2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast ½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 2 cups cold milk 1 cup white sugar 1 cup butter, melted 2 teaspoons salt 8 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 cup golden raisins ½ cup candied cherries, sliced ½ cup chopped candied citron 1 tablespoon ground cardamom 1 large egg white, beaten Dissolve yeast in warm water. Pour cold milk into a wide, shallow, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring…
ZAALOUK DIP
2 large aubergines (600g) 4 medium tomatoes (320g), seeded and chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon caster sugar Coriander oil 45ml olive oil 25g coriander 1 ½ teaspoon white wine vinegar Salt to taste Pinch caster sugar Garnish…
Middle Eastern Rice with Black Beans and Chickpeas
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup uncooked basmati rice 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1 quart chicken stock 1 ½ pounds ground turkey 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro (Optional) 1 bunch chopped fresh parsley (Optional) ¼ cup pine nuts (Optional) salt and ground black pepper to taste Heat…
Chakchouka (Shakshouka)
3 tablespoons olive oil 1 ⅓ cups chopped onion 1 cup thinly sliced bell peppers, any color 2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste 2 ½ cups chopped tomatoes 1 hot chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped, or to taste 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until vegetables…
Satay Sauce
1 (10 ounce) can coconut milk ½ cup crunchy peanut butter ½ small onion, grated 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce 2 teaspoons brown sugar ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes Combine coconut milk, peanut butter, onion, soy sauce, brown sugar, and pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, and keep warm.
Lebanese Mountain Bread
1 ½ cups bread flour, divided, or more as needed 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 1 teaspoon white sugar ½ cup warm water 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra to coat bowl ¾ teaspoon kosher salt Place 1/2 cup flour, yeast, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Pour in warm water. Whisk together thoroughly, 2 to 3 minutes. Cover bowl and let sit until mixture gets bubbly,…
ICELANDIC COCOA SOUP
3 tablespoons sugar 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 cups water 3 cups milk 1 tablespoon potato starch or 1 tablespoon cornstarch salt, to taste Mix the cocoa powder, sugar and cinnamon in a saucepan. Add the water gradually and stir until smooth. Bring to boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the milk, reheat to boiling point and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Mix…
Traditional Sauerbraten
3 pounds beef rump roast 2 large onions, chopped 1 cup red wine vinegar, or to taste 1 cup water 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon white sugar 10 whole cloves, or more to taste 2 bay leaves, or more to taste 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 10 gingersnap cookies, crumbled Place beef rump roast, onions, vinegar, water, 1 tablespoon salt, 1…
Finnish Pulla
2 cups milk ½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 cup white sugar 4 large eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 9 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup butter, melted 1 large egg 1 tablespoon water 2 tablespoons white sugar Warm milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Let cool until lukewarm. Stir together warm water and yeast in…
Pandan Chiffon Cake
6 eggs, separated ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup white sugar 8 tablespoons water ¼ teaspoon pandan paste 5 tablespoons corn oil 1 cup self-rising flour, sifted Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Combine egg whites and cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Beat egg yolks and…
