Maraq (Yemeni Chicken Soup) Serves 6 to 8 As in a pot-au-feu, the broth of this soup is served separately from the meat and vegetables. But unlike the French dish, this Yemenite one is given a brilliant turmeric hue from the spice mixture Hawayij. 6 Whole Chicken legs...
Fish in Yogurt Sauce Adapted from Raghavan Iyer (660 Curries) 1/2 Tsp. Turmeric 1 lb. Skinless Fish Fillets (Cod, Haddock, Halibut, Tilapia if you have to) 1 Cup Plain Yogurt 1 Tsp. Sugar 1 Tsp. Sea Salt 2 Tbsp. Peanut or Mustard Oil 1 Tbsp. Panch Phoron 2 Dried...
Persian Beef Stew 1/4 Cup Olive oil 2 Large Onions, chopped 3 Cloves Garlic, minced 2 lbs. Lean Beef (or lamb), Cut into 1-inch cubes 2 Large Tomatoes, seeded and chopped (22 oz. Can) 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 Tsp. Sea Salt 2 Cups Beef Stock 1 lb. Green Beans,...
Mulligatawny Soup Serves 4 1 Tbsp. Ghee (clarified butter) 1 large onion, chopped 6 Garlic Clove, minced 2 Tsp. Fresh Ginger Root, grated 2 Green Chiles, chopped 1/4 Tsp. Cinnamon 1/4 Tsp. Ground Cloves 2 Tsp. Coriander Powder 1 1/2 Tsp. Cumin Powder 1 Tsp. Turmeric...
Chile Colorado (Red Chile Sauce) 2 oz. Anaheim Chile Powder 1 oz. Guajillo Chile Powder 4 Cups Boiling Water 1/4 Cup Onion ~ Minced 3 Garlic Cloves ~ Minced 1 1/2 Tsp. Cumin Powder 1 Tsp. Oregano 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. Flour 1 Tbsp. Seas Salt, or to taste 2 Tsp....
Papa a la Huancaina (Potatoes with Cheese Sauce) Serves 6 2 Lbs. Potatoes - Peeled 1 Cup of Corn Kernels ~ Barely Cooked 1/2 lb. Queso Blanco, Queso Fresco or Feta cheese ~ Cubed 6 oz. Evaporated Milk (More may be needed) 2 Tsp. Aji Amarillo Pepper Powder 1 Tbsp....
Lamb with Tomatoes and Peas Serves 4 1 1/2 Lbs. Lamb (May substitute boneless Chicken Thighs) 1 Large Onion 1 15 oz. Can Coconut Milk 1/2 lb. Fresh or Frozen Peas 2 Medium Tomatoes Chopped or 1 15 oz. Can 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil Juice from half a Lime 2-3 Tbsp. Garam Masala...
Kimchi Makes 3 - 4 Cups 1 Large Napa cabbage (about 2 pounds) 2 Tbsp. Coarse Salt (Kosher Salt is a good choice) 1/3 Cup White Rice Vinegar (Not Seasoned) 2 Tbsp. Fish Sauce 2 Tbsp. Minced garlic 1/2-4 Tsp. Cayenne (Depending on how hot you want your kimchi) 4 Tbsp....
Khatte Chicken Serves 6 2 Lbs. Boneless Chicken 3 Tbsp. Ground Almonds 1 Tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper 1 Tsp. Sea Salt 1 Tsp. Cumin Seeds 1 1/2 Tbsp. Minced or Crushed Garlic 1 1/2 Tbsp. Grated Ginger 3 Green Chiles (Serrano) ~ Sliced into 1/8” or less rings Juice...
Gypsy Eggs (Huevos a la Flamenca) Serves 4 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 4 Slices of Ham ~ Cut Into Strips 1 Chorizo Sausage ~ Thinly sliced (Portuguese Chorizo if Possible) 1 Medium Onion ~ Chopped 2 Large Garlic Cloves ~ Finely Chopped 1 Can Diced Tomatoes ~ 28 Oz. 1 Cup...
Gluhwein 1 Bottle 750 ml. Dry Red Wine ~ Zinfandel, Merlot, Burgundy, Cabernet 1/4 Pint brandy (Optional) 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar 1-2 Tbsp. Silk Road Mulling Spices ~ Place in Muslin Bag or Infuser 1 Orange ~Halved and Sliced with Peel on 1 Lemon ~ Halved and Sliced with...
Cucumber & Tomato Chaat Salad Serves 4 An ideal accompaniment to curry dishes, it also pairs well with roast poultry, barbecued pork, and grilled beef. 1 Medium Cucumber 1 Large Tomato 1/2 Small Red Onion 1 Tbsp. Cilantro ~ Minced 1/2 Tsp. Fresh Ginger ~ Minced...
