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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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Pan-Roasted Butternut Squash (Probably Too Easy)
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Pan-Roasted Butternut Squash (Probably Too Easy)

Want one more easy dish to eat with rice? Try pan-roasted butternut squash — it's simple, quick, healthy, and no need to check recipe before cooking!
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Tags: One Pot, Pumpkin, VeganAugust 16, 2021
Anybody teach us how to learn?
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15 Things I Learned from ‘Learning How to Learn’ (Free Online Course)

There are techniques that can help you master any subjects. Here I share 15 key points of 'how to learn' from Professor Oakley.
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August 10, 2021
Easy Garlicky Oyster Sauce Lettuce in 5 Minutes
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Easy Garlicky Oyster Sauce Lettuce in 5 Minutes

A humble and homey lettuce dish to enjoy with rice. No stir-fry, only blanching and cook a garlicky sauce in the simplest way.
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Tags: Stir-fryAugust 6, 2021
lentil bolognese
Posted inRecipes Veg Pasta

Lentil Bolognese in a Simple Way

Lentil bolognese is a great vegan meat sauce that's very easy to make. No weird mock-meat taste. Eat it with pasta or stuff it in sandwiches!
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Tags: Legumes, One Pot, Tomato, VeganAugust 5, 2021
Simply Cheesy Potato Pancake (Japanese Okonomiyaki)
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Rice-friendly

Simply Cheesy Potato Pancake (Japanese Okonomiyaki)

This potato pancake (okonomiyaki) is a nostalgic Japanese soul food, a homemade version without mayonnaise. Dip with ketchup and enjoy it with rice!
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Tags: Cabbage, Egg, Pancake, PotatoAugust 2, 2021
Lazy One Pot Curry with Kidney Beans and Sweet Potato
Posted inCurry & Stew Recipes

Lazy One Pot Curry with Kidney Beans and Sweet Potato

This curry is low in fat, speedy to make, healthy, delicious, and all happened in one-pot. Make a big batch and you'll have the next day lunch sorted, great!
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Tags: Legumes, One Pot, Pressure Cooker, Sweet Potato, VeganJuly 28, 2021
Speedy Side Dish: Spiced Vegan Corn Cake
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Rice-friendly

Speedy Side Dish: Spiced Vegan Corn Cake

When I'm struggling to seal the 'what-for-dinner', this little corn cake is my life-saver. It's quick and easy to make, flavourful and mostly veg.
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Tags: Corn, Pancake, VeganJuly 27, 2021
Easy Falafel Wrap Recipe (Beginner-Friendly)
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Easy Falafel Wrap Recipe (Beginner-Friendly)

It's my first time to make falafel! I want to tell you that, falafel is EASY to make. You just need to plan ahead — soak the chickpeas! That's it!
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Tags: LegumesJuly 21, 2021
Mayonnaise Sesame Honey Sauce
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Mayonnaise Sesame Honey Sauce

Learned from a Japanese cookbook.
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July 21, 2021
Easy Snack: Japanese Curry Bun (Oyaki)
Posted inBake & Snack Curry & Stew Recipes

Easy Snack: Japanese Curry Bun (Oyaki)

Without yeast or baking powder, just flour mix with water and filled with an easily made curry. I used to enjoy oyaki when travelling in Nagano, Japan.
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Tags: PotatoJuly 20, 2021
Steamed Fish Sauce on Tofu
Posted inRecipes Rice-friendly

Easy and Classic: Tofu with Steamed Fish Soy Sauce (Vegan)

I often make this tofu dish once or twice a week since it's very easy to make and hugs me with a homey flavour. And it's very healthy, too!
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Tags: Tofu, VeganJuly 13, 2021
Milky chocolate rolls.
Posted inBake & Snack Recipes

Milky Chocolate Rolls with Easy Shaping

Believe me, it's not difficult — no muss, no fuss. All you need is a little patience and faith to make these little cute chocolate rolls.
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July 6, 2021
Pan-fried Indonesian Corn Fritter (bakwan jagung)
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Pan-fried Indonesian Corn Fritter (bakwan jagung)

My version of Indonesian corn fritter is not spicy. The flavour mainly depends on shallots, garlic and corn. I'm sure you'll like it!
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Tags: Corn, One Pot, PancakeJuly 4, 2021
Easy Version: Seven-Colour Vegetarian Lasagne
Posted inRecipes Veg Pasta

Easy Version: Seven-Colour Vegetarian Lasagne

Meatless, crusty cheese on top, loaded with different colours of vegetable. Nothing classic, but a healthy, delicious, and easy-made vegetarian lasagne.
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Tags: Legumes, TomatoJuly 1, 2021
avocado spinach and eggplant penne
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Avocado Cream Sauce Penne (Vegan)

Avocado is a great ingredient for a very creamy but vegan pasta sauce. With utterly simple seasoning — salt, pepper and lemon juice, it's heavenly easy and delicious!
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Tags: Aubergine, SpinachJune 30, 2021

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