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    • Rice-friendlySomething saucy or easy to pick with chopsticks. Goes really well with rice.
    • Curry & StewMake big batches and store for later use. Perfect for weekdays or work from home.
    • Soup & NoodlesNo matter how the weather is, soup and noodles are always comfort food to me. These recipes mostly don’t require meat. Let the vegetables shine and nourish your body.
    • Veg PastaDefinitely not authentic, but I like to cook pasta with loads of vegetables that is nutritious and filling.
    • Easy SideThese vegetable side dishes outshine the mains and keep me digging in. Surprisingly, they are very easy to make!
    • Salad & DressingSalad is refreshing. It can be served warm and be a part of Asian dinner too! Here you’ll also find different simple dressing that no more store-bought is required.
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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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Moroccan zaalouk (aubergine and tomato spread) with baguette
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Moroccan Zaalouk (Aubergine and Tomato Vegan Spread)

Zaalouk can be made in one pot. Simple and delicious. Perfect in a flatbread or spread on bread. Learned from a Moroccan cookbook.
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Tags: Aubergine, Cookbook, Moroccan, One Pot, Tomato, VeganSeptember 5, 2023
Japanese style mapo tofu
Posted inRecipes Rice-friendly

【One Pan】Easy Mapo Tofu Vegan(Japanese Recipe)

This mapo tofu vegetarian (also vegan) recipe is very easy that I cook it every week. No need to think, make the sauce, cook the tofu, and there you go!
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Tags: Beans and Peas, Tofu, VeganAugust 24, 2023
Stir-fried cabbage on a mezze plate.
Posted inRecipes Rice-friendly

Mezze Cabbage with Shrimp Sauce

I like to stir-fry cabbage in a different sauce, like shrimp paste. It's pungent at first, but become mellow after adding the lemon juice.
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Tags: Cabbage, Stir-fryAugust 22, 2023
【One Pot】Smoky Paprika Sausage and Lentils Stew
Posted inCurry & Stew Recipes

【One Pot】Smoky Paprika Sausage and Lentils Stew

No idea what to cook? You can always pull out this one pot dish easily and deliciously in 40 minutes. Perfect in chilly weather. Make more for next day lunch!
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Tags: Bell Pepper, Legumes, One PotAugust 16, 2023
Wakame Seaweed and Bean Sprouts Salad
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Salad & Dressing

Wakame Seaweed and Bean Sprouts Salad

A super easy, very nutritious wakame seaweed salad adapted from a Japanese recipe. It can be made even without turning on the heat.
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Tags: Bean sprouts, One Pot, VeganAugust 15, 2023
Sweet and Crispy! Butternut Squash Cheesy Pancake
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Rice-friendly

Sweet and Crispy! Butternut Squash Cheesy Pancake

Butternut squash is sweet, has long shelf-life and easy to store. Mix it with cheese and flour, and you'll have a super tasty savoury pancake in 15 minutes.
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Tags: One Pot, Pancake, PumpkinAugust 10, 2023
Slow Cooked Afghan Spinach Recipe
Posted inCurry & Stew Easy Side Recipes

Slow Cooked Afghan Spinach Recipe

This spinach recipe is easy to make, yet delivers a bold flavour. That's why I keep cooking it! The ingredients are simple too!
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Tags: One Pot, Spinach, VeganAugust 7, 2023
Butternut Squash Cafreal Curry with Caramelised Onions
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Butternut Squash Cafreal Curry with Caramelised Onions

This Portuguese-inhibited cafreal curry takes on butternut squash as a vegan version. It's mild and sweet. Recipe from the cookbook 'Fresh India'.
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Tags: Pumpkin, VeganAugust 5, 2023
Scallion Sauce Mussels Recipe (10 Mins, HK Style)
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Rice-friendly

Scallion Sauce Mussels Recipe (10 Mins, HK Style)

This mussels recipe is very easy to follow. Once thaw the mussels, sauté some chilli, ginger and shallots, pour over the sauce, done!
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Tags: Seafood, Stir-fryAugust 4, 2023
Blackened Aubergine with Soya Mince
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Blackened Aubergine with Soya Mince

This aubergine recipe is absolutely vegan, yet quite rich in flavour. Added soya chunks for a protein kick and it goes really well with rice.
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Tags: Aubergine, Soya chunk, Stir-fry, VeganAugust 3, 2023
Balsamic Mushrooms in Easy Steps
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Balsamic Mushrooms in Easy Steps

These balsamic mushrooms are super easy to make. Roast the mushrooms, toss them in balsamic oil and marinate. That's it! Perfect for an English breakfast.
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Tags: Mushroom, VeganAugust 2, 2023
The Perfect Cheesy Courgette Pancake
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Rice-friendly

The Perfect Cheesy Courgette Pancake

Just mix everything in a bowl and pan-fry it. SUPER EASY! If you got the right ratio, anybody can make the perfect savoury courgette pancake.
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Tags: Courgette, One Pot, PancakeAugust 1, 2023
Basic Korean Bean Sprouts Recipe (Zero Skill)
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Rice-friendly

Basic Korean Bean Sprouts Recipe (Zero Skill)

Bean sprouts recipe is always on my radar. And this Korean style is super easy to make, irresistible and goes well with rice.
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Tags: Bean sproutsJuly 31, 2023
Pan-Fried Balsamic Tofu Recipe
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Rice-friendly

Pan-Fried Balsamic Tofu Recipe

I like this Kung-Pao-like tofu recipe not requiring pat-dry tofu, just a light coating then pour over the sauce. Sounds easy, right?
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Tags: Stir-fry, Tofu, VeganJuly 28, 2023
Simply Stuffed Cheesy Portobello Mushrooms (Vegetarian)
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Simply Stuffed Cheesy Portobello Mushrooms (Vegetarian)

I like this stuffed portobello mushrooms as a side dish with baked fish, or as a main, then pair with easily-cooked couscous.
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Tags: MushroomJuly 21, 2023

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