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Cranberry and pistachio pilaf

Cranberry and pistachio pilaf

Long-grain rice is cooked in bone broth with dried cranberries, toasted pistachio nuts and golden raisins. A squeeze of lemon juice gives the dish just the right balance.
Cook time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Crispy fried whole fish with lemon sauce

Crispy fried whole fish with lemon sauce

Think lemon chicken. Substitute a whole fish fried to a crisp, lay it on a platter and pour the sticky chili-spiked sweet sour lemon sauce over it. Delicious!
Cook time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 people
Steamed whole pompano with lemon and olive oil

Steamed whole pompano with lemon and olive oil

Whole fish is rubbed with salt and spices, steamed on a bed of blanched spinach then drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice before serving.
Cook time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 people
Chinese egg cakes

Chinese egg cakes

Sponge-y and light with a whiff of lemon, these small cakes are lovely with tea. They are so easy to make because there is no need to separate the egg yolks from the whites.
Cook time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 30 small cakes
Ground pork and cucumber stir fry

Ground pork and cucumber stir fry

Salty meat, sweet cucumber slices, heat from the chilies and a thickish sauce. It’s so simple to make but the combination of spices and seasonings will make you feel there’s a party going on inside your mouth.
Cook time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 people
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