Aloo paratha are something I like to order when I want to go all-out with Indian food. They’re decadent and comfort-foody, and feel like a real treat.… Read more “Aloo paratha”
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Stir-fried spicy green beans with peanuts
This dish found its way into my repertoire on one of those days when I couldn’t decide between cuisines to concentrate on, and ended up fusing Korean… Read more “Stir-fried spicy green beans with peanuts”
Cauliflower pakoras
I’m pretty sure cauliflower pakoras are a tried-and-tested staple of at least some Indian kitchens, but I’d never tried these before I made them myself, and it… Read more “Cauliflower pakoras”
Gamja jorim (Korean braised potato dish)
Gamja jorim is a simple braised potato dish that’s easy to make, and satisfying to eat. It’s traditionally made with potato, but can be made with sweet… Read more “Gamja jorim (Korean braised potato dish)”
Miso-glazed eggplant
Umami, that Japanesiest of Japanese flavours, that fifth flavour world beyond the sweet, salty, sour and bitter we’re so familiar with… If you want a dish that… Read more “Miso-glazed eggplant”
Fossolia (Ethiopian vegetable side dish)
Fossolia is an Ethiopian vegetable side dish starring green beans as its centrepiece. Unlike many other Ethiopian dishes, this one isn’t spicy, offering up a sweet complement… Read more “Fossolia (Ethiopian vegetable side dish)”
Stir-fried tofu with Asian greens
Tofu and greens to me are quintessentially Chinese, and I get a nod of agreement on this dish from my mate Sophia, who hails from Wuhan in… Read more “Stir-fried tofu with Asian greens”
Garlic stems with seasoned tempeh
Garlic is sprouting round my way right now, which means garlic stems are in season. The stems taste mellower than the garlic cloves we usually use for… Read more “Garlic stems with seasoned tempeh”
Mesir wat (Ethiopian lentil dish)
The first time I ever ate Ethiopian food I flipped out over how delicious it was – and how vegan it was! Vegetable and lentil dishes are… Read more “Mesir wat (Ethiopian lentil dish)”
Nam prik ong (tomato chilli paste)
Nam prik means chilli paste in Thai, literally translated as “spicy water”. Nam prik ong is a chilli paste from northern Thailand made traditionally with tomatoes and… Read more “Nam prik ong (tomato chilli paste)”
