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Tofu Scramble I

Tofu Scramble I

Ingredients Olive or vegetable oil (or veggie butter) ⅓ block soft tofu, drained for 15 minutes ½ small onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 sun-dried tomato, diced 1 small handful fresh flat-leaf spinach 2 dashes red pepper flakes 2…

Garlic Mayonnaise made with Bread and Fish Stock (Rouille)

Garlic Mayonnaise made with Bread and Fish Stock (Rouille)

Rouille is a traditional Provençal spicy garlic mayonnaise. It is usually served with bouillabaisse fish stew. Ingredients Baguette bread 1 egg yolk 100 ml olive oil 4 garlic cloves Saffron or annatto (for color) 6 Tbsp fish stock Salt Pepper…

Zhug I

Zhug I

Zhug is a hot condiment used for adding flavor and spice to foods. Its preparation varies, depending upon local use. Ingredients 1 tbsp cumin 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp caraway seed 3–4 pods of cardamom 4 red, very…

Yeung Chow Fried Rice

Yeung Chow Fried Rice

Ingredients 3 tbsp corn oil 2 tbsp minced or finely-chopped garlic ½ cup (100 g) bacon, diced ½ cup (100 g) prawn, diced ¼ cup (50 g) Char siu (barbecued pork), diced ⅛ cup (25 g) scallion, diced ¼ cup…

Yellow Curry Paste

Yellow Curry Paste

Ingredients 2 tablespoons coriander seed 2 tablespoons cumin seed 3 branches lemongrass, chopped 1 tablespoon grated ginger root 6 red chilli peppers, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon salt 3 cloves garlic, smashed 1 shallot, chopped 1 tablespoon turmeric 1 tablespoon…

Xató (Catalan Endives and Fish)

Xató (Catalan Endives and Fish)

Xató is a typical Catalan dish. Ingredients Sauce 100 g toasted almonds 60 g toasted hazelnuts 2 cured anchovies, salt removed 2 cloves garlic 4 pieces scalded nyores ½ piece chile pepper (optional) 2–3 slices fried or toasted bread Vinegar…

Wilted Greens

Wilted Greens

This recipe is incredibly quick to prepare, rich in flavor, and makes a great side dish. The butter adds flavor but can be excluded for vegan/low-fat diets. Ingredients ½–1 tbsp unsalted butter 1–2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp chopped garlic…

Vietnamese Fish Dipping Sauce (Nước mắm pha)

Vietnamese Fish Dipping Sauce (Nước mắm pha)

Vietnamese fish sauce is a dipping sauce prepared for use at the table. It contains a more concentrated fish sauce of a similar name. Ingredients ¼ cups nước mắm (concentrated fish sauce) 1½ cups water 1 tbsp lemon juice 1…

Vegetable Stew and Dumplings

Vegetable Stew and Dumplings

Ingredients Stew 4 medium potatoes Margarine or olive oil (or a mixture of both) 4–5 large carrots, peeled and sliced 2 medium sized onions, chopped 4–5 sticks of celery, chopped 1 large green bell pepper, roughly chopped 1 large red…

Ukrainian Cabbage Soup (Kapusniak)

Ukrainian Cabbage Soup (Kapusniak)

Kapustnik is a hearty Central and Eastern European raw cabbage soup. It must be not confused with Kapusniak which is made of sauerkraut. Ingredients Soup Olive oil 2 medium-size onions, peeled and chopped 2–5 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced…

Ukrainian Borscht

Ukrainian Borscht

Ukrainian borshch is a vegetable soup with beetroots as its characteristic ingredient. It is an everyday and ritual dish, known since at least the early Kyiv Rus times. Borshch is very nourishing, especially if you cook it with meat, so…