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Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, soy sauce, vegetable oil, ground turmeric, ground coriander. Equipment: mixing bowls, grill or grill pan, basting brush, skewers, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board, small saucepan, whisk.
Kitchen tip: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
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 40 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: all-purpose flour, instant dry yeast, granulated sugar, warm water (about 40°C/105°F), vegetable oil. Equipment: pressure cooker with steaming rack or basket, mixing bowls, skillet or frying pan, rolling pin (optional), kitchen towel, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Use warm water (not hot) to activate the yeast effectively.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 500g total), olive oil, yellow or white onion, garlic, smashed, whole black peppercorns. Equipment: medium pot with lid, saucepan, strainer, large mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Poach chicken gently to keep it moist and tender; avoid boiling.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: vegetable oil, Onion, Garlic, aji amarillo paste, Walnuts. Equipment: Large sauté pan, Roasting tray, Mixing bowl, Measuring spoons, Wooden spoon, Knife, Cutting board, Oven.
Kitchen tip: Toast walnuts lightly in a dry pan before using to enhance their flavor and aroma.
Preparation takes 90 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 130 minutes in total. Makes 8 servings. Key ingredients: all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, granulated sugar, warm water (around 40°C/104°F), vegetable oil or pork fat (plus extra to grease). Equipment: mixing bowl, steamer or bamboo steamer, pot or deep pan, measuring spoons and cups, small mixing bowl, rolling pin (optional), kitchen towel.
Kitchen tip: Use warm water (around 40°C/104°F) to activate yeast properly without killing it.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bulgur wheat, lentils, water (for cooking grains), chicken, cut into strips, sumac spice. Equipment: medium saucepan with lid, large skillet or frying pan, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, spatula or wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: To save time, soak bulgur and cook lentils simultaneously.