👉 Pâté chinois is Quebec’s beloved version of shepherd’s pie: a layer of seasoned ground beef, a layer of creamed corn and a topping of fluffy mashed potatoes, baked until golden. 🍳 How to Make Pâté Chinois 1. Make the mash. Boil the potatoes in salted water until very tender.…
👉 Dziriat – the name means “Algerian girls” – are elegant little almond tarts from Algeria, served at weddings and for Eid with mint tea. A thin, crisp pastry is pinched into a crown around a soft almond filling, then dipped in orange blossom syrup. 🍳 How to Make Dziriat…
👉 Apam balik is a popular Malaysian street-food pancake: a fluffy, crispy-edged pancake folded around crushed peanuts, sugar, butter and creamed corn. 🍳 How to Make Apam Balik 1. Make the batter. Mix the milk, oil and eggs together. Sift in the flour, baking powder and salt and stir until…
👉 Rømmegrøt is a traditional Norwegian sour cream porridge – rich, creamy and served with sugar, cinnamon and melted butter. It is a festive dish often eaten on special occasions. 🍳 How to Make Rømmegrøt 1. Cook the sour cream. Cook the sour cream in a covered saucepan over medium…
👉 Jamaican boiled dumplings are simple, chewy dumplings made from just flour, salt and water. They are a classic side for ackee and saltfish, stews and soups. 🍳 How to Make Jamaican Boiled Dumplings 1. Boil the water. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil 2. Mix…
👉 Purple sprouting broccoli tempura is a light, crunchy starter served with nuoc cham, the tangy Vietnamese dipping sauce made with fish sauce, lime, chilli and sugar. 🍳 How to Make Broccoli Tempura with Nuoc Cham 1. Make the nuoc cham. Whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, chillies and…
👉 Orange chicken is the Chinese-American takeaway favourite: crispy fried chicken pieces tossed in a sticky, sweet and tangy orange glaze with garlic and ginger. Using fresh orange juice and zest makes it much brighter than most restaurant versions. 🍳 How to Make Orange Chicken Coat the chicken. Season the…
👉 Naleśniki are thin Polish pancakes, similar to French crêpes. They are delicious with sweet cheese, jam or fruit, or with savory fillings such as mushrooms or meat. 🍳 How to Make Polish Pancakes (Naleśniki) 1. Make the batter. Put the flour, eggs, milk, water and salt in a large…
👉 Jamaican rice and beans (often called rice and peas) is the classic Caribbean side dish: fluffy rice cooked with coconut milk, kidney beans, allspice and thyme. This version uses the Instant Pot, with stovetop instructions too. 🍳 How to Make Jamaican Rice and Beans 1. Sauté. Set the Instant…
👉 Pad thai is the noodle dish Thailand is famous for: soft, chewy rice noodles stir-fried over high heat with chicken, tofu and egg, coated in a tangy tamarind and fish sauce dressing and topped with crunchy peanuts, fresh sprouts and lime. 🍳 How to Make Pad Thai Soak the…
👉 Yakitori simply means “grilled chicken”. The most popular kind is negima: pieces of chicken thigh threaded with spring onion, grilled until lightly charred and brushed again and again with tare, a sweet and salty soy glaze. 🍳 How to Make Yakitori Soak the skewers. If you use bamboo skewers,…
👉 Soft-shell crabs are blue crabs caught just after they shed their hard shell, so you can eat the whole crab – legs and all. Fried in a thin Japanese-style tempura batter, they turn shatteringly crisp outside and sweet and juicy inside. 🍳 How to Make Tempura Soft-Shell Crab Make…
