Author: Charlotte
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Veggie Sushi Rolls with Avocado and Cucumber
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 36 pieces from 6 rolls) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 22 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (380 g) sushi rice (short-grain) Water: 2 1/4 cups (540 ml) stovetop or 2 cups (480 ml) rice cooker Rice seasoning: 1/4 cup (60…
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Miso Ramen With Seared Tofu and Vegetables
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz fresh ramen noodles (or 8 oz dried) 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed 8 oz cremini or shiitake mushrooms, sliced 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen) 4 cups baby spinach 6 cups…
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Moroccan Vegetable Tagine with Couscous
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (30 ml) 1 large onion, diced (about 1.5 cups / 200 g) 3 garlic cloves, minced (1 tbsp / 12 g) 1 tbsp tomato paste (15 g) 2 tsp…
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Crispy Aloo Tikki Chaat with Yogurt and Chutneys
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients Potatoes: 700 g (about 3 medium russets), peeled and cubed Tikki mix-ins: 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 green chili (minced), 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp…
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Tortilla Española with Aioli and Greens
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (9-inch tortilla) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1.25 lb (570 g) waxy potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8–1/4 inch 2 medium yellow onions (about 500 g), thinly sliced 6 large eggs 1 cup + 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1…
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Rajma Chawal with Gingery Tomato Gravy
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp neutral oil or ghee 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf, 1 small cinnamon stick 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 1 tbsp grated ginger + 1 tbsp minced garlic…
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Misir Wot with Injera and Sautéed Greens
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (300 g) split red lentils 2 large yellow onions, finely minced (about 3 cups/450 g) 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced 2 1/2 tbsp berbere spice…
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Fluffy Idli with Sambar and Coconut Chutney
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (16–20 idlis, about 4 cups sambar, 1 cup chutney) Prep Time: 35 minutes active (plus 14–20 hours soak/ferment) Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 15–21 hours Quick Ingredients Idli batter: Idli rice 2 cups (400 g), whole urad dal 3/4 cup (150 g), fenugreek seeds 1 tsp, poha…
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Cold Sesame-Peanut Noodles with Cucumber and Scallions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz wheat noodles (lo mein, ramen, or spaghetti) 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter 2 tbsp tahini (sesame paste) 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred) 2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tbsp toasted…
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Thai Basil Tofu (Pad Krapow) with Jasmine Rice
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (4 bowls) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 14 oz (400 g) firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice (makes about 3 cups cooked) 2 tbsp neutral oil, divided 6 garlic cloves, minced 4–6 Thai bird’s eye…
