Kısır
Kisir is a Turkish bulgur salad with tomato paste, paprika, lemon, pomegranate syrup, herbs and spring onions. It tastes fresh, spicy and easy to prepare.
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Recipes
Kisir is a Turkish bulgur salad with tomato paste, paprika, lemon, pomegranate syrup, herbs and spring onions. It tastes fresh, spicy and easy to prepare.
A kebab plate succeeds at home with well-seasoned meat, hot pan, fresh salad, rice or flatbread and a garlic-yoghurt sauce. This makes it aromatic instead of dry.
Imam Bayildi is a Turkish eggplant dish with lots of olive oil, onions, garlic and tomatoes. The eggplants are stuffed and slowly stewed until soft.
Menemen is a Turkish pan dish made from tomatoes, green peppers and eggs. The eggs are only gently thickened to keep the pan juicy and perfectly match fresh bread.
Börek succeeds with yufka or filo dough, a juicy cheese-spinach filling and a yoghurt-egg mixture that joins the layers together. The oven makes the surface golden brown and crispy.
Green Thai curry combines green curry paste, coconut milk, chicken or tofu, vegetables, kaffir lime leaves and Thai basil. The curry paste is first roasted in coconut oil.
Solyanka is a strong, sour soup with broth, meat or sausage, pickles, tomato paste, onions, olives, lemon and sour cream. The acidity makes it fresh instead of heavy.
Shchi is a Russian cabbage soup with white cabbage or sauerkraut, potatoes, carrots, onions, broth, bay leaf and dill. It tastes particularly round with sour cream and a little rest.
Olivier Salad is a Russian classic made from potatoes, carrots, eggs, peas, pickled gherkins, meat sausage or chicken and mayonnaise. Everything is served finely diced and chilled.
Borsch is a strong beetroot soup with cabbage, potatoes, root vegetables, broth and dill. A small dash of vinegar or lemon juice keeps colour and taste fresh.
Gimbap is a Korean rice roll with Gim seaweed leaf, sesame rice, vegetables, egg, danmuji and, if desired, beef or fish pie. The fillings are prepared dry and tidy.
Japchae is a Korean glass pasta dish with sweet potato starch noodles, vegetables, mushrooms, sesame oil and soy sauce. The ingredients are cooked separately and mixed at the end.
Kimchi Jjigae is a Korean stew with well-ripened kimchi, broth, pork belly or tofu, gochugaru, garlic and soft tofu. Ripe kimchi makes the flavour deep and sour.
Bibimbap is a Korean rice bowl with warm rice, individually cooked vegetables, egg, sesame oil and gochujang sauce. The ingredients are mixed at the table to ensure that textures and flavours remain clear.
Japanese curry rice is a mildly spicy curry with meat or tofu, potatoes, carrots, onions and a creamy curry roux sauce. It goes well with freshly cooked rice.
Tempura is a vegetable or shrimp in a very cold, light batter, which is briefly baked in hot oil. It is only roughly stirred to keep it airy.
Okonomiyaki is a hearty Japanese cabbage pancake with egg, flour, dashi, cabbage and toppings such as okonomiyaki sauce, Japanese mayonnaise, Aonori and Bonitoflakes.
Minestrone is an Italian vegetable soup with beans, vegetables, broth and small noodles or rice. Vegetables come in stages depending on the cooking time.
Caprese salad consists of ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, salt and pepper. Good ingredients and room temperature are crucial.
Bruschetta is made with roasted bread, ripe tomatoes, basil, garlic and good olive oil. Let the tomatoes simmer for a short time to make the topping aromatic.
Pizza Margherita lives on a well-done dough, simple tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil and high oven heat. Few ingredients are enough when the bottom becomes crispy.
Gado-Gado is an Indonesian vegetable dish with potatoes, beans, sprouts, cucumber, egg, tofu or tempeh and warm peanut sauce.
Samosas are crispy pastry bags with spicy potato-pea filling, cumin, coriander, ginger and garam masala. The filling must cool before forming.
Aloo Gobi is a dry Indian potato and cauliflower dish with turmeric, cumin, ginger, tomatoes and garam masala. It should not become mushy.
Palak Paneer is an Indian spinach dish with paneer, ginger, garlic, onion and spices. The spinach is blanched briefly and not boiled to death.