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Dec, 2020
Sichuan Hotpot

Chinese Sichuan Hotpot

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Sichuan Hotpot

Chinese Sichuan Hotpot

SpiceBreeze
Warming hotpot is one of the most popular dishes of the Chinese province Sichuan (aka Szechuan). The Sichuanese love to get together with family and friends spending hours sitting around the simmering pot, eating, and chatting.
Asian groceries offer hotpot bases with ingredients like monosodium glutamate and artificial flavors. The mild SpiceBreeze hotpot seasoning uses only pure and freshly ground spices.
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Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 2 quarts bone broth homemade or good quality store-bought
  • 1 can tomato paste 6 oz
  • 2 small onions finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic grated or pressed
  • 1 inch ginger sliced
  • 1-2 tbsp sugar or honey, or syrup
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • 4 strainer cups or slotted spoons

Hotpot Culinary Spice Kit

  • Fennel, star anise, cloves, cinnamon, black peppercorn, Sichuan peppercorn (not recommended during pregnancy)

Suggested Dipping Ingredients

  • â–ª thinly sliced meat of your liking
  • â–ª large shrimp, sliced fish filet, or squid
  • â–ª a variety of mushrooms, bok choy, savoy or napa cabbage, (sweet) potatoes, mung bean sprouts, cauliflower and broccoli florets

Suggested Sides

  • â–ª cilantro, green onions, watercress, radish
  • â–ª dipping sauces (see notes)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium POT, heat 1/4 cup of oil.
  • Fry onions over medium-low heat until translucent.
  • Add garlic and ginger.
  • Fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add tomato paste, 1 tbsp sugar, and Hotpot spices.
  • Stir-fry for 5 minutes.
  • Add broth, and salt and sugar to taste.
  • Mix well. Bring to a boil. Turn off.

Serve

  • Place POT on a small stove in the center of the dining table. Keep the soup gently boiling.
  • Place your choice of dipping ingredients, dipping sauces, and sides on separate plates around it.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Variations
  • Add chili peppers to taste to half of or all of the pot.
  • Substitute tomato paste with 1 cup of beer.
Alternative Dishes
Use the Hotpot spices for one of these recipes:
â–ª Sichuan beef (Use all of the Hotpot spices per recipe.)
â–ª Dublin spice bag (Use all of the Hotpot spices per recipe and add chili powder to taste.)
▪ Taiwanese ló͘-bah-png (Use about 1 tbsp of the Hotpot spices per recipe.)
Basic Dipping Sauces
  • Mix 1 tbsp each of soy sauce or tamari, rice or apple cider vinegar, and water. Optionally, add to taste green onions, cilantro, ginger, garlic, chilis (all finely chopped), or make several sauces with different combinations.
  • Mix 1/2 cup each of tahini, soy sauce or tamari, and rice or apple cider vinegar. Add 1-2 cups of water to taste. Optionally, add sugar, mustard, and/or sesame seeds to taste.
  • Mix 1/4 cup each of minced garlic, lemon juice, and vegetable oil. Add salt to taste.

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2
Nov, 2020
Malaysian Laksa Lemak

Malaysian Laksa Lemak

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Malaysian Laksa Lemak

Malaysian Laksa Lemak

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Coconut milk lends a touch of sweetness to the iconic Malaysian Laksa, perfectly balancing its bold sour, salty, and spicy flavors. In this adapted recipe, shrimp paste and fish sauce are replaced with easier-to-find anchovy paste and tamari or soy sauce. For a fish-free variation of this aromatic soup, simply omit the anchovy paste and swap the shrimp for chicken or tofu.
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Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Malaysian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh shrimp
  • 2 cups mung bean sprouts
  • 1/4 cup macadamia nuts
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 oz rice noodles
  • 1 cup shallots sliced
  • 1 inch ginger chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1-2 lime or lemon for juice
  • tamari or soy sauce
  • oil
  • salt & pepper

Laksa Culinary Spice Kit

  • Lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, makrut lime, lime peel, chili

Optional

  • anchovy paste or fish sauce
  • fresh cilantro or mint leaves
  • fresh chilies sliced

Instructions
 

Spice Paste

  • In a BLENDER or small FOOD PROCESSOR, add ginger, garlic, shallots, nuts, Laksa spices, 2 tbsp tamari, and 1 tsp oil.
  • Blend until it becomes a smooth paste.
  • Add a bit of coconut milk if necessary.

Cook

  • Prepare noodles according to package instructions.
  • In a POT, heat 2 tbsp oil. Fry the spice paste for 2 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
  • Add broth, coconut milk, bean sprouts, and shrimp.
  • Bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes.
  • Add chilies to taste (opt.) and 1/4 cup lime juice or more to taste.
  • Adjust saltiness to taste with tamari or soy sauce, and/or anchovy paste or fish sauce.

Serve

  • To serve, fill noodles in individual bowls and add the soup.
  • Optionally, garnish with chopped cilantro or mint leaves.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Substitute shrimp with small cubes of chicken, white fish, or tofu, or mix them.
  • Substitute bean sprouts with bamboo shoots or finely sliced cabbage.
  • Substitute macadamia nuts with peanuts or almonds.
  • Substitute noodles with cooked rice.
 

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1
Nov, 2020
Cambodian Amok

Cambodian Amok

Amok

Cambodian Amok

Amok is a national dish of Cambodia. The most common version is Amok Trey with fish in a fresh coconut sauce seasoned with lemongrass, galangal, and makrut limes. 

Select Your Ingredients

Typical vegetables are local green Nhor leaves which are slightly bitter. You can make this dish with your favorite protein and vegetables. You can even add some fresh pineapples.

Variations
  • Substitute fish with sirloin beef, tofu, or more vegetables. 
  • For the beef: Cut the sirloin beef into 1/4-inch thin strips. Fry beef strips in oil over high heat to the desired doneness. Add the fried beef strips to the finished amok dish.
  • For the tofu:
    (1) Prepare: Drain the tofu for 30 minutes. Cut the tofu into half-inch cubes.
    (2) Optionally, bake tofu in the OVEN at 350°F for 2o minutes, turning tofu halfway. This gives the tofu an extra crunch.
    (3) Substitute tofu for fish. Add the tofu, leaves, and remaining coconut cream altogether. Bring to a boil. Cook over medium-low heat until the leaves are soft. 
  • Substitute green leaves with bok choy, mushrooms, green asparagus, bell pepper, and/or napa cabbage.
The Amok Culinary Spice Kit includes the following spices:

Lemongrass, galangal, lemon, turmeric, makrut lime, chili flakes, basil, bay leaves, lime peel

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Cambodian Amok
Amok

Cambodian Amok

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Amok is a national dish of Cambodia. The most common version is Amok Trey with fish in a fresh coconut sauce seasoned with lemongrass, galangal, and makrut limes. Typical vegetables are local green Nhor leaves which are slightly bitter. You can make this dish with your favorite protein and vegetables. You can even add fresh pineapples.
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Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cambodian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fish filet*) or chicken thighs cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1 can coconut cream 13.5 oz
  • 1 bunch green leaves mustard, collard, or dandelion, roughly sliced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced
  • cooked rice
  • vegetable or coconut oil salt

Optional (to taste)

  • lime or lemon juice
  • tamari or soy sauce or fish sauce
  • fresh red chilies chopped
  • fresh pineapple bite-size chunks

Amok Culinary Spice Kit

  • Lemongrass, galangal, lemon, turmeric, makrut lime, chili flakes, basil, bay leaves, lime peel 

Instructions
 

  • In a large PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-low heat.
  • Fry onions with a pinch of salt until they turn translucent.
  • Add garlic and fry for 1 minute.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the coconut cream and Amok spices. Mix well.
  • Add fish or chicken and salt to taste.
  • Mix well. Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add leaves and remaining coconut cream. Cover. Bring to a boil.
  • Cook over medium-low heat until the leaves are soft and the fish or chicken is cooked.
  • Serve amok with rice.
  • Optionally, add pineapple and/ or season to taste with lime juice, tamari or fish sauce, and/ or fresh chilies.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*) for instance: snapper, cod, or tilapia
▪ Substitute fish with sirloin beef, tofu, or more vegetables. 
â–ª Substitute green leaves with bok choy, mushrooms, green asparagus, bell pepper, and/or napa cabbage.
31
Oct, 2020
Kashmiri Rogan Josh

Kashmiri Rogan Josh

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Kashmiri Rogan Josh

Kashmiri Rogan Josh

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Rogan Josh is a celebrated dish from the scenic mountains of Kashmir. This aromatic stew is surprisingly simple to prepare, yet its intricate spice blend delivers a depth of flavor and a vibrant red hue. For the best results, we recommend a generous amount of chili—Kashmiri chilies are ideal. They impart a milder heat compared to cayenne pepper and naturally enhance the dish's rich color.
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Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Kashmiri
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.25 lb lamb[1][2] stew or chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces

Fresh Produce - Optional

  • 1 medium tomato chopped (optional)
  • 1-2 fresh chilies sliced (optional)

Dairy

  • 1/2 cup yogurt[3] plain

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 0.5-1.5 cups broth beef, chicken, or vegetable
  • oil
  • salt & pepper

Rogan Josh Culinary Spice Kit

  • fennel, cardamom, asafoetida, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, coriander, black pepper, cloves, mace

Suggested Sides

  • steamed or cooked basmati rice
  • bread naan, roti, or baguette
  • steamed or cooked broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, or zucchini
  • coleslaw, pickled vegetables, or a fresh salad

Instructions
 

Marinade

  • In a CONTAINER, add Rogan Josh spices.
  • Add 2 tbsp of oil or a bit more and stir until it’s a smooth paste.
  • Add meat and mix well.
  • Cover and let it marinate for 24 hours in the fridge.

Cook

  • In a large POT, heat 2 tbsp oil over high heat.
  • Add meat and fry until it’s browned on all sides. Stir frequently.
  • Optionally, add tomato and fry for a couple of minutes.
  • Add salt to taste, chili (optional), and 1/2 cup of broth.
  • Cover and let it cook over low heat until the meat is tender and falls apart.
  • Stir occasionally and add a bit of broth if necessary.
  • In a CUP, mix yogurt with 2 tbsp of the hot liquid from the POT.
  • Stir this mixture back into the POT. Optionally, add the remaining broth.
  • Let it cook for another 5 minutes.

Serve

  • Serve with your preferred sides.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

[1] Substitute lamb with beef, mutton, or goat stew.
[2] Substitute meat with diced eggplant and (sweet) potatoes.
Skip the marinade step. Add the Rogan Josh spices with the salt.
[3] Substitute yogurt with heavy cream or coconut milk. 

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Oct, 2020
Bahraini Machboos

Bahraini Machboos

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Bahraini Machboos

Bahraini Machboos

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Machboos or Majboos is claimed to be the national dish of the Kingdom of Bahrain. It is full of Arabian flavors. Different from other baharat spice blends, Omani baharat includes dried limes and roses. Dried limes, also called Loomi, Omani limes, or black limes, are an important ingredient in the cuisine around the Persian Gulf. No other lemon has this heavenly sweet-tangy citrus flavor.  
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Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Bahraini
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb chicken drumsticks
  • 2 large tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley
  • 8 oz carrots shredded
  • 2 cups hot chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 2-3 lemon for juice
  • butter & oil
  • salt & pepper

Machboos Culinary Spice Kit

  • Pouch [1] Omani limes, roses, turmeric, cinnamon, paprika, cardamom, cloves, coriander, nutmeg
  • Pouch [2] Cardamom

Optional

  • 1 green chile finely chopped
  • lemon wedges
  • dates
  • red onions sliced

Instructions
 

Prepare

  • Rinse rice and cover with cold water.
  • Add 1.5 tbsp lemon juice.
  • Let soak 1/2 - 24 hours in the fridge.
  • Drain. Set aside.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.

Cook

  • In a large POT, fry onions in 2 tbsp butter over medium heat until translucent.
  • Add garlic, ginger, chili (optional), and Machboos [1] spices.
  • Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken, tomatoes, and broth.
  • Cover. Cook 20 minutes over medium-low heat.
  • Take chicken out and set aside.
  • Add rice and salt to taste. Mix well.
  • Cover. Bring to a boil.
  • Turn heat to low. Cook about 15 minutes until rice is cooked. Don’t stir!
  • Turn off. Mix in herbs.

Fry

  • In a PAN, heat 1 tbsp oil. Fry chicken over high heat until browned on all sides.

Salad

  • Mix carrots with Machboos [2] spices, lemon juice, salt & pepper, and 1 tbsp oil.

Serve

  • Serve chicken on top of rice and with the carrot salad. Add lemon juice to taste.
  • Optionally, serve with lemon wedges, dates, and sliced red onions.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Substitute chicken with 1 lb fish filet or paneer.  Don’t cook it. Only fry it.

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26
Sep, 2020
French Ratatouille

French Ratatouille

French Ratatouille

Classic French vegetable stew seasoned with Herbes de Provence.

Ratatouille Culinary Spice Blend:
European Hyssop, thyme, rosemary, savory, oregano, sage, marjoram
Indispensable Ingredients

1 large eggplant

1 large zucchini

2 bell peppers (any colors)

2 large onions

3 cloves garlic

1 cup tomato puree or 2 tomatoes

2 cups vegetable broth

Optional Protein
  • any type of protein, mild seasoned, from fish to poultry or beef
    (see recommendations in recipe notes)
Suggested Sides
  • bread slices (fresh French baguette or any bread you like)
  • cooked or steamed rice
  • boiled potatoes
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Select Your Recipe - All Versions or 'The Breeze Way'

French Ratatouille Recipe - All Versions
French Ratatouille Recipe - The Breeze Way

FAQ

  • Our Herbes de Provence blend which includes an uncommon herb: European hyssop. This ‘holy herb’ has a minty, slightly bitter, but pleasurable taste, different from North American anise hyssop.
  • Plenty of fresh vegetables are fried before they are cooked in a tomato-broth.
  • Make it a stew or soup (all versions recipe).

The cooking steps are  minimal and quick. Here are some extra tips for time efficiency:

  • Make the dish the day before.
  • Make it a side dish to leftover rice or potatoes, or use up some bread.
The preparation of this dish is quiet easy:
  • Cut vegetables.
  • Fry vegetables.
  • Cook vegetables.

The Breeze Way recipe is the stew version with optional sides.

  • The challenge here is not to burn the vegetables in the first frying step. Please stay close to the pot during these 10 minutes. If some of the vegetables are burnt, take them out and cut the burnt parts off.
  • During the cooking step, please make sure to check the softness of the vegetables, so you get the result that you prefer.

 

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