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22
May, 2019
Ayurvedic Dal Salad

Ayurvedic Dal Salad With Chapatis

Dal Salad

Ayurvedic Dal Salad With Chapatis

Add this healthy Indian salad to your summer menu. Its unique Ayurvedic spice blend contains amla berry powder. Top the salad with a dollop of mint raita or use the yogurt dip with grilled vegetables.

Amla Berries for a Long Life

The Indian gooseberry grows on a sacred tree, is rich in vitamin C, and has been said to support longevity.

Variations

▪ Substitute lentils with 2 cups quinoa.
▪ Substitute tomatoes and cucumber with 1/2-1 cup each of pomegranates and chopped dates.
▪ Add grated cucumber to the Mint Raita.
▪ Add Chapati bread with our recipe (see recipe below).

The Dal Culinary Spice Kit includes the following spices:

[1] Fennel, amla berries, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, ginger, brown mustard, black pepper, asafoetida, coriander, fenugreek

[2] Mint, cumin, ajowan, asafoetida, chili

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Ayurvedic Dal Salad

Ayurvedic Dal Salad With Chapati

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Cuisine Indian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Shopping list

  • 1 cup lentils green or brown
  • 1 onion quartered and sliced
  • 1 carrot halved and sliced
  • 8 oz cocktail tomatoes quartered
  • 1/2 English cucumber cubed
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1 lemon for juice
  • oil
  • salt & pepper

Optional

  • 1 cup flour wheat, rye, buckwheat, or mixed

Culinary Spice Kit

  • Pouch [1] Fennel, amla berries, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, ginger, brown mustard, black pepper, asafoetida, coriander, fenugreek
  • Pouch [2] Mint, cumin, ajowan, asafoetida, chili

Instructions
 

Dal Salad

  • Cook lentils according to package instructions until firm.
  • Add onions (except green onions) and carrots for the last 5 minutes.
  • Add salt to taste. Drain and let cool at room temperature.
  • In a SALAD BOWL, mix 1 tbsp lemon juice with 1 tsp of the Dal [1] spices and 1 tbsp oil.
  • Add tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions. Mix well.
  • Add lentils with onions and carrots. Mix well.
  • Season with salt to taste.
  • Optionally, add more Dal [1] spices and/ or lemon juice to taste.
  • Let rest for 1/2 to 1 hour.

Mint Raita

  • Optionally, pour the yogurt into a strainer lined with a paper towel and a bowl underneath. Keep it in the fridge for a few hours. The drained yogurt will be wonderfully creamy.
  • In a BOWL, mix yogurt with Dal [2] spices and salt to taste.

Chapatis (optional)

  • In a BOWL, mix the flour, spices, and salt to taste (1/2 tsp recommended) with 3/8 cups of warm water and 1 tsp oil until the dough is pliable.
  • Cover and let rest for 30-60 minutes.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10-20 minutes.
  • Form small balls. Flatten them to patties.
  • Roll the patties out until the dough is very thin, turning each time you roll.
  • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
  • Fry each chapati for 15-20 seconds on each side. Turn it when brown spots appear underneath.
  • Next, press lightly all over to blow up the chapati.
    Chapati
  • Transfer chapati to a PLATE. Cover them with a kitchen towel until all chapatis are done.

Serve

  • Serve Dal Salad with Mint Raita and optionally chapatis.

Notes

Variations
  • Substitute lentils with 2 cups quinoa.
  • Substitute tomatoes and cucumber with 1/2-1 cup each of pomegranates and chopped dates.
  • Add grated cucumber to the Mint Raita.
27
Nov, 2018
Cambodian Rice Noodle Salad

Cambodian Neorm Masour

Cambodian Rice Noodle Salad - long

Cambodian Neorm Masour

In this light salad, noodles are paired with healthy raw vegetables in a tangy lemon sauce. It’s seasoned with Kampot pepper, which has a floral note and is considered the finest pepper in the world.

Kampot Pepper

Grown in the mineral-rich mountains of the Kampot region, the taste of black Kampot pepper unveils hints of flower, eucalyptus, and mint. “It’s got a floral dimension that’s really something special,” said Anthony Bourdain.

Variations
  • Substitute some of the cabbage with finely sliced
    shallots, bell pepper, or shredded carrots. 
  • Substitute meat with shrimp or cold cut meat, or mix.
The Neorm Masour Culinary Spice Kit includes the following spices:

Kampot Pepper

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Kampot Pepper
Kampot Pepper
Cambodian Rice Noodle Salad

Cambodian Neorm Masour​

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In this light salad, noodles are paired with healthy raw vegetables in a tangy lemon sauce. It's seasoned with Kampot pepper, which has a floral note and is considered the finest pepper in the world. Grown in the mineral-rich mountains of the Kampot region, the taste of black Kampot pepper unveils hints of flower, eucalyptus, and mint. “It’s got a floral dimension that’s really something special,” said Anthony Bourdain.
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hands-on tim 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cambodian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 2 cups cooked meat * shredded or finely sliced

Fresh Produce

  • 2-3 lime or lemon for juice
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 3 cups green cabbage finely sliced **
  • 2 cups red cabbage finely sliced **
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1/2 cup mint or Thai basil sliced
  • 1-2 fresh red chilies

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • Dressing 1: fish sauce
  • Dressing 2: anchovy paste and soy sauce
  • 4 oz rice or glass noodles cooked
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts chopped
  • sugar ***
  • salt

Neorm Masur Culinary Spice Kit

  • Kampot peppercorns

Instructions
 

Salad dressing # 1

  • In a small BOWL, mix 4 tbsp lime juice, garlic, 2.5 tbsp fish sauce, and 3 tbsp sugar.

Salad dressing # 2

  • In a small BOWL, mix 6 tbsp lime juice, garlic, 2 tbsp anchovy paste, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp sugar.

Kampot pepper sauce

  • Take the Kampot peppercorns out of the Neorm Masour spice pouch and grind them.
  • In a small BOWL, mix 1 cup of water,
  • 4 tbsp lime juice, the ground Kampot
  • pepper, and a dash of sugar and salt.

Salad

  • In a large BOWL, add the salad dressing # 1 or 2, meat, cabbage, mint or basil leaves, noodles, and salt to taste.
  • Toss to combine. Top with green onions, chilies (opt.), and peanuts.

Serve

  • Drizzle plated salad with Kampot pepper sauce to taste.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

* For instance, grilled or cooked chicken, grilled steak, or substitute with shrimp and/or cold cut.
** Substitute some of the cabbage with finely sliced shallots, bell pepper, or shredded carrots.
*** We suggest to try brown or palm sugar.
29
Oct, 2018
Couscous aux Sept Légumes

Moroccan Couscous aux Sept Légumes

Couscous aux Sept Légumes

Couscous aux Sept Légumes

‘Couscous with seven vegetables’ is a traditional dish in North African countries and much loved by its visitors. Saffron supports the rich flavor of plenty of fresh vegetables. Don’t worry about the chopping! Luckily, the vegetables are used in a larger size for this dish. Couscous is also cooked with lamb or sheep. 

Tfaya like Caramel

A typical topping is Tfaya, caramelized onions, raisins, and cinnamon. With Tfaya, arrange for a longer cooking time.

Variations
  • If you use chicken breast, cut it in three even parts.
  • Optitional vegetables: tomatoes, zucchini, green beans.
  • Without meat, substitute water with vegetable broth.
  • Substitute couscous with cooked potatoes.
  • Add caramelized onions with raisins (Tfaya).
The Couscous Culinary Spice Kit includes the following spices:

[1]    paprika, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, saffron

[2]    cinnamon, cardamom

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Couscous
Couscous aux Sept Légumes

North African Couscous aux Sept Légumes

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'Couscous with seven vegetables' is a traditional dish in North African countries and much loved by its visitors. Saffron supports the rich flavor of plenty of fresh vegetables. Don't worry about the chopping! Luckily, the vegetables are used in a larger size for this dish. Couscous is also cooked with lamb or sheep. A typical topping is Tfaya, caramelized onions, raisins, and cinnamon. With Tfaya, arrange for a longer cooking time.
 
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Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Moroccan
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Shopping list

  • 1 lb chicken pieces with skin or lamb or beef
  • 10 oz couscous
  • 1/2 small white cabbage quartered
  • 0.5 lb pumpkin cut in 2-inch thick pieces
  • 0.5 lb carrots cut in half
  • 0.5 lb turnips or daikon cut in 8 pieces
  • 1/2 bunch parsley or cilantro or mixed finely chopped

You might have

  • 1 medium onion halved and sliced
  • olive oil
  • salt

Optional vegetables as (partly) substitutes

  • 1 large zucchini halved and cut lengthwise
  • 2 tomato/es quartered
  • 1 cup green beans

Optional

  • 1 cup garbanzo or fava beans (from a can, rinsed)
  • 3/4 cup raisins

Tfaya

  • 4 medium onions halved and sliced
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1-2 tbsp sugar

Culinary Spice Kit

  • Pouch [1] paprika, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, saffron [1]
  • Pouch [2] cinnamon, cardamom

Instructions
 

Tfaya (optional)

  • In a POT, melt butter.
  • Add sliced onions, salt & Couscous Spices [2] to taste.
  • Cook over medium-low heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to detach the onions.
  • Add 2 tbsp of water.
  • Cover and cook for about 30 minutes until the onions are soft. Stir occasionally.
  • Add raisins and sugar.
  • Cover and cook for about 30 minutes until the onions are caramelized. Stir occasionally.

Stew

  • In a large POT, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
  • Fry meat and onions until the meat turns slightly brown on all sides.
  • Add vegetables, salt to taste, and Couscous Spices [1].
  • If you use zucchini, add them after 10 minutes.
  • If you use lamb or beef, cook meat in water and spices until it's almost tender, before you add the vegetables.
  • Add 2.5 cups of water.
  • Cover POT and bring to boil.
  • Cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
  • Add the herbs and optionally garbanzo beans and/or raisins and Couscous Spices [2] to taste. Mix well.
  • Continue to cook for about 5-10 minutes until all ingredients are soft but not mashed.

Couscous

  • Prepare couscous according to package instructions. [2]

Serve

  • On a large plate, serve stew over couscous.
  • Optionally, top with Tfaya.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

[1] or 2 tsp Scheherazade spice blend or more to taste
[2] Cooking recipe for 1/4 cup of couscous:
  • 3/8 cup water or broth
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
 
  • In a POT, combine water and olive oil.
  • Cover. Bring to a boil. Add couscous. Stir.
  • Remove the pot from the heat.
  • Let it stand for about 5 minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Fluff with a fork. Serve. Enjoy!
19
Sep, 2018
Asian Buddha Bowl

Asian Buddha Bowl

Buddha Bowl

Buddha Bowl

The ‘Buddha Bowl’ is a contemporary trend of colorful vegetarian one-bowl meals. Crisp quinoa balls with nigella seeds are the stars of our vegetable bowl finished with an orange ginger dressing. 

Nigella and Quinoa for Your Health

Healthy nigella in protein-rich quinoa balls fit just right. If you are new to quinoa or short in time, you can simply add quinoa to your bowl and sprinkle the spice blend on top. For your convenience, find the recipe for a version with meatballs at the end of this page.

Your Selection of Vegetables

What kind of vegetables are best for your Buddha Bowl? It really depends on which vegetables you have available and what you prefer. Get inspired by the following recommendations:

Classic: Lettuce leaves, sliced red radish, sliced cucumber, tomato slices, and bell pepper strips.

Healthy XXL: kale chopped, baby spinach, radicchio sliced, endives sliced, and edamame.

Latino vibe: black beans, fresh corn, cilantro, tomato cubes, cucumber cubes, grilled sweet potato cubes.

The Buddha Bowl Culinary Spice Kit includes the following spices:

Coarse brown mustard, nigella seeds

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Nigella
Buddha Bowl

Asian Buddha Bowl

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This trending 'Buddha Bowl' is a colorful and contemporary vegetarian one-bowl meal. Healthy nigella in protein-rich quinoa balls fit in just right. If you are new to quinoa or short in time, you can simply add quinoa to your bowl and sprinkle the spice blend on top. For your convenience, find a meatball version and more options on our website.
 
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Shopping list

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup panko or any fine breadcrumbs
  • 1/8 cup chives finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup orange jam
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 1 lemon for juice
  • vegetable oil
  • salt & pepper
  • Your selection of vegetables for the salad

Culinary Spice Kit

  • Coarse brown mustard, nigella seeds

Instructions
 

Cook

  • Cook quinoa according to package instructions.

Salad dressing

  • In a small POT, heat orange jam with 1/2 cup of water, half of the ginger, and salt to taste.
  • Cook over slow heat for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/2-1 tsp lemon juice. Set aside to cool.

Prepare balls

  • In a BOWL, combine onions, garlic, half of the ginger, chives, and Buddha Spices.
  • Add quinoa, salt & pepper to taste. Mix well.
  • Add 2 or more tbsp panko as needed to absorb most of the liquid.
  • Form little balls in the size of 1-inch diameter.
  • On a PLATE, roll the balls in the remaining panko until they are coated on all sides.

Fry

  • In a PAN, heat 4 tbsp oil over medium heat.
  • Fry quinoa balls on all sides until they turn brown and crisp.

Serve

  • Distribute salad in bowls.
  • Add quinoa balls and pour the dressing on top.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Variations
  • Make meatballs from poultry, pork, or veal instead of quinoa balls.
  • For the coating, add 2 tbsp or more sesame seeds to the panko.
  • Substitute chives with parsley or cilantro.

Buddha Bowl with Meatballs

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Cuisine Asian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Shopping list

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/8 cup chives finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup panko or any fine breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup orange jam
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic grated or chopped
  • 1 inch ginger grated or chopped
  • vegetable oil
  • salt & pepper
  • Your selection of vegetables for the salad

Culinary Spice Kit

  • Coarse brown mustard, nigella seeds

Instructions
 

Salad dressing

  • In a small POT, heat orange jam with 1/2 cup of water, half of the ginger, and salt to taste.
  • Cook over slow heat for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/2-1 tsp lemon juice. Set aside to cool.

Prepare

  • In a BOWL, combine egg yolk, onions, garlic, chives, tbsp panko, and Buddha Spices.
  • Add ground meat, salt & pepper to taste. Knead well.
  • Add more panko as needed to absorb most of the liquid.
  • Form little balls in the size of 0.5-inch diameter.
  • On a PLATE, roll the balls in the remaining panko until they are coated on all sides.

Fry

  • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
  • Add balls and fry them on all sides until they turn brown and are cooked through.

Serve

  • Distribute salad in bowls.
  • Add meatballs and pour the dressing on top.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Variations
  • Use a different ground meat: chicken, pork, or veal.
  • For the coating, substitute 2 tbsp white sesame seeds for the panko.
  • Substitute chives with parsley or cilantro.
26
Aug, 2018
Filipino Chicken Inasal

Filipino Chicken Inasal

Chicken Inasal
From Bacolod

Chicken Inasal from the Filipino City of Bacolod has an earthy-peppery taste with a hint of nutmeg and a slight citrus flavor. 

Colored With Lipstick

The key ingredient is annatto or achiote powder. This spice from the “lipstick tree” colors the chicken orange-red and is very popular in Latin and Filipino cooking.

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The Inasal Culinary Spice Kit includes the following spices:

Annatto, lemongrass, lemon peel, ginger

Chili Vinegar Dipping Sauce

Optionally, add a chili vinegar dipping sauce made with fresh or dried chilies:

1 cup vinegar
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, grated
1-2 fresh red chilis, finely sliced, or red chili flakes to taste
1 tbsp agave syrup or sugar
salt & pepper to taste

In a BOWL, mix all ingredients. 
Cover and set aside in the fridge for 1-3 days.

Filipino Chicken Inasal
Pickled Vegetables

Instead or in addition to the tomato mango salad try this typical Filipino side of pickled vegetables.

Ingredients

Pickling Sauce

2 tbsp white vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
1-2 tsp soy sauce or tamari or fish sauce

Vegetables & Spices

1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 orange or red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 shallot or small onion
1-2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 inch ginger, thinly sliced
1 tsp lemongrass powder or 1/2 tsp lemon zest

 

Directions

Pickling Sauce

In a small POT, heat 2 tbsp water and the vinegar. Add sugar and cook over low heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Let cool. Mix in soy sauce or fish sauce to taste.

Finish

In a JAR, add all vegetables and spices. 

Fill with the pickling sauce until all ingredients are covered. 

Store

Cover and set aside in the fridge for 1-3 days.

24
Jun, 2018
Seychellois Kari Koko

Seychellois Kari Koko

Seychellois Kari Koko

Kari Koko - Seychellois Coconut Curry

Coconut curries are preferred dinner dishes on the Seychelles Islands. Very popular are the octopus and chicken curries. This recipe for a one-pot chicken curry dish with three sides: a fresh-fruity salad, rice, and “Ladob”.
Nutmeg Creates a Coconut Heaven

Ladob is a side made from sweet potatoes cooked in coconut milk. You can substitute sweet potatoes with plantains or banana. This dish is spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon.

Ladob Dessert

Our tip: If you are too busy to make all for one dinner, save the Ladob for a dish with grilled fish. Or go for a Ladob banana dessert. Just add 1/2 cup of sugar or agave syrup and optional vanilla powder.

nutmeg cinnamon
Variations
  • Substitute chicken with veal or fish filet.
  • Eggplant is a great substitute for a vegetarian coconut curry.
  • Add a green papaya chutney (see recipe below).
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The Kari Koko Culinary Spice Kit includes the following spices:

Turmeric, cinnamon, coriander, onion, chili, cumin, garlic, curry leaves, fenugreek, ginger, yellow mustard, cardamom, black pepper

Papaya Chutney

Ingredients

  • 1 green papaya (unripe)
  • 1 onion
  • 1 lime for juice
  • oil, salt & pepper
  • Optional: 1 chili pepper

Directions

  1. Finely grate papaya.
  2. Halve and finely slice onion.
  3. In a BOWL, mix papaya with 1 tsp salt. Set aside for 10 minutes. Drain and squeeze all liquid out.
  4. In a PAN, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat and fry onions until they turn translucent.
  5. Optionally, add finely sliced chilies and fry for one minute.
  6. Add papaya and continue to fry for about 5 minutes, until the papaya is tender.
  7. Season to taste with lime juice, salt & pepper.
Green Papaya
Seychellois Kari Koko

Seychellois Kari Koko

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The Seychelles Islands extend over 115 isles in the Indian Ocean. This Creole dish from the smallest African country is served with a fresh-fruity salad and rice. Optionally, add "Ladob", sweet potatoes cooked in spiced coconut milk.
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Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Seychellois
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Shopping list

  • 1.25 lb chicken breast or thighs cut into 1-inch pieces 
  • 1 can coconut milk 13.5 - 15 oz
  • 2 cup rice
  • 2 sour apple grated
  • 1 cup grated carrots or turnips
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 1-2 lemons for juice
  • oil
  • salt & pepper

Culinary Spice Kit

  • turmeric, cinnamon, coriander, onion, chili, cumin, garlic, curry leaves, fenugreek, ginger, yellow mustard, cardamom, black pepper

Instructions
 

Rice

  • Cook rice according to package instructions.

Salad

  • Mix apples, carrots, and/or turnips.
  • Add to taste: lemon juice, salt & pepper.
  • Add 1 tbsp oil. Mix well.
  • Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.

Kari Koko

  • In a POT, heat 1 tbsp oil. Fry onions until translucent.
  • Add garlic, ginger, and Kari Koko Spices. Stir-fry 1 minute.
  • Add chicken and salt to taste. Stir-fry 3 minutes.
  • Mix in coconut milk. Cook about 20-30 minutes over medium-low heat, until the chicken is cooked and the sauce thickened. Stir occasionally.

Serve

  • Serve Kari Koko over rice with the salad or green papaya chutney (see notes).
  • Optionally, add the ladob side dish (see notes).
  • Enjoy!

Notes

▪ Substitute chicken with veal, fish fillet, or eggplant.
 See also the following recipes:
▪ ladob side dish or dessert
▪ green papaya chutney
 

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