The new pan in my life
Just dropping by quickly to share some very good news. After months of eyeing each other up, longing looks at stolen moments and dreaming about how good we could be together… I’ve got a new pan in my life!
I’d like to introduce you to Griddle Pan Man. He’s blue (azure according to the box, but let’s not be poncy about it.) He’s from France (Le Creuset to be exact.) He’s solid and dependable and dreamy (if you’re into that kind of thing.) He was an anniversary gift from the man in my life, and I’m smitten with them both!
I’ve only been with Griddle Pan Man since Monday, but we’ve already spent some real quality time together. Just look at this dinner we made together tonight… talk about team work!
So, be prepared to hear lots of sappy stories about our happy relationship and all of the exotic things we’ll be cooking together. I think we’re going to live happily ever after.
Red Curry Pork Burgers
I should have given you this recipe a long time ago. This is one of those “everyday” recipes that I make fairly often, but never think about sharing here. Which is a shame, since these are easy and really good. Especially if you have a Griddle Pan Man to make them with and a lovely husband to feed them to!
Serves 4
500g (1lb) lean ground pork
2 tbs chopped coriander (cilantro)
1 tbs freshly grated ginger
3 tbs Thai red curry paste
Chopped chilli to taste
Peanut oil
Combine the pork mince, coriander, ginger, curry paste and chillis if using in a bowl. Shape the mixture into 12 patties. Place the patties in the fridge for about 10 mins to firm up.
Heat a griddle pan (or a regular frying pan, if you haven’t yet met the Griddle Pan Man of your dreams) over medium heat. Brush the pan with peanut oil to prevent sticking. Cook the patties in batches for about 5 mins per side (or until cooked through.)
Serve the patties with Jasmine rice, a salad of shredded cucumber, carrot and radishes and chilli dipping sauce.
June 12th, 2009 at 12:41 am
Nice. I’ve been wanting one of those, myself. Hooray for indoor grilling!
And… what the heck does poncy mean?????
June 12th, 2009 at 12:58 am
Amanda… poncy is when something is overly fancy or too concerned with looks / status. They use the word lots over here in the UK and I’ve taken a bit of a liking to it!
June 12th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
I am pleased the pan said ‘buy me’. They always look good in the kitchen – and all of the colours are wonderful.
June 13th, 2009 at 3:03 am
Does your Griddle Pan Man have a brother you could introduce me to?
June 15th, 2009 at 6:24 am
Just rub it in, why don’t ya? You have the man AND the griddle pan!!
June 16th, 2009 at 12:56 am
Adding red curry to a burger would be really tasty!
July 13th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
I think I need one of those griddle pans, especially if it will make some of those delicious red curry pork burgers for me.