Bar-be-que-Dip

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon vinegar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

½ cup water

½ cup onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoon sugar

¼ cup butter

½ teaspoon pepper

½ cup ketchup

2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

¼ teaspoon chilly flakes

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon corn flour mixed with 1 tablespoon water.

Method:

1. Combine all the ingredients except the corn flour paste in a deep microwave safe bowl and mix well.
2. Microwave on high for 4 minutes stirring once in between after 2 minutes.
3. Add the corn flour paste, mix well and microwave on high for 2 more minutes. Serve at room temperature.

Singapore Noodles

Ingredients:  1 cup rice noodles;

¼ cup spring onion whites, sliced;

½ teaspoon garlic, chopped;

½ teaspoon ginger, chopped;

1 teaspoon celery, chopped;

¼ cup capsicum, chopped;

¼ cup bean sprouts;

1 teaspoon curry powder;

1 teaspoon Soya sauce;

A pinch turmeric powder;

1 teaspoon sugar;

Salt and pepper to taste;

1 tablespoon oil;

For the garnish: 1/4 cup spring greens, chopped.

Method:

1. In a microwave safe bowl, microwave 2 cups of water on high for 2 minutes.
2. Add the noodles and allow it to stand till the noodles are soft.
3. Drain out all the excess water.
4. In another microwave safe bowl, combine the oil, onions, garlic, ginger and celery and microwave for 30 seconds.
5. Add the capsicum and microwave on high for 1 more minute.
6. Add the noodles, bean sprouts, curry powder, Soya sauce, turmeric powder, sugar and salt and pepper and mix well. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
7. Serve hot, garnished with the spring onion greens.