
2 Tbsp Sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 cup lard (in most stores you can buy Tenderflake lard right next to the shortening). I know it sounds horrible to use lard, but it really makes the best crusts!
6-7 Tbsp Ice cold water (but vodka works well too)
The photo doesn't have the cucumber salad, but trust me it's a great compliment to the chicken and rice
4 scallions, sliced, whites/greens separated
1 1/2 cups rice (270g) (I use jasmine)
2 1/4 cups unsalted chicken broth or water (530g)
Optional: sub 1/2 the liquid...
This short crust is both easy to make and super forgiving. Great for beginner bakers or those who don't want the hassle and headache of traditional short crust. It can be used for both savoury and sweet fillings, like quiche and pie.
Yield: 1 pie base and enough for lattice topping

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, minced
1 large red onion, finely chopped and squeezed
2 tbsp tomato paste
1-2 jalapeños, finely chopped
8-9 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 tbsp freshly minced parsley
TT Salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
...
Yield: 1 large mug
⅓ cup (42 g) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (50 g) sugar
2 Tbsp Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/4 tsp baking powder
Pinch Kosher salt
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp milk
TT Chocolate chips
Grav was with by Trilby Media.


