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Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: firm white fish fillets (snapper, cod, or grouper), skin removed, low-sodium vegetable or fish broth, onion, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, red bell pepper, sliced. Equipment: medium skillet or sauté pan, shallow saucepan or wide skillet for poaching, cutting board, sharp knife, mixing spoon, serving plates.
Kitchen tip: Pat the fish dry before seasoning to help the spices adhere better.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: shrimp siomai dumplings, coconut milk, seasonal vegetables, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, minced. Equipment: steamer or steaming basket, large wok or deep frying pan, mixing spoon, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Be careful not to overcook the siomai during steaming to keep them tender.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain, neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or canola oil), berbere spice blend, mitmita spice powder, yellow onion, thinly sliced. Equipment: large skillet or wok, sharp knife, cutting board, spatula or wooden spoon, measuring spoons, plate for resting beef.
Kitchen tip: Pat the beef dry before cooking to achieve a better sear and prevent steaming.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: fresh white fish fillets, skin removed, fresh turmeric, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric), kaffir lime leaves, torn into pieces, full-fat coconut milk, vegetable oil. Equipment: steamer basket or steaming rack, large pot or wok with lid, large frying pan or wok, knife, cutting board, grater, mixing bowl, spatula or wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the fish is fresh and cooked through; steaming times may vary by thickness.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, Lebanese spices, Lebanese spices, Lebanese spices. Equipment: large skillet, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring spoons, knife and cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor; bottled lemon juice can be added but fresh is preferable.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: quinoa, rinsed, chicken breast, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, red bell pepper, sliced, zucchini, sliced. Equipment: medium pot with lid, large frying pan or wok, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, spatula.
Kitchen tip: Rinse quinoa thoroughly to avoid any bitterness in the final dish.