Category: Recipes

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (300 g) arborio rice 5 1/2 cups (1.3 L) seafood stock, hot 3/4 cup (180 ml) dry white wine 12 large shrimp (16/20), peeled and deveined (about 12 oz / 340…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (12–14 patacones) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 large very green plantains 3 cups neutral oil (canola/vegetable) for frying 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to finish Seasoning dip: 2 cups water + 1 smashed garlic clove + 1…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 tamales (8 servings) Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 3 hours Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) meaty pork ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces 6 garlic cloves, minced (divided) 2.5 tsp ground cumin (divided), 4 tsp kosher salt (divided), 1 tsp…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 6 hours (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 2 liters (8 cups) whole milk, not ultra-pasteurized 1/4 tsp fine sea salt 1/8 tsp baking soda (optional) 200 g panela, grated (about 1 cup packed; or dark brown sugar)…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (side dish) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (400 g) long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained 2 cans (13.5 oz/400 ml each) full-fat unsweetened coconut milk 1 3/4 cups (420 ml) water or coconut water 1/2…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85% lean) 1/3 cup long‑grain white rice (uncooked) for meatballs 1 large egg, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp minced cilantro stems 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 600 g firm fish steaks (4 pieces, 3/4-inch thick; rohu, katla, hilsa, halibut, or salmon) 1.5 tsp ground turmeric, divided 2 tsp kosher salt, divided 2 tbsp yellow mustard seeds + 1 tbsp black…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes (plus 9 hours inactive soaking/rest) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (300 g) dried chickpeas, 1/2 tsp baking soda, water 2 black tea bags or 3–4 dried amla pieces; 2 bay leaves; 1…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 hearty bowls (serves 4) Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 8 hours soaking and 24–36 hours sprouting) Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes active (plus sprouting/soaking) Quick Ingredients 1 cup (200 g) dried moth beans (matki) 3/4 tsp turmeric, divided 2 tsp fine salt, divided (plus…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (12–14 vadas) Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 4 hours soaking) Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 5 hours Quick Ingredients Urad dal 1 cup (200 g) + moong dal 1/4 cup (50 g) Ginger 1 tsp grated, green chili 1 tsp minced, salt 1/2 tsp, asafoetida 1/8 tsp…