You don’t always need to go a gourmet restaurant when you’re in search for a fine dining masterpiece. You can pull off a work of art in the heart of your own kitchen ! 

This elegant plate of prawns is absurdly easy to make. The cooking time was less than 15 minutes. Plating also took about 15 minutes. Quick and sophisticated? Sounds like a great deal!

The use different tones of green effortlessly elevates the overall aesthetic of this dinner and the hints of purple and yellow are just the fine sprinkle of magic this restaurant style dinner needed! 

Prep time: 30 minutes 
Servings: 1

INGREDIENTS 
12 Prawns
1 avocado 
1 lime 
1 lemon
1 small red onion sliced
I cucumber (peeled into ribbons)
1 tsp Black pepper
1 tablespoon butter


INSTRUCTIONS 
Melt the butter in a frying pan on medium-high heat.
Season the butter with black pepper.
Place the prawns in the pan with the melted butter and fry for about 8 minutes on each side.
Mash the avocado in a bowl and squeeze the juice of half lemon into the avocado ( this helps the avocado not discolor quickly).
To plate, arrange the cucumber ribbons in coils in the across the plate in a line.
Place the prawns leaning against the cucumbers.
Garnish with 2 scoops of avocado, slices of onion, a lemon wedge and a slice of lime on either side of the plate. Your dinner will now be ready to serve!

A burger with more than 10 layers is instantly a winner!! have made some unforgettable  burgers on this blog, but best believe when I took a bite into this burger, I screamed ! The flavor dimensions  in this burger were undoubtedly from Utopia .

This burger is at the top of the must have meals on my blog. It is DIVINE . It screams ‘ guilty pleasure!!!’.The combination of bbq chicken, pineapple, cheese , bacon crispy onion rings , fresh lettuce, red onion and my secret sauce is just best flavor combo in the world.

INGREDIENTS 

• 4 burger rolls (sliced and toasted)
• 8 slices of lettuce 
• 8 slices of cheese
• 8 pineapple slices
• 1 large red onion sliced

For the crispy onions:

• 3 medium sized onions sliced
• 1 cup butter milk
• 1 tsp salt 
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika 
• 2 cups plain flour 

For the chicken:

• 4 chicken breasts ( sliced in half)
• 2 tbsp salt
• 2 tbsp paprika 
• 2 tbsp black pepper

For the chicken coating 

• 2 cups plain flour 
• 1 tbsp salt 
• 2 tbsp paprika 
• 3 tbsp black pepper

For the chicken bbq sauce

• 1 cup bbq sauce
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water 
• 1/4 cup brown sugar 
• 1 tbsp black pepper

For the burger sauce:

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise 
• 4 tbsp high quality tomato sauce 
• 3 tbsp bbq sauce

Fries:

Frozen pre-cut chips

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Heat enough oil to deep fry the chicken on high heat.

2. Season the chicken with the salt, paprika and black pepper.

3.In a large bowl combine the ingredients for the chicken coating.

4.Coat the chicken breasts individually in the coating then fry them till they are golden and crispy on each side.

5. Combine the ingredients for the chicken bbq sauce in a saucepan and bring to a boil for about 5 minutes on medium high heat. Add more water to the sauce if you would like it to be less thick.

6. Let the sauce cook and dip each of the chicken breasts in the bbq sauce. Place the left over sauce in small sauce holders for the board.

7. To make the onion rings first heat deep frying oil to high heat( the oil used to fry the chicken can be used for this as well).

8.Combine the : buttermilk, salt, black pepper and paprika and soak the onions in that mixture.

9.After that, coat the onions in the flour before frying them till they are golden and crispy. Place the frozen chips in the microwave for 2 minutes then fry them using the same pan. Fry them for about 10 minutes on each side so they are golden and crispy.

10.Combine all the ingredients needed for the burger sauce.

11. To assemble the burgers, start by spreading about 1 tbsp of the burger sauce onto the bottom half of a toasted bun and place place it on a serving board or plate . 

12. After that , place : a slice of lettuce, chicken, crispy onion rings, slice of cheese, chicken, pineapple, slice of cheese, red onion slices, pineapple, 2 bacon slices, slice of lettuce then the top half of the burger bun with a bit of the burger sauce. 

13. Place the fries in a small glass jar lined with brown parchment paper and place on the board as well as the dipping sauce and some red onion slices . Enjoy!

 

This Christmas, would you like to cook like you were born in the Master Chef kitchen ? If so , look no further ! You’re right where you’re supposed to be. This dessert epitomizes the joy that Christmas desserts bring! It not only looks absolutely exquisite; it tastes superb.

The different layers of pudding that has various flavors complement each other so well and the brownie base at the bottom will taste like a sweet melody in your mouth.

This dessert is a phenomenal addition to your Christmas menu and it is not even that hard to pull off . Treat your family and friends this Christmas with this magnificent Christmas inspired dessert. They’ll love you for it.

Servings:3

INGREDIENTS

For the pudding

• 8 cups milk  OR 1 cup full cream powdered milk + 8 cups water
• 4 eggs
• 8 tablespoons cornstarch
• ⅔ cup sugar
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 5 tsp vanilla essence 
• ⅛ cup cocoa powder

For the soft brownies

• ⅞ cups self raising flour 
• ¾ cup sugar
• ⅜ cup cocoa powder
• 1 egg
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup oil
• ½ boiling water
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

For the red pudding 

• Red food coloring 
• 3 tsp ginger 
• 1 tsp coffee granules dissolved in hot water

For the green pudding

• Mint extract 
• Green food coloring 

For the garnish 

• 3 Lindt chocolate balls
• 3 sprigs of fresh mint
• 6 strawberries 
• 5 Oreo cookies crushed 
• 1/4 cup grated white chocolate 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Line a small square baking pan with parchment paper.
3. Combine the dry ingredients for the brownie mixture.
4. Mix all the wet ingredients except the boiling water.
5. Add the wet mixture to the bowl with the dry ingredients.
6. Slowly add in the boiling water in batches, whisking thoroughly before the next batch.
7. Place the batter in the prepared baking tray and let it bake for 30-35 minutes or till a wooden skewer comes out clean when inserted.
8. To make the pudding, place the milk, sugar, and cornstarch in a 2-quart saucepan and mix them.
9. Heat the mixture over high heat, stirring regularly till it starts boiling (This took about 12 minutes for me).
10. Crack the eggs in a medium sized  bowl.
11. Take ¼ of the hot mixture and slowly add it to the bowl with the cracked eggs, whisking vigorously as you do so, so that the eggs do not scramble.
12. Add the egg mixture to the pot and stir.
13. Let the hot pudding cook for 3 more minutes before removing it from the heat. (The eggs would have cooked by then).
14. Equally distribute the pudding into three big bowls.
15. Add 2 drops of red food coloring, dissolved coffee and ginger powder into one of the three bowls and mix. Place the bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes.
16. In another add 2 drops of mint essence and 3 drops of green food coloring and mix. Place the bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes.

17.   Place the remainder bowl that has the white           pudding in the fridge as well, for 30 minutes.

18.  To assemble the trifle, cut a small piece of the brownies and place it right at the bottom of the dessert glass.

19.Add the green pudding the red pudding followed by the white pudding.

20.Top the white layer with crushed Oreos , 2 strawberries, fresh mint, grated white chocolate and a Lindt chocolate ball.

Christmas is almost here! It’s time to get into the kitchen and make all your favorite holiday meals especially my Basil Infused Spaghetti and Meatballs .Green spaghetti is certainly a bold choice of color but it undoubtedly pops on camera and in your mouth ! It is a stellar representation of festive meals and it really signals that the holidays are here.The meatballs together with the sauce and the spaghetti taste like pure heaven in your mouth. 

Enough of the chatting. I know you’re getting hungry reading this. It’s time to cook! By the way, fresh Basil plays a crucial part in this recipe so I strongly recommend that you don’t substitute it for dried Basil. Fresh Basil escalates the flavor profile of the meatballs and sauce tremendously.

Servings :4

INGREDIENTS 

• 1 packet of green spaghetti 
• Green food coloring 
• 2 basil leaves 

For the meatballs 

• 2 cups ground beef
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper 
• 6 leaves fresh basil finely chopped
• 1 small onion finely chopped 
• 3 tbsp beef spice 

For the meatball sauce 

• 2 can chopped tomato 
• 1/4 cup sugar 
• 1 tbsp black pepper 
• 1/4 cup finely chopped Basil

For garnish 

• 1/2 cup finely grated mozzarella cheese 
• 1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese
• 2 lemons cut into wedges 
• Fresh parsley 

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Add three drops of food coloring and 2 tbsp of cooking oil to the spaghetti before adding the hot water.
2. Place 2 basil leaves in the pot with the spaghetti and let the spaghetti cook for 15 minutes before draining out the excess water.
3. In a large bowl ,combine all the ingredients for the meatballs.
4. Roll the mixture into about 15 balls.
5. Heat oil in a medium sized skillet (frying pan) .
6. Place about 5 meatballs into the skillet and let them fry for at least 7 minutes before tossing ( this will ensure that they don’t break).
7. Fry them for an additional 6 minutes before removing them from the skillet.
8. After preparing the meatballs, add all the ingredients for the sauce into the same skillet.
9. Stir the sauce and let it cook for on medium-high heat for 10 minutes.
10. Add the meatballs to the sauce and cook for 7 more minutes ensuring that the meatballs are all coated in the sauce.
11. Dish the spaghetti in a column shape and add about 5 meatballs to each plate.
12. Garnish with the grated cheese, lemons, fresh basil and fresh parsley.Enjoy!

 

Who said weeknight dinners have to be monotonous? Guess what... Miss Rejo is here to eradicate humdrum weeknight  meals ! This meal is easy to pull off . I promise you don’t have to be a culinary genius to pull this off. It’s rice and pork - with a  TWIST. I’d call it rice and pork chops the Miss Rejo way.

Who knew that adding a bit of color and flavor to your rice could completely transform ordinary boring rice into a delectable bite! The purple rice has hints of ginger and cinnamon. The red rice has chicken spice and bbq spice. The white rice is plain. Feel free to experiment with the flavors you would like to add to your rice. In any case, the kitchen is a phenomenal place to unleash your creative juices.

I used a grill skillet to make the pork chops and making those pork chops was definitely an Instagram worthy experience as the grill marks looked splendid on camera. About 5 minutes before removing the pork chops from the grill, I added a glaze that certainly escalated the flavors of the pork chops. 

I highly recommend that you try out this dinner recipe. It is easy . It is quick. It is undoubtedly a winner in my eyes. I’m sure you’ll feel the same way after trying it out.

Servings :4 

INGREDIENTS 

For the rice

• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 1 cup cooked purple rice ( add 1 tbsp ground  ginger, 1 tbsp ground cinnamon and 3 tbsp sugar and 1 tbsp purple food coloring before cooking )
• 1 cup cooked red rice ( add 2 drops red food coloring, 1 tablespoon bbq spice and 1 tbsp chicken spice  before cooking)

For the pork chops

• 8 pork chops
• 3  tbsp salt
• 2 tbsp black pepper 
• 5 tbsp bbq spice
• 3 lemons cut into wedges 

For the glaze 

• 1/2 cup bbq sauce
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 6 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups water 

Garnish

• Fresh parsley
• 2 lemons cut into wedges 
• 2 beetroots

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Cook the red, purple and white rice.
2. Cut the beetroot into thin slices and place them on a baking  tray that has some cooking oil.
3. Toss the beetroot slices in the oil.
4. Bake the beetroot slices at 180 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.
5. To make the glaze, combine all the ingredients for the glaze in a sauce pan and bring the mixture to a boil for about 8 minutes. Add some hot water if the glaze is too thick.
6. Heat some oil in the grill skillet and let it get very hot.
7. Place the seasoned pork chops on the grill skillet for 5 minutes on each side.
8. Add the the some of the glaze to each pork chop before removing from the grill skillet.
9. To make the rice cylinders, cut out a long precise of cling wrap.
10. Place about 10 teaspoons of rice on the edge of the  cling wrap in the shape of a cylinder.
11. Cover the cylinder of rice with the other side of the cling wrap and refine the shape of the cylinder.
12. Uncover the cling wrap and cut out out small cylinders from the rice.
13. Do that for the different colors of rice.
14. To assemble, place the pork chops in a plate and garnish with fresh parsley, lemon wedges , beetroot slices, carrot ribbons and carrot slices.
15. Arrange the rice cylinders on a small plate and garnish with carrot ribbons, lettuce and onion slices. 

Enjoy!

 

What is more comforting than a bowl of mushroom soup on a rainy evening? The creamy rich soup just tastes like pure decadence in your mouth. It is luscious but absurdly easy to make! Literally anyone can make it and not mess it up. My family loved it and I have and I have a wonderful feeling that your family will equally obsess over it!

Servings:4

Time: 40 miy

INGREDIENTS 

3/4 cup plain flour 

3 cups milk

1 cup heavy cream 

1 tbsp salt

2 tbsp black pepper

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 cup sliced mushrooms

3 tbsp salted butter 

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. In a medium saucepan, fry the mushrooms in the butter on medium-high heat for about 7 minutes.
2. Remove the mushrooms from the pan and place them in a bowl. 
3. In the same saucepan, add the flour .
4. Gradually add the milk and heavy cream while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
5. Add the mushrooms, salt, black pepper and garlic powder to the pan and keep whisking until the mixture comes to a boil.
6. Let the soup cook for about 15 minutes on medium-low heat .
7. Garnish with some of the fried mushrooms and parsley. Enjoy!

 

If you would like to make a dessert that will make you seem like you’re a former Master Chef winner then look no further! This dessert undoubtedly deserves a top spot on the list of gourmet desserts.It not only looks absolutely exquisite, it tastes heavenly. The flavor profile of this dessert is unmatched. The coffee mousse brings a strong kick that is perfectly neutralized by the chocolate and berry mousse. I loved every element of this dessert and I bet you will too !

INGREDIENTS 

For the coffee mousse

• 2 cups whipping cream
• 2 tbsp coffee granules 
• 2 tbsp brandy
• 1/4 cup icing sugar

For the berry mousse

• 2 cups whipping cream
• 1/2 cup blueberries (frozen or fresh)
• 1/2 cup icing sugar

For the berry ice cream

• 2 cups whipping cream
• 1/2 cup blueberries (frozen or fresh)
• 1/2 cup icing sugar
• 5 tbsp golden syrup 

For the chocolate mousse

• 3 cups whipping cream
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder 
• 1/2 cup icing sugar

For garnish 

• Chocolate pieces 
• Shredded brown chocolate 
• Shredded white chocolate 
• Berry ice cream 
• Fresh mint 
• Blueberries (frozen fresh)

1.Place  all the ingredients for the coffee mousse in a blender and blend for about 30 seconds before putting the mixture in a bowl and placing the bowl in the fridge for about 45 minutes.

1. Repeat the procedure for the berry mousse and the chocolate mousse.
2. Do the same for the berry ice cream but place the mixture for the berry ice cream in the freezer (not fridge) for at least 1 hour.
3. To assemble, equally distribute the coffee mousse amongst the dessert glasses.
4. After that, add the berry mousse then chocolate mousse.Garnish with 2 scoops of berry ice cream, mint,chocolate pieces, shredded chocolate and berry.
5. Enjoy!

Even though this in Asian inspired dinner , I named it in Latin (directly translated to ‘dinner masterpiece’ )to match its visual sophistication. This gourmet Asian dinner is a stellar representation of how the right color combinations on a plate can elevate normal food into culinary masterpieces. I kid you not, this dinner is one easiest meals on my blog. It only looks complex because the arrangement of the food and decorative elements but it’s really just : bbq beef cubes , chicken dumplings, broccoli, spring rolls and sweet n sour  chicken cubes. All the elements of this dish merge so effortlessly to create an unforgettable mouthwatering experience for your tastebuds!

For the beef

• 3/4 cup tomato sauce 
• 3/4 cup bbq sauce
• 1/4 cup beef flavored thickening powder 
• 2 tbsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup water
•  1 onion diced  
• 400g beef sliced

Spring rolls and the filling

• 2 large carrots
• 1 large onion
• 1 tsp garlic 
• 2 chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
• 1 tbsp salt
• 2 soy sauce
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 15 spring roll sheets ( store-bought or homemade)

Chicken dumplings 

https://www.missrejo.com/2021/12/chicken-dumplings-popular-asian-comfort.html

Chicken cubes 

• 1/2 cup tomato sauce 
• 1/4 cup bbq sauce
• 1/4 cup chicken flavored thickening powder 
• 2 tbsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup water 
• 1 onion diced  
• 400g beef sliced

Decorative elements 

• Carrot ribbons 
• Cucumber ribbons
• 1 cup boiled broccoli 

INSTRUCTIONS 

Beef cubes 

1. In a saucepan, the beef (on high heat )and season them with salt and 1 tbsp of black pepper.
2. When the beef is fully cooked ( this should take about 20 minutes), add the the tomato sauce, bbq sauce, black pepper, hot water and sugar  to the pan.
3. Mix everything and let the stew thicken . ( This should take 10 minutes on medium-high heat)

Repeat that for the chicken cubes

Spring rolls

1. On medium high heat, add about 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to a pan and let the oil heat before adding all the ingredients for the spring roll filling to the pan .
2. Cook for about 20 minutes.
3. To assemble the spring rolls, place about 2 tablespoons of the filling on one corner of the spring roll sheet, then fold in the sides of the spring roll sheet towards the centre  before rolling the rest of the sheet.Brush some egg onto the end of the spring roll sheet so it sticks

Chicken dumplings 

https://www.missrejo.com/2021/12/chicken-dumplings-popular-asian-comfort.html

 

This magnificent gourmet creation is undoubtedly a stellar representation of the magic of an unleashed culinary imagination . If you’ve been a loyal follower of my blog then it comes as no surprise that I am utterly obsessed with classy fine dining. Firstly, trying to get a name for this meal was an unachievable task only because it comprises of so many components so it was hard to find a name that encapsulates all the elements of the meal.

This superb creation is a combination of Asian inspired elements. On the light blue platter there are strips of fish fillets , accompanied by rice shaped into small cylinders then chicken teriyaki . The decorative elements I used were : lemon wedges, yellow peppers, red onion slices then thinly sliced beetroots that I grilled in the oven for about 15 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius in order  to achieve the wilted ‘flowery’ look .

The second gourmet phenomenon is a stack of thinly sliced grilled potatoes , avocado slices, shredded bbq chicken , pineapple, more shredded bbq chicken topped with a stack of  crispy purple and golden spaghetti. Obviously the crispy spaghetti on the top was just a decorative element and it is note really meant to be eaten with the rest of the meal.

As i round off this blog post, I hope you have been inspired to unleash the culinary genius within you and top this marvelous fine dining creation! 

 

It is no secret that I am crazy about going all out for  Saturday night dinners!!! I mean, what is a Saturday Night sensation if it doesn’t make your tastebuds scream?

I came up with this open taco recipe in less than 10 minutes but it left an impression that lasted way more than 10 minutes. It is not every day that I say my recipes are easy. This recipe is easy. I promise.

You have to try it out!

INGREDIENTS 

• 12 taco sized tortillas 
• 4 boiled chicken breasts shredded 
• 1/2 cup bbq sauce
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp syrup
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cooked peas
• 1 cup milk
• 3 tbsp plain flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 cups shredded cabbage 
• 4 tbsp mayonnaise  
• 3 large carrots cut into long sticks

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. In a microwaveable bowl, place the shredded chicken, bbq sauce, tomato sauce, syrup and black pepper and mix.
2. Place the bowl in the microwave for 5 minutes.
3. In a saucepan  , place the milk , plain, and salt and whisk.
4. Place the saucepan on the stove and let the milk mixture heat up on high heat until the consistency is thick. This should take about 8 minutes. Stir continuously with the whisk to avoid lumps forming.
5. When the milk mixture is now thick, add in the peas and stir before removing the saucepan from the stove.
6. Place the shredded cabbage and  mayonnaise in a medium bowl and mix until the cabbage is well coated.
7. To assemble the tacos, place a tablespoon full of the chicken in one corner and repeat that with the peas, carrots and coleslaw.
8. Do that for all the tacos and dinner will be ready to serve!

Caelesti Mensa pronounced ‘kai-lesti’ is Latin for a ‘ heavenly dessert’. Desserts that epitomize elegance and class are a winner any day! This dessert is not only a visual sensation- it is an electric explosion when you taste it. I know it looks like a red carpet dessert  but dare I say it is the easiest dessert I’ve ever made. It’s quick to make, but undoubtedly leaves a lasting impression in your mouth!

I didn’t know that rain is a key that unlocks a world of creativity.My recipes have been inspired by so many things except rain...until today! Staring at the rain through my bedroom window got me thinking of this bomb dessert.

A red velvet base , a blueberry layer then variations of chocolate to top it all off-   how heavenly does it get?  Reward yourself today by trying out this delectable dessert.

Servings :3

INGREDIENTS 

For the base

• 2 big slices of red velvet cake
• 1/2 cup whipped cream
• 1 tsp coffee granules
• 5 tablespoons chocolate sauce

For the berry layer

• 1 cup frozen blueberries 
• 1 cup milk
• 5 tbsp syrup

For the chocolate layer

• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup icing sugar
• 3 tbsp cocoa powder 

For the topping

• A few sprigs of mint
• honeycomb chocolate 
• Chocolate balls
•  blueberries 
• white chocolate pieces

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Blend the base ingredients and let them chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.

2. Do the same for the berry layer .Do the same for the chocolate layer.

3. Place the red velvet base at the bottom of each dessert glass, then the berry layer finally the chocolate layer.

4. Top the desserts with the toppings.

 ( I told you it’s a quick  dessert!😊)

 

Do you want to learn how to make stylish side dishes with very minimum effort?This gourmet side dish is absurdly easy to make , nonetheless is a stellar display of culinary bravado!

Ingredients 

• 10 fish fillets
• 5 tbsp bbq spice/ fish spice
• 2 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper

• 1 cup butter milk
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp black pepper

coating

• 1 cup flour
• 3 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp chicken spice  

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Heat enough oil for shallow frying in a heavy base saucepan .
2. Mix the buttermilk with the bbq spice, salt, black pepper  and paprika in a bowl.
3. Place the fish fillets into the bowl and ensure that they are thoroughly coated.
4. In a separate bowl , combine the ingredients for the coating.
5. When the oil is hot enough, dip each of the buttermilk-coated fish fillets into the bowl with the flour and the other spices.
6. Fry each fillet for about 7 minutes each side . 
7. To serve, place two fillets on each plate and garnish with lemon wedges , chives and mayonnaise. 

 

These chicken dumplings are definitely a must-have and once you try them they are undoubtedly going to become popular with your tastebuds!

Ingredients

For the baked dumplings:

• 1 ½  cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup water(at room temperature)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 ½  tablespoons oil
• 1 beaten egg

for the filling

• 2 large carrots
• 1 large onion
• 1 tsp garlic 
• 2 chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
• 1 tbsp salt
• 2 soy sauce
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar

• 1 tsp ground coriander

For the serving plate

soy sauce

rock salt

Chives

INSTRUCTIONS

1. To make the dough for the dumplings, sift the flour into a bowl.
2. Add the salt to the bowl and mix.
3. Slowly add in the water and mix with a spoon till the dough forms.(You may add some water if needed,although the dough must not be too sticky).
4. Place the oil into the bowl and ensure that it coats the dough.
5. Dust some flour onto a board and transfer the dough to the board.
6. Knead the dough for 3-5 minutes and then cut it into 20 equal portions.
7. Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 20 minutes.
8. In the meantime, slice the onions and cut carrots into thin sticks.
9. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes.
10. Add the onions, carrots and garlic to the pan and fry them for 4 minutes.
11. Place the shredded chicken into the pan as well as all of the spices listed below for the filling and cook for 10 minutes.
12. Remove the pan from the heat.
13. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
14. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
15. Roll each of the 20 balls into small, thin circles on a floured surface. (The circles don’t have to be perfectly round.)Do not stack the circles.
16. When you’ve rolled all the circles, place about 2 tsp of the filling in the center of each circle and lift the edges of the circle, bringing them all to the center and press them slightly below the top of the ‘little parcels’ you would have made so that the filling does not escape.
17. Do this with the remaining circles. 
18. Arrange the dumplings onto the baking tray leaving some space between them.
19. Brush each of them with the beaten egg before placing them in the oven.
20. Let them bake for 40-45 minutes till they are golden-brown in color.