How to cook Rendang Padang

This is the recipe for Rendang Padang if you want the glorious taste without that overly-rich oil feel that makes you weep with guilt after. - Recipe taken from The New Paper (Sunday) 20th April 2012. Original recipe is from Madam Tumiar Simandijuntak, 78 from Medan, Sumatra.Recipe for Rendang Padang:Ingredients:1 kg of Beef, cut into 4cm-thick slices10 dried chillies4 red chillies10 shallots5 cloves...

Syrian White Beans and Meat Stew Recipe

Photo: Syrian White Beans and Meat Stew RecipeThe Arabic Food Recipes kitchen (The Home of Delicious Arabic Food Recipes) invites you to try Syrian White Beans and Meat Stew Recipe. Enjoy the Arabic Cuisine and  learn how to make Syrian White Beans and Meat Stew.  Preparation time :     25 minutesCooking time :     1 hour, 30...

Stuffed Baby Zucchini with Tomato Sauce Recipe

Photo: Stuffed Baby Zucchini with Tomato Sauce RecipeThe Arabic Food Recipes kitchen (The Home of Delicious Arabic Food Recipes) invites you to try Stuffed Baby Zucchini with Tomato Sauce Recipe. Enjoy the Arabic Cuisine and  learn how to make Stuffed Baby Zucchini with Tomato Sauce.      Serves: 6 personsPreparation time :     25...

Yee Foo Mee (longevity noodles)

Yee Foo Mee or Yee Fu Noodles can be purchased from supermarkets. It is sold pre deep fried, chewy noodles made from wheat flour and egg. While there are many versions available, here is a simple recipe on how to cook it.Ingredients:One round of crisp Yee Foo mee, scalded with boiling water and drained2 cloves garlic, minced1 large onion slicedA slice or two fresh ginger2-3 grams green vegetable like...

Moroccan-spiced chicken recipe

The Arabic Food Recipes kitchen (The Home of Delicious Arabic Food Recipes) invites you to try Moroccan-spiced chicken Recipe. Enjoy the Arabic Cuisine and  learn how to make Moroccan-spiced chicken.    Served with roast vegies and mint couscous, this Moroccan chicken dish is as colourful as it is tasty.Preparation Time 25 - 145 minutesCooking Time 50...

How to make Rasam

Indian food. Recipe for Rasam. Traditional preparation involves tamarind juice as base in addition to tomato, chili pepper, Pepper, Cumin and other spices as seasonings.Ingredients for Simple Rasam:1 tbsp tamarind pulp1 cup hot water2 cloves garlic, sliced3/4 tsp ground black pepper1 tsp ground cumin4 cups of cold water2 tsp salt2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves2 tsp oil1 tsp black mustard seeds...

Small pies (Manaeish) or Fatayer Recipe

Photo: Small pies (Manaeish) or Fatayer RecipeThe Arabic Food Recipes kitchen (The Home of Delicious Arabic Food Recipes) invites you to try Small pies (Manaeish) or Fatayer Recipe. Enjoy the Arabic Cuisine and  learn how to make Small pies (Manaeish) or Fatayer.   Ingredients1 Tbs yeast¼ Cup water, warm2 ½ Cup flour½ tsp salt½ tsp sugar¾ Cup milk¼ Cup oil1...

Sabb El-Gafsha (Kuwaiti Golden Fritters) Recipe

Photo: Sabb El-Gafsha (Kuwaiti Golden Fritters) RecipeThe Arabic Food Recipes kitchen (The Home of Delicious Arabic Food Recipes) invites you to try Sabb El-Gafsha (Kuwaiti Golden Fritters) Recipe. Enjoy the Arabic Cuisine and  learn how to make Sabb El-Gafsha (Kuwaiti Golden Fritters).   Ingredients1 Tablespoon yeast1 Teaspoon sugar1 ...

Stuffed Bread with Sausage and vegetables recipe

Photo: Stuffed Bread with Sausage and vegetables recipeThe Arabic Food Recipes kitchen (The Home of Delicious Arabic Food Recipes) invites you to try Stuffed Bread with Sausage and vegetables Recipe. Enjoy the Arabic Cuisine and  learn how to make Stuffed Bread with Sausage and vegetables.  IngredientsFor the dough1 Tbs yeast1 tsp sugar1 ½ Cup Warm water3...

Toast stuffed with chicken recipe

Photo: Toast stuffed with chicken recipeThe Arabic Food Recipes kitchen (The Home of Delicious Arabic Food Recipes) invites you to try Toast stuffed with chicken Recipe. Enjoy the Arabic Cuisine and  learn how to make Toast stuffed with chicken. IngredientsSlices of fresh toastSkinned and boneless pieces of chickenSlices of fried chopped onionSumacDry thymeOlive oilSalt...

Whole lamb stuffed with chickpeas and eggs recipe

Photo: Whole lamb stuffed with chickpeas and eggs recipeThe Arabic Food Recipes kitchen (The Home of Delicious Arabic Food Recipes) invites you to try Whole lamb stuffed with chickpeas and eggs Recipe. Enjoy the Arabic Cuisine and  learn how to make Whole lamb stuffed with chickpeas and eggs.Ingredients1whole lamb, about 5-6 KgFor seasoning:-1 cup saffron mixture (...

How to make Soya Bean Milk (Soya Milk)

Recipe for Soya Milk. Easy to make.Ingredients for Soya Bean Milk:90 g. soya beans soaked for 4 hours ( Alternatively you may crack the soya beans before soaking. The skin come loose easily and can be washed away - soaked 2-3 hours)1 litre water60 g. sugar to taste2 screwpine leaves (pandan leaves) knottedMethod:Wash and remove skin form soya beans. Pound finely. Put soya beans to boil in water....

Pickled Papaya (Jeruk Betik)

Pickled Papaya (Jeruk Betik) made with red chillies, salt, vinegar and sugar. Simple appetizer which taste both sweet and sour, a delightful combination.Recipe for Pickled Papaya (Jeruk Betik):300g. young raw papaya2 red chillies1 tsp salt140 ml. vinegar2 tbsp sugarMethod:Slice papaya thinly. Cut chillies lengthwise.Season papaya and chillies with salt for about half an hour.Rinse papaya and chillies....

Falafel Pita with Tahini Sauce Recipe

The Arabic Food Recipes kitchen (The Home of Delicious Arabic Food Recipes) invites you to try Falafel Pita with Tahini Sauce Recipe. Enjoy the Arabic Cuisine and  learn how to make Falafel Pita with Tahini Sauce.  Switch up your lunch routine with a Falafel Pita with Tahini Sauce. Falafels are made with bulgur, garbanzo beans, herbs, and spices. Serve these Middle...

Crispy Falafel with Yogurt Dip Recipe

Crispy Falafel with Yogurt Dip RecipePhoto: Anna WilliamsThe Arabic Food Recipes kitchen (The Home of Delicious Arabic Food Recipes) invites you to try Crispy Falafel with Yogurt Dip Recipe. Enjoy the Arabic Cuisine and  learn how to make Crispy Falafel with Yogurt Dip.Yield: Makes 4 servingsIngredients2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed well1/4 cup fresh...

Puff pastry basics

As with the real thing, we found that the following precautions are necessary to avoid lopsided puff pastry and ensure a successful rise.  To prepare: thaw frozen pastry on the counter until pliable but still chilled(20 to 30 minutes). Unfold and place with creases opening onto a floured surface like a book set face down. Gently press the creases to make a smooth, even sheet.  When using...

Opening stubborn jar lids

Here’s another way to remove stubborn jar lids. Invert the jar so that it rests lid-down in about ½ inch of hot tap water in a shallow bowl or pie plate. After 30 seconds or so, the heat will break the vacuum seal and the lid will unscrew easily.Similar Posts: Protecting non-stick pan surfaces Cleaning up vegetable scraps  Blanching cabbage leaves Cleaning up spilled oils Storing Fruits and Vegetables in the Fridge Simple ways...

Protecting non-stick pan surfaces

In many home kitchens space is at a premium, so pans are often stacked for compact storage. But this treatment can scratch a nonstick surface. In past There are several means of protecting nonstick finishes such a slipping sheets of paper towel or the plastic lids from supermarket coffee cans between the pans. Another is before stacking the pans, slide them into large plastic zipper lock bags (the 2 gallon size for 10 inch pans and the 1 gallon size...

Cleaning up vegetable scraps

It is a bad idea to leave vegetable, fruit, and meat trimmings sitting in the garbage pail for too long, as they will begin to break down and smell. To solve this problem, wrap the handles of a plastic grocery bag around the corners of a drawer beneath her work surface and closes the drawer. The bag stays open so that scraps can be swept right in. when she is finished, she simply ties the handles...

Blanching cabbage leaves

Need blanched cabbage leaves for a recipe? There is a method that is easier than cutting out the core and separating the leaves prior to their water bath.1. After trimming the core of the cabbage by about one inch, she screws a corkscrew into the core.2. The corkscrew acts as a handle by which you can grasp (using a pot holder) the head of cabbage and lowers it into a pot of boiling water for a few...

Cleaning up spilled oils

Dropping a glass bottle of oil can be quite messy to clean. Most of us usually wipe it off with a cloth, and wash with water and detergent, but still, the grease is always there.There’s another way to clean the oil slicked floor.1. Sprinkle a generous amount of flour over the area and wait for the flour to absorb the oil.2. If there are any glass bits, use brush, if not, a paper towel will do the...

Storing Fruits and Vegetables in the Fridge

There are three categories for fruits and vegetables when it comes to refrigeration: items that should not be refrigerated, those that should be refrigerated in mild/moderate temperature and those that can be stored in the coolest part of the fridge without damaging the item.1. Prone to chill damage. The following should not be refrigerated. If you do, they are subject for dehydration, internal browning or internal and external cavity.Tropical fruits...