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Liberian Jollof Rice

Liberian Jollof Rice

Ingredients 2 large chicken breasts, cut into cubes Salt to taste Chile powder to taste 1 cup vegetable oil 1 large sweet onions, neatly chopped 2 pounds boiled pork or beef, cut into cubes 2 bags of frozen mixed vegetables…

Lentil Rice Loaf

Lentil Rice Loaf

Lentil rice loaf isn’t exactly a meatloaf imitation, but it is a hearty version of a vegetarian classic. Ingredients ½ cup lentils 2½ cups vegetable stock 1 bay leaf ½ cup brown rice (not all will be used) 1 egg,…

Kunun Gyada (Groundnut and Rice Gruel)

Kunun Gyada (Groundnut and Rice Gruel)

Kunun gyada is a light porridge made from blended raw groundnut and rice, usually eaten in the northern part of Nigeria. It is similar to akamu, except that blended rice is poured into a boiled groundnut milk when the later…

Koshary (Egyptian Pasta Salad with Rice and Lentils)

Koshary (Egyptian Pasta Salad with Rice and Lentils)

Koshary, alternately spelled koshari or kushari, is an Egyptian dish of rice, pasta, and legumes. It combines elements of both Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. According to Wikipedia it is Egypt’s national dish and a widely popular street food. Ingredients…

Koshari (Egyptian Rice with Pasta and Lentils)

Koshari (Egyptian Rice with Pasta and Lentils)

Koshari is a beloved Egyptian street food that brings together a delightful combination of flavors and textures. It is a hearty and satisfying vegetarian dish made with a mixture of rice, lentils, pasta, and a flavorful tomato sauce, topped with…

Khichdi (South Asian Rice and Lentils)

Khichdi (South Asian Rice and Lentils)

Khichdi is a popular dish in the Indian state of Gujarat, where many families prefer it as a dinner. There also exist many variations of it across India. Ingredients 1 teacup rice 1 teacup dal (e.g. moong dhal, arhar dal…

Khao Pad (Thai Fried Rice)

Khao Pad (Thai Fried Rice)

Khao pad is Thai fried rice. Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 eggs 2 cups cooked rice, cooled 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 cup cooked meat (e.g. shrimp, pork, chicken, etc.) 2…

Katchi Biryani

Katchi Biryani

Ingredients Marinade 4 large onions, finely sliced and fried in ghee or butter 2 cups yoghurt 3 green chiles, chopped 1 bunch mint leaves, chopped 2 Tbsp ghee or butter 1 tsp garam masala Salt, to taste 1 Tbsp ginger-garlic…

Kashmiri Pulao

Kashmiri Pulao

This very fancy Kashmiri pulao, or Kashmiri Pallao, is from the Northern Indian state of Kashmir. Although it is a frozen region high in the Himalayas, Kashmir lies along the ancient overland trade routes between India and Central Asia, and…

Jambalaya II

Jambalaya II

Ingredients 3 lbs (1400 g) cooked chicken strips 1 cup (240 ml) chopped onion 1 cup (240 ml) chopped green bell pepper 2 ribs celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup (120 ml) diced cooked ham 2 cans (29…

Italian Rice with Wild Mushrooms

Italian Rice with Wild Mushrooms

Ingredients 3 cups chicken stock 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 chopped shallots 2 cups risotto rice 1 cup dry white wine ¼ cup Parmesan cheese 4 ounces (commercial) wild mushrooms, sliced and sautéed 1 teaspoon truffle oil Salt to…

Italian Rice Pudding

Italian Rice Pudding

Ingredients 2 cups (500 ml pint) water 1 cup (110 g oz) risotto rice ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter 3 cups (750 ml US pt) half and half 1 cup (225 g oz) granulated sugar 1 cinnamon stick 1 piece of lemon peel…