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Preparation takes 45 minutes. Cooking takes 120 minutes. Allow 165 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2.5 cm cubes, vegetable oil, garlic, minced, onion, finely chopped, ginger, minced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, bamboo steamer or steaming basket, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons and cups, spatula or wooden spoon, rolling pin (if making homemade wrappers).
Kitchen tip: For best results, brown the pork well to develop deep flavors before braising.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground chicken, finely chopped shallots, garlic, minced, ground coriander, ground turmeric. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, mixing bowl, spatula or spoon, steamer basket or trivet, measuring cups and spoons, knife and chopping board, rice cooker or saucepan.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh ingredients for best flavor and food safety.
Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 90 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken thighs, vegetable oil, onion, sliced, garlic, minced, ginger, sliced. Equipment: large pot, steamer or steaming basket, mixing bowls, rolling pin, frying pan or wok, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons and cups.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the milk used for the yeast mixture is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: injera bread, berbere spice, chickpea flour, water, vegetable oil. Equipment: large mixing bowl, whisk, large pot or deep skillet for poaching, medium frying pan or wok, slotted spoon, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Be gentle when handling the dumplings during poaching to avoid breaking them.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, cut into 4 large chunks, corn masa harina, chicken stock, divided, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, mixing bowl, steamer or large pot with steaming rack, wooden spoon, chef's knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: For best results, use fresh, local seasonal vegetables available to you.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground pork, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, tomato, chopped, green beans, trimmed and cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) pieces. Equipment: large skillet or wok, wooden spoon or spatula, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: For a richer flavor, use pork broth instead of water.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: red lentils, rinsed, water for soaking lentils, teff flour as a binder, onion, garlic. Equipment: blender or food processor, large pot, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, finely chopping knife, cutting board, slotted spoon, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: When shaping dumplings, wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, coconut milk, chicken stock, flour, for dumplings, baking powder, for dumplings. Equipment: large pot, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: For less heat, remove the seeds from the Scotch bonnet pepper before adding it to the broth or omit entirely.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground chicken thigh, large carrot, finely grated, soy sauce, minced ginger, garlic, minced. Equipment: mixing bowl, large skillet or wok, steamer or large pot with steaming rack, spatula, measuring spoons, small bowl.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh ground chicken thigh for juicier dumplings.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: corn kernels, shrimp, all-purpose flour, egg, cold water. Equipment: mixing bowl, large pot, steamer or pot with steaming rack, skillet or wok, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: If you can't find ají amarillo paste, substitute with a mild chili paste or paprika combined with a little cumin for a similar flavor profile.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground chicken, carrot, finely diced, red bell pepper, finely diced, zucchini, finely diced, garlic, minced. Equipment: mixing bowl, skillet or frying pan, spatula, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: Make sure not to overfill the dumplings to avoid bursting during cooking.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lean ground pork, calamansi juice (or fresh lime juice), white onion, finely chopped, red chili, deseeded and finely chopped (optional), garlic, minced. Equipment: large mixing bowl, frying pan or wok, small bowl, chopsticks or fork, spoon, paper towels.
Kitchen tip: Ensure airtight sealing of dumplings to avoid breaking during cooking.