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Irish Times
16 hours ago
- General
- Irish Times
Hot and sour chicken and sweetcorn broth with egg and noodles
Serves : 2 Course : Dinner Cooking Time : 30 mins Prep Time : 30 mins Ingredients 1 leftover cooked whole chicken carcass 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 carrots, roughly chopped 2 sticks celery, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic Salt and pepper Sea salt 1 fresh sweetcorn cob 120g dried udon noodles 2 eggs 1 small piece of ginger, peeled and grated 1 red chilli, thinly sliced, plus extra for garnish 2tbs soy sauce 1tbs rice wine vinegar Handful picked coriander leaves, for garnish ½tbs toasted sesame seeds, for garnish Pick about 200g of chicken off the leftover cooked chicken and place in a bowl, to be added later to the broth. Then place the cooked chicken carcass in a large pot and add the onion, garlic, carrot and celery, and season with salt and pepper. Pour in enough water to just cover, then place on a high heat. Bring to the boil, then turn the heat down and allow to gently simmer for 25 minutes. Strain the liquid through a sieve into a large jug or bowl, discarding the carcass, veg and any solids. The strained liquid will be the base for the broth. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Peel away any outer leaves from the corn cob and cut away at the base. Place the corn cob in the boiling water and blanch for two minutes, then remove and allow to steam dry. Heat a skillet pan or nonstick frying pan over a medium heat. Place the corn cob in the pan and cook for one to two minutes, until beginning to char, then turn the cob slightly with tongs. Continue until it is evenly charred all over, then remove from the pan. Stand the cob upright on a chopping board and carefully cut the charred kernels off with a chef's knife, discarding the cob. The charred kernels will be added to the broth later. Place the noodles in a large pot of simmering water and cook for five minutes (or per packet instructions), then rinse in cold water, strain and set aside. Have the two eggs at room temperature before cooking. Add freshly boiled water to a small saucepan and place on a medium-high heat. When the water is boiling, slowly lower the eggs in with a spoon. Cook for five minutes, then remove the eggs from the saucepan and place in iced water. Pour about 500ml of the chicken broth base into a saucepan and place on a medium heat. Add the grated ginger, red chilli, soy sauce and vinegar and bring to a simmer. Add the leftover picked chicken, charred sweetcorn and strained noodles, and allow to simmer for two minutes, then remove from the heat. To serve, use tongs to divide the noodles between two bowls, followed by the chicken, then ladle on the broth to cover. Peel the soft-boiled eggs, slice in half and place on top, then garnish with some coriander leaves, slices of red chilli and some toasted sesame seeds.
Straits Times
a day ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Australia confident issues raised in US review of submarine project will be resolved
FILE PHOTO: Former Australian Prime Minister and ASPI President Kevin Rudd gives a speech during the 2017 Asia Game Changer Awards and Gala Dinner in Manhattan, New York, U.S. November 1, 2017. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo WASHINGTON - Australia's ambassador to Washington said on Friday his country is working with the Pentagon on the U.S. Defense Department's review of the AUKUS submarine project and is confident that all issues raised will be resolved. Kevin Rudd made the comment at the Aspen Security Forum in Colorado and stressed the longstanding U.S.-Australia alliance and his close relationship with Elbridge Colby, the U.S. undersecretary of defense for policy, who initiated the review. "We're working with Bridge and the team on the AUKUS review ... and we are confident that we'll work our way through each and every one of the issues which he has raised in the context of this internal Defense Department review," Rudd said, referring to Colby. "Bridge has been around my place a lot of times, and so we have known each other for a long period of time, and that's why I'm confident, quite apart from the mature relationship within our two defense establishments ... that we'll work our way through this stuff." Rudd, a former Australian prime minister, said the U.S.-Australia alliance had endured through 15 presidents and 15 prime ministers from different parties. In 2023, the United States, Australia, and Britain unveiled details of the AUKUS plan to provide Australia with nuclear-powered attack submarines from the early 2030s, part of efforts to counter China's ambitions in the Indo-Pacific. It is Australia's biggest ever defense project. The Pentagon said in June it was reviewing AUKUS to ensure it was "aligned with the President's America First agenda," amid concerns about the ability of the U.S. to meet its own submarine needs and whether Australia's vessels would be used in support of U.S. policy in the future. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Critical infrastructure in S'pore under attack by cyber espionage group: Shanmugam Singapore What is UNC3886, the group that attacked Singapore's critical information infrastructure? Singapore Alleged Kpod peddler filmed trying to flee raid in Bishan charged with 6 offences Asia Indonesia court jails former trade minister for 4½ years in sugar graft case Singapore Singapore police in contact with Indonesian authorities over baby trafficking allegations Singapore NTU upholds zero grade for student accused of using AI in essay; panel found 14 false citations or data Singapore 7-year-old girl, cabby taken to hospital after vehicle pile-up in City Hall area Singapore Former NUH male nurse charged after he allegedly molested man at hospital On Sunday, Australia's Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy responded to a report that Colby had pressed Australia and Japan to clarify what role it would play if the U.S. and China went to war over Taiwan by saying Australia would not commit troops in advance to any conflict. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has also rebuffed U.S. requests to commit to lifting defense spending from 2% to 3.5% of gross domestic product, saying instead Australia would spend what was needed for its defense. The reported call by Colby on Australia to clarify its role regarding Taiwan raised eyebrows, given that Washington itself maintains a policy of "strategic ambiguity" and not saying directly how it would respond to any Chinese attack on the island. Rudd said U.S. President Donald Trump viewed unpredictability as one of his strengths as a leader, whereas China's Communist leadership craved predictability. "Being unpredictable is no bad thing in terms of the way in which the Chinese view their strategic future on the critical question ... (of) the future of Taiwan," he said. Rudd added that Taiwan currently occupied Beijing's entire military strategic focus, and if the island were to fall, China's "capacities and capabilities would be unleashed more broadly." "I believe that logic is galvanizing here in the United States as well as across allies," he said. Asked about Colby's reported pressure on Australia and Japan and Australia's response, a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department said: "The United States has longstanding alliances with both Japan and Australia. We regularly consult with our allies on a range of regional and global issues." REUTERS
Straits Times
a day ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Australia confident all issues raised in US review of submarine project will be resolved
FILE PHOTO: Former Australian Prime Minister and ASPI President Kevin Rudd gives a speech during the 2017 Asia Game Changer Awards and Gala Dinner in Manhattan, New York, U.S. November 1, 2017. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo WASHINGTON - Australia's ambassador to Washington said on Friday his country is working with the Pentagon on the U.S. Defense Department's review of the AUKUS submarine project and is confident that all issues raised will be resolved. Kevin Rudd made the comment at the Aspen Security Forum and stressed his close relationship with Elbridge Colby, the U.S. undersecretary of defense for policy, who initiated the review, and the longstanding U.S.-Australia defense alliance. "We're working with Bridge and the team on the AUKUS review ... and we are confident that we'll work our way through each and every one of the issues which he has raised in the context of this internal Defense Department review," Rudd said, referring to Colby. "Bridge has been around my place a lot of times, and so we have known each other for a long period of time, and that's why I'm confident, quite apart from the mature relationship within our two defense establishments ... that we'll work our way through this stuff." Rudd, a former Australian prime minister, said the U.S.-Australia alliance had endured through 15 presidents and 15 prime ministers from different parties. In 2023, the United States, Australia, and Britain unveiled details of the AUKUS plan to provide Australia with nuclear-powered attack submarines from the early 2030s, part of efforts to counter China's ambitions in the Indo-Pacific. It is Australia's biggest ever defense project. The Pentagon said in June it was reviewing AUKUS to ensure it was "aligned with the President's America First agenda," amid concerns about the ability of the U.S. to meet its own submarine needs and whether Australia's vessels would be used in support of U.S. policy in the future. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Critical infrastructure in S'pore under attack by cyber espionage group: Shanmugam Singapore What is UNC3886, the group that attacked Singapore's critical information infrastructure? Singapore Alleged Kpod peddler filmed trying to flee raid in Bishan charged with 6 offences Asia Indonesia court jails former trade minister for 4½ years in sugar graft case Singapore Singapore police in contact with Indonesian authorities over baby trafficking allegations Singapore NTU upholds zero grade for student accused of using AI in essay; panel found 14 false citations or data Singapore 7-year-old girl, cabby taken to hospital after vehicle pile-up in City Hall area Singapore Former NUH male nurse charged after he allegedly molested man at hospital On Sunday, Australia's Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy responded to a report that the Pentagon has pressed Australia to clarify what role it would play if the U.S. and China went to war over Taiwan by saying Australia would not commit troops in advance to any conflict. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has also rebuffed U.S. requests to commit to lifting defense spending from 2% to 3.5% of gross domestic product, saying instead Australia would spend what was needed for its defense. REUTERS
Irish Times
12-07-2025
- General
- Irish Times
Barbecue smash burgers with dill pickle sauce
Makes : 2 Course : Lunch, Dinner Cooking Time : 10 mins Prep Time : 20 mins Ingredients For the burger sauce: 1tbs mayonnaise 1tbs tomato ketchup 1tbs Dijon mustard 1tbs capers 1tbs diced pickled gherkins 1tbs chopped dill For the burgers: 400g beef mince 10% fat, ideally ground chuck or short rib beef Salt and black pepper 4 slices American-style cheese 2 brioche buns Sliced gherkins, to garnish Pickled red onion (see kofta recipe) to garnish To make the burger sauce, place the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, capers, gherkins and dill in a bowl and stir to combine. Preheat the barbecue to a medium-high heat. Place the mince in a bowl and season well with salt and pepper, then divide it into four and roll into four balls. Place the mince balls on the barbecue and press down firmly using a burger press or spatula to flatten them and get them caramelising. Flip the burgers over when caramelised (about two minutes) and place a slice of cheese on each. Then, close the lid and cook for two to three minutes to ensure the cheese is melted and the meat cooked through. Then lift one patty on to another with a spatula to create two double patties, and remove from the heat. To assemble the burgers, slice the buns in half and toast lightly. Spread some burger sauce on the base of the buns before adding a double patty. Top with some pickled red onions and slices of pickled gherkins.
The Age
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
RecipeTin Eats founder upset her recipe was used to murder three people
The beef Wellington in RecipeTin Eats' acclaimed debut cookbook, Dinner, once stood as a testament to founder Nagi Maehashi's meticulous approach to trial-and-error recipe development. 'I'm proud to say I've finally cracked one of the trickiest of haute cuisine classics, the grand beef Wellington,' Maehashi wrote on her RecipeTin Eats website in 2022. 'The end result is incredibly juicy, edge-to-edge rose pink beef encased in pastry boasting a flawlessly crispy base.' Though the self-taught cook once baked 89 variations on a vanilla butter cake before publishing the recipe to her site, it was her beef Wellington that had taken the longest amount of time to perfect. But over the past nine weeks, Maehashi's labour of love became the signature dish in the so-called mushroom murder trial of Erin Patterson.
