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4
Jul, 2020
Greek Souvlaki

Greek Souvlaki

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Greek Souvlaki

Greek Souvlaki

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Souvlaki is one of many national Greek dishes. Marinated meat is grilled on a stick and eaten straight off the skewer. The origins of souvlaki date back to ancient Greece where pieces of meat were grilled on a spit. During the Medieval era, Greek street vendors sold souvlaki in bread. However, in Turkey, it's believed that the Turkish shish kebab found its way to Greece and became the Greek souvlaki.
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Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pork tenderloin or lamb shank cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 English cucumber grated
  • 1-2 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic or more to taste, grated
  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper
  • 4-12 skewers

Culinary Spice Kit

  • Oregano, garlic, dill weed, ground dill seeds, cinnamon, mint, chili, nutmeg

Optional Vegetable Addition for Skewers

  • 1-2 zucchini or bell pepper cut into 1/2-inch pieces or slices
  • 1 medium onion quartered

Suggested Sides

  • flatbread pita
  • French fries
  • baked potatoes wedges
  • cooked rice

Instructions
 

Prepare

  • In a CONTAINER, add 1/8 cup lemon juice, 1/8 cup olive oil, and Souvlaki spices. Mix well.
  • Add meat and salt to taste. Mix well.
  • Let marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Thread meat onto skewers.
  • Optionally, add vegetables in between.

Tzatziki

  • In a BOWL, add cucumber, garlic to taste, yogurt, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Mix well.
  • Season with salt & pepper to taste.

Grill

  • Grill or fry the skewers until cooked and browned on all sides.

Serve

  • Sprinkle 1-2 tbsp lemon juice over the meat.
  • Serve Souvlaki with Tzatziki and preferred sides.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

▪ Substitute pork with chicken breast or thighs, beef tenderloin, or 8 oz halloumi cheese.
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3
Jul, 2020
Persian Kabob Koobideh

Persian Kabob Koobideh

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Persian Kabob Koobideh

Persian Kabob Koobideh

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Kabob Koobideh is the most popular grilled ground meat in Iran and around the Persian Gulf. The meat is prepared differently to a burger. It's important to knead the meat well to receive a texture that sticks to the skewers and turns out light when served. The kabob is traditionally grilled on wide flat metal skewers "hanging" over the fire so that the meat doesn't get in contact with the grill. This recipe is an easier weekday version.
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Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Persian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1 lb ground beef lamb, or chicken *

Fresh Produce

  • 1 lemon for juice
  • 1 red cabbage ** finely shredded
  • 1 large onion grated
  • 2 cloves garlic grated

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • oil
  • salt & pepper

Koobideh Culinary Spice Kit

  • Sumac, turmeric, black pepper, parsley

Optional

  • 1 onion halved, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup radishes thinly sliced

Suggested Sides

  • Lavash or pita bread
  • Basmati rice
  • Grilled vegetables
  • Sabzi Khordan ***

Instructions
 

Cabbage

  • In a BOWL, mix 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt & pepper to taste, and 1 tbsp oil.
  • Add the cabbage and knead well.
  • Cover and let rest for 2 hours.

Prepare

  • In a BOWL, squeeze grated onions and discard most of the liquid.
  • Add garlic, Kabob Koobideh spices, salt to taste (recommended 1 tsp).
  • Mix well. Add meat. Knead well for 5 minutes.
  • Keep it in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Fry

  • Wet your hands with water.
  • Form 2 tbsp of meat into flat rectangle shaped meat patties. Make sure that they are as flat as possible.
  • In a PAN, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat.
  • Fry the kabobs for some minutes on each side until they are cooked and slightly browned.

Serve

  • Optionally, sprinkle the kabob with sumac and top it with onion & radish slices.
  • Serve the kabob with your preferred sides.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

* 2/3 beef, 1/3 lamb or all beef (20-30% fat), or ground chicken thighs.
** Substitute red cabbage with green cabbage, and/ or add some shredded carrots or apples.
*** Find the recipe for Sabzi Khordan here.
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Persian Kabob Koobideh

Persian Kabob Koobideh

Kabob Koobideh is the most popular grilled ground meat in Iran and around the Persian Gulf. The meat is prepared differently to a burger. It’s important to knead the meat well to receive a texture that sticks to the skewers and turns out light when served. The kabob is traditionally grilled on wide flat metal skewers “hanging” over the fire so that the meat doesn’t get in contact with the grill. This recipe is an easier weekday version.

Protein

  • 2 lb ground lamb (beef, or chicken)

Fresh Produce

  • 1 lemon (for juice)
  • 1 red cabbage* (finely shredded)
  • 1 large onion (grated)
  • 3 cloves garlic (grated)

Dairy

  • 1 egg (whisked)

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • oil
  • salt & pepper

Suggested Sides & Toppings

  • Lavash or pita bread
  • cooked Basmati rice
  • onion & radish slices
  • grilled vegetables
  • Sabzi Khordan**
  • sumac

Koobideh Culinary Spice Kit

  • Sumac turmeric, black pepper, parsley

Cabbage

  1. In a BOWL, mix 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt & pepper to taste, and 1 tbsp oil.

  2. Add the cabbage and knead well.

  3. Cover. Let it rest for 2 hours.

Prepare

  1. In a BOWL, squeeze grated onions and discard all liquid.
  2. Add garlic, salt to taste (recommended 2 tsp), egg, and Kabob Koobideh spices. Mix well.
  3. Add meat. Knead well for 5 – 10 minutes.

Fry

  1. Wet your hands with water.
  2. Form 2 tbsp of meat into long, flat shaped meat patties.
  3. In a PAN, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat.
  4. Fry the kabobs for some minutes on each side until they are cooked and slightly browned.

Serve

  1. Serve the kabob in bread and/or with rice and with cabbage.
  2. Optionally, sprinkle the kabob with sumac and top it with onion & radish slices.

  3. Add grilled vegetables or Sabzi Khordan**.

  4. Enjoy!

* Substitute red cabbage with green cabbage, and/ or add some shredded carrots or apples.

** Recipe for Sabzi Khordan.

Main Course
Persian
sumac, turmeric

Creole Green Papaya Chutney

Creole Green Papaya Chutney

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When referring to green papaya the immature fruit is meant. Its flesh has less flavor than in the ripened state but is loved for the crunch.
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Cuisine Creole

Ingredients
  

  • 1 green Papaya
  • 1 red onion finely sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 limes for juice
  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Optional

  • fresh red chilies halved and finely sliced

Instructions
 

  • In a BOWL, finely grate the papaya into thin strips.
  • Sprinkle the papaya with salt to taste.
  • Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Squeeze the papaya until all its liquid is drained.
  • Season papaya with lime juice and pepper to taste.
  • In a PAN, heat 1 tsp oil and fry the onions until translucent.
  • Optionally, add chilies and stir for about half a minute.
  • Add the papaya. Mix well.
  • Cook over medium-low heat a couple of minutes until the papaya is tender. Stir occasionally.
  • Serve with Seychellois Kari Koko or Pwason Griye.

Notes

Substitute papaya with deseeded English cucumber.

Seychellois Ladob

 

Seychellois Ladob

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For ladob as a side dish, sweet potatoes are cooked in spiced coconut milk. Optionally, go for a Ladob banana dessert with our online recipe.
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Cuisine Seychellois
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can coconut milk 14-15 oz

Ladob Side Dish

  • 1 lb sweet potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces

Ladob Dessert

  • 3 bananas cut each in 3-4 pieces
  • sugar to taste (brown or coconut recommended)

Ladob Spices

  • 1.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon

Instructions
 

Ladob Side Dish

  • In a POT, add potatoes, coconut milk, Ladob spices, and salt to taste.
  • Cover. Cook 10 minutes over medium heat, then about 25 minutes over low heat until the potatoes are cooked.
  • Serve as a side for Kari Koko or grilled fish (Pwason griye).

Ladob Dessert

  • In a POT, add bananas, coconut milk, Ladob spices, and salt & sugar to taste.
  • Cover. Cook 10 minutes over medium heat.
  • Change the heat to low heat and continue to cook until the bananas are soft.
  • Enjoy!
6
Jun, 2020
Poke Bowl

Hawaiian Poke Bowl Bar

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Poke Bowl

Hawaiian Poke Bowl Bar

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The Hawaiian word poke (Poh-keh) means 'to slice'. Poke started off as a quick snack of fresh fish fillet bites mixed with salt, seaweed, and crushed nuts. The influence of immigrants developed a wide variety of poke bowls. Japanese style bowls became the most popular across the world, in addition to many non-fish versions. Which is your favorite at the Poke Bowl Bar?
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Cuisine American
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Select Your Protein - 1 lb

  • tuna or salmon raw sushi-grade
  • shrimp or scallops cooked
  • chicken breast or sirloin beef
  • fried tofu

Select Your Base - 1 cup/ serving

  • cooked rice or shredded lettuce leaves

Select Your Veggies & Fruits - 1 cup/ serving

  • Avocado, edamame, cucumber, red cabbage, pineapple, mango, berries, kale, carrots, corn kernels, sugar or snap peas

Select Your Toppings

  • Cucumbers, radish, green or crispy onions, coconut flakes, cashews, seaweed salad, crab meat, jalapeños, pickled ginger

Poke Sauce

  • 4 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp lime or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 green onion finely chopped

Culinary Spice Kit (choose one)

  • Furikake Toasted sesame seeds (white & black), roasted seaweed
  • Gomashio Toasted sesame seeds (white & black), sel gris sea salt

Instructions
 

Prepare

  • Cut large proteins, veggies, and fruits into bite-size pieces and chop big toppings.

1. Marinate

  • In a CONTAINER, mix poke sauce ingredients with 1-2 tsp Poke or Gomashio spices to taste.
  • Add the protein to the poke sauce.
  • Mix well, cover, and let marinate in the fridge for 1-2 hours.

2. Fry

  • If using chicken or beef, fry it in a PAN.

3. Serve

  • Place a base in your BOWL. Add the protein and your choice of veggies and fruits.
  • Garnish with toppings.
  • Optionally, sprinkle with a chili sauce.
  • Dig in and enjoy!
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Jun, 2020
Seychellois Pwason Griye

Seychellois Pwason Griye

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Seychellois Pwason Griye

Seychellois Pwason Griye

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Grilled fish, “Pwason Griye”, is the most popular fish dish on the Seychelles Islands, right after octopus coconut curry. The whole fish is grilled and served at the beach when family and friends come together on Sundays. Garlic, ginger, and chili peppers are key ingredients in its seasoning. Serve it with a tropical tamarind-tomato chutney.
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Cuisine Seychellois
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1 whole red snapper [1] cleaned and scaled, 2 lbs

Fish Seasoning Paste

  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley
  • 1-4 red chili (optional) finely chopped

Tamarind Chutney

  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes

Packaged Food/Staples

  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Serve

  • 1-2 lime or lemon for juice
  • cooked rice
  • fresh salad of your choice

Culinary Spice Kit

  • 1 pouch Tamarind Chutney spices tamarind, garlic, ginger, black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves
  • 1 pouch Pwason Griye spice blend ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, thyme, coriander, white pepper

Instructions
 

Tamarind Chutney

  • In a small POT, heat 2 tbsp oil.
  • Add onions and sugar.
  • Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir frequently.
  • Add tomatoes, salt to taste, and Tamarind Chutney spices.
  • Cook over low heat for about 15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  • Let it cool.

Prepare the Fish

  • In a BOWL, mix garlic, herbs, Pwason Griye spices, and 2 tbsp oil.
  • Add chili (optional) and salt to taste. Mix well.
  • To prepare the fish, cut 3-inch-long parallel deep slits on each side of the fish, each about 1 inch apart.
  • Season the fish with salt and fill the slits with the paste.
  • Rub all sides of the fish with oil.

Grill the Fish

  • Grill the fish over medium heat for about 20 minutes until it’s cooked. Turn the fish halfway.

Serve 

  • Sprinkle the plated fish with lime juice.
  • Serve pwason griye with the tamarind chutney, rice, and salad.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

[1] Alternatives:
▪ Substitute red snapper with halibut or sea bass.
▪ Substitute the whole fish with 1 lb fish filet, marinated in the paste for 1 hour.
 
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Seychellois Pwason Griye

Seychellois Pwason Griye

Grilled fish, “Pwason Griye”, is the most popular fish dish on the Seychelles Islands, right after octopus coconut curry. The whole fish is grilled and served at the beach when family and friends come together on Sundays. Garlic, ginger, and chili peppers are key ingredients in its seasoning. Serve it with a tropical tamarind-tomato chutney.

  • 1 whole red snapper (cleaned and scaled, 2 lbs)
  • 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 inch ginger (grated)
  • 2 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 1-2 lime or lemon
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Optional

  • 1-4 red chili (finely chopped)

Suggested Sides

  • cooked rice
  • fresh salad of your choice

Culinary Spice Kit

  • Pouch [1] tamarind, garlic, ginger, black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves
  • Pouch [2] cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, thyme, coriander, white pepper

Chutney

  1. In a small POT, heat 1 tbsp oil.
  2. Add onions and sugar.
  3. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir frequently.
  4. Add tomatoes, salt to taste, and Pwason Griye [1] spices.
  5. Cook over slow heat for about 15 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  6. Let cool.

Paste

  1. In a BOWL, mix garlic, ginger, herbs, Pwason Griye [2] spices, and 1 tbsp oil.
  2. Add chili (optional) and salt to taste. Mix well.
  3. To prepare the fish, cut 3-inch-long parallel deep slits on each side of the fish, each about 1 inch apart.
  4. Season the fish with salt and fill the slits with the paste.
  5. Rub all sides of the fish with oil.
  6. Grill the fish over medium heat for about 20 minutes until it’s cooked. Turn the fish halfway.

Serve 

  1. Sprinkle plated fish with lime juice.
  2. Serve it with rice, chutney, and salad.
  3. Enjoy!

▪ Substitute red snapper with halibut or sea bass.

▪ Substitute the whole fish with 1 lb fish filet, marinated in the paste for 1 hour.

 

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