Omo tuo
Omo tuo is a rice dish that may have originated with the Hausa people and is still a favorite among Ghanaians today. To make it, rice is cooked and then rolled or pounded into balls, after which it is typically…
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Matoke and Beef Stew
Matoke refers to a variety of East African plantain or banana, and it is a staple crop. This dish incorporates plantains into a stew. It can be made with or without meat depending on your preference. Ingredients 8–10 medium-size plantains…
Kuih Lapis (Malaysian Layered Steamed Confection)
This layered Malaysian kuih lapis is made using wheat flour and cornstarch. It has a chewy texture. Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cornstarch ½ cup granulated white sugar 4 cups medium-thick coconut milk 1 tsp salt Food coloring…
Flapjacks
Flapjacks (UK) are a type of sweet bar dessert that can be made in less than an hour. They should not be confused with American flapjacks, which are a type of pancake or griddle cake. Also see the traditional Scottish…
Yogurt Dip
Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) plain yogurt ½ cucumber, seeded and chopped very fine ¼ tsp dried mint, crumbled, or 1 tsp fresh, chopped Procedure Mix all the ingredients, and chill thoroughly to let the flavors develop.
Sourdough Starter (recipe)
This basic recipe for sourdough starter relies on wild yeast and bacteria that are naturally present in the air settling on the mixture. It works fastest in a kitchen where lots of bread baking has happened over the years. Depending…
Sour Cream Dip
Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) sour cream ¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, or 1 tbsp dried and crumbled dill 2 tbsp grated onion 2 tbsp chopped chives 1 tbsp chopped parsley Salt Ground pepper Procedure…
S’mores
S’mores are a traditional American campfire treat, prepared over an open fire or even in your own home. Ingredients 4 marshmallows 4 graham crackers (4 x 2 in / 10 x 5 cm) 2 oz (55 g) chocolate bar Procedure…
Orange Sherbet Smoothie
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…
Mayonnaise (Vegan)
A recipe for a vegan mayonnaise substitute using tofu and olive oil. Ingredients 6 oz tofu (silky or soft preferred) 3 tablespoons olive oil Procedure Drain the tofu and blend in a food processor/blender until smooth. Add the oil slowly…
Koeksisters (Fried Braided Pastry in Syrup)
Cookbook | Recipes | Ingredients | Equipment | Techniques | Cookbook Disambiguation Pages | Recipes | Cuisine of South Africa | Confections A koeksister is a fritter, usually in the shape of a plait, that is dipped in a cold…
Carrot Jam
As carrots are fairly sweet, they can often be used in sweet dishes with good results. One such recipe is carrot jam; this is a simple version from Denmark. Ingredients 1 kg carrots, peeled and finely grated ¼ liter water…