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Sweet Potato Wedges & Crushed Peas with Dill and Lemon<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"\u270d\ufe0f\"\u00a0Welcome to this recipe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s my pleasure to share with you my very first recipe for Plates for Two<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s plate is something that came together quite naturally a balance of gentle sweetness from coconut and honey, paired with aromatic, homemade coconut chicken kofta. Alongside it, simple sweet potato wedges, baked until soft with golden edges, and finished with crushed peas, dill, and lemon for freshness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83e\udde0\"\u00a0How this recipe came to life<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might be wondering how I came up with this combination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a slightly strange feeling to describe, but if you love cooking, you\u2019ll probably understand it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food is always on my mind. And like many people who enjoy cooking, I have this habit of opening the fridge again and again \u2014 even when I don\u2019t need anything. Just checking. Just thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And then, sometimes, (who am I lying to, most of the time, if not all the time) inspiration just comes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I look at what\u2019s available, and I start building something in my head. Flavours, textures, balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might ask \u2014 how do you know it will work?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truth is: I don\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But that\u2019s the beauty of cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over time, you learn your own taste. You begin to trust what works for you \u2014 what balances well, what needs more depth, what lifts a dish. And from that instinct, something starts to form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s exactly how this dish was created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\ud83d\uded2\"\u00a0What you\u2019ll need (for two people)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we start \u2014 have a look in your fridge. Use what you have. Adjust if you need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"\ud83e\udd69\" For the coconut chicken kofta:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • 2 chicken breasts (finely chopped) about 300g <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd onion (finely diced)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 garlic clove<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2\u20133 tbsp coconut milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Sweet paprika (don\u2019t be shy \u2014 add a bit more for flavour)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • A pinch of mild chilli (just warmth, not heat)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Salt (adjust to your liking)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    \"\ud83c\udf60\" For the sweet potato wedges:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Sweet potatoes 450g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Olive oil 2tps<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      \"\ud83c\udf3f\" For the crushed peas:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Frozen peas 150g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Fresh dill – 2 tbsp finely chopped <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Lemon – small squeeze <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Olive oil 1,5 tsp<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        \"\ud83e\udd65\" For the coconut glaze:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Coconut milk 120ml<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • A small drizzle of honey – approximately 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • A pinch of salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          \"\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf73\"\u00a0Let\u2019s cook this together<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Step 1 –\u00a0Start with the sweet potatoes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Let me ask you something first:
          Do you want them soft or slightly crispy?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          We\u2019re going for crispy edges and soft inside<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Cut your sweet potatoes into wedges \u2014 not too thin. Give them some structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Toss them in olive oil and salt.
          Spread them on a tray \u2014 don\u2019t overcrowd them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Into the oven at\u00a0200\u00b0C<\/strong>
          Then leave them. Let them do their thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Step 2 –\u00a0Prepare the coconut chicken kofta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Take your chicken and chop it finely. Not a paste \u2014 keep texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Add:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          onion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          garlic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          coconut milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          paprika<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          mild chilli<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Mix gently \u2014 don\u2019t overwork it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Shape into small logs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \u00a0Can you already imagine how they\u2019ll sit on the plate? That\u2019s cooking with intention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Place them on a tray, lightly brush with oil, and into the oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Step 3 – Make the coconut glaze<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          In a small pan:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          add coconut milk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          a bit of honey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Let it simmer gently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Nothing rushed here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Taste it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          too heavy? add lemon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          too flat? a pinch more salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          You\u2019re aiming for something soft, balanced, and slightly sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Step 4 – Prepare the pea, dill & lemon crush<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Boil peas briefly \u2014 just a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Drain well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Mash lightly with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          olive oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Then add fresh dill and lemon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Smell it (Don’t be shy! You know you want it!) \u2014 this is where freshness comes in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Step 5 – Finish the kofta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Take them out of the oven, brush with the coconut glaze, and return for a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          This is when they transform \u2014 glossy, rich, and full of flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \"\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f\"\u00a0Bring it all together<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Now take your time here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Start with the crushed peas.
          Add your sweet potato wedges.
          Place the kofta with intention.
          Finish with a light drizzle of glaze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Ask yourself:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Does it look balanced?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Do the colours work together?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Would this excite you if you saw it in a restaurant?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \"\u2728\"\u00a0Final thought<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          And this, my friend, is a beautiful, colourful, and delicious coconut chicken kofta plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The sweetness from the coconut and honey sits gently in the background, letting the kofta lead the way. The sweet potatoes bring warmth, while the peas add freshness and balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          I truly hope you enjoy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          But more importantly \u2014 make it your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Add a bit more salt if needed.
          Add more paprika, like I did.
          Maybe a little more chilli for warmth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Don\u2019t be afraid to bring something of yourself into the dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Because cooking should never feel rigid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          It should move with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          And sometimes, those random ideas in front of the fridge turn into something unexpectedly beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Oh, by the way, please don’t be shy\u2014let me know what you thought of it! Did you add anything else or change something? Or maybe you used minced beef, pork, or lamb instead? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          \"\ud83d\udd25\" Plates for Two \u2014 where simple ingredients meet instinct, curiosity, and a genuine love for cooking.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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