Latkes are potato pancakes, commonly associated with the Jewish cultural tradition in the United States and Europe. They can be and are served any time, but traditionally form part of the menu during the celebration of Chanukah. Eating potato pancakes…
Ingredients 4 large potatoes 1 medium onion 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons Matzo meal, corn meal, or flour Salt to taste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Applesauce and/or sour cream Procedure Peel and grate potatoes and onion. Mix potato and onion…
Gulab jamun is a popular Indian and Pakistani sweet dish comprised of fried milk balls in a sweet syrup flavoured with cardamom seeds and rosewater or saffron. It originates from Bengal and is pronounced “Gulab Jambuh” in regional languages such…
Puri, also spelled poori is a fried Indian bread. Ingredients 2 oz (60 g) whole-wheat flour 2 oz (60 g) plain white flour 2 oz fine semolina ¼ tsp salt 1 tbsp vegetable oil for the dough About 500 ml…
Frybread (also spelled fry bread) is a flatbread fried or deep-fried in oil, shortening, or lard. The dough is generally leavened by yeast or baking powder. Frybread can be eaten alone or with various toppings such as honey, jam, or…
Bhatoora is a light and airy Indian fried bread, and it is generally eaten with a chickpea curry or cholle. Ingredients 5 cups (650 g / 1.4 lb) wheat flour 1 tsp salt ½ tsp active dry yeast OR 1…
Jalebi is a sweet fritter that is shaped like a slightly large, chaotic pretzel. It is traditionally prepared in India and Pakistan. Well-made jalebi has a tart element with a sweet taste. Ingredients Batter 3 cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup…
A vada is a savoury South Indian doughnut made from lentils (or sometimes potatoes). This is a recipe for medu vada. It is commonly accompanied by idli. Ingredients 1 cup (240 g) skinless black gram Salt to taste ¼ tsp…
Ingredients Sauce Equal parts of: Soy sauce Sugar Worcestershire sauce Ketchup Tonkatsu 2 pork cutlets (boneless pork loin chop), about 1 cm thick ½ teaspoon kosher salt ⅛ teaspoon black pepper 1 egg (beaten) 2 tablespoons flour ½ cup panko…
Puff puff is a Nigerian snack of fried dough, similar to doughnuts and Ghanaian bofrot. It’s frequently served as an appetizer or a snack, and it is often found at Nigerian celebrations. It is soft, spongy, fluffy, and simple to…
Firire is a dish loved by most Senegalese people. It is usually eaten as dinner and can be served with bread or fresh green salad. Ingredients Whole fish, cleaned 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 tablespoon mustard 1 tablespoon vinegar…
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…