Greek Pastitsio Lunch with Layered Macaroni, Spiced Beef and Bechamel
Make the meat sauce: heat olive oil in a deep skillet, soften the onion 6 minutes, add garlic for 1 minute, then add the beef and brown th...
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Kazakh Beshbarmak with Boiled Lamb, Wide Noodles and Onion Sorpa Broth
Start the broth: place the lamb pieces in a large heavy stockpot and cover with the 3 litres of cold water. Bring slowly to a boil and, fo...
Tajik Qurutob with Torn Flatbread, Yogurt-Garlic Sauce and Tomato Onion Salad
Soak the qurut (skip if using yogurt substitute): break the dried qurut balls into walnut-sized pieces and soak in 500ml warm water overni...
Jordanian Mansaf with Slow-Braised Lamb, Jameed Yogurt Sauce and Toasted Almonds
Soak the jameed (if using traditional): break the hard jameed into walnut-sized pieces and soak in 1 litre of warm water overnight (or 8 h...
Maltese Ftira with Olive Oil-Crushed Tomatoes, Tuna in Brine, Capers, Black Olives, Pickled Onions and Galletti
Make the tomato dressing: place the crushed tomatoes and their juices in a small bowl. Stir in the kunserva, olive oil, grated garlic, ore...
Slovenian Jota with Sauerkraut, Borlotti Beans, Smoked Pork Ribs and Bay Laurel
Cook the beans: place the drained borlotti beans in a heavy pot with the bay leaves, halved onion, smashed garlic and 1.5 litres of cold w...
Bosnian Begova Čorba with Slow-Braised Veal, Okra, Root Vegetables and Silky Egg-Lemon Tempering
Sear the veal: heat oil in a heavy soup pot over medium-high heat. Pat the veal cubes dry. Sear in batches, 3 minutes per side, until deep...
Iraqi Masgouf with Slow-Grilled Carp, Tamarind Marinade, Charred Tomatoes and Pickled Mango Amba
Make the amba a day ahead: heat oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds and let them pop. Add fenugreek, turmeric, garlic and chili flakes. ...
Thai Khao Soi with Coconut Curry Broth, Egg Noodles, Braised Chicken and Crispy Fried Noodle Topping
Make the khao soi paste: in a mortar or blender, combine the soaked dried chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, galangal, and lemongrass. Pou...
Indonesian Nasi Goreng with Kecap Manis, Shrimp Paste, Fried Egg, Crispy Shallots and Prawn Crackers
Make the bumbu paste: if using terasi, wrap the shrimp paste in foil and dry-toast it in a dry pan for 1 minute per side until fragrant an...
Turkish Mercimek Corbasi with Red Lentils, Smoked Paprika Butter, Dried Mint and Lemon
Build the soup: heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 8 minutes until softened and translucent. A...
Greek Avgolemono Soup with Free-Range Chicken, Orzo, Fresh Dill and Silky Egg-Lemon Broth
Build the broth: place the whole chicken in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring slowly to a boil over medium heat, skimming off a...
Andalusian Gazpacho with Vine-Ripened Tomatoes, Cucumber, Sherry Vinegar and Cold-Pressed Olive Oil
Soak the bread: tear the stale bread into a bowl, cover with cold water, and soak for 10 minutes. Squeeze out excess water. The bread adds...
Vietnamese Bun Cha with Charcoal-Grilled Pork Patties, Rice Noodles, Fresh Herb Plate and Sweet Nuoc Cham
Marinate the pork: combine all marinade ingredients and divide into two bowls. Add minced pork to one bowl — mix with your hands, squeezin...
Mexican Sopa de Lima with Shredded Chicken, Fried Tortilla Strips, Habanero and Fresh Lime
Poach the chicken: place chicken breast in a pot with stock, halved onion, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves, and salt. Bring to a gentle bo...
Vietnamese Bun Bo Hue with Pork, Lemongrass Broth, Rice Noodles, Banana Blossom and Shrimp Paste
Blanch the bones: place pork trotters and beef in a large pot, cover with cold water, bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under...
Mexican Pozole Verde with Pork Shoulder, Hominy, Tomatillos, Pepitas and Shredded Cabbage
Cook the pork: in a large pot, combine the pork shoulder chunks, halved onion, 3 garlic cloves, bay leaves, and enough water to cover by 3...
Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich with Pork Belly, Pickled Daikon, Cucumber, Chili and Fresh Herbs
Make the pickled vegetables at least 1 hour ahead (or ideally overnight): combine rice vinegar, warm water, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Sti...
Moroccan Harira Soup with Lamb, Chickpeas, Lentils, Saffron, Preserved Lemon and Fresh Cilantro
Heat olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the lamb pieces and brown well on all sides — about 6-8 minutes. Do not cro...
Vietnamese Bun Bo Hue Spicy Lemongrass Beef Noodle Soup with Pork Hock, Shrimp Paste and Fresh Herbs
Parboil the meats: place beef shank and pork hock in a large pot, cover with cold water, bring to a rapid boil for 5 minutes. Drain and ri...