Ingredients 3 lbs (1.2 kg) medium size shrimp 3 lb (1.2 kg) yuca root 2 cups onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped ½ cup olive oil 6 medium tomatoes, peeled and seeded (or a large can of whole tomatoes) ¼…
Bonda is a typical South Indian snack. The process of making Bonda involves deep frying a filling of potato (or other vegetables) dipped in gram flour batter. Ingredients Filling 2 medium-sized potatoes 1 medium-sized onions 3–4 medium-sized green chiles 2…
Bint al-sahn (Arabic: بنت الصحن), or Sabayah, is a layered pastry traditionally made in Yemen, and now popular in other regions. The procedure takes a long time. Ingredients 1 tsp dried yeast 3 cups lukewarm water ¼ cups warm milk…
Khichuri is a Bengali dish once considered comfort food for the poor but now a delicacy served warm in the monsoon rain. Like the similar khichdi, the core ingredients are rice and lentils, but different variations exist, some adding vegetables,…
This chicken salad is inspired by east and southeast Asian-associated flavors of soy, ginger, sesame, and mango. Ingredients 1½ cups broccoli flowerets ½ cup pea pods 6 cups torn mixed greens 2 cups thinly-sliced Nappa cabbage ½ cup julienned carrots…
Arroz negro or arròs negre (“black rice” in Spanish and Catalan respectively) is a Valencian dish of cuttlefish (or squid) and rice which is very similar to seafood paella. In fact, some call it paella negra (black paella in Spanish).…
Arisa pitha is a sweet filled pancake from Odisha, India. It is made using sugar and a sweet pitha. A thick jantani (semi-solid mixture) of rice flour and sugar or jaggery is made into small semi-flat round shapes and fried…
Ale, Mustard and Winter Vegetable Pie is a vegan pie. It is typically enjoyed in autumn and winter. Ingredients Topping 1 potato, chopped ½ parsnip, chopped ½ small turnip or rutabaga, chopped 1 tablespoon soy margarine Filling 1 tablespoon olive…
Adobo chicken is the most indigenous in the Philippines. It has evolved over the centuries to prepare foods that won’t spoil easily in a tropical climate. The vinegar gives it a tangy taste and acts as a preservative. Each region…
Ma’amoul are pastries filled with dates or nuts, and they are popular throughout the Arab world. They can be made in special ma’amoul moulds, and there are three shapes of mould. The flattish circular shape is used for date ma’amoul;…
Kare-kare is a Philippine stew derived from curry with a savory peanut sauce. Ingredients 1 pack (1.5–2 lb) oxtail 6 cups water ½ cup annatto seeds for coloring 3 eggplants 1 lb string beans 1 banana blossom 1 head garlic,…
Superkanja soup is a traditional Gambian dish that is known for its rich and flavorful taste. It is a hearty and nutritious soup made with a combination of different leafy greens and protein sources. Superkanja is often enjoyed as a…