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Top 10 Food Safari recipes of all-time

Consider yourself a Food Safari devotee? From laksa, paella to the ol' faithful orange and almond cake, here are the recipes that are creating quite the buzz on the SBS Food site.

Easy tiramisu

Easy tiramisu Source: Benito Martin

With the brand-new series just around the corner (the corner being Thursday, 12 October), we reminisce with the top 10 most popular Food Safari recipes ever - as cooked, mastered, leaned on and enjoyed by you, our SBS Food lovers. Have any of these recipes become a household staple? If not,  then we may have just changed your weekly groove, so jump on these favourites.

1. The citrus all-rounder

This is a Mediterranean, Moroccan and Middle Eastern favourite. Using whole oranges that are boiled down for two hours then pureed skin, pips and all not only is it incredibly moreish, but it's also gluten and dairy-free, making it the perfect all-rounder.
Orange and almond cake
Food Safari's orange almond cake just keeps on giving. Source: Alan Benson

2. Shortcut sensation

This combines fresh ingredients with a bought laksa paste, meaning the groundwork is already set for you to create a delicious bowl in 30 minutes.
Malaysian laksa (cheat's laksa)
Cheat's Malaysian laksa Source: Alan Benson

3. When cake o'clock is a-knockin'...

... is a-rockin'! This Egyptian sweet semolina cake is incredibly easy to make and gets a rosewater and lemon hot syrup finish that keeps it nice and moist.
Basbousa
Basbousa Source: Benito Martin

4. Pho-sure

The secret to this is in the quality of the stock, and along with the beautiful spices and herb additions, this low and slow broth screams weekend vibes.
Of course, we're Team Pho.
Vietnamese soup (pho) Source: Benito Martin

5. An easy 'pick-me-up'

Meaning 'pick-me-up' in Italian and laced with coffee and liqueur, is such an entertainer and this no-bake classic really hits the creamy spot.
Easy tiramisu
Easy tiramisu Source: Benito Martin

6. Create your own centrepiece

This is a complete meal in itself and a spiced-delight. Top with spiced carrot and scattered with almonds and pistachios you'll want to serve this in the centre of the table and then dive in with friends and family straight away.
Afghan lamb pilaf
Afghan lamb pilaf (Kabuli pulao) Source: Benito Martin

7. Bibs-at-the-ready

Potentially the most popular of all crab dishes, is luxurious, rich and ever-so-satisfying. Serve with either, crusty bread, steamed buns or steamed rice and don't forget the finger bowls and napkins (trust us on this one).
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Singapore chilli crab

8. Everyone needs a go-to curry

This is best made with chicken on the bone and make sure you stir in your coconut milk to taste at the end. This is a marvellous dish to serve with , really any excuse to eat a hopper is a good one.
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9. Get stuffed

This is one way to wow with zucchini. Stuff your Lebanese zucchinis with minced beef and spices or if you're on the lookout for a meat-free version then replace the beef with chickpeas. These make great yoghurt dippers, as well!
Stuffed zucchini
Stuffed zucchini Source: Benito Martin

10. That crispy rice is calling

One pan, so much flavour! impressively combines meat, seafood, spice and rice and you'll want to dig deep for that socarrat (crispy rice). Hot tip: Calasparra is a low-starch, short-grain rice and is the best rice to use for this paella; it can absorb heaps of liquid so it bursts with flavour.
Paella
Paella with crab, prawns and chicken (paella mixta) Source: Alan Benson
Brand-new series  starts Thursday, 12 October at 8pm on SBS then on . For recipes and more visit the program site  #FoodSafari

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Published 21 September 2017 1:05pm
Updated 6 November 2017 9:49am
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