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Asia: Laos: Laotian Quick Vegan Som Tam Ma Muang ( Thai Green Mango Salad) INGREDIENTS: FOR THE DRESSING: 1 clove garlic 1 bird’s eye chilli 3 tablespoon lime juice 3 tablespoon all-purpose soy sauce (or Tamari if gluten-free) 2 tbsp palm sugar 1-2 tablespoon vegan fish sauce FOR THE SALAD: 1 green/unripe mango grated 1 medium red onion finely sliced...
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Asia: Loas: Loatian Gai Yang (Thai Grilled Chicken) INGREDIENTS: FOR THE CHICKEN: 1 stalk lemongrass (base of stalk, cut into small pieces; 50 g) 1/2 cup cilantro (also known as fresh coriander—stems and leaves, chopped; 25 g) 2 shallots (chopped; 35 g) 8 cloves garlic (chopped; 35 g) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (30 ml) 2 tablespoons palm sugar (or light brown sugar; 25...
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Asia: Laos: Laotian Khao Poon (Rice Vermicelli Soup) INGREDIENTS: FOR THE BROTH: 10 cups water 3 lbs chicken breast 1 tbsp paprika 2- inch piece 1 galanga 2 stalks lemon grass, smashed 2 tbsp canola oil 3 tbsp galanga, minced 1/2 cup shallots, minced 1 bunch lime leaves or kaffir leaves ...
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Asia: Laos: Laotian National Dish Pork Larb (Meat Salad) INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon uncooked sticky rice (you can also substitute regular white rice if you don’t have sticky rice) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound ground pork (450 g) ¼ teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 lime (juiced) 1 red chili (sliced) 3 shallots (peeled and thinly sliced) 3 scallions (chopped) ¼ cup cilantro ½ cup mint ...
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Africa: Niger: Nigerien Homemade Tsire Kuli Kuli (Powdered Groundnut Cake) INGREDIENTS: Desirable amount of shredded beef Kuli kuli(powdered groundnut cake) Seasoning & spices Vegetable oil Chili powder Sliced onion sticks BBQ INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients together with the veg oil to form a paste...
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Africa: Niger: Nigerien Millet Patties INGREDIENTS: 1 cup pearl millet 2 cups water ¾ cup tahini or nut butter/raisins 1 small onion, finely diced 1½ teaspoons celery seed 2 tablespoons soy sauce INSTRUCTIONS: Rinse the millet and soak in water at room temperature for 6 hours or overnight. Bring the water and millet...
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Africa: Niger: Nigerien Cecena (Black Eyed Pea, Onion and Chili Fritters) INGREDIENTS: 1/2 pound black-eyed peas 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 egg 1 cup canola oil for frying Salt to taste 1/2-1 chili pepper, finely chopped Wash and allow the beans to soak for 2 hours, then remove the skins by rubbing a...
Africa: Niger: Nigerien Homemade Tsire Kuli Kuli (Powdered Groundnut Cake) INGREDIENTS: Desirable amount of shredded beef Kuli kuli(powdered groundnut cake) Seasoning & spices Vegetable oil Chili powder Sliced onion sticks BBQ INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients together with the veg oil to form a paste...
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Africa: Niger: Nigerien Millet Patties INGREDIENTS: 1 cup pearl millet 2 cups water ¾ cup tahini or nut butter/raisins 1 small onion, finely diced 1½ teaspoons celery seed 2 tablespoons soy sauce INSTRUCTIONS: Rinse the millet and soak in water at room temperature for 6 hours or overnight. Bring the water and millet...
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Africa: Niger: Nigerien Cecena (Black Eyed Pea, Onion and Chili Fritters) INGREDIENTS: 1/2 pound black-eyed peas 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 egg 1 cup canola oil for frying Salt to taste 1/2-1 chili pepper, finely chopped Wash and allow the beans to soak for 2 hours, then remove the skins by rubbing a...
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Africa: Niger: Nigerien Banga Soup (Made from Palm Nut Fruit, an assortment of Spices, and a variety of Meat and Fish) INGREDIENTS: 1.5 lb Beef or any other meat of choice 1 large onion divided into 2 half chopped and half blended with the peppers 1 tsp Cameroon Pepper substitute with cayenne pepper 2 tsp Seasoning powder or Bouillon cubes – divided into two 3 Medium Stockfish Panla, Okporoko...
Africa: Niger: Nigerien Homemade Tsire Kuli Kuli (Powdered Groundnut Cake) INGREDIENTS: Desirable amount of shredded beef Kuli kuli(powdered groundnut cake) Seasoning & spices Vegetable oil Chili powder Sliced onion sticks BBQ INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients together with the veg oil to form a paste...
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Africa: Niger: Nigerien Millet Patties INGREDIENTS: 1 cup pearl millet 2 cups water ¾ cup tahini or nut butter/raisins 1 small onion, finely diced 1½ teaspoons celery seed 2 tablespoons soy sauce INSTRUCTIONS: Rinse the millet and soak in water at room temperature for 6 hours or overnight. Bring the water and millet...
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Africa: Niger: Nigerien Cecena (Black Eyed Pea, Onion and Chili Fritters) INGREDIENTS: 1/2 pound black-eyed peas 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 egg 1 cup canola oil for frying Salt to taste 1/2-1 chili pepper, finely chopped Wash and allow the beans to soak for 2 hours, then remove the skins by rubbing a...
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Africa: Niger: Nigerien Banga Soup (Made from Palm Nut Fruit, an assortment of Spices, and a variety of Meat and Fish) INGREDIENTS: 1.5 lb Beef or any other meat of choice 1 large onion divided into 2 half chopped and half blended with the peppers 1 tsp Cameroon Pepper substitute with cayenne pepper 2 tsp Seasoning powder or Bouillon cubes – divided into two 3 Medium Stockfish Panla, Okporoko...
Africa: Niger: Nigerien Homemade Tsire Kuli Kuli (Powdered Groundnut Cake) INGREDIENTS: Desirable amount of shredded beef Kuli kuli(powdered groundnut cake) Seasoning & spices Vegetable oil Chili powder Sliced onion sticks BBQ INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients together with the veg oil to form a paste...
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Africa: Niger: Nigerien Millet Patties INGREDIENTS: 1 cup pearl millet 2 cups water ¾ cup tahini or nut butter/raisins 1 small onion, finely diced 1½ teaspoons celery seed 2 tablespoons soy sauce INSTRUCTIONS: Rinse the millet and soak in water at room temperature for 6 hours or overnight. Bring the water and millet...
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Africa: Niger: Nigerien Cecena (Black Eyed Pea, Onion and Chili Fritters) INGREDIENTS: 1/2 pound black-eyed peas 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 egg 1 cup canola oil for frying Salt to taste 1/2-1 chili pepper, finely chopped Wash and allow the beans to soak for 2 hours, then remove the skins by rubbing a...
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Africa: Niger: Nigerien Banga Soup (Made from Palm Nut Fruit, an assortment of Spices, and a variety of Meat and Fish) INGREDIENTS: 1.5 lb Beef or any other meat of choice 1 large onion divided into 2 half chopped and half blended with the peppers 1 tsp Cameroon Pepper substitute with cayenne pepper 2 tsp Seasoning powder or Bouillon cubes – divided into two 3 Medium Stockfish Panla, Okporoko...