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Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, onion, garlic, water, black peppercorns. Equipment: pressure cooker, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, large ladle, stove.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh pork shoulder for best flavor and texture.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: lamb shoulder, cut into 4 cm pieces, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground cinnamon. Equipment: pressure cooker, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight and adjust cooking time accordingly.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: fine bulgur wheat, ground chicken thigh, onion, garlic, ground cumin. Equipment: large mixing bowl, large skillet or sauté pan, large pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, chef's knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Soaking the bulgur wheat properly ensures tender kofta and better binding in the mixture.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: oxtail, cut into chunks, vegetable oil, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, scallions, sliced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: For richer flavor, marinate the seasoned oxtail pieces in the fridge overnight before cooking.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks, vegetable oil, onion, sliced, garlic, minced, green bell pepper, sliced. Equipment: large heavy skillet or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, sharp knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken with salt, pepper, and a little soy sauce for 2 hours or overnight before cooking.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: boneless beef chuck, cut into 2-3 cm cubes, peeled and diced seasonal pumpkin, carrots, peeled and chopped, onion, diced, garlic, minced. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: For a deeper flavor, marinate the beef with some of the spices and a bit of oil for 1-2 hours before cooking.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 150 minutes. Allow 180 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 4 cm cubes, vegetable oil, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, freshly ground black pepper. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug, mixing bowl, pot for boiling dumplings.
Kitchen tip: Browning the beef well at the start adds depth of flavor to the stew.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: quinoa, rinsed, vegetable or seafood stock, peeled and deveined shrimp, olive oil, onion, finely chopped. Equipment: medium saucepan, large skillet or pot, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Ensure shrimp are fully cooked until opaque and pink for safe consumption.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, vegetable oil, white onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh cilantro (leaves and tender stems). Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, blender or food processor, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: Using bone-in chicken thighs adds flavor and moisture but boneless skinless thighs can be used for convenience.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, onions, garlic, ginger, berbere spice. Equipment: pressure cooker, chef’s knife, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring cups, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Caramelizing the onions slowly is key to developing authentic deep flavor — don’t rush this step.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, soy sauce, white vinegar or Filipino cane vinegar, garlic, minced, whole black peppercorns. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup, wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Browning the chicken before poaching adds depth of flavor and a more attractive color to the dish.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: oxtail, cut into 3-4 cm pieces, vegetable oil, onions, finely chopped, garlic, minced, large carrot, peeled and sliced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: For best results, brown the oxtail well to develop deep flavor before braising.