COOKING RECIPES

Recipe by : chef ssentongo

* > CRISPY SHRIMP WITH SPICY MAYO 🍤🔥
version – 20 min, 2-3 servings

Ingredients
Shrimp:

• 300g large shrimp, peeled + deveined, tails on
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• Salt, pepper, garlic powder
• Oil for frying

Spicy Mayo Sauce:

• 3 tbsp mayo
• 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
• 1 tsp sriracha
• 1 tsp lime juice
• Pinch of red chili, chopped

Method

1. Bread: Pat shrimp dry. Dredge in flour → egg → panko. Season panko with salt + garlic powder.
2. Fry: Heat oil to 180°C. Fry shrimp 2-3 min per side till golden + crispy. Drain.
3. Sauce: Mix all spicy mayo ingredients.
4. Plate: Line wooden board with dots of sauce. Lay shrimp on top. Drizzle more sauce + chopped parsley + chili over.

3 Quick Tips

1. Super crispy: Use panko, not regular crumbs
2. Don’t overcrowd the pan or oil temp drops
3. Serve hot right away for max crunch

Serve with: Lemon wedges, rice, or as an appetizer

Want an air fryer version or no mayo sauce option?

* > HONEY -GLAZED ROAST CHICKEN WITH PAN SAUCE 🍗✨
version – 45 min, 2 servings

Ingredients
Chicken:

• 2 chicken leg quarters or 1 small whole chicken, split
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt + black pepper

Sides + Sauce:

• Handful broccolini or green beans
• 4-5 mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup chicken stock or water
• 1 tsp butter

Method

1. Marinate: Mix honey, soy, oil, garlic, salt + pepper. Rub on chicken. Rest 15 min.
2. Roast: 220°C / 425°F for 30-35 min till skin is crispy + golden. Baste once with juices.
3. Veg: Sauté mushrooms + broccolini 4 min. Set aside.
4. Pan Sauce: Pour stock into the hot pan. Scrape bits. Add butter, simmer 2 min till glossy.
5. Plate: Chicken on top of veg + mushrooms. Drizzle pan sauce around.

3 Quick Tips

1. Crispy skin: Pat chicken dry before seasoning
2. Glossy glaze: Honey caramelizes at the end – watch it so it doesn’t burn
3. Rest 5 min before serving so juices stay in

Serve with: Mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted veggies

Want a goat meat version or grill pan version instead?

* > SWEET CHILI CHICKEN SKEWERS 🍢🌶️
version – 30 min + 30 min marinade, 3-4 servings

Ingredients
Chicken:

• 500g chicken thigh, cubed
• 4-6 skewers, soaked

Marinade + Glaze:

• 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp lime juice

Toppings:

• Spring onions, sliced
• Sesame seeds
• Cilantro + lime wedges

Method

1. Marinate: Mix 2 tbsp sweet chili, soy, honey, garlic, ginger. Add chicken 30 min.
2. Skewer + Grill: Thread chicken. Grill/BBQ 4-5 min per side on high till charred.
3. Glaze: In last 1 min, brush with remaining sweet chili sauce to get glossy.
4. Serve: Top with spring onion, sesame, cilantro. Dip in extra sweet chili sauce + lime.

3 Quick Tips

1. Juicy meat: Use thigh, not breast
2. Char: High heat = those black bits like in the photo
3. No grill? Pan-fry or air fry 200°C for 10-12 min

Serve with: Rice, noodles, or salad

Want a goat version or spicier gochujang glaze next?

* > GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH SPICED RICE + GARLIC SAUCE 🍢🍛
version – 40 min + 30 min marinade, 3-4 servings

Ingredients
Chicken Skewers:

• 600g chicken thigh, cubed
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 2 tbsp yogurt
• 1 tbsp oil
• Salt + pepper
• Metal/wooden skewers

Spiced Rice:

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 cup chicken stock
• Handful bell pepper, diced

Garlic Sauce:

• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Pinch of salt

Method

1. Marinate: Mix chicken with yogurt, spices, oil, salt. 30 min.
2. Cook Rice: Sauté onion, add rice + spices. Pour stock, simmer 15 min.
3. Grill Chicken: Skewer chicken. Grill/BBQ 4-5 min per side till charred + glossy.
4. Sauce: Mix all garlic sauce ingredients.
5. Plate: Rice + couscous/bulgur mix on platter. Top with skewers. Serve with 2 bowls of garlic sauce + pita + lemon.

3 Quick Tips

1. Juicy chicken: Use thigh, not breast
2. Color: Turmeric gives that golden rice like in the photo
3. No grill? Air fry 200°C for 10-12 min

Serve with: Pita bread, lemon wedges, parsley

Want a goat version or spicier peri-peri sauce next?