Showing posts with label pineapple. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pineapple. Show all posts

Pineapple and Shrimp Verrines

These verrines are easy to make and, aside from the fact you have to do it in two steps (the marinade taking the longest time), quite fast. They are refreshing and will be ideal either for a light starter or an appetizer.


For 4 verrines, you will need the following ingredients:
  • About 20 shrimp
  • One tablespoon of curry powder
  • A good-size handful of coriander leaves
  • A can of 550 grams of cut or sliced pineapple
  • The pineapple juice of the same 550 grams of cut or sliced pineapple

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Marinating time: 4 to 8 hours


Start by your marinade, as it will have to rest for a few hours.

Cut the head of your shrimp and peel them.


Roughly chop the coriander.


In a container, pour the pineapple juice, then add the curry powder. Add the chopped coriander, and mix a bit.


Add your peeled shrimp.


Cover with a plastic film, and place in the fridge for 4 to 8 hours to let the marinade infuse the shrimp.


Place your pineapple pieces in a blender and mash them into a puree. It is your choice whether or not to leave pieces, my preference being having a few half-mashed pieces here and there.


Cover with a plastic film, and place in the fridge.


Hours after the marinade has been in the fridge, and just before your dinner starts, cut the marinated shrimp into pieces, but don't forget to keep 4 whole shrimp for the decoration.


It is now time to assemble your verrines.


To do so, it will take you only four simple steps.

The first step is to pour the mashed/pineapple purée as the bottom layer.


The second step is to add the marinated cut shrimp pieces as the second layer.


The third step is to place a shrimp on the side of your verrine. You can cut a little notch into your shrimp to help it hold on to the edge of the verrine.


The four step is to add few pieces of chopped coriander on top of the marinated cut shrimp pieces.


The final step is to serve and enjoy!



*Tip: Don't throw away your leftover pineapple pieces, refer to our "Let's not waste anything!" page, and check out few ideas on how to use them.

As with all the other recipes we put on this site, this is meant to be easy to follow. We are hobby chefs who love to cook, and we are always up for learning new techniques. If you know of anything in this recipe which can be done a different way, whether for increased ease of preparation or better taste, please add a comment below!

Whipped up by Charline Leblond

Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken with a Honey Ginger Glaze

This is a lovely, silky chicken dish with a lip-smacking sweet and tangy glaze. Preparation is ridiculously easy and ingredients are readily available in most supermarkets. You can make your own teriyaki sauce if you like, but I just used the bottled sauce in this recipe.



Ingredients for 4-5 servings:
  • 600 grams or so of chicken, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
  • Two, 1/3 cups of honey (divided)
  • 300 grams of tinned pineapple*
  • About a cup of fresh coriander
  • Tablespoon of ground ginger

To start, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, half a cup of juice from the tin of pineapples, and the first 1/3 cup of honey. A whisk is the best way to get the honey really well incorporated; a spoon will just make honey streaks in your teriyaki sauce.


Next, add about half a cup of coriander.


And finally your chicken pieces and a pinch of salt, and mix to get the chicken coated evenly.


Cover this and refrigerate for an hour or so.


When you are ready to start putting dinner together, cut up your pineapple into small pieces (if it wasn't already in pieces).


In a hot pan, or a wok, add your mixture that has been marinating. 


Let the entire thing come to a boil, and keep turning the chicken around with a spatula. Do not reduce the heat, there is enough liquid for the chicken to cook at high heat.


When your chicken is no longer pink on the outside, add about a cup of the pineapple pieces. You can always add more or less to your liking. If you reserve some fresh pieces, you can serve them on the plate with the chicken.


Keep stirring the mixture as the liquid boils for about 5 more minutes, and then check to verify that your chicken is cooked through. I added a few chilli flakes at this stage to provide some spice. Once your chicken is cooked, take out the chicken and pineapple and set aside (a slotted spoon would work best), leaving the liquid in the pan.


Keeping the pan on high heat, add the ground ginger, or ginger powder, into the sauce and the remaining 1/3 cup of honey. Stir frequently, this mixture is going to caramelise and become syrupy very quickly. In fact, it would help if someone was plating the chicken while you finish the sauce.


Finally, serve the chicken with some plain rice, and fresh pineapples. Pour about two tablespoons of sauce over the chicken and garnish with the coriander.



*Tip: Don't throw away your unused pineapple pieces, refer to our "Let's not waste anything!" page, and check out few ideas on how to use them.

As with all the other recipes we put on this site, this is meant to be easy to follow. We are hobby chefs who love to cook, and we are always up for learning new techniques. If you know of anything in this recipe which can be done a different way, whether for increased ease of preparation or better taste, please add a comment below!

Whipped up by Shyamal Addanki