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Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg), vegetable oil, yellow onion, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, aji amarillo paste (or substitute mild yellow chili paste). Equipment: large heavy-bottomed braising pan or Dutch oven, chef's knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug, medium saucepan, wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: For even cooking, cut the root vegetables into roughly equal-sized chunks.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: fresh lean pork mince, garlic, minced, shallots, minced, salt, ground white pepper. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, mixing bowl, large skillet or wide pan, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring spoons, knife and cutting board.
Kitchen tip: To prevent meatballs from sticking while shaping, keep your hands moist with cold water.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, full-fat coconut milk, large onion, finely sliced, garlic, minced, fresh galangal, thinly sliced. Equipment: large deep skillet or Dutch oven, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in spices and a little coconut milk for 1 hour before cooking.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: tempeh, cut into 2 cm cubes, carrots, sliced diagonally, green beans, trimmed and halved, baby corn, halved, vegetable oil. Equipment: large frying pan or wok with lid, wooden spoon or spatula, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: If tempeh is too firm, steam it for 10 minutes before cooking to soften the texture.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pumpkin, chickpeas, vegetable oil, onion, garlic. Equipment: large saucepan or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, mixing bowl, measuring spoons and cups, knife and chopping board, medium pot with lid (for dumplings).
Kitchen tip: For a milder stew, omit the scotch bonnet chili or reduce the amount.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skinless chicken thighs, cut into large pieces, seasonal root vegetables (such as carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes), peeled and chopped into 3 cm pieces, vegetable oil, shallots, roughly chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: pressure cooker or electric pressure cooker (e.g. Instant Pot), blender or food processor, large skillet or sauté pan, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: If fresh turmeric is unavailable, use 1 teaspoon of good quality turmeric powder instead.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: firm white fish (cod, snapper, or mahi-mahi), vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, scallions, sliced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, sharp knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh, sustainably sourced fish for the best flavor and texture.
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.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, cut into 3 cm cubes, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, minced. Equipment: Large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, Cutting board, Knife, Wooden spoon or spatula, Measuring spoons, Measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: For extra depth, you can toast the bay leaves in a dry pan before adding to the stew.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: saltfish, soaked and flaked, callaloo greens (substitute spinach/kale if unavailable), red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, tomatoes. Equipment: large skillet or frying pan, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, colander, stove.
Kitchen tip: Soaking and boiling the salted fish properly helps reduce the saltiness for a balanced flavor.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 150 minutes. Allow 180 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, carrot, green beans, onion, garlic. Equipment: Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid, Steamer basket or bamboo steamer, Mixing bowl, Knife and chopping board, Measuring spoons, Small brush or finger for sealing dumplings.
Kitchen tip: For extra flavor, marinate the pork shoulder chunks in soy sauce and garlic for 30 minutes before browning.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, kecap manis, garlic, ginger, turmeric powder. Equipment: large bowl, stove-top skillet or frying pan, steaming basket or colander, pot with lid for steaming.
Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken up to 2 hours in advance to enhance the flavor.