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Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 2 servings. Key ingredients: fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, fresh green peas (guisantes) or frozen, thawed, canned coconut milk, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: skillet or frying pan, wooden spoon or spatula, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Do not overcook shrimp as they can turn rubbery; they cook quickly once added to the pan.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef, potatoes, vegetable oil, red onion, tomatoes. Equipment: large frying pan or skillet, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon or spatula, paper towels.
Kitchen tip: Drying the beef strips before cooking helps achieve a good sear and prevents steaming.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless pork shoulder or pork loin, thinly sliced, canola or vegetable oil, garlic, minced, onion, sliced, green beans, trimmed and halved. Equipment: large non-stick or cast iron skillet, cutting board, knife, measuring spoons, measuring cups, wooden spoon or spatula.
Kitchen tip: For more tenderness, marinate the pork slices in 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch for 15 minutes before cooking.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground sumac. Equipment: Pressure cooker (electric or stovetop), Large skillet, Measuring cups and spoons, Cutting board, Sharp knife, Wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken for more flavorful and moist results.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck roast, cut into 2.5 cm (1-inch) cubes, vegetable oil, red onion, sliced into thick wedges, red bell pepper, sliced into strips, yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, large skillet or sauté pan, rice cooker or medium saucepan with lid, knives and cutting board, measuring spoons and cups, wooden spoon or spatula.
Kitchen tip: Do not skip browning the beef; it adds depth of flavor and color to the stew.