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Mayak Gyeran egg
emointhekitchen It is difficult to cook in hot weather. By preparing side dishes that are easy to refrigerate, you can take the worry out of every meal. The recently popular drug egg is famous for easily making a bowl of rice with just one side dish. It’s easy to make with just a few ingredients, so even non-cooks can try it if they know the recipe. Today’s dish is “Mayak Gyeran” (마약계란)‘drug egg’. It’s such a hot dish recently that I’m sure some people have already made it. The recipe is simple, and the taste exceeds expectations, making your eyes light up! I made it right away and was very…
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Hong Kong mango sago
emointhekitchen Mango sago, a refreshing dessert, originates in Cantonese restaurants in Hong Kong during the 1980s. The story goes one day a story describing how the Guanyin Bodhisattva once collected the sweet dew (甘露) from a willow branch in her magic Vase of Mutton-Fat Jade (羊脂玉净瓶) to save people suffering because of a drought. “Sweet dew” worked perfectly as a poetic description of the dessert’s miraculous ability to quench people’s thirst and help them feel refreshed on a hot day. The dessert has the same name as the Guanyin Bodhisattva’s magical liquid: “Sweet Dew of the Willow Branch (杨枝甘露).” A tale from the classic Chinese novel, Journey to the West…
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Stuffed Cabbage
emointhekitchen A cabbage roll is an Eastern European dish with minced meat or vegetable dumplings wrapped in cabbage leaves. Varieties exist with different fillings. It is widely popular in Azerbaijan, Armenia, the Balkans, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Turkey, and Central Asia. It is originating in Jewish cuisine around 2000 years ago. I made this veggie version. You will need: 1 large head of cabbage 5 cup onions 1 cup rice 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup tomato paste 1 parsley 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup fresh chopped mint 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill ¼ teaspoon paprika 1/4 cup pine nuts 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Procedure: To prepare this…
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Korean cold noodles
emointhekitchen Korean cold noodles (냉면 – Naengmyeon)have gained popularity at home and abroad as a popular traditional ethnic food. Korean cold noodles, topped with beef soup or chicken soup, spicy cabbage, meat slices, eggs, cucumber pieces, pear noodles, etc. Yesterday was the summer solstice (June 20), a hot day. I like to have a big bowl of Korean cold noodles in this hot weather. Better to make them at home! I searched the internet and found a lot of recipes, so I made these two bowls. The cold noodles are ready. Refreshing and delicious, sweet and sour is the key feature of cold noodles. I made this vegetarian version of…
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Brinjal (Aubergine) pickle
emointhekitchen Hello cooking lovers! Today we will delve into the wonderful world of making Indian brinjal pickle, also known as aubergine pickle. This pickle can also be made from raw aubergine if it ripens in the sun. Since we don’t have good sunlight here, I fried it. Both have a unique taste. The spice level can be increased or decreased according to your taste. You will need: 3 cups aubergine 1 tablespoons ginger powder 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons mustard powder 1 tablespoon cumin powder 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons tamarind 2 tablespoons turmeric powder taste salt taste sugar 2 tablespoons red chilli powder 3 curry leaves 3 dry…
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Sweet Flour Sauce – Tianmian Sauce(甜面酱)
emointhekitchen Sweet flour sauce, also known as Tianmian sauce (甜面酱) in Chinese, is a popular condiment used in Northern Chinese cuisine. It is a thick, sweet and salty sauce made from fermented wheat flour, sugar and other spices. Tianmian sauce is commonly used as a dip for dumplings and noodles or as a glaze for meat. The next time you’re craving the authentic flavours of northern China, be sure to try the dishes! My husband, and children all praised me. You will need: 30g wheat flour 300mi water 2 tbsp brown sugar 5 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp oyster sauce Procedure: Mix flour and water. Soy sauce, sugar, oyster sauce,…
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Dal Tadka
emointhekitchen Dal Tadka is a popular Indian dish made from lentils and tempered with spices. It is a staple in Indian households and is enjoyed for its rich and comforting flavours. This is the recipe for my favourite Dal Tadka. You will need: 1 cup red lentils 1 tomato 1/2 tsp salt 3 cups water 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tsp olive oil 1 cup onion 1 tsp ginger powder 3 cloves garlic 1/2 red chilli 1 tsp garam masala 3 curry leaves Procedure: Start by washing 1 cup of red lentils and then boiling them in 3 cups of water with a chopped tomato and…
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Hokkaido Pumpkin Curry
emointhekitchen Hokkaido pumpkin, also known as red kuri squash, scientifically known as Cucurbita maxima, is a type of winter squash that is native to Hokkaido, a northern island of Japan. Its vibrant red-orange skin and sweet, nutty flavour are what make this pumpkin variety well-known. People can prepare Hokkaido pumpkin in a variety of ways, including roasting, steaming, baking, or even using it in soups and stews. Its sweet flavour allows for its versatility as an ingredient that you can use in both savoury and sweet dishes. Due to the season of demand for pumpkins, it is often autumn. However, thanks to their long shelf life and ability to thrive…
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Punjabi Kadhi Pakora
emointhekitchen Punjabi Kadhi Pakora is a classic and flavorful Indian dish that hails from Punjabi cuisine. It combines a tangy and spiced yoghurt-based curry with crispy and savoury deep-fried fritters called pakoras. This dish is loved and cherished by people all over India and is known for its rich and aromatic flavours. We need: canola oil ghee 1/4 cup non-dairy yoghurt 1/4 Kashmiri chilli powder 4 cups broth 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 2 tsp chickpea (gram) flour 0.5 kg baby spinach 2 onions 5 clove garlic 3 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp methi seeds 1 Chilli pepper 2 dried red chillies 1/2 tsp ginger powder 1 green chilli 1/2 tsp…
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Grilled Aubergine
emointhekitchen Roasted aubergine, also known as eggplant, is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. In this recipe, I’ll show you how to make a flavorful roasted aubergine dish with tahini, and a few other ingredients. We need: ½ cup tahini 2 lemon juice salt pepper ½ cup water 2 aubergine olive oil 1 tablespoon Za’atar soy sauce sunflower seeds mint basil leaves Procedure: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Cut two large aubergines lengthwise. Criss-cross pattern using a sharp knife. Drizzle a little olive oil over the cut sides of the aubergine and season with salt and pepper and…
