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Mostly Asian food here due to my background, but Indian, European and Middle-eastern food is on my radar too.

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Pan-seared chicken with salad and baby potatoes.
Posted inRecipes Salad & Dressing

Midweek Meal: Pan-seared Chicken, Salad, and Baby Potatoes

Here is my go-to midweek meal: full of whole foods, loaded with veggies, and absolutely delicious! I made it 5 times in 2 weeks.
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Tags: Potato, TomatoJuly 31, 2025
Steamed aubergine.
Posted inRecipes Rice-friendly

Ottolenghi: Steamed Aubergine Recipe (Vegan)

No deep-fry but steam — it's a new and healthier approach to an aubergine recipe. Easy to cook. The sauce is versatile and great on tofu, too! Good with rice.
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Tags: Aubergine, Cookbook, VeganJuly 31, 2025
Japanese yuzu kosho corn fritters.
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Rice-friendly

Crispy and Sweet! Japanese Corn Fritters with Yuzu Kosho

Even beginner can absolutely nail these corn fritters! Mix all in one bowl and then shallow-fry only. Yuzu kosho will get you hook up with so don't skip it.
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Tags: Cookbook, Corn, VeganJune 25, 2025
Persian chicken rice with chickpea.
Posted inCurry & Stew Recipes Rice-friendly

One Pot: Flavourful Persian Chicken Rice with Chickpea

Persian chicken rice is my new favourite — cooks in one pot, easy-to-fetch ingredients, tastes awesome, and lunchbox friendly!
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Tags: Cookbook, Legumes, One PotJune 17, 2025
Japanese pork stew (kakuni)
Posted inCurry & Stew Recipes Rice-friendly

Easy Japanese Kakuni: Braised Pork Belly (豚の角煮)

One pot Japanese braised pork belly (kakuni) with pressure cooker. I surrendered myself to this comforting sauce, pierce-through tenderness, and melted fat.
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Tags: One PotMay 12, 2025
Tan Tan Noodles in Soy Milk Soup
Posted inRecipes Soup & Noodles

Tan Tan Noodles in Soy Milk Soup (豆乳坦々麺)

Get the soup done, and the rest is pretty easy. This tan tan noodles is relatively mild yet indulging, simply tasty!
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May 1, 2025
Middle Eastern Muhammara
Posted inRecipes Salad & Dressing Veg Pasta

Middle Eastern Muhammara – Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip

Muhammara — a Middle Eastern sauce/dip that I can eat again and again. Simply roast some red peppers and walnuts, blitz with seasoning and spice, and enjoy!
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Tags: VeganApril 28, 2025
Baked aubergine with panko.
Posted inEasy Side Recipes

Baked Aubergine with Panko

Bake with panko is a fantastic way to enjoy aubergine without soaking up an oil bath. Crunchy and tender all-in-one. Perfect for a salad topping!
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Tags: Aubergine, VeganApril 8, 2025
Pesto linguine with potatoes and green beans
Posted inRecipes Veg Pasta

Classic Pesto alla Genovese

Use basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese and olive oil to create this classic pesto. This vegetarian sauce cling well on wide pasta like linguine.
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Tags: CookbookMarch 24, 2025
Chickpea, courgette and rosemary soup.
Posted inRecipes Soup & Noodles

Italian Home Food: Chickpea Soup with Courgette and Rosemary (Vegan)

Absolutely nothing fancy, rather it looks boring, pale, and really humble; this chickpea soup is soothing, warming, and very body-friendly.
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Tags: Legumes, One Pot, Potato, VeganFebruary 10, 2025
Miso braised pork and pumpkin.
Posted inCurry & Stew Recipes Rice-friendly

One Pot: Miso Braised Pork and Pumpkin

Tender braised pork and silky sweet pumpkin, all in one pot. Cook more in one batch and enjoy the flavour-infused leftover. Don't forget the rice too!
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Tags: Mushroom, One Pot, PumpkinJanuary 23, 2025
Asian slaw.
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Salad & Dressing

Basic Asian Slaw (Cabbage Salad)

If you can finely shred a cabbage, you're very close to a great slaw! Just sweat the cabbage and mellow down the onion, then mix the sauce and off you go!
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Tags: Cabbage, VeganJanuary 22, 2025
Slices of babka.
Posted inBake & Snack Recipes

Basic Babka Recipe (Less Sugar and Butter)

A healthier approach to make this babka, yet it's still moist, sweet, and GREAT! Perfect with a cups of hot coffee or tea.
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January 17, 2025
Miso ramen with ajitsuke tamago, ramen egg.
Posted inRecipes Soup & Noodles

Quick and Easy Japanese Miso Ramen (Vegan Soup Broth)

You probably already have all the miso ramen ingredients in the cupboard. Cook it in one pot, serve in 30 minutes. It's way better than the chain one.
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Tags: Egg, Mushroom, One Pot, VeganJanuary 16, 2025
Miso ramen with ajitsuke tamago, ramen egg.
Posted inRecipes Rice-friendly Soup & Noodles

Marinated Ramen Egg (Ajitsuke Tamago)

Tasty ramen egg just like in Japan. Learn how to soft-boil an egg to perfect, and marinate in miso sauce to enhance flavour.
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Tags: EggJanuary 16, 2025

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