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…
This is an excellent shrimp dish that must be marinated overnight, so if you need dinner half an hour from now this isn’t for you. Ingredients 2 pounds (900 g) peeled raw shrimp 1 onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced…
This traditional Indian tomato gravy can be used as a base for all sorts of vegetables, boiled eggs, cubed paneer or chicken. This is often referred to as a “curry”. It is usually eaten with plain white rice or rice…
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).…
Ingredients 1 lb filet of pike 1 lb filet of carp ½ lb eel 1 lb filet of perch 6 crayfish 2 shallots, finely minced Salt Heads and tails of the above fish to make a broth 1 cup Riesling…
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…
Mjeddrah is a stout lentil and rice stew, a Lebanese staple. Ingredients ½ cup brown lentils, soaked an hour or more ½ cup onion, sliced A little chopped carrot, celery, etc. (optional) 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup long grain…
The word teriyaki is a combination of two Japanese words, teri, “luster”, and yaki, “to grill or broil”. The mirin in the sauce gives a good luster to meat as it is cooked. Traditionally it was used with fish. It…
Kung pao chicken (gong bao in Mandarin) is a spicy Sichuan recipe made with diced chicken, chili peppers and peanuts, named after a court official. It is a popular dish served at Chinese restaurants throughout the United States and the…
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,…