Vietnamese / beginner
Vietnamese Chicken And Shiitake Rice Porridge
A velvety jasmine rice porridge cooked with tender shredded chicken, sliced shiitake mushrooms, ginger, and crispy shallots.
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Sri Lankan / beginner
Sri Lankan Spiced Coconut Egg Curry With Lemongrass
Hard-boiled eggs simmered in a coconut gravy flavored with lemongrass, crushed fennel seeds, and tempered fenugreek.
Indonesian / beginner
Tempe Orek (Sweet Soy Glazed Crispy Tempeh)
Crispy golden cubes of tempeh coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory caramel glaze infused with shallots, galangal, and bay leaf.
Moroccan / intermediate
Moroccan Chicken Thighs With Caramelized Fennel And Dates
Golden seared chicken thighs simmered with sweet fennel slices, chewy medjool dates, turmeric, and warm cinnamon.
Nepalese / beginner
Nepalese Jimbu Tempered Black-Eyed Pea Stew
A fragrant Nepalese bean stew made with tender black-eyed peas, finished with ghee-fried wild Himalayan jimbu herb and warm spices.
Korean / intermediate
Spicy Korean Chili Stir-Fried Squid
Tender squid rings quickly stir-fried with sweet cabbage and zucchini in a hot gochugaru chili glaze.
Filipino / intermediate
Sizzling Filipino Tofu Sisig
Crispy fried tofu cubes tossed with tangy calamansi juice, savory soy sauce, green chilies, and a creamy dressing served piping hot.
Indian Punjabi / intermediate
Punjabi Malai Chicken Handi
Tender boneless chicken simmered in a velvety cream sauce infused with roasted kasoori methi, ginger, and green cardamom.
Afghan / intermediate
Afghan Garlic Yogurt Topped Mung Bean And Rice Skillet
Inspired by traditional Afghan Kitchiri, this comforting dish pairs tender green mung beans and soft rice seasoned with toasted cumin and fried onions, finished with garlic mint yogurt.
Somali / intermediate
Somali Coastal Fish Stew With Tamarind And Coconut
White fish fillets cooked in a fragrant Somali coastal sauce featuring coconut milk, tamarind paste, garlic, and bright lime.
Indonesian / beginner
Soto Ayam Ambengan (Javanese Turmeric Chicken Noodle Broth)
A comforting East Javanese golden turmeric chicken soup served over glass noodles and topped with crisp herbs.
Japanese / beginner
Sesame Tofu And Shiitake Donburi
Pan-crisped sesame-crusted tofu slices and glossy brown-butter shiitake mushrooms served over hot rice with a sweet-savory drizzle.
Lebanese / beginner
Lebanese Tomato Braised Green Beans With Beef
A hearty Lebanese home classic featuring tender beef cubes simmered with sweet green beans, warm seven spice, and garlic tomato broth.
Moroccan / beginner
Moroccan Saffron Chicken Skillet With Sweet Carrots And Raisins
A fragrant one-skillet chicken dish layered with warm saffron broth, sweet carrots, golden raisins, and aromatic Moroccan spices.
Afghan / beginner
Afghan Garlic And Tomato Braised Okra Skillet
Whole okra pods stewed in a garlic-loaded tomato gravy brightened with ground coriander, green chilies, and fresh lemon juice.
Afghan / intermediate
Afghan Turmeric Stewed Chicken With Cilantro Yogurt Gravy
A comforting Afghan chicken korma infused with aromatic turmeric, coriander, and fresh cilantro, bound together by a silky tempered garlic yogurt sauce.
Egyptian / intermediate
Egyptian Spiced Beef And Spinach Stew With Chickpeas
Warm, nourishing stew featuring tender beef simmered with earthy spinach, hearty chickpeas, and aromatic warm spices in a light tomato base.
Afghan / beginner
Afghan Tomato Braised Eggplant With Garlic Mint Yogurt
Tender skillet-braised eggplant rounds cooked in rich spiced tomato sauce, finished with a fresh garlic and mint yogurt drizzle.
Sri Lankan / beginner
Sri Lankan Spiced Tuna Coconut Mallung
A quick, aromatic dry stir-fry combining shredded coconut, flake tuna, turmeric, green chilies, and fresh lime juice.
Sri Lankan / beginner
Sri Lankan Crispy Potato And Chili Scallion Sambal
Golden pan-fried potato cubes tossed with sweet caramelized onions, curry leaves, crushed chili, and fresh lime juice.
Pakistani / intermediate
Peshawari Salted Beef Dum Gosht With Whole Garlic
A slow-braised Pashtun dish featuring tender beef chunks simmered with whole heads of garlic, green chilies, and cracked black pepper until melt-in-your-mouth soft.
Bengali / beginner
Bengali Golden Lentil Stew With Crisp Turmeric Cod
Sunlit yellow split lentils dry-roasted and simmered with ginger, served alongside pan-seared turmeric-dusted fish fillets.
Pakistani / intermediate
Karachi Style Chicken Haleem Stew
A comforting Pakistani stew blending tender shredded chicken, cracked wheat, and lentils, simmered with warming spices and garnished with crispy fried onions.
Korean-inspired / intermediate
Spicy Korean Dak-Galbi Style Chicken Skillet
Tender pieces of chicken thigh sautéed with green cabbage, sweet potato half-moons, and fresh perilla leaves in a bold chili rub.