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One tends to think of fish being from the sea but, of course, there are many delicious species that grace British and foreign rivers and lakes. Several are now farmed, increasing their sustainability. The skin should be shiny and slippery or even slimy, the flesh…

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How to test an egg for freshness… Fresh: To test if an egg is fresh, gently drop it into a glass of cold water. A really fresh egg will be in a horizontal position at the bottom. Borderline: If after settling, the egg begins to…

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Preparation Time: 45 minutes, plus soaking and marinatingCooking Time: 25 minutes, plus standingServes: 6 INGREDIENTS FOR THE SAMBAL IKAN BILIS12 dried chillies50g (1 ¾ oz) good-quality ikan bilis (dried anchovies)7 red chillies, trimmed10 small round shallots, chopped2 garlic cloves, peeled2 lemongrass stalks, trimmed and chopped1⁄2…

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While enjoying your evening tipple, have you ever wondered where the toast “good health” comes from? The cheerful clinking of glasses, dates back to a more sinister time in the middle ages, where it was not unheard of for some vagabond to put a dampener…