Ingredients 2 large scoops of orange sherbet 1 large scoop of vanilla ice cream 6 ounces (170 g) Dr. Pepper (or equivalent) soda 1 large squeeze of chocolate syrup Dash of lime juice 1 pinch of salt (optional) Procedure Combine…
Ceviche (or cebiche) is traditional Peruvian/Ecuadorian dish in maritime areas. In its classic form, it is composed of chunks of raw fish, lime juice, chopped onion, and minced ají limo or rocoto, both types of chiles. The recipe below for…
Lassi are yogurt-based beverages in either sweet or salted flavors. The most common flavors include mango, rose water, and plain sugar-sweetened lassi. Ingredients 4 cups (1 L) yogurt 3 cups (750 ml) cold water Fresh green chile peppers (quantity according…
Ingredients 400 grams (about 1 lb) boneless chicken meat, diced 3 cups chicken stock 100 grams (3.5 oz) straw mushrooms, halved 6 cherry tomatoes 1 fresh lemongrass stem, cut into short lengths 2–3 kaffir lime leaves, torn 3 tbsp Thai…
Tom kha kai (or tom kha gai) is a Thai soup with the distinct, very Thai flavor of galangal, a rhizome somewhat similar to ginger. Kha means “galangal” in Thai. This version of the soup is made with chicken (kai…
Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp Thai green curry paste (according to taste) 1 tbsp soft dark brown sugar 1–2 thick stalks lemongrass, fat ends bashed with a rolling pin (optional) 750 g (1½ lb) skinless, boneless chicken, cut…
Ingredients Fruit mixture ¾ cup white granulated sugar 4 Tbsp cornstarch 1 pinch each of salt 1 pinch fine-ground ginger 3 egg yolks Juice of 1 small lime 2 cups fruit nectar (peach, pear, apricot, or tropical fruits) Whipped egg…
Curtido is a spicy cabbage slaw often served with pupusas. Ingredients Chopped cabbage 1 medium onion, sliced Carrot, finely shredded Cooked green beans, not too soft (optional) Beets (optional) Grated horseradish (optional) Red pepper, finely chopped (optional) 1 teaspoon oregano…
Ingredients 1 teaspoon (4 g) cumin seeds 250 ml (1 cup) full-fat yogurt 250 ml (1 cup) chilled milk 2 teaspoons lime or lemon juice ½–1 teaspoon (2–4 g) salt 100 ml (½ cup) ice cubes ¼ teaspoon mint (finely…
Ingredients 2 almost-ripe mangoes 1 Tbsp fresh or canned coconut, finely chopped 1 tsp cilantro or mint, chopped 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, scraped and finely chopped 1 tsp salt ½ tsp cayenne pepper 2–3 Tbsp fresh orange juice, or a…
Ingredients ½ cup minced red onion, scalded (see note) 4 small, ripe avocados, peeled and diced 1–2 small serrano chilis (2½ inches long) or ½ small jalapeño chili, seeded and very finely minced 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro ½ teaspoon…
Ingredients 4 ea. (24 ounces) wild salmon fillets with skin on one side Salt Freshly-ground black pepper Olive oil 1 large mango, peeled and finely diced ½ lime, juiced 2 jalapeño chiles, seeded and minced 2 Tbsp fresh mint, finely…