Last week I mentioned that my life might be turned upside down for a while but it wasn't 100% confirmed yet. Well... now it has been. I am flying on Monday to the South of France to cook on board a yacht for four months. I kick off in Monaco for the Grand Prix and after that, I have no idea... but I have just bought a fabulous new camera with the expressed idea of taking loads of photos of my adventure.
I will be blogging whenever I get the time to write and the internet connection to upload!
But on that note - I am absolutely knackered from trying to pack in as many bookings as I can before I leave, and am off to one in half an hour, so today's post is one which I really don't think needs much introduction. Beef goulash, who doesn't love this hearty winter warmer!?
Slow
braised beef goulash
Serves 6
1 Tbsp of
olive oil
1 large
onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves
of garlic, peeled and chopped
800g of
beef goulash chunks
1 x 400ml
can of tomatoes
50g of tomato paste
250ml of
beef stock
20g of
dried mushrooms (porcini, chanterelle or shiitake are good)
1 cup of
carrot, grated
½ tsp of
black pepper
1 Tbsp of
paprika
1 tsp of
mild curry powder
1 tsp of mixed
spice
2 tsp of
salt (or to taste)
1 Tbsp of
sugar (or to taste)
Heat the
oil in a large pot and add the onions and garlic, frying them for a few
minutes. Add the beef and brown the meat for few minutes. Add the all the
remaining ingredients, except the salt and sugar, and leave on a very low
simmer for 3 – 4 hours.
Add water
as needed while the stew is cooking so that it doesn’t dry out. Season with
salt and sugar to taste and serve with rice, potatoes or crusty bread.
Oh!! How exciting! Bon voyage and best of luck - what an adventure lies ahead!! E xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Elaine! So many mixed emotions right now but am trying to focus on the excitement!
DeleteOh wow, that sounds awesome... the boat part and the goulash. I hope you find your sea legs soon and have an adventure that nothing compares too. Lots of love Kelly
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly - I will be popping sea sick tabs like smarties - really hope I get over it quick!
DeleteBeen quite some time since I've been on an adventure, am really excited (a sh1t scared too ;-)!
Wow - what an incredible gastronomic adventure! Onboard a yacht in the South of France!! Bon voyage! Look forward to your blogs from that side!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to explore the markets and stores there! Hope the frenchies aren't too rude to me ;-0!
DeleteMy camera is itching to get some Mediterranean light!