Beurre Manie - (Used to thicken stews, sauces etc.)

Beurre Manie

Sometimes we find that the stew, soup or sauce we have made is too thin. This can be easily rectified by making a Beurre Manie.

This is a paste made from equal amounts of flour and butter and is used to thicken stew, soups, sauces, etc.
It is usually mixed in small amounts, e.g. 1 Tablespoon Flour and 1 Tablespoon Butter.  The butter must be soft. Blend well with the back of a wooden spoon and then place in your stew, soup, or sauce to thicken.

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Papas Fillings for Wraps and Rottis - Mince and Chicken

Serving Rottis/wraps is a good idea when you have quite a number of people to feed.It's a help  yourself meal which is always a plus when entertaining.Freshly made wrap or rottis can be bought from most supermarkets, (unless you prefer to make your own)  Cook up the fillings,( chicken and beef mince). Heat the rottis, place everything on a table with sambals and a few different sauces on the side and you are ready for a mouth watering meal. And how about serving with  a cool cold homemade lemonade to drink!

The Stuff you Will Need

2 Tablespoons Oil

25 grams Papas All in one Curry mix (half packet),(Mild, Medium Or Hot)

1 Medium Onion, finely chopped

1 to 2 cups water

1/2 410 gram tin chopped tomatoes

2 Medium Potatoes diced

500 grams beef mince (lean)
6 Rottis/wraps
(Makes enough for a generous filling for 6
  Rottis/Wraps) 
                                                                             

Here's how

Fry onion over medium heat for about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, add 1 cup water and 25 grams Papas  All In One Curry Mix. Mix well and return to heat. Add mince. Use a fork to separate mince then add potatoes and tomato and mix well. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until potato is cooked. Whilst cooking, check consistency and stir as needed. As mixture thickens, add more water if necessary. (Do not thin the mixture too much). Ready made fresh Rottis/ wraps can be purchased at most Supermarkets, unless you prefer to make your own. Serve the Rottis/Wraps with a Mango Sauce/Sweet Chili Sauce and Sambals.



Chicken Filling

 Stuff you will Need


1 Medium Onion (finely chopped)
2 Tablespoons Oil
25 grams ( 1/2 packet) Papas All In One Curry Mix,(Mild,Medium or Hot)
1/2 410gram tim chopped tomatoes
2 medium potatoes (diced)
500 grams chicken fillet (diced)
6 Rottis/Wraps


(Makes enough for a generous filling for  6 rottis/wraps)


Here's How

Fry onions over medium heat for about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, add 1 cup water and 25 grams Papas Curry Mix. Mix well and return to heat. Add chicken, potatoes and tomatoes and mix well. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until potato is cooked. As mixture thickens, add more water if necessary and stir as needed. (Do not thin too  much). Delicious when served with a Sweet Chilli sauce on the side.