Hungarian Gulyás

Hungarian Gulyás Meat Soup

Hungarian Gulyás soup in bread bowl

Hungarian Gulyás Meat Soup

SpiceBreeze
Dig in a bread bowl filled with this hearty soup and savor the taste of freshly ground Hungarian paprika. Gulyás or Goulash is Hungary's national dish. It was invented by Hungarian cattlemen and became their favorite dish. Originally, it was a soup, not a stew. We kept this intention along with the typical ingredients.
Cuisine Hungarian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Shopping list

  • 1 lb beef stew meat (*)
  • 1 lb potatoes cut in bite size pieces
  • 1-2 red or green bell pepper cut in 1 inch pieces
  • 1 can tomato/es whole or chopped (8 oz)
  • 24 oz beef or vegetable broth

Optional for serving

  • 3-4 small round bread

You might have

  • 2 onions chopped
  • oil
  • salt & pepper

Culinary Spice Kit

  • Hungarian paprika, marjoram, black pepper, bay leaves

Instructions
 

Gulyás

  • In a large POT, heat 2 tbsp oil over high heat.
  • Season meat with salt and pepper.
  • Fry meat until all sides turn slightly brown.
  • Stir in Gulyás Spices and fry some seconds without burning the spices.
  • Add onions, tomatoes, broth, and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Cover the POT. Bring to boil. Turn heat to low-medium and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Make sure that the soup is cooking slowly but doesn't stop to cook.
  • Add potatoes and bell peppers. Cook 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are just cooked.

Optional serving

  • Cut off the top of each bread.
  • Scoop most of the inside out.
  • Fill with Gulyás. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!
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South American Pink Pepperberries

South American Pink Peppercorns

South American Pink Peppercorns

Pink Peppercorns

Pink peppercorns are similar to peppercorns in appearance and taste. However, they are actually not peppers. They are mild and more like berries, and grow on a South American tree. 

Notice the distinct fruity flavor when they melt on your tongue. Pink peppercorns are best when not cooked or added at the end of cooking.

Try one of our recipe inspirations as a starting point for your own creativity.

Recipe Options

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Dissolve 1 tsp agar-agar in 1.5 cups coconut milk. Boil 5 minutes over low heat. Mix in 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp agave syrup or honey, and 0.5 cup heavy cream. Season with salt and vanilla to taste. Boil 5 minutes over low heat. Fill in glasses. Keep them 2 hours in the fridge. To serve, top with mango-purée and pink peppercorns.

Caprese with Pears

Cut 16 oz mozzarella, 3 tomatoes, and 2 pears in 1/2 inch cubes. In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp aceto balsamico, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 2-3 tsp pink peppercorns. Toss sauce over cubes. Season with salt and chili powder to taste. Let rest 10 minutes

South American Pink Peppercorns
Indonesian Nasi Goreng

Indonesian Nasi Goreng

Indonesian Nasi Goreng

Indonesian Nasi Goreng

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Indonesian nasi goreng is second on the list of the world’s most delicious meals (voted by CNN readers). Because its original purpose was to use up leftovers, it’s best prepared with rice from the day before and you can be creative with your choice of vegetables. Optionally, add meat or shrimp. We recommend giving tempeh a try. For any combination, the earthy aromatic taste of galangal makes this dish outstanding.
 
Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indonesian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Shopping list

  • 2-3 cups vegetables of your choice (see notes) finely chopped or thinly sliced
  • 4 cups rice cooked on a previous day
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • soy sauce or tamari (see notes)
  • agave syrup or sugar
  • vegetable oil
  • salt

Optional

  • 0.5-1 lb shrimp precooked
  • 1 bunch green onions finely sliced
  • 1 cup peanuts finely chopped
  • fish sauce or anchovy paste to taste
  • 1 lemon for juice
  • 1 cup fried onions

Nasi Goreng Culinary Spice Kit

  • Galangal, turmeric, black pepper, nutmeg, amchoor, tamarind

Instructions
 

  • In a large PAN, heat 3 tbsp oil.
  • Fry onions and garlic over medium heat until onions turn slightly brown.
  • Add vegetables and fry them over medium heat for about 5-10 minutes (see notes) until they are almost cooked.
  • Add 2 tbsp soy sauce (see notes), Nasi Goreng spices, 1 tbsp syrup, and salt to taste.

Optional

  • Add 1-2 tbsp anchovy paste or 1-2 tsp fish sauce. Add shrimp. Mix well.

Finish

  • Add the rice. Stir over medium heat until the rice is well blended with all ingredients and reheated.

Optional

  • Garnish with green onions and peanuts.
  • Sprinkle with lemon juice, fried onions, and/or add a fried egg.
  • Enjoy!

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Notes

Vegetables

  • For instance: carrots, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, cauliflower or broccoli florets, peas, zucchini, mung bean sprouts.
  • Leftover vegetables are fine as well. Reduce the frying time accordingly.

Soy Sauce or Tamari

  •  Substitutes with a similar taste are: coconut aminos, liquid aminos, or Worcestershire sauce.

Variations

  • Add 0.5-1 lb chicken breast or tempeh, cut into 1/4 inch strips or cubes, together with the vegetables.
  • Place a fried egg on top of the rice. 
  • Add any pickled vegetables as a side.
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Goan Vindaloo

Goan Vindaloo

white poppy seeds

Whispers of Sweetness

Exploring White Poppy Seeds as a Culinary Thickener

White poppy seeds, derived from the opium poppy plant Papaver somniferum, are tiny, kidney-shaped seeds with a mild, nutty flavor. 

Unlike their darker counterparts, white poppy seeds lack the characteristic bitterness, making them a popular choice for culinary use in various cuisines worldwide. These seeds are often used as a thickening agent, flavoring agent, or garnish in dishes ranging from baked goods to savory dishes. 

Additionally, they are prized for their nutritional benefits, containing essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, along with healthy fats and dietary fiber. Whether incorporated into desserts, bread, or savory dishes, white poppy seeds add both texture and subtle flavor, enhancing the culinary experience.

garlic
ginger
mustard
onion chopped and whole
Goan Vindaloo

Goan Vindaloo

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Vindaloo is a worldwide popular dish from Goa, India. Its origin is the Portuguese dish "carne de vinho e alhos" (meat cooked in wine vinegar and garlic). The sour-spicy dish came to Goa with Portuguese explorers in the 15th century and was adapted to the local taste and ingredients.
We recommend to try it with pork or lamb, though it takes a bit longer to cook. Vindaloo is usually very hot. Our spice blend has only a little kick, not hot at all. You can adjust the heat level to taste with fresh chilies.
Customer Review: "I ventured to make the Vindaloo Indian dish. Wow, it was really tasty. I chose to use chicken for my meat and just pretty much followed the directions and kicked the heat up to my liking with some Jalapeno peppers. I was surprised that the chicken breast chunks were still tender, I was afraid they might be rubbery but they weren't. Very savory taste. Yum!"
Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Goan
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 .25 lbs chicken thighs or breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion halved and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 head garlic smashed or grated
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 1/4 cup vinegar wine or apple cider
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • sugar brown recommended
  • oil
  • salt & pepper

Suggested Sides

  • Boiled potatoes, rice, or naan bread
  • Roasted cauliflower, cooked peas, or pickles

Optional

  • Fresh chilies to taste chopped

Culinary Spice Kit

  • Cumin, coriander, turmeric, white poppy seeds, cinnamon, cloves, Kashmiri chili

Instructions
 

Marinade

  • Season the meat with salt & pepper to taste.
  • In a BOWL, combine garlic, ginger, vinegar, mustard, chilies (optional), and Vindaloo spices.
  • Add the meat and mix until all meat is well coated with the marinade.
  • Cover and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 24 hours.

Cook

  • In a POT, heat 2 tbsp of oil over medium heat. Fry the onions until they turn brown.
  • Add meat. Fry the meat for 5 minutes over high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Cover the POT. Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat. Stir frequently.
  • Add 1 tsp sugar and 1 cup of hot water. Mix well.
  • Cook for about 30 minutes over medium-low heat until the meat is falling apart. Stir occasionally.
  • Add more sugar and/ or vinegar to taste.
  • Serve with your preferred sides.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Optionally, start with 1/8 cup vinegar for the marinade and add more vinegar to taste during the cooking.
  • Substitute the chicken with duck or with lamb or pork stew meat. Adjust the cooking time in the last step.
  • Substitute the chicken with garbanzo beans and/or cubed vegetables (for instance eggplant, cauliflower, and/or sweet potatoes).  
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Sichuan Hotpot

Chinese Sichuan Hotpot

Sichuan Hotpot

Chinese Sichuan Hotpot

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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.
 
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

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

Suggested Sides

  • ▪ cilantro, green onions, watercress, radish
  • ▪ 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:
Sichuan beef (Use all of the Hotpot spices per recipe.)
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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Japanese Shichimi Shrimp

Japanese Shichimi Shrimp

Japanese Shichimi Shrimp

Japanese Shichimi Shrimp

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Shichimi Togarashi is as popular in Japan as salt & pepper is in the US. It is often mixed with seaweed and salt and can be very spicy. The spice blend goes well with any grilled meat or vegetables and with salads or rice. Our shrimp recipe has many variations, such as chicken and vegetarian proteins. Alternatively, use Shichimi Togarashi as a tabletop condiment. Just use it as soon as convenient for optimal flavor.
hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.25 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined

Fresh Produce

  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 cup chives finely chopped
  • 1 lettuce of your choice
  • 2 cups grated daikon or cucumber
  • 2-3 lemons for juice

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • vegetable oil
  • salt & pepper

Shichimi Shrimp Culinary Spice Kit

  • pouch [1] Orange peel, white and black sesame seeds, chili pepper, poppy seeds, paprika, seaweed, ginger
  • pouch [2] Sichuan pepper not recommended during pregnancy

Suggested Sides

  • jasmine rice

Instructions
 

Spice Blend

  • In a CUP, mix your individual Shichimi Togarashi blend:
  • Pour in all Shichimi [1] spices.
  • Add Shichimi [2] spices to taste.

Marinade

  • In a BOWL, mix garlic, chives, your Shichimi Togarashi blend, salt to taste, and 1/2 cup of oil.
  • Add shrimp and mix well. Cover.
  • Let it marinate in the fridge for 2 hours.

Fry

  • Heat a PAN to medium-high.
  • Add the shrimp.
  • Fry for 2-4 minutes, depending on the size of the shrimp, stirring occasionally.

Salad

  • Distribute lettuce on plates.
  • Place grated daikon or cucumber on top.
  • Sprinkle with lemon juice and salt to taste.
  • Serve shrimp on top of the salad and the rice in small bowls.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Substitute shrimp with fish, squid, chicken, tofu, or tempeh, cut into thin strips.
  • Substitute daikon with turnips or carrots.
  • Substitute rice with quinoa or fresh bread.
Marceline Reid-Jaques
Marceline Reid-Jaques
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Karen Jones
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2022-12-05
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ann davis
ann davis
2022-11-29
My daughter gave me a subscription as a Christmas present while our families were quarantining together. It was so much fun! It introduced us to several cuisines that were totally new to us. The recipes were easy to follow and the spices were transformative - fresh and pungent and delicious.
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