Step 1 Remove the outer leaves from the lemongrass stalks and reserve. Roughly chop the tender core and put into a food processor with the chillies, garlic, fresh ginger, onion, ground ginger, coriander, cumin, black pepper and 4 tablespoons of water. Blend to a smooth paste. Step 2 Heat the sunflower oil in a large flameproof…

Step 1 Place half of the sherry or rice wine and soy sauce in a shallow non-metallic dish and add the sesame oil and cornflour. Stir in the beef and set aside for 15 minutes (or up to 24 hours, covered with clingfilm in the fridge). Step 2 Heat a wok until searing hot. Place the…

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 220C (425F), Gas mark 7. To cook the beef, heat a small ovenproof frying pan until very hot. Season the beef and rub in the mustard powder. Add the olive oil to the pan and then brown the beef for 1 minute on each side. Transfer to the middle…

Step 1 To prepare the brine, combine all of the ingredients into a large pan and place over a high heat. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and set aside to infuse until completely cool. Step 2 Once the brine has cooled add the silverside to the pan, ensuring that it is completely…

Step 1 Begin by making the brine. Add all of the brining ingredients to a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat and leave to infuse and cool. Step 2 Place the Jacob’s ladder in a large bowl and pour over the brine, making sure the meat is completely covered. Leave…

Step 1 Begin the week before in order to brine and cook the brisket. Place the water, salt, sugar, syrup and saltpetre in a large pan and place over a medium heat, stirring until everything has dissolved into the liquid Step 2 Remove from the heat and add the ice cubes to cool the liquid down,…

Step 1 Add a drizzle of oil to a large pan and place over a high heat. Sear the beef shin on all sides until caramelised. Remove and set aside, then add the chopped vegetables to the pan and allow to caramelise in the residual fat Step 2 Remove the vegetables from the pan and set…

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 140°C/gas mark 1 Step 2 To begin, dust the oxtail in flour, then melt a generous amount of butter in a cast iron casserole dish, large enough to snugly fit all of the oxtail Step 3 Fry the oxtail in batches, being careful to not let them colour too much. Add…

Step 1 Start with the braised kombu. Place the dried seaweed in a small pan and leave to soak for 1 hour, or until soft and pliable Step 2 Once the kombu has finished soaking, place the pan on a very low heat and cover with cling film. Cook gently for 2–3 hours with the seaweed…