Marrow Rice Food

MARROW CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large, heavy bottomed saucepan over a medium high heat.
• Add the onions and stir fry for 10 minutes, or until softened and slightly browned.
• Lower the heat a bit and add the garlic, ginger and cumin seeds. Fry for 2 minutes.
• Add the tomato, salt, coriander powder, black pepper, chilli powder and turmeric. Stir fry for another 2 minutes.
• Add the sliced marrow and chillies to the mix and stir well.
• Cook the marrow mixture for about 20 minutes, or until everything is cooked and tender. This should be done over a medium heat and you will need to keep a constant eye on it and stir when necessary. Marrow naturally contains a lot of water, so as it cooks, water will be released which should then evaporate thanks to the cooking process. If things do start sticking to the bottom of the saucepan and you're worried, you can add a splash of water if necessary.
• Season to taste, then serve with your favourite Indian bread and garnish with plenty of coriander leaves. Enjoy!

MARROW RICE

Steps:

• Wash the marrow and cut it into cubes.
• Heat the oil in a large, heavy based pan and fry the onions for 5 mins, then add the marrow, green peper, rice, garlic, bay leaf, tomatoes and water. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Bring to the boil, then turn the heat down and cover. Cook very gently until the rice is cooked and all the liquid is absorbed. Check the seasoning. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve.

SPANISH STUFFED MARROW

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cut the marrow in half lengthways and scoop out the middle. Put the halves, cut-side up, in a large roasting tin and season.
• Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onion and sweat on a low heat for 10 mins until soft. Add the garlic, chorizo, spices and dried herbs. Cook for a few mins, then add the tomatoes and peppers. Turn down to a low simmer and cook for 10 mins, then stir through the parsley.
• Spoon the tomato mixture into the marrow halves, cover with foil and bake for 30 mins. Sprinkle over the breadcrumbs and Manchego, and return to the oven for 10 mins until the crumbs are golden and crisp, and the marrow is tender.

STUFFED MARROW BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion, garlic and 2 tsp of the herbs for 3 mins until starting to soften. Add the turkey and brown all over, then tip in the tomatoes and cook for 5 mins more.
• Scoop out the middle of the marrow and discard (or fry, then freeze for another time - try it mashed with potato). Arrange the slices in a baking dish. Spoon the mince into the middle of each marrow slice, then spoon the rest over the top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 mins.
• Meanwhile, mix remaining herbs with the breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Remove the marrow from the oven, uncover, and sprinkle over the crumbs. Return to the oven for 10 mins more until crumbs are golden and crisp and marrow is tender.