Dip

If shrimp paste is unavailable, substitute 1 tablespoon fish sauce. Shrimp paste is available from Asian grocery stores or the Asian section of most supermarkets. Tamarind concentrate is made from dried tamarind pulp and is a popular souring agent that adds an appetising tang and fruity background flavour to curries and sauces Note

Bring the Med to your home with these scrumptious lamb meatballs and a garlicky white bean dip.

Goes well with rumaki crab dip Note

Soak 10 bamboo skewers in cold water for an hour before use to prevent them splintering or scorching during cooking. Note

Garlic wedges can be made a week ahead. Note

Labne can be left to drain and thicken, still weighted, in the fridge for up to three days. Note