At Aunty's Garden in Waipatu, we grow lettuces of all varieties. Naturally during winter, growth is slow, but because we have a big garden, we never run out of vegetables. We are renowned for our hospitality at the marae and quantities are often doubled even trebled to accommodate the visitors who come to our marae.
This month's recipe is our special Waipatu Salad. Everyone who helps out at the marae has got this recipe down to a fine presentation.
Recipe of the Month
WAIPATU SALAD - For a large quantity - "marae style".
In separate dishes, prepare the following:
Gather 4 or 5 lettuces of varying kinds. Break off the leaves and centres, washing thoroughly and set aside
1 broccoli head, finely sliced
2 spring onions finely sliced
3 medium beetroot grated
3 kale and 3 silverbeet leaves finely sliced
1 medium pacific rose or any sweet apple - diced
METHOD
Shred a handful of lettuce into the bottom of the bowl
Drizzle the above ingredients in layers
Repeat the process until the bowl is almost full
TIPS
Add the spring onion an hour before serving
Add salt and pepper to taste
Garnish the top with 2 or 3 marigold flowers by flicking the petals randomly over the top of the salad
The colour and style is lovely and there are so many variations.
You can add nuts and tomatoes or any vegetables you like.
Be creative.
Yummy fresh Waipatu Salad. Enjoy.