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Sega Wat (Spicy Ethiopian Beef Stew)

Sega Wat (Spicy Ethiopian Beef Stew)

Sega wat is a flavorful and spicy Ethiopian beef stew that is a favorite in Ethiopian cuisine. Made with tender beef, aromatic spices, and a rich tomato-based sauce, it is known for its robust flavors and warming qualities. It is…

Sayadeya (Egyptian Fish with Rice)

Sayadeya (Egyptian Fish with Rice)

Sayadeya is a delicious and aromatic Egyptian dish that features fish cooked with rice in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. It is a popular dish along the coastal regions of Egypt, where fresh fish is readily available. Sayadeya showcases the rich…

Salata Hara (Libyan Spicy Salad)

Salata Hara (Libyan Spicy Salad)

Salata hara is a vibrant and spicy salad commonly enjoyed in Libyan cuisine. It is known for its bold flavors and fiery kick, making it a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats or as a refreshing side dish. This salad features…

Red Chile Sauce

Red Chile Sauce

Dried red chiles can be soaked and pureed to make red chile sauce. It can be used in many ways, including as an enchilada sauce, chicken marinade, or in huevos rancheros. Ingredients 3 oz (90 g) dried chile peppers, such…

Quorn Pitta

Quorn Pitta

Dubbed the “VDP QE Quornpitta”, this pitta is prepared with Quorn and is suitable for vegetarians. The contributing author noted the following anecdote: > I first came up to the idea of the pitta as I found that chopped-up Quorn…

Prawn Curry

Prawn Curry

Ingredients 1 cup vegetable oil 1 kg medium-sized prawns (shrimp), cleaned with tails removed 0.5 kg tomatoes 4 medium-sized onions, cut in julienne 3 potatoes, cut in small cubes 2 green cardamom pods 1 black cardamom pod 2 cinnamon sticks…

Potato and Chicken Stew (Ajiaco)

Potato and Chicken Stew (Ajiaco)

Ajiaco is a quintessential dish from Bogotá, Colombia. Ingredients Soup 1 ea. (approximately 750 g) whole skin-on bone-in chicken breast 1 L chicken broth 1 onion, peeled 2 scallions (white part and first 2 cm of green) 2 carrots, peeled…

Posho and Beans

Posho and Beans

Posho and beans is a Ugandan dish, mostly eaten as lunchtime meal. Ingredients Beans Water 400 grams dried common beans 2 medium-size onions, finely chopped 2 medium-size tomatoes, finely chopped 1 teaspoon curry powder ½ teaspoon dried ginger ½ teaspoon…

Pork Burritos with Green Pepper Sauce

Pork Burritos with Green Pepper Sauce

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, chopped (~1 cup) 1 jar (16 ounces) medium chunky salsa 1 jar (16 ounces) mild chunky salsa 1 cup water 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 bunch fresh cilantro,…

Phulourie (Split Pea Fritters)

Phulourie (Split Pea Fritters)

This is a side dish that may be eaten with spicy dhaal, or with spicy “sour” chutney (similar to mango chutney). Ingredients ½ pt split peas, or 1 lb ground split pea flour ½ cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder…

Pedernales River Chili

Pedernales River Chili

Pedernales River Chili was American President Lyndon Johnson’s favorite chili con carne recipe. It was named after the location of his Texas Hill Country ranch. The recipe calls for leaving out the traditional beef suet (on doctor’s orders after his…