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Bendem is okra/lady’s finger, sungtam is prawns/shrimps and kodi is curry in the Konkani language. This is a simple, delicious and mildly spiced curry, consisting of fresh coconut and aromatic spices, well balanced with the sourness from the tamarind. The addition of okra not only adds a textural element to this dish but also adds an amazing subtle flavor that cannot be missed! And the shrimps, so juicy and succulent, after absorbing all those beautiful aromatics!...

PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER Watch: How to make Hasselback Potatoes WHAT ARE hasselback potatoes? Hasselback Potatoes transform the humble potato into an impressive side dish that exudes elegance. They are distinguished by their beautiful accordion-like shape made by cutting thin, horizontal slits across the potato without slicing through, then stuffing the slits with melted butter, cheese and/or bacon. The potatoes bake up crispy on the outside, softy and creamy on the inside with pockets of flavor in every tender bite....

Hoisin Chicken I am so excited to bring you this Hoisin Chicken that all about the sauce. I adapted it from my Asian BBQ Salmon Recipe which has been a favorite of mine since its inception. I know most of us don’t eat salmon every day or even at all, but everyone should have the pleasure of tasting this hoisin ginger sauce, so I made an accessible Hoisin Chicken. Now you can drown your face in its deliciousness on a weekly basis....

Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. There are many reasons to make your own ancho powder from scratch. You may have run out of your favorite brand, or a recipe calls for ancho powder....

Wrap and Rest. Wrap in plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. By the time I get around to making homemade bread, the yeast has gone bad, and I don’t want to have to freeze large portions of the stuff. Besides, yeast doesn’t seem to like me. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve messed up bread. It turns out more like a brick or a flat doughy mess....

Yes, I finally made it!!! Just the aroma of all the spices being roasted in my kitchen which was so worth the effort. I have never been content with store bought ground masala. I feel they are not authentic as they have added preservatives, artificial color and flavors. So it was just about time that I made it in my own kitchen. Indeed this is one of the easiest dry spice powder I have made considering that I have made a couple of them being from South India - Sambhar powder/ Rasam Powder/ South Indian Curry Powder and Idli Chutney powder also known as Gunpowder....

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Boom! Done! Your new homemade spicy snack mix is now ready to serve. Looks wonderful, doesn’t it? It is so awesomely crunchy and spicy and hugely satisfying. We just love this recipe. It is definitely Patty’s favorite. There are many options available for purchase from the grocery store, but we’ve personally found many of them lacking. So, we’ve used some of those brands and have doctored them up a bit with extra seasonings to make a Homemade Spicy Snack Mix of our own....

Sometimes all you need is one or two special touches to transform your dish from plain to the most amazing. Like this aromatic la-yu chili oil. Or this seaweed-studded furikake seasoning. Or these crunchy, golden brown slices of garlic chips that I’m sharing today. Beyond the crunch, garlic chips are packed with so much savory aroma that I consider them one of the best secrets a home cook should keep in their repertoire....

Green tea is the beverage of choice enjoyed in Japan for thousands of years. According to the World Green Tea Association, 72.3% of Japanese people drink green tea several times a day and it is especially popular among people older than 50 years old. Recognized for its healing and antioxidant properties, it is no wonder why green tea is so integral to everyday life in Japan. Here, we’ll show you how you can make the perfect cup of green tea at home....

They can be made in 30 minutes using basic pantry staples. Festive season prep This time of the year is my favorite! Holidays are just around the corner and many of us have already started preparing a variety of festive food (sweet and savory) for all to enjoy. I prefer savory snacks to sweet ones, so I’m more inclined to making savory treats! Which is why I often make Banana Chips, Kara Boondi, or Thattai....

Dutch Oven Bread with Jalapeno and Cheddar Cheese - Easy to Make! We’re making a loaf of cheesy, spicy Jalapeno Cheddar Dutch Oven Bread in the Chili Pepper Madness kitchen, my friends. You are definitely going to love this recipe. I first encountered this exact bread at a fair in Madison, Wisconsin, and was instantly hooked on it. Talk about delicious. It’s thick, golden crust offers a wonderful crunch, but inside it’s soft and filled with the flavors of cheddar cheese and spicy jalapeno peppers....

I love marinated grilled chicken! It makes for the easiest dinner with little prep – and zero cleanup. Some of my favorite grilled chicken recipes include Greek Chicken, Pollo Asado Chili Lime Chicken, Cilantro Lime Chicken, Harissa Chicken, Chipotle Chicken, Teriyaki Chicken, Buffalo Chicken, Lemon Herb Chicken, Korean Chicken and now introducing Jerk Chicken! PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER Jerk Chicken I’m so excited to share globally famous Jamaican Jerk Chicken with you today!...

Imagine walking into a Japanese restaurant, perhaps with a few Japanese friends or colleagues. The menu is handed to you, all in Japanese. Your friends hungrily ordered dishes to share, quickly served on steaming hot plates covering the table. You pick up your chopsticks to dig in, and then…? In mid-action, you notice from the corner of your eye that your new Japanese friends put their hands together, murmur a phrase with a slight bow, and then, with a smile, split their chopsticks apart to partake in the meal....

Spring is in the air! Say goodbye to hot pot and stews, and let’s welcome bright and light dishes with spring vegetables! Today I’m going to share a super quick and easy Japanese Pasta with Shrimp and Asparagus (海老とアスパラガス簡単和風パスタ). What’s Japanese Pasta? You might have heard of the word Wafu Pasta (和風パスタ) while you were visiting Japan. Wafu Pasta refers to Japanese-style Pasta. Wafu (和風) means Japanese-style and we often use this word to describe something that’s Japanese-style....

Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap in Korean) is quick, easy, and inexpensive to make, yet this humble meal tastes simply marvelous. Kimchi is made of fermented vegetables (napa cabbage, radish, scallion, and cucumber are used) and it’s a staple in the Korean diet. It tastes spicy and sour and has a pungent smell. If you have never had kimchi before, or don’t like eating kimchi by itself, try this fried rice recipe because once kimchi is cooked, it loses its pungent taste and leaves just delightful spicy, refreshing, tangy flavors....

Happy Friday! Although this week was a shorter week for us due to the holiday on Monday, Friday seemed to have taken forever to arrive with all the things going on in our lives. Here we are with another bento post, and today is my favorite meal, Korokke Bento! Last week I skipped my bento post due to our family fried trip to the rice mill facility in Nelson, California....

Koyadofu (高野豆腐) or Koori dofu (凍り豆腐) is freeze-dried firm tofu. It’s a preserved food made by freezing tofu, aging it at a low temperature, and drying it. When dry, it resembles a beige sponge. It’s a common pantry staple you can always find in a Japanese kitchen. What Is Koyadofu? A highly nutritious and low-calorie food, koyadoufu is a versatile pantry staple of firm tofu. It undergoes freezing and drying tofu, which denature and mature the soy proteins....

My childhood friend lost his mom couple of months back. She was an amazing lady, always smiling, strong with a modern outlook. Her other best quality was that she loved to cook and would always be ready to cook something for all of us. Her dishes were famous in our building. I remember, when I got married, she invited me and KR to their house for lunch. BTW, this is a tradition in India....

We love orzo around here for its perfectly al dente texture! Try it with Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Greek Orzo, Italian Chicken Orzo Pasta, Parmesan Meatballs and Orzo and Southwest Orzo Salad, WATCH: Lemon Orzo Chicken Creamy Chicken Orzo Ingredients This recipe for Lemon Chicken Orzo takes advantage of so many fresh summer flavors, including lemon, zucchini, and fresh herbs. Here’s what you’ll need to make lemon orzo with chicken: Chicken Lemon Orzo substutions To minimize the amount of chopping required for this recipe, try using one or more of the following ingredient swaps: How to make Lemon Chicken with Orzo This Lemon Chicken Orzo is a straightforward recipe that’s almost impossible to mess up....