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Jun, 2023

Cambodian Pahut

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These delightful Cambodian fish patties are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Finely ground fish and an assortment of aromatic spices result in a flavor-packed treat. The combination of lemongrass, galangal, and lime flavors lends a distinctive Cambodian touch to the dish. If desired, add some heat with fresh chilies or replace the fish with poultry or meat.

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hands-on time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Californian

Servings

Ingredients

Fish Patties

1.25 lb white fish fillet [1]
2 green onions
1-2 cloves garlic
1-3 tsp (brown) sugar

Green Beans

1 lb green beans, ends trimmed
1 tbsp soy sauce [2]
1-2 cloves garlic, chopped (optional)
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
oil
salt & pepper

Pahut Culinary Spice Kit

Galangal, lemongrass, turmeric, lemon balm, makrut leaves, lemon crystals, lime peel, chives

Suggested Sides

cooked rice
baked potatoes
fresh bread

Instructions

Fish Patties

Roughly cut fish into 1-inch size pieces, and chop onions.
In a FOOD PROCESSOR, add fish pieces, onions, garlic, sugar, all Pahut spices, and salt to taste. Blend until it has a smooth texture.
Form the mixture into patties, about 2-inches in diameter.
In a PAN, heat oil over medium heat.
Fry fish patties until brown, about 4 minutes each side.
Transfer patties to a PLATE with PAPER TOWELS to drain excess oil.

Green Beans [3]

In a large POT with boiling water, cook beans for 3 minutes.
Drain and set aside.
In a PAN, heat oil over medium heat.
Add garlic for 1 minute.
Fry beans for about 3 minutes until they are crisp and tender.
Add soy sauce [2] and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Optionally, garnish with sesame seeds.
Enjoy!

Notes

[1] For instance: cod, tilapia, halibut, haddock, flounder.

Substitute with ground poultry or meat; skip the food processor; instead mix in a bowl with hands.

[2] Substitutes: see our blog about tamari.

[3] Alternative without oil:

Skip the frying. Cook beans until tender. Season with soy sauce & garlic powder.

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Cambodian Pahut

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hands-on time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Californian

Servings

Ingredients

Fish Patties

1.25 lb white fish fillet [1]
2 green onions
1-2 cloves garlic
1-3 tsp (brown) sugar

Green Beans

1 lb green beans, ends trimmed
1 tbsp soy sauce [2]
1-2 cloves garlic, chopped (optional)
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
oil
salt & pepper

Pahut Culinary Spice Kit

Galangal, lemongrass, turmeric, lemon balm, makrut leaves, lemon crystals, lime peel, chives

Suggested Sides

cooked rice
baked potatoes
fresh bread

Instructions

Fish Patties

Roughly cut fish into 1-inch size pieces, and chop onions.
In a FOOD PROCESSOR, add fish pieces, onions, garlic, sugar, all Pahut spices, and salt to taste. Blend until it has a smooth texture.
Form the mixture into patties, about 2-inches in diameter.
In a PAN, heat oil over medium heat.
Fry fish patties until brown, about 4 minutes each side.
Transfer patties to a PLATE with PAPER TOWELS to drain excess oil.

Green Beans [3]

In a large POT with boiling water, cook beans for 3 minutes.
Drain and set aside.
In a PAN, heat oil over medium heat.
Add garlic for 1 minute.
Fry beans for about 3 minutes until they are crisp and tender.
Add soy sauce [2] and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Optionally, garnish with sesame seeds.
Enjoy!

Notes

[1] For instance: cod, tilapia, halibut, haddock, flounder.

Substitute with ground poultry or meat; skip the food processor; instead mix in a bowl with hands.

[2] Substitutes: see our blog about tamari.

[3] Alternative without oil:

Skip the frying. Cook beans until tender. Season with soy sauce & garlic powder.

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Jun, 2023

European Cucumber Soup or Pasta Sauce

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As you delve into each spoonful, you'll discover a symphony of tastes, from the subtle sweetness of the cucumbers and cream to the savory notes of the onions and garlic. The infusion of aromatic herbs and spices adds depth and complexity, creating a culinary journey that is both comforting and exciting. This European cucumber soup or pasta sauce is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a celebration of the vibrant ingredients that thrive during the warm season.

Serve with your preferred crunchy topping!

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hands-on time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine European

Servings

Ingredients

Soup [Pasta Sauce]

1 English cucumber [1]
1 shallot [2] finely chopped
1 clove garlic finely chopped (optional)
oil
salt & pepper

Soup Only

1 cup heavy cream [3]

Pasta Only

1/2 cup heavy cream [3]
8 oz wide noodles

Cucumber Soup Culinary Spice Kit

Thyme, oregano, basil, rosemary, sage, fennel, lemon and orange peel

Optional

Serve soup over cooked potato [4] cubes or with fresh baguette slices.

Choose One Topping

ham strips fried
bacon strips fried
steak strips fried
chicken strips fried
salmon cubes fried
tofu cubes fried
leftover meat fried

Instructions

Soup

Cut cucumber roughly into about 1-inch chunks. [5]
In a POT, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
Fry onions until they turn translucent. Add garlic for 1 minute.
Add cucumber chunks and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil.
Cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Turn heat off.
With a HAND BLENDER, blend the cucumbers in the POT into a smooth puree.
Add cream, 1 tbsp of the Cucumber spices and salt & pepper to taste.
Bring to a boil. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.

Pasta Sauce

Follow the soup directions, but reduce water and cream to 1/2 cup each.
Pour sauce over pasta.

Serve

Serve with your preferred topping. Enjoy!

Notes

[1] Substitute with 10 oz of zucchini or cauliflower.

[2] Substitute with a half medium onion.

[3] Substitute with sour cream or vegan alternatives.

[4] Substitute with any root vegetables.

[5] If you like small cucumber pieces in your soup or pasta sauce:

Peel about 1/3 of the cucumber and add the peel to the remaining cucumber.

Cut the peeled part into 1/4-inch cubes. Set aside. Add the cubes to the POT together with the cream.

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Serve with your preferred crunchy topping!

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hands-on time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine European

Servings

Ingredients

Soup [Pasta Sauce]

1 English cucumber [1]
1 shallot [2] finely chopped
1 clove garlic finely chopped (optional)
oil
salt & pepper

Soup Only

1 cup heavy cream [3]

Pasta Only

1/2 cup heavy cream [3]
8 oz wide noodles

Cucumber Soup Culinary Spice Kit

Thyme, oregano, basil, rosemary, sage, fennel, lemon and orange peel

Optional

Serve soup over cooked potato [4] cubes or with fresh baguette slices.

Choose One Topping

ham strips fried
bacon strips fried
steak strips fried
chicken strips fried
salmon cubes fried
tofu cubes fried
leftover meat fried

Instructions

Soup

Cut cucumber roughly into about 1-inch chunks. [5]
In a POT, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
Fry onions until they turn translucent. Add garlic for 1 minute.
Add cucumber chunks and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil.
Cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Turn heat off.
With a HAND BLENDER, blend the cucumbers in the POT into a smooth puree.
Add cream, 1 tbsp of the Cucumber spices and salt & pepper to taste.
Bring to a boil. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.

Pasta Sauce

Follow the soup directions, but reduce water and cream to 1/2 cup each.
Pour sauce over pasta.

Serve

Serve with your preferred topping. Enjoy!

Notes

[1] Substitute with 10 oz of zucchini or cauliflower.

[2] Substitute with a half medium onion.

[3] Substitute with sour cream or vegan alternatives.

[4] Substitute with any root vegetables.

[5] If you like small cucumber pieces in your soup or pasta sauce:

Peel about 1/3 of the cucumber and add the peel to the remaining cucumber.

Cut the peeled part into 1/4-inch cubes. Set aside. Add the cubes to the POT together with the cream.

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May, 2023

Ghanaian Suya BBQ for Meat or Vegetables

Ghanaian
Suya BBQ

African Marinade for Meat or Vegetables

Suya is a popular grilling spice blend in West African cuisine, particularly in Nigeria and Ghana. Use it with meat or vegetables.

For the authentic seasoning, add ground peanuts and chilies to taste.

Suya Spice Blend

Ginger, garlic, onion, black pepper, nutmeg, cloves

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Ghanaian Suya BBQ for Meat or Vegetables

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Suya is a popular grilling spice blend in West African cuisine, particularly in Nigeria and Ghana. Use it with meat or vegetables. For the authentic seasoning, add ground peanuts and chilies to taste. In any case, you can enjoy the bold suya flavor with our suya spice blend. The chutney blend is hot. Use it to taste or double the ingredients for less heat.

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Ghanaian

Servings

Ingredients

Suya BBQ

1.5 lbs grill meat [1]
12 skewers [2] (optionally)
1-2 tsp ground peanuts (optionally)
1-2 tsp chili powder (optionally)

Suya Culinary Spice Kit

Ginger, garlic, onion, black pepper, nutmeg, cloves

Chutney

10 oz mango flesh [3]
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 bell pepper [4]
1/2 cup sugar [5] (or less to taste)
1/2 cup vinegar [6]

Chutney Culinary Spice Kit

Garlic, coriander, cinnamon, onion, cumin, turmeric, curry leaves, fenugreek, cilantro, ginger, yellow mustard, cardamom, black pepper, chilies, bay leaves, nutmeg, cloves

Instructions

Suya BBQ

Cut meat or substitute into slices or strips, about 0.5 inches thin.
If using strips, thread them on skewers [2].
In a CONTAINER, mix Suya spices with 2 tbsp oil.
Optionally, add ground peanuts and/or chilies to taste.
Add meat or substitute.
Let it marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
Grill meat or substitute or fry it in hot oil.

Chutney

Chop mango and bell pepper into bite-size pieces.
In a small POT, add all ingredients with Chutney spices (all or to taste) and 1/2 cup of water. Mix well.
Bring to a boil.
Cook without a lid for 20 to 40 minutes over low heat until the ingredients are tender and the chutney thickened.
Occasionally, check if there is enough liquid. If necessary, add 1 tbsp of water at a time.
Serve Suya BBQ with chutney and a selection of sides.
Enjoy!

Notes

[1]

Any grill meat works well that can be cut into slices or strips.
Or substitute meat with eggplant, zucchini, or firm tofu.

[2] If using wooden skewers, soak them for 30 minutes in water.

[3] Substitute mango with peaches or pineapples.

[4] Recommended color for the bell pepper: red, orange, or yellow.

[5] Recommended is brown sugar. But white sugar works too.

[6] Any of these works: apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, or similar.

May, 2023

Cajun Blackened Fish

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Our new Cajun blend is tailored to prepare a blackened fish or poultry. Blackening seals the juice in the fish or meat in the seasoning crust. Use an outside grill to avoid a kitchen filled with smoke. However, blackening is not required to make a delicious dinner with this Cajun blend. Traditional frying works great as well.

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Cajun

Servings

Ingredients

Protein

1 lb fish filet salmon, halibut, sea bass, catfish, or haddock

Fresh Produce

3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
1 lemon quartered

Dairy

1 tbsp parmesan cheese grated
butter

Packaged Goods/Staples

olive oil
vegetable oil
salt & pepper

Blackened Culinary Spice Kit

Paprika, garlic, yellow mustard, onions, black peppercorns, oregano, cumin, cayenne, thyme, bay leaves, celery seeds

Suggested Sides

▪ green asparagus or endives steamed
▪ coleslaw or green lettuce salad
▪ pearl couscous, orzo pasta, or rice
▪ sweet potatoes cooked or baked

Instructions

Asparagus

In a POT, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
Add 1 tbsp butter, garlic, and asparagus.
Season with salt & pepper to taste.
Cook over low heat for about 5 minutes. Flip the asparagus occasionally.
Scoop the asparagus out and keep it warm.

Sauce

In the same POT, careful of splatters, add 1 cup of water, parmesan, and salt & pepper to taste.
Mix well and bring to a boil.
Turn off. Keep warm.

Fish

Season fish with Blackened spices and salt to taste.
In a PAN, heat 1 tsp vegetable oil (not olive oil!) to smoking hot.
Stir in 2 tbsp of butter. Add fish.
Flip the fish when one side is blackened.
Lower the heat if the fish needs more time to cook through.
Serve the fish with lemon, asparagus with sauce, and your selected additional side/s.
Enjoy!

Notes

▪ Alternatively, fry the fish over medium heat.

▪ Substitute the fish with chicken breast pounded down to 0.5-inch thickness.

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Apr, 2023

Turkish Lahmacun

Turkish
Lahmacun

Turkish Pizza in a Pan

The pizza-style lahmacun, or lahmajoun, or translated “meat on dough” is popular in the Eastern Mediterranean region from Lebanon to Turkey.

The crust has a thin crispy-soft texture from the stone oven. Our recipe is an equivalent shortcut baked on store-bought tortilla.

Lahmacun Spice Blend

Paprika, Turkish pepper (mild Marash & Urfa, crushed with oil and salt), anardana (pomegranate), oregano

Lahmacun Ingredients Overview

Lahmacun Spice Blend

paprika powder
Turkish Marash pepper flakes
Turkish Urfa pepper flakes
tart anardana (pomegranate) (ground)
oregano leaves

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Turkish Lahmacun

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The pizza-style lahmacun, or lahmajoun, or translated "meat on dough" is popular in the Eastern Mediterranean region from Lebanon to Turkey. The crust has a thin crispy-soft texture from the stone oven. At home, it's traditionally baked in a pan without oil. The meat infused with summer vegetables creates a refreshing juicy topping. Enjoy lahmacun rolled up with or without salad filling.

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Hands-on time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Turkish

Servings servings

Ingredients

Protein

1 lb lamb or beef [1] ground

Fresh Produce

1 large onion
2 cloves garlic optional
1 bunch parsley [2]
1 1/2 bell pepper 1/2 green, 1 red [3]
1-2 lemons for juice

Packaged Goods/Staples

2-4 tbsp tomato paste unflavored
1/4 cup olive oil
salt & pepper
12 (gluten-free) tortilla wraps [4] 8-inch

Suggested Toppings [5]

1 lettuce of your choice chopped
1-2 tomatoes sliced
1 large onion halved & thinly sliced
1 cup (vegan: cashew) yogurt plain

Lahmacun Culinary Spice Kit

Paprika, Turkish pepper (mild Marash & Urfa, crushed with oil and salt), anardana (pomegranate), oregano

Instructions

Seasoning Paste Step 1 - Option 1: Blend Fresh Produce with Food Processor

Ingredients needed in this step: onions, cloves garlic, parsley, bell pepper
In a FOOD PROCESSOR, blend onion and garlic into a paste.
Add parsley and bell peppers and chop coarsely. Make sure that some tiny pieces are still visible.

Seasoning Paste Step 1 - Option 2: Chop Fresh Produce without Food Processor

Ingredients needed in this step: onions, garlic, parsley, bell pepper
Grate onion and garlic, and finely chop parsley and bell peppers.

Seasoning Paste Step 2 - Mix with Remaining Ingredients

Ingredients needed in this step: seasoning paste from step 1, oil, tomato paste, spices
In a BOWL, add seasoning paste from step 1.
Stir in 1/4 cup olive oil and 2 tbsp tomato paste.
Add Lahmacun spices, salt (1.5 tsp recommended), and black pepper to taste. Mix well.
Add meat and knead well.

Resting Time

Let the meat mixture rest for 15 minutes.
If the liquid is not full absorbed, add more tomato paste.

Spread Meat Mixture onto Tortilla

On each tortilla, distribute about 2 tbsp of the meat mixture thinly up to the very edges.

Bake Option 1: in PAN (without oil)

Bake in a medium hot PAN (without oil) until the meat topping is cooked.
Repeat until all lahmacuns are prepared.

Bake Option 2: in OVEN - Preheat to 325°F

Bake in the OVEN (on parchment paper) until the meat topping is cooked.
Repeat until all lahmacuns are prepared.

Tip

To keep the lahmacuns warm until all are done, place the 2nd cooked lahmacun face down on top of the 1st one, the 3rd face up on top. Repeat.

Serve

Sprinkle lemon juice to taste on your lahmacun and add the toppings of your choice.
Roll up and enjoy!

Notes

[1] Substitute lamb with any other ground meat.

Substitute meat with 2 cups of cooked lentils or bulgur.

[2] Optionally, substitute or mix with fresh cilantro.

[3] Optionally, substitute with bell pepper in a different color, for instance, orange, yellow.

[4] A thin pizza crust is more authentic if it's available.

[5] More topping options: thinly sliced red or green cabbage, rucola, ranch dressing, flat parsley

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Yucatán Pollo Pibil (fast-fried)

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Pibil was a method to prevent meat from spoiling. It dates back to the time of the Maya civilization in Yucatán. The mild yet earthy, slightly bitter achiote, aka annatto, matches perfectly with the sour orange-vinegar-juice in the seasoning called ‘recardo rojo’. If you have the time, we recommend the authentic slow-cooked version and the addition of salsa bandera.

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast thinly sliced
2 large tomatoes halved, sliced
12 tortillas corn recommended
2 large red onions halved, finely sliced
8 cloves garlic grated
0.5 cup orange juice
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 lemon optionally, cut into wedges
oil
salt

Pollo Pibil Culinary Spice Kit

[1] Annatto cumin, allspice, oregano, turmeric, cloves
[2] Smoked paprika

Optional for Appetizer Dip ’Ha Sikil Pak’

1/3 cup pumpkin seeds white if possible
1 large tomato roughly cut
1 tbsp onion chopped
2 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
8 oz tortilla chips or jicama sticks

Instructions

Marinade

In a BOWL, mix chicken, 1 tbsp vinegar, orange juice, Pibil [1] spices, garlic, and salt to taste.
Cover and keep in the fridge for 2-24 hours.

Pickled Onions

In a CUP, mix 1/2 cup of water, 1 tbsp vinegar, half of the onions, and a dash of salt.
Cover and keep in the fridge for 2-24 hours.

Cook

In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over high heat.
Add chicken without the marinade.
Fry the chicken until all pieces turn brown.
Take it out and set aside.
In the same PAN, add the marinade, tomatoes, the remaining onions, and salt to taste.
Mix well. Cover. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
Return the meat to reheat.

Optional Appetizer Dip ’Ha Sikil Pak’

In a BLENDER, grind pumpkin seeds, then blend with 1/4 cup of water, onions, tomato, and Pibil [2] spices.
Transfer to a BOWL.
Mix in cilantro and salt to taste.

Serve

Serve appetizer with tortilla chips or jicama, then chicken with tortillas, pickled onions, and optionally, salsa bandera and lemon juice.
Enjoy!

Notes

Substitute chicken with pork tenderloin, beef sirloin, sliced squash, or beans (pinto or black).
Add fresh Habanero chili to the pickled onions.
Find the recipes for the authentic slow-cooked version and salsa bandera here.

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Jun, 2023

Cambodian Pahut

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Fish Patties

Green Beans

Pahut Culinary Spice Kit

Suggested Sides

Instructions

Fish Patties

Green Beans [3]

Notes

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Fish Patties

Green Beans [3]

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Jun, 2023

European Cucumber Soup or Pasta Sauce

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Soup [Pasta Sauce]

Soup Only

Pasta Only

Cucumber Soup Culinary Spice Kit

Optional

Choose One Topping

Instructions

Soup

Pasta Sauce

Serve

Notes

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European Cucumber Soup or Pasta Sauce

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Pasta Only

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Soup

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Serve

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May, 2023

GhanaianSuya BBQ

African Marinade for Meat or Vegetables

Suya Spice Blend

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