Central Asian rice pilaf Plov This classic Central Asian dish is sure to be crowd pleaser. Called the king of the table in the region, it is at the heart of weddings, ceremonies and holidays as well as weekday meals. Fluffy rice, tender lamb and dried fruit create a perfect […]
Middle Eastern rice pudding Muhallebi This traditional Middle Eastern rice pudding flavoured with rose, pistachio, mastic and vanilla, is a delicious and simple dessert. It’s a perfect addition to your Ramadan table and will be sure to impress your guests. ⏰Prep Time: 5 min ⏲️Cooktime: 10 min 🍽️Servings: 6 Ingredients: Directions:
Traditional Lebanese Hummus Hummus This traditional Middle Eastern chickpea spread is a delicious addition to any meal. This easy and simple recipe is guaranteed to be a hit at your dinner table. This hummus can also be an amazing breakfast with homemade falafel and pita bread. ⏰Prep Time: 15 min […]
Fluffy Central Asian bread Tandyr Non This classic Central Asian bread is a perfect accompaniment to any Central Asian meal. It comes in many shapes and forms across the region. This recipe is an adaptation from the Samarkand style Tohax Non. What makes this bread unique is the use of […]
Korean style rice cakes Tteokbokki This classic Korean street food made with rice cakes in a spicy sauce is one of my all time favorites. This recipe is super easy and delicious. You can even add melted cheese, egg or sweet potato noodles if desired. ⏰Prep Time: 15 min ⏲️Cooktime: […]
Thai Green Curry This easy classic Thai curry is always a crowd pleaser. This dish is super versatile, you can use any vegetables you have in your fridge and it will be delicious. ⏰Prep Time: 10 min ⏲️Cooktime: 25min 🍽️Servings: 4 Ingredients: Directions:
Korean marinated beef. Bulgogi This popular Korean beef dish is a great addition to any BBQ and is quick and easy to make for large crowds. Bulgogi is also great for bibimbap, a traditional Korean dish made from mixed vegetables, rice and egg. You can even make bulgogi spicy by adding […]
Korean mung bean pancakes Bindaetteok Bindae-tteok, also known as mung bean pancakes, are a traditional Korean street food originating from the Pyongan Province of the Joseon Dynasty. This version is vegetarian and super tasty. ⏰Prep Time: 12h ⏲️Cooktime: 10 min 🍽️Servings:6 Ingredients: Directions: TIPS: Try to not flip until nicely […]
Chamorro chicken salad Chicken Kelaguen This traditional Chamorro dish (from Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands) is very similar to Ceviche or Kinilaw and consists of marinated protein in lemon or lime juice with lots of coconut. Kelaguen is a very fresh dish and is a perfect addition to a […]
Uzbek potato dumplings Tashkent Honim This traditional Uzbek dumpling recipe is a specialty of the Tashkent Chorsu Bazar (market) where street vendors sell these in vast quantities. What makes this recipe unique is the combination or potato, tomato sauce and dill. This recipe is also suitable for vegetarians. ⏰Prep Time: […]
Central Asian meat pies Samsa Samsas are small meat filled pastries often sold in markets across Central Asia. Many variations exist, but lamb samsa remains the most popular. Samsas are different to their South Asian counterpart the samosa which is generally fried, in Central Asia it is always baked. ⏰Prep […]
Palestinian sumac chicken Musakhan This Palestinian Arab dish is considered the national dish of Palestine. This sumac chicken with bread and onions is very popular across the Middle East and is super easy to make. It’s great for large gatherings since it’s easy to make in large quantities. You can […]