Sticky toffee pudding (STP) is a rich, dense, gooey dessert originating from the United Kingdom that can now be found across the world. Often found on a pub’s menu, or in British or Commonwealth schools meals, this is a classic…
Shark fin soup, or shark fin stew, is a fish soup believed to have originated from China. On the Chinese seas during the 1800s, pirates under the control of Ch’ing Yih Szaou used to make shark fin soup that took…
Pig’s trotters and ginger vinegar stew (豬腳薑) is a Cantonese Chinese dish traditionally prepared for new mothers, but which is now also a popular everyday dish. The main ingredients of Pig’s Trotters and Ginger Vinegar Stew are: pig trotters, ginger,…
Pattaya fried rice (Malay: nasi goreng pattaya), is a Malaysian dish made by wrapping chicken fried rice in an omelette pouch. It is similar to the Japanese omurice. Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil (2 tbsp for frying and 1 tbsp…
Puff puff is a Nigerian snack of fried dough, similar to doughnuts and Ghanaian bofrot. It’s frequently served as an appetizer or a snack, and it is often found at Nigerian celebrations. It is soft, spongy, fluffy, and simple to…
Ingredients 1 cup oil, divided 1 ½ cups masyaura 1 pinch cumin seeds ½ tsp fenugreek seeds 1–2 serrano pepper or other green chiles, finely chopped Salt to taste ½ tsp turmeric powder 3 medium-sized tomatoes, finely chopped ½ tbsp…
Lady Arundel’s Manchet is a variety of British scone made with yeast rather than baking powder. Ingredients 2 lb fine wheat flour ½ oz salt 2 oz butter 1 egg 1 pint warm milk 1 oz yeast 1 teaspoon caster…
Jhilinga is a traditional Nepalese food popular specially during festivals. Jhilinga is super crunchy, and is favoured by people of all age groups. It is closely associated mostly with people of different caste like the Newars, Gurungs, Magars and many…
Eve’s Pudding is a rich, fruity dessert served in the evening. This recipe is an interpreted method from the original recipe in Henry Hartshorne’s The Household Cyclopedia. Ingredients 200 g (7.1 oz / 3 cups) fine breadcrumbs 200 g (7.1…
Upma or uppittu as it is referred to in Karnataka is a wholesome Indian dish made of rava (cream of wheat). There are many ways it is prepared but typically includes a healthy amount of vegetables added during preparation. The…
Upeseru is a rural speciality of the South of India, and villages around the state of Karnataka in particular. The main recipe is for a solid dish of lentils and greens, and the water drained from this is often used…
Tadka dhal is an everyday staple across South India. Ingredients Dhal ½ cup moong dhal, washed 2 cups water Seasoning 2–3 tablespoon cooking oil 3–4 tablespoon finely diced onion 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 small sliver of ginger, chopped, or…