The competition required student across Gauteng to 'Join the food Revolution' by submitting their best recipes to Philips in order to have the singer cook for them. The students with the best recipes also receives a full Kitchen appliance make-over for their res, adding home inspiration from Philips.
Preparing Salmon Fish cakes accompanied with a unique twist on Aioli in the Philips Avance Air fryer and blender, J'Something demonstrated to the student just how easy it is to prepare a gourmet meal with all the added health benefits and in record time.
Winner Puseletso Mokoena from UJ's Auckland Park campus and Mandlenkosi Kwababa from TUT's Main Campus in Pretoria West both found a new interest in food and Philips' innovative products.
"Tonight was unlike anything I have ever experience before. J'Something was able to show me that cooking can be simple and still taste good if you choose to work with the right ingredients and products," said Puseletso.
"It's not always about being fancy and complicated, simple yet smart dishes are possible, even on a student budget," added Mandlenkosi.
Though the talent performer is not a trained Chefs, he is passionate about food with a family background in the restaurant industry. His keen sense for Portuguese and African culture has fueled his cooking flair and inspired his interest in culinary art.
"I have always had love for good food and never dreamed that I would be teaching others about some of my favorite meals and recipes. I didn't learn how to cook and am certain not a chef, but i am passionate about food and now i can share healthy, tasty meals that look good with others too," said J'Something.
About the Philips Avance Airfryer XL
The Philips Avance Collection Air fryer XL uses an improved version of Philip's proprietary Rapid Air Technology, which combines rapid and precisely circulating hot air with an optimal temperature profile and unique 'starfish' design, with the end result being delicious, nutritious meals.
The health benefits are notable - this simple, yet effective appliance boasts up to 80% less fat when cooking your favourite foods, something which is unheard of for any fryer on the market. The Avance Collection Air fryer XL can 'fry', grill, bake, roast and cook a wide variety of foods single-handedly making air the new oil.
Why not try J'Something's recipe at home in a Philips Avance Air fryer and blender.
Recipe: Salmon Fish Cakes
What you Need:
* 800g cold mashed potatoes (please make with some butter)
* 3 times tinned organic salmon
* 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
* Grated zest of 0.5 lemon
* Flat leaf parsley
* Salt
* Pepper
* 1 large egg
For coating:
What you need:
* 2 large eggs
* 200g white bread crumbs
What to Do:
* In a large bowl mix together all the fishcake ingredients.
* Cover a baking sheet with cling wrap, plunge your hands back into the mixture and form fat, palm-sized patties. Place these on the baking sheet and stand in the fridge to firm up.
* Beat the eggs in a shallow soup bowl and sprinkle the bread crumbs onto a dinner plate. One by one, dip the fishcakes into the beaten egg and then into the bread crumbs, sprinkle and dredging over as you go to help coat them.
* When you're all done place the fishcakes in an air fryer preheated 180 degrees for 12 minutes until the crusts are golden, and specked brown in parts, and the soothing centers are warmed through.
*While the fishcakes are in the fryer make your rocket aioli.
For the aioli:
What you need:
* 4 medium garlic cloves
Contact details for booking J'Something: 071 519 9905 OR booking@djsproduction.co.za
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