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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 15 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, Berbere spice, vegetable oil, teff grain, water or broth for teff. Equipment: pressure cooker (electric or stovetop), medium saucepan, large skillet or frying pan, wooden spoon or spatula, knife and cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, colander.
Kitchen tip: Make sure to rinse the teff grains thoroughly before cooking to remove any grit.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lamb shoulder, cut into 3 cm cubes, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground cumin. Equipment: pressure cooker (electric or stovetop), large skillet or sauté pan, small saucepan or heatproof bowl for couscous, knife and chopping board, measuring spoons and cups, wooden spoon or spatula.
Kitchen tip: For best flavor, brown the lamb well before pressure cooking to develop a rich base.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, berbere spice blend, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, large skillet, mixing bowl, measuring cups and spoons, knife and cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lamb shoulder, freekeh grain, onion, garlic, red bell pepper. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, large skillet, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons, cutting board, sharp knife, medium saucepan.
Kitchen tip: If using a stovetop pressure cooker, ensure you follow safety guidelines for releasing pressure.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, fresh pumpkin, peeled and cubed, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: pressure cooker (electric or stovetop), cutting board, knife, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: For a milder stew, remove the scotch bonnet pepper before serving to reduce heat.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground cumin. Equipment: pressure cooker, large skillet or frying pan, mixing bowl, rolling pin (if rolling pastry), baking tray, parchment paper, knife and chopping board.
Kitchen tip: For the best flavor, use fresh and fragrant herbs in the salad.
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 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, fresh turmeric root or ground turmeric. Equipment: pressure cooker, large skillet or sauté pan, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup, wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: To avoid bitterness, remove kaffir lime leaves before serving.
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 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 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, cut into large chunks, vegetable oil, onion, finely sliced, garlic, minced, ground cumin. Equipment: pressure cooker or electric pressure cooker (Instant Pot), knife, cutting board, blender or food processor, measuring spoons, measuring cups, spoon or spatula.
Kitchen tip: For safety, always ensure the pressure cooker lid is sealed correctly before cooking and follow your manufacturer's instructions for pressure release.