Egyptian / beginner
Egyptian Mashed Fava Bean Skillet With Lemon Cumin Tahini
A warm, savory Egyptian breakfast staple made with crushed fava beans seasoned with aromatic garlic, toasted cumin, and rich lemon tahini.
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Chinese / beginner
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Marinated tender beef slices stir-fried quickly with fresh sweet tomato wedges in a velvety savory soy gravy.
Palestinian / intermediate
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Tender lamb shoulder simmered alongside fresh zucchini rounds in a bright broth seasoned with dried mint and lemon.
Indian Bengali / intermediate
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Korean / beginner
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Thai / beginner
Thai Stir-Fried Spicy Lemongrass Chicken (Pad Phet Gai)
Fragrant thinly sliced chicken breast stir-fried with red curry paste, fresh lemongrass, bamboo shoots, and Thai holy basil.
Somali / beginner
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Indonesian / intermediate
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Nepalese / beginner
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Lebanese / beginner
Lebanese Caramelized Onion Bulgur Pilaf With Crispy Shallots
A deep savory grain pilaf using brown bulgur and brown lentils, cooked in a dark caramelized onion broth and topped with crispy onions.
Iranian / intermediate
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A savory Southern Iranian beef stew packed with whole tender okra simmered in a tangy tamarind and garlic tomato gravy.
Somali / intermediate
Somali Garlic And Cardamom Braised Lamb Shanks
Slow-cooked halal lamb shanks cooked with warm spices, garlic, ginger, and crushed tomatoes until tender.
Nepalese / intermediate
Kathmandu Sesame Tomato Jhol Momo
Steamed chicken dumplings bathed in a warm, fragrant broth made from roasted sesame seeds, tomatoes, garlic, and wild timur pepper.
Bengali / beginner
Bengali Light Nigella Stew With Green Papaya And Fish
A comforting, light-bodied fish stew simmered with delicate green papaya wedges, nigella seeds, and gentle chili warmth.
Indian Punjabi / intermediate
Amritsari Crispy Spiced Fish Fry
Golden, fragrant fish fillets coated in carom seed and gram flour batter, shallow-fried for a crisp exterior and succulent interior.
Vietnamese / intermediate
Vietnamese Lemongrass And Chili Braised Duck
Rich duck pieces braised down in natural coconut water with finely minced lemongrass, garlic, and sliced chilies until glazed.
Turkish / intermediate
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Turkish / intermediate
Turkish Sumac Braised Lamb Köfte With Minted Garlic Yogurt
Tender spiced lamb meatballs cooked in a sumac-infused tomato reduction and served over garlic-infused yogurt.
Chinese / intermediate
Hunan-Style Crispy Chili Chicken Thighs
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Ethiopian / beginner
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Tender braised red beets and sweet carrots infused with garlic, ginger, and aromatic niter kibbeh spiced butter.
Moroccan / intermediate
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Succulent lamb tenderly braised with fragrant saffron, gentle sweet spices, and chewy golden dried apricots, topped with toasted crunchy almonds.