Hello Sahida! Tell us a bit about yourself
“I’ve always lived and worked in Teesside and I’m passionate about helping people wherever I can. After a career within the NHS, I set up Amal Project Teesside to support my local community.”
When did your love of food begin?
“I was brought up within a large multigenerational family and food has always been the heart of our home. My earliest memories are of the kitchen being a hive of activity with my mum and grandma cooking up traditional Pakistani dishes in large silver pots.
I remember waking up on the mornings of occasions such as Eid to the smell of food cooking in the kitchen. These memories and the importance of sharing tasty homecooked food is something that has stayed with me throughout my adult life. I love the feeling of sharing a dish I have cooked with someone and knowing that they are enjoying it.”
What is the Amal Project all about?
“We work to address the needs of the community – whether that is through food or clothing support or raising the voice of people or improving opportunities. We adopt an inclusive approach with a focus towards those from a minority heritage background (BAME).
We run one of the first all-inclusive eco shops in Stockton-on-Tees where everyone is welcome to access low-cost foods items in one place, as we also stock culturally-suitable food items. This is something that is much-needed in the current climate, with so many people struggling with the increase in the cost-of-living.”
What have you chosen to cook with us and why?
“I love to make healthy food but I have a sweet tooth and a single piece of this fudge recipe definitely satisfies that craving! It’s so quick and easy to make, and it will last in the fridge for up to three weeks. You can also easily half or double the recipe, the setting times will just change slightly. Try swapping the chocolate eggs for any other chocolate treat you fancy.”
To find out more about the Amal Project, check out their Facebook page or email amalprojectteesside@gmail.com
Sahida’s Chocolate Fudge
Sahida’s delicious three ingredient recipe for chocolate fudge!
Ingredients:
- 1 tin condensed milk (397g)
- 500g white chocolate
- 400g small chocolate eggs
How it's done:
- Line a tin with baking paper.
- Chop the white chocolate and put into a heavy-based pan, along with all of the condensed milk.
- Melt on a low heat, stirring often so that the chocolate doesn’t catch on the bottom and burn, and so that the ingredients mix well together.
- Leave the mixture to cool for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming on the top.
- Crush the chocolate eggs and pour in three quarters of them (reserving some for the top) before quickly stirring through.
- Pour the mixture into the tin and smooth it over.
- Sprinkle on the remaining crushed chocolate eggs and press into the top of the fudge.
- Pop in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours to set, or overnight if you can wait!
- Remove from the tin and cut into squares.
- Return to the fridge for another couple of hours to finish setting.
- Enjoy!
Karbon has helped to fund the work of the Amal Project. Let us know if we can help support a community project you run. Drop us an email on mycommunity@karbonhomes.co.uk or visit www.karbonhomes.co.uk/community-funding
Hello Sahida! Tell us a bit about yourself
“I’ve always lived and worked in Teesside and I’m passionate about helping people wherever I can. After a career within the NHS, I set up Amal Project Teesside to support my local community.”
When did your love of food begin?
“I was brought up within a large multigenerational family and food has always been the heart of our home. My earliest memories are of the kitchen being a hive of activity with my mum and grandma cooking up traditional Pakistani dishes in large silver pots.
I remember waking up on the mornings of occasions such as Eid to the smell of food cooking in the kitchen. These memories and the importance of sharing tasty homecooked food is something that has stayed with me throughout my adult life. I love the feeling of sharing a dish I have cooked with someone and knowing that they are enjoying it.”
What is the Amal Project all about?
“We work to address the needs of the community – whether that is through food or clothing support or raising the voice of people or improving opportunities. We adopt an inclusive approach with a focus towards those from a minority heritage background (BAME).
We run one of the first all-inclusive eco shops in Stockton-on-Tees where everyone is welcome to access low-cost foods items in one place, as we also stock culturally-suitable food items. This is something that is much-needed in the current climate, with so many people struggling with the increase in the cost-of-living.”
What have you chosen to cook with us and why?
“I love to make healthy food but I have a sweet tooth and a single piece of this fudge recipe definitely satisfies that craving! It’s so quick and easy to make, and it will last in the fridge for up to three weeks. You can also easily half or double the recipe, the setting times will just change slightly. Try swapping the chocolate eggs for any other chocolate treat you fancy.”
To find out more about the Amal Project, check out their Facebook page or email amalprojectteesside@gmail.com
Sahida’s Chocolate Fudge
Sahida’s delicious three ingredient recipe for chocolate fudge!
Ingredients:
How it's done:
Karbon has helped to fund the work of the Amal Project. Let us know if we can help support a community project you run. Drop us an email on mycommunity@karbonhomes.co.uk or visit www.karbonhomes.co.uk/community-funding
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