Compare the ingredients, cooking time and equipment below to find a dish that fits your plans. Each recipe includes quantities and a step-by-step method.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 86 minutes. Allow 107 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: raw, skinless, bone-in chicken thighs, approximately 8 × 150 g, onions, peeled weight, garlic, peeled weight, approximately 3 cloves, olive oil, ground ginger, approximately 2 level teaspoons. Equipment: Heavy-based casserole or sauté pan, approximately 30 cm wide and at least 4 litres capacity, with a close-fitting lid, Digital food thermometer, Kitchen scales and measuring jug, Chopping board and knife, Tongs and stirring spoon, Holding dish and loose cover.
Kitchen tip: The schedule allows a typical braise and reduction. Larger thighs or a crowded pan may need additional cooking; temperature and tenderness determine readiness.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 120 minutes. Allow 145 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: lamb shoulder, brown lentils, carrots, parsnip, celery root. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: Brown the lamb in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which helps develop a rich flavor through caramelization.
Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 130 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, young jackfruit, coconut milk, vegetable oil, onion. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot with lid, grater or microplane, knife and chopping board, mixing bowl, frying pan, slotted spoon, measuring spoons, can opener, fork or food processor.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in chicken thighs for more flavor and moisture; skin-on adds richness but can be removed before serving if preferred.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs), soy sauce, white vinegar (or Filipino cane vinegar), cloves garlic, minced, medium carrots, peeled and cut into 4 cm chunks. Equipment: large cast iron or heavy skillet with lid, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup, spoon.
Kitchen tip: Use a heavy-bottomed skillet with a lid to ensure even cooking and moisture retention during braising.