posted by Maree 07-17-98 4:45 AM
Adapted from: Alexandra Michell's (1985) "Particular Picnics", Thomas Nelson, Melbourne,
Vic. ISBN: 0 17 0065146.
300 g. (10 oz.) broccoli flowerets
3 red capsicum (sweet peppers or bell peppers)
150 g. currants (5 oz.)
150 ml. (5 fl. oz) olive oil
75 ml. (2 1/2 fl. oz.) Grand Marnier or fresh- squeezed orange juice
Salt and Pepper
pich ground chili
Steam or microwave broccoli until al dente (still crisp). Cut capsicum or peppers in half, de-seed and remove membranes. Cut into fine strips.
In a small bowl, steam currants until they soften and swell; put aside.
Arrange cooled broccoli, capsicum (peppers) and cooled currants in a visually appealing /attractive arrangement in serving bowl.
Into a screw-top jar, pour olive oil, Grand Marnier (or O/J), add salt and pepper and chili powder; shake well.
Pour dressing over vegetables in serving bowl and toss. Chill until ready to serve.