all the gravy burn out

Option 2
Sear well and put into a pre heated..200 degree oven to finish off the cooking
Remove onto a platter and pour the pan juices over the meat Slice the meat and serveAnother option ..add some sauces to the pan juices..WORCESTERSHIRE sauce..soy sauce..peei peri sauce..barbeque sauce

Or a steak baste..different brands are available
Enjoy with mushroom sauce..as i served that on the side..
Leftovers are amazing..if u have any ????
Chips..wedges to roasted veggies are perfect

Easy Butter Chicken

Ingredients 2tbsp oil 1 tbsp butter 1 large onion sliced 2 tsp whole cumin 500g Chicken breast cubed 1 tsp crushed chillies 1 tbsp garlic n ginger 1 tsp paprika 5ml black pepper 50g tomato paste 2 tbsp peri-peri or chilli sauce 1 cup yoghurt for healthy or fresh cream...

Arabic Tea ( Safeera Kaka)

6 cups water teaspoons loose-leaf black tea, or more if you like your tea strong 6-8 fresh mint leaves, a large handful or dried Medina mint leaves  sugar or sweetener, optional Bring the water to a rolling boil in a tea kettle or medium saucepan. Stir in the tea and...

Iced Spanish Latte ( Safeera Kaka)

1/2 cup milk  1 ½ - 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk to taste 2 shots of espresso ice (try and do smaller ice cubes) Combine milk and sweetened condensed milk in a glass and whisk rapidly until the sweetened condensed milk is fully mixed in. The mixture should...

Medina Fries (Safeera Kaka)

Airfry or normally fry chips Season well with salt, chilli powder, vinegar (not too much) and chips seasoning Plate the chips and drizzle with chilli sauce, mayonnaise mixed with sour cream, tomato sauce. Drizzle the sauces in neat lines using a piping bag You can...

Crepes Recipe

1 cup flour 2 cups milk 1 egg Pinch of salt 1 tbs sugar 1 tbs oil Mix all the ingredients until well combined. Fry in a large medium hot pan with butter for 1 minute on each side. Serve with cinnamon sugar or whipped cream & fresh fruit.

Medina Rose Ice Cream (Safeera Kaka)

For Rose Ice Cream: 400 ml heavy cream or whip cream 1 can (400ml) sweetened condensed milk 3 tablespoons rose syrup, or according to your taste 1 tablespoon rose water (optional Place the heavy cream into a large bowl and whisk on a medium speed until soft peak. Add...