Looking for a wholesome seasonal meal to indulge this winter? Planning a house party and want to cook up something simple and delicious to warm your bones? Take a cue from the curated pairing by The Swinton House, Jaipur. Blending Victorian elegance in Rajasthan, here’s a combo you cannot miss out on.
Bisque Parihuela Personal (Fisherman’s Soup)
Do you love seafood? Then here’s a seafood blend that would win your hearts. Curated by Chef Prince Beniwal, the Fisherman’s Soup is a mix of sole fish, shrimp, squid and a variety of flavours.
- 20g sole fish
- 30g shrimp
- 30g squid
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- ¼ tablespoon ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 spoons tomato sauce
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 2 bay leaves
- 200g fish bones
- 1 tablespoon white peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 100g onion
- 50g leek
- 50g celery
- 50g carrot
- 1-litre water
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the oil
- Sauté the chopped onion until soft
- Add garlic and cook for another minute, stirring continuously
- Stir in tomato sauce, kosher salt, ground pepper, white wine, prepared fish stock, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil
- Reduce heat to a low flame, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15 minutes until the soup thickens slightly
- Add the sole fish, shrimp, and squid to the soup. Cook for 5 minutes
- Mix in chopped parsley for a fresh flavor boost
- Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls
- Garnish with a fresh basil leaf and serve immediately
Mulled wine is an absolute winter favourite with its classic warm wine and fruity flavours. Here’s how you can make your own Irish Irish-styled mulled Wine at home with a little guidance from mixologist Ankur.
- 150 ml full-bodied red wine
- 30 ml Irish whiskey
- Irish cream foam (for garnish)
- 45 ml cranberry juice
- 10 ml apple cider
- 45 ml fresh orange juice
- 4-star anise
- 3-4 orange slices
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cloves
- 2 bar spoons of honey
- Gently heat the red wine in an induction cooker, ensuring the temperature stays below 50 degrees Celsius
- Add star anise, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and fresh orange slices to the wine
- Continue heating for 2 more minutes, allowing the spices to infuse their flavors
- Stir in honey, orange juice, cranberry juice, and apple cider
- Maintain the same temperature and cover with a lid to let the flavors meld together
- Just before serving, stir in the Irish whiskey
- Serve in an Irish glass, garnishing with a layer of Irish cream foam on top
- Optionally, add a cinnamon stick smoked for additional aroma and presentation