Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Macaroni Cheese.

A kiwi classic.
Simple, filling and tasty.
Consider serving with a side salad or steamed vege.
Warning: this dish has lots of fat (and energy) in it.
Remember to cook the pasta properly or the Mafia will get you!


Macaroni (Maccheroni) Cheese
Equipment
Pot
Small fry pan
Wooden spoon
Wooden board
Sharp knife
Measuring cup/spoons
Sieve
Large bowl

Ingredients (per pair)
Maccheroni pasta, 1 cup
Salt, pinch
Butter, 25g
Onion,1/2, finely diced
Flour, 2 Tbsp
Bacon, 3 rashers, diced
Mustard powder, 1/2 tsp
Milk, 3/4 cup
Cheese, tasty, 1/4 cup (1 ramekin)
Salt & Pepper for seasoning
Parsley, 1 tsp, finely chopped

Method
1.    Fill the pot ¾ full of hot water and bring to the boil (high heat)
2.    Add a pinch of salt.
3.    Add the pasta when the water is rapidly boiling. Stir to stop the pasta sticking.
4.    Boil until the pasta is “al dente” (soft but firm). Taste to check.
5.    Drain through sieve and place in large bowl
6.    Heat up the fry pan (moderate heat).
7.    Add the butter and melt.
8.    Add the diced onion and bacon and cook until onion goes clear and soft.
9.    Add the flour and stir in until it goes frothy (making a roux)
10. Add mustard powder.
11. Take the pan off the heat and add the milk gradually, a bit at a time. Stir constantly.
12. Place back on the heat and bring to the boil, stirring all the time. The sauce should thicken up.
13.  Add the cheese and stir through.
14. Take of the heat and season with salt and pepper. Add chopped parsley.
15. Pour the sauce into the bowl with the pasta and mix through.
16. Serve and eat

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