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Nasi Minyak (Malaysian Festive Rice)

Nasi Minyak (Malaysian Festive Rice)

Ingredients:2 tablespoons Ghee (clarified butter, which you can find easily at any Ind1 large onion2 cloves garlic1 teaspoon ginger1 stick cinnamon3 star anis3 cloves3 cardamons1 1/2 cups water1/2 cup evaporated milk1 cup Basmati rice (wash, soak and drain)salt to taste1 tablespoon fried onions1 tablespoon raisins1 tablespoon almond flakesSpring onion and Chinese parsley, sliced thinlyCourse: side…

Moroccan Couscous and Chickpea Salad

Moroccan Couscous and Chickpea Salad

Ingredients:1 teaspoon black pepper15 ounce can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and strained1/4 teaspoon cayenne1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1 1/2 cups couscous3 chopped green onions or scallions1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 lemonOlive oil1 cup chopped parsley1 cup shelled and unsalted pistachio nuts1 small red pepper, dicedSalt to taste1/2 teaspoon turmeric1 1/2 cups vegetable brothCourse: side…

Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala

Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients:1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 can (8 ounce) tomato sauce1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 teaspoons ground cumin1 cup heavy cream1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons paprika1/4 teaspoon salt3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces1/2 cup unsalted…

Dan Dan Noodles

Ingredients:2 leaves bok choy, julienned1 carrot, julienned1 celery rib, julienned¾ cup chicken broth2 teaspoons chile paste3 teaspoons chile paste12 ounces cooked spaghetti5 garlic cloves, minced1 pound ground chicken½ teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon honey1½ teaspoons oyster sauce2 teaspoons oyster sauce2 teaspoons peanut oildash white pepper1 tablespoon rice wine2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar2 scallions, chopped1 tablespoon soy…

Curried Cauliflower Gratin

Curried Cauliflower Gratin

Ingredients:1/4 cup breadcrumbs1 (14.5-ounce) can coconut milk2 lb head of cauliflowerGARNISH: ½ cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon cumin seedscurry powder, to taste2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1/2 teaspoon ground cumin2 pinches ground nutmeg1 teaspoon kosher salt2 tablespoons peanut oil5 tablespoons minced shallot (1 large)2…