food / drink
RECIPE
Barbequed Sardines With Chilli And Lime Spinach And Salsa Verde .
words HARRY SMITH www . scenecuisine . co . uk
Sardines are an ideal fish to barbeque , especially when they are really fresh and absolutely delicious . Buy the largest , freshest available and cook them on the same day that you buy them . On a hot summer ’ s day , this is the perfect alternative barbeque recipe to challenge the typical menu of burgers , sausages and chicken we ’ re used to .
BREWING FOR BEGINNERS
Artisan Brewing Co . offer up their own unique brewing courses for aspirational brewers
If you ’ ve even dabbled – or even just thought about dabbling – in the mysterious world of brewing beer , Pontcanna-based Artisan Brewery ( home of the delectable Pipes beer range ) are now offering one-day brewing courses for the aspirational home-brewer or experienced novice looking to enhance their brewing skills . Explaining all the terminology and unravelling the mysteries behind brewing the perfect pint , the course includes an explanation of all the key
BEATS AND BURGERS elements of brewing beer ; from the equipment and ingredients used , to the importance of yeast selection and how to keep your beer as clean and fresh as possible . With the opportunity to brew your own batch during the day , you ’ ll also have the chance to take home 15-20 pints worth of beer to ferment and drink at home . Although ideally focused at home brewers with suitable equipment for yeast , transportation and fermentation , beginners are welcome . The next brewing class takes place on Sun 25 Aug , with further courses planned for September and October . Each course cost £ 65 per person .
Info : 07776 382244 / www . pipesbeer . co . uk pic : KIRSTEN McTERNAN
Cardiff-based gourmet burger company Got Beef are hosting their very first Beats And Burgers event at the Mackintosh Sports Club on Sun 4 Aug . The Got Beef team will be on hand with their customised van and inventive range of irresistible gourmet burgers that will provide the most mouth-wateringly perfect antidote to those troublesome weekend hangovers . So much more than the average burger , Got Beef will be treating us to award-winning Welsh black beef , original toppings and lashings of homemade sauce . Check out the Bonjour Burger for a delectable combination of blue cheese , onion jam and bacon , or The Soprano , rammed full of Monterey Jack cheese , bacon , chorizo and jalapeno mayo . A variety of street food traders , live DJs and graffiti artists will also be at hand to help ease you through the day , and with so much going on , Beats And Burgers is the ideal occasion for the morning after your big night out . Sun 4 Aug is sure to be a taste-tantalising , sociable summer gathering worth salivating over .
SERVES TWO
INGREDIENTS 4 large fresh sardines , cleaned and gutted / 1 bunch parsley / 1 bunch mint / 1 lemon / 50g capers / 50g cornichons / 1 tbsp Dijon mustard / 1 clove garlic / 200ml olive oil / 250g baby leaf spinach / 2 red chillies / 1 lime / salt and pepper
PREPARATION
• Firstly make the salsa . Finely chop the herbs , cornichons and capers together . Zest and juice the lemon , add this to the herbs , and then mix in the mustard , crushed garlic and olive oil .
• Once your barbecue is ready , grill the fish for around four minutes on each side . The skin should be golden brown and crispy and the fish hot throughout .
• Take them off the grill and leave to stand on a plate for a couple of minutes .
• Wilt the spinach in a hot pan , adding the finely diced chilli and the zest and juice of the lime as the spinach cooks .
• Squeeze the excess water out of the spinach and put it into the centre of each plate . Put the sardines on top and dress generously with the salsa verde .
Beats And Burgers , Mackintosh Sports Club , Sun 4 Aug . Admission : free . Info : 07738252639 / www . got-beef . co . uk pic : ANDREA NGUYEN
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