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Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: jasmine rice, beef sirloin or flank steak, snap peas, carrots, red bell pepper. Equipment: medium saucepan with lid, large wok or large frying pan, knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, measuring spoons, spatula or wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Slice the beef thinly across the grain to ensure tenderness.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs, yellow onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, vegetable oil, walnuts, finely chopped or ground. Equipment: Large pot or Dutch oven, Medium saucepan, Knife and chopping board, Measuring cups and spoons, Wooden spoon or spatula, Blender or food processor (optional), Strainer (optional).
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in chicken for more flavor in the broth.
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.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, aji amarillo paste, garlic, minced, ground cumin, smoked paprika. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, large bowl, medium saucepan, blender or food processor, mixing spoon, steaming basket or colander.
Kitchen tip: Make sure to rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove its natural bitter coating called saponin.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3 cm (1.25 inch) chunks, water or pork broth, garlic, minced, white onion, sliced, ginger, sliced thinly. Equipment: large pot or Dutch oven, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, stove.
Kitchen tip: Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder to prevent greasy broth.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (about 800g / 1.75 lb), vegetable oil or neutral oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ginger, grated. Equipment: large deep skillet or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, small bowl.
Kitchen tip: Ensure chicken is fully cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F) for food safety.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lamb shoulder, cut into 4 cm (1.5-inch) cubes, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, tomato paste. Equipment: pressure cooker or electric pressure cooker (Instant Pot), wooden spoon, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Trim excess fat from lamb shoulder for a healthier dish.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: tri-color quinoa, rinsed, boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, low-sodium chicken broth or water, bell peppers, roasted and sliced, fresh or frozen corn kernels. Equipment: large skillet with lid, medium saucepan, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F) for safe consumption.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: fresh callaloo leaves (or substitute spinach), saltfish (dried salted cod), all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt. Equipment: large bowl, steamer pot with lid, frying pan, mixing spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Soaking and boiling saltfish properly is essential to reduce excess salt and soften the fish.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 150 minutes. Allow 170 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 3 cm cubes, vegetable oil, onions, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ginger, freshly grated. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: For best results, brown beef in batches to avoid steaming and ensure a rich crust.