MY CHILLI RECIPES

1. Cook the rice according to the packet instructions, then drain and leave to cool. If you spread it across a plate, it will cool more quickly.
2. Now prep the veg – chop everything into strips or chunks that are about the same size so it will be a pleasure to eat. Chop asparagus spears into 2cm lengths, halve or quarter baby corn, matchstick the carrot, and shred up cabbage – you get the idea.
3. Peel and finely slice the garlic. Peel and finely chop or grate the ginger.
4. Put a large non-stick frying pan or wok on a medium-high heat.
5. Beat the egg. Put 1 teaspoon of olive oil into the hot pan, then pour in the egg, swirling it around the pan to cover the base, essentially like a thin egg pancake. Let it cook through, then ease out of the pan with a spatula, roll it up and finely slice.
6. Put ½ a tablespoon of olive oil into the hot pan. Finely slice the sausage and bacon, then add to the pan. Stir-fry until golden, then go in with the prawns, garlic and ginger.
7. Stir in the curry paste until everything is coated, then start adding your veg, getting stuff that needs a bit longer in there first like carrots and leek. Keep stirring or tossing and adding the veg until it’s all in there.
8. Mix in the cool rice and stir-fry until it’s hot through and the veg are just cooked.
9. Add the soy, then toss in the egg ribbons.
10. Divide between your plates, sprinkle over the seeds, season to perfection with more soy if you like, and finish with a drizzle of chilli jam. Eat right away – heaven!

1. Cook the rice according to the packet instructions, then drain and leave to cool. If you spread it across a plate, it will cool more quickly.
2. Now prep the veg – chop everything into strips or chunks that are about the same size so it will be a pleasure to eat. Chop asparagus spears into 2cm lengths, halve or quarter baby corn, matchstick the carrot, and shred up cabbage – you get the idea.
3. Peel and finely slice the garlic. Peel and finely chop or grate the ginger.
4. Put a large non-stick frying pan or wok on a medium-high heat.
5. Beat the egg. Put 1 teaspoon of olive oil into the hot pan, then pour in the egg, swirling it around the pan to cover the base, essentially like a thin egg pancake. Let it cook through, then ease out of the pan with a spatula, roll it up and finely slice.
6. Put ½ a tablespoon of olive oil into the hot pan. Finely slice the sausage and bacon, then add to the pan. Stir-fry until golden, then go in with the prawns, garlic and ginger.
7. Stir in the curry paste until everything is coated, then start adding your veg, getting stuff that needs a bit longer in there first like carrots and leek. Keep stirring or tossing and adding the veg until it’s all in there.
8. Mix in the cool rice and stir-fry until it’s hot through and the veg are just cooked.
9. Add the soy, then toss in the egg ribbons.
10. Divide between your plates, sprinkle over the seeds, season to perfection with more soy if you like, and finish with a drizzle of chilli jam. Eat right away – heaven!

Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes until beginning to soften, then add the peppers. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the peppers are just tender.

Add the chilli powder, cumin and paprika to the pan and stir through, cooking for 1 minute. Put the mince in the pan and move around, breaking up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 3-4 minutes until brown all over. Pour in the passata and stock. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 30 minutes.

Roughly chop the chocolate and add to the chilli, along with the beans. Stir to combine and melt the chocolate, then simmer for another 15 minutes until the mixture has thickened slightly. 

Meanwhile, prepare the rice according to the instructions on the packet. Serve with the chilli and a dollop of crème fraîche on the top.