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Malaysian Mess
This is a derivative of the English dessert, the Eton Mess. It is composed of three ingredients: fruit, meringue, and cream....
kzafarullah
3 days ago3 min read
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Chettinad creamed spinach (Keerai maseeyal)
A maseeyal is a traditional dish of mashed greens, spinach being the most common. This unique style is specific to Tamil Nadu and, more...
kzafarullah
4 days ago2 min read
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Bloody Mary sardines on toast
As a child, I learned to love sardines in boarding school. One of the treats we occasionally got was cans of sardines in oil. We would...
kzafarullah
Apr 52 min read
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Pickled red onions (Escabeche rojo)
Pickling is at the core of every culture in the world. It was traditionally used to preserve foods for travel and during times of...
kzafarullah
Apr 42 min read
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Kimchi Royales
As a chef, my friends are constantly introducing me to new products. Kewpie came into my kitchen about 10 years ago, and the cute little...
kzafarullah
Apr 12 min read
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Stuffed apricots with honeyed yoghurt and pistachios
Turkish apricots are the best variety available. They are plump, juicy, and packed with flavour. Apricots are thought to have originated...
kzafarullah
Mar 312 min read
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Stir-fried bok choy with garlic, cashew nut, and hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is traditionally from the Canton region of China. It is a sweet-salty sauce that has garlic and a five-spice mix. It is used...
kzafarullah
Mar 272 min read
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Charred rice noodles in egg sauce
This dish is redolent of hawker food and simple and comforting. It consists of two components: charred noodles and egg curry. The noodles...
kzafarullah
Mar 252 min read
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Sri Lankan squid curry
Sri Lankan cuisine is loaded with seafood; after all, it is an island nation. The seafood is fresh and usually caught and cooked locally....
kzafarullah
Mar 232 min read
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Sardines, tomato and garlic canapé
I love canapés. They are small bites that are packed with flavour. Here is a beautiful recipe that fits this criteria. Friends always...
kzafarullah
Mar 221 min read
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Crêpes with date syrup (Khubz mahallah)
Every culture has a pancake or crepe of some kind. It is a dish that is core to every culture. Mixing flour and water or other liquid is...
kzafarullah
Mar 212 min read
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Penne with cream of sardine (Penne alla crema di sardine)
Summer has set in, and the weather is warm. I am on the lookout for recipes that require as little time in front of the stove as possible...
kzafarullah
Mar 202 min read
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Blueberry and strawberry cobbler
There is a world of baked fruit desserts with names like betty, crisp, gump, slump, buckle, cobbler and more. They are variations on a...
kzafarullah
Mar 193 min read
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Korean honey and soy-glazed potatoes (Kamja jorim)
Sweet is a dominant flavour in Korean cuisine. Ko reans have a unique taste preference that leans towards balancing sweet, salty, spicy,...
kzafarullah
Mar 182 min read
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Hyderabadi mutton with tomatoes (Tamatar gosht)
A good friend, Nilesh, found out I was cataloguing my mother’s recipes and reminded me of this dish from about 20 years ago that he had...
kzafarullah
Mar 162 min read
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Baked cherry tomatoes with garlic and saffron oil
Tapas is a lifestyle in Spain. After work, folks gather at small restaurants to have a bite and unwind with a glass of wine. It helps...
kzafarullah
Mar 152 min read
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Broccoli with ricotta, lemon and Parmesan
This is a simple side dish influenced by Italian flavours. The combination of roasted broccoli and cheese is lovely, and here, we use two...
kzafarullah
Mar 141 min read
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Khaleeji tomato garlic-hot sauce (Daqus)
Chutneys came to Oman via the spice trade from India. These condiments were adapted to local ingredients and palates but served the same...
kzafarullah
Mar 131 min read
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Peruvian spicy beef stew (Picante de carne)
Peruvian cuisine is filled with stew, slow-cooked and delicious. It comes from the culture of a hard life where food was simmered over...
kzafarullah
Mar 123 min read
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Omani yoghurt drink (Laban)
Yoghurt is an important ingredient in the desert. Milk does not last long, so consuming yoghurt is one way to preserve it. It is also...
kzafarullah
Mar 111 min read
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