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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 25 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: snapper fillets, callaloo greens or substitute, coconut milk, onion, garlic cloves. Equipment: large pot, deep frying pan or skillet, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons, knife, cutting board, slotted spoon.
Kitchen tip: Adjust the heat of the dish by removing the Scotch bonnet pepper before serving if you prefer less spice.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: red lentils, rinsed, water for cooking lentils, vegetable oil for cooking filling, onion, garlic. Equipment: medium saucepan, large skillet or frying pan, mixing bowls, baking tray or air fryer, knife, cutting board, spoon, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Ensure lentils are well drained before adding to filling to avoid soggy sambusas.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 115 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken, onions, garlic, berbere spice, clarified butter. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, mixing bowl, whisk, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons, large pan or pot for boiling dumplings, colander.
Kitchen tip: Slowly caramelizing the onions is key to developing the characteristic sweetness and depth in Doro Wat.
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 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 40 minutes. Cooking takes 150 minutes. Allow 190 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 4 cm cubes, coconut milk, lemongrass stalks, bruised and cut into 5 cm pieces, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, grated. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, blender or food processor, steamer basket or bamboo steamer, mixing bowls, knife, cutting board, spoon.
Kitchen tip: For best results, choose beef cuts with good marbling for a tender and juicy rendang.
Preparation takes 45 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 75 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: for kibbeh dough, fresh, with 15% fat, for kibbeh mixture, for kibbeh seasoning, for kibbeh seasoning. Equipment: large mixing bowl, fine sieve, steamer or large pot with steaming basket, mixing bowls, knife and cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, large spoon.
Kitchen tip: Make sure to knead the kibbeh dough well to develop the right texture and binding for steaming.