Category: Food and Recipes

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…

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…

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…

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…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 medium-large globe eggplants (900–1,100 g total) 1 tsp neutral oil (for rubbing eggplants) 2 tbsp ghee or neutral oil (for cooking), plus 1 tbsp to finish 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 medium onion,…

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…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 generous bowls Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 70 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth + 2 cups water 1 large yellow onion, halved (skin on) 4-inch piece fresh ginger, halved lengthwise 4 garlic cloves, smashed 6 whole star anise, 2…

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…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) penne 1 bunch asparagus (about 12 oz/340 g), trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium zucchini (about 8 oz/225 g), sliced into 1/4-inch half-moons 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)…

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…