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📌 Ingredients (Makes ~10–12 kyufte): Meat mixture: 500g (1.1 lb) ground beef (or half beef, half pork for juiciness) 1 small onion, very finely grated or minced 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional but common) 1 egg 2–3 tbsp breadcrumbs (or stale bread soaked and squeezed out) 1 tsp baking soda (helps fluffiness) 1 tbsp cold water or soda water (improves texture) Seasonings: 1 ½ tsp salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked) 1 tsp cumin (ground) (very traditional flavor!) 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley ½ tsp savory (чубрица) (a key Bulgarian herb – optional but recommended) Optional add-ins: 1 tbsp oil (sunflower or olive) A pinch of chili flakes for heat A dash of vinegar (some regional variants include it) 🍳 Preparation Steps: 1. Mix the Meat In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, onion, garlic, and breadcrumbs. Add the egg, baking soda, cold water, and all seasonings. Knead the mixture thorough...

  Ambuyat is a traditional dish that originates from Brunei , particularly Bandar Seri Begawan , the capital city. It is also popular in parts of Sabah and Sarawak in Malaysia , as well as among some communities in Kalimantan, Indonesia . Servings : 4 Preparation Time : 15 minutes Cooking Time : 10 minutes Difficulty : Moderate 🧂 Ingredients For the Ambuyat: 1 cup sago starch (also called sago flour or linut ) 2.5 to 3 cups boiling water Chandas (traditional bamboo fork) or chopsticks for serving For Cacah Binjai (Fermented Mango Dip): 2 tbsp belacan (shrimp paste) 2–3 cloves garlic , minced 2–3 red chilies , chopped (adjust to heat preference) 1 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar ½ tsp salt 1–2 fermented mangoes ( binjai ) or 1 fresh mango + 1 tsp vinegar (substitute) 2 tbsp lime juice (or tamarind paste for variation) 1–2 tbsp water (to adjust consistency) 🍽️ Equipment Mixing bowl Wooden spoon or whisk Heat-resistant b...

Feijoada – the beloved Brazilian black bean and pork stew , often considered Brazil’s national dish . This hearty, rich dish is typically enjoyed during weekends with family or friends and pairs beautifully with rice, collard greens, orange slices, and farofa. 🍽️ Serves: 8 ⏱️ Prep Time: 30 minutes ⏱️ Cook Time: 3–4 hours 🌶️ Difficulty: Moderate 🥘 Cuisine: Brazilian 🧂 Ingredients For the Stew: 500 g (1.1 lb) dried black beans , soaked overnight 300 g (10 oz) pork shoulder , cut into 2–3 cm chunks 200 g (7 oz) chorizo or linguiça calabresa (smoked sausage), sliced 150 g (5 oz) pork belly or bacon , diced 150 g (5 oz) smoked ribs or smoked pork hock 2 bay leaves 1 large onion , finely chopped 4 cloves garlic , minced 1 tbsp vegetable oil or lard 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional) Salt & pepper , to taste Water or stock , enough to cover the beans by 2 inches Optional Meats (for authenticity): Pig’s ears, trotters, tail ,...

  🕰️ Total Time: Prep : 20 min Cook : 60 min Serves : 4–6 🐓 Ingredients For the Chicken Stew: 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces) or 1.5 kg chicken thighs/legs 2 tbsp cooking oil (sunflower or canola) 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated 2 large tomatoes, chopped 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp curry powder 1 tsp chili flakes (optional) 1 tsp ground black pepper Salt to taste 3 cups water or chicken stock 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 2 potatoes, peeled and diced Fresh coriander or parsley for garnish (optional) For the Dumplings ( Madombi ): 2 cups cake flour or all-purpose flour 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp margarine or butter About ¾ cup warm water or milk (adjust for consistency) 🔥 Instructions 🧑🏽‍🍳 Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Stew Season and Brown the Chicken Pat chicken pieces dry, season lightly with sal...

  Prep Time: 20 minutes Rest Time: 1–12 hours (optional, for flavor) Cook Time: 15–20 minutes Servings: 4–6 🥩 Ingredients: For the Ćevapi: 500g ground beef (preferably chuck, 80/20 lean/fat ratio) 250g ground lamb (or veal) 250g ground pork (optional, for juiciness – not traditional in all regions) 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated 1 tsp baking soda (for tenderness) 1½ tsp fine sea salt 1 tsp black pepper ½ tsp paprika (optional) ¼ cup sparkling mineral water or plain cold water (adds lightness) Optional: A touch of beef stock powder for umami For Serving: Lepinja (flatbread, soft and chewy) Finely chopped raw onion Ajvar (pepper-based condiment) Sour cream (optional) Sliced tomato and cucumber (optional) 🍳 Instructions: 1. Prepare the Meat Mixture In a large bowl, combine all the ground meats. Add garlic, salt, pepper, baking soda, paprika (if using), and water. Mix thoroughly by hand or with a stand mixer ...

  🍽 Serves: 2–3 ⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes ⏱ Cook Time: 15 minutes 🧂 Ingredients Green chili peppers – 10–15 (large, mild to medium spicy, e.g., Anaheim or banana peppers) Red chili peppers – 3–5 (optional for color or added heat) Garlic – 4 cloves, thinly sliced Onion – 1 medium, sliced thinly Tomato – 1 medium (optional), diced Cheese – ½ cup (preferably Bhutanese datshi cheese or substitute with feta, farmer's cheese, or processed cheese like Laughing Cow or mozzarella + feta) Butter – 1 tbsp (unsalted) Water – 1 cup Salt – to taste 🍳 Instructions Prepare the chilies: Wash and slice the chilies lengthwise or cut into halves. If you're using extremely hot chilies, you can deseed some to control the heat. Cook the base: In a medium pot, add the sliced chilies, onions, garlic, and tomato (if using). Pour in 1 cup of water and add salt to taste. Simmer: Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce th...