https://niammy.com/myredapronenhttps://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/thai-tamarind-prawns-2269https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/thai-tamarind-prawns-2269Here is a dish that's sweet and savory, tangy and irresistible: Thai Tamarind Prawns. I came across this dish while looking for a quick Thai seafood starter to complete a Thai themed lunch party at home. I was pretty skeptical to pull out this one for the first time, directly for a party without making a trial batch. But hey, this recipe here will not disappoint you, take my word for it. I was ...Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:59:05 +0000https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/dan-dan-noodles-2266https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/dan-dan-noodles-2266 Dan Dan Noodles: A Fiery Symphony of Flavor. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a dish that's as vibrant as it is delicious: Dan Dan Noodles! Originating from the Sichuan province of China, these noodles are a culinary adventure, a perfect balance of spice, savory, umami and nutty goodness.Imagine springy noodles coated in a rich, umami-packed sauce, and an explosive chilly oil drizzl...Sat, 08 Feb 2025 07:18:54 +0000https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/turkish-menemen-2265https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/turkish-menemen-2265 Forget your basic scrambled eggs!  If you're looking for a breakfast that's bursting with flavor and guaranteed to warm you from the inside out, then you need to try Menemen.  This iconic Turkish dish is more than just a breakfast – it's an experience. An experience of a vibrant medley of juicy tomatoes, sweet peppers, and fragrant spices, all simmered together in a rich, slightly spicy sauce....Fri, 07 Feb 2025 03:21:07 +0000https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/thai-red-curry-paste-2263https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/thai-red-curry-paste-2263Here is my go-to recipe for homemade Thai red curry paste – the essential building block for so many delicious Thai dishes.  Forget the store-bought stuff, this homemade version is bursting with fresh aromatics and spices, delivering a depth of flavor you simply can't find in a jar.This isn't just a recipe; it's an experience of exploring the key ingredients that make Thai red curry paste so sp...Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:03:10 +0000https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/hassan-pasha-kofte-2262https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/hassan-pasha-kofte-2262Hassan Pasha Kofte, a dish fit for Ottoman royalty. This isn't your average kebab; it's a masterpiece of flavors and textures, a symphony of savory sauce alongside creamy mashed potatoes nestled in a delicate  minced meat shell. Imagine sinking your teeth into a perfectly seasoned Kofte, with its juices mingling with the velvety smoothness of mashed potatoes, while a rich tomato sauce ties ever...Sun, 02 Feb 2025 07:49:38 +0000https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/jennifer-aniston-salad-2261https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/jennifer-aniston-salad-2261 Jennifer Aniston's famous salad recipe, which gained popularity after being shared in a 2020 interview, is a fresh, vibrant mix of ingredients. It features chickpeas, quinoa, cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint, feta, toasted pistachios and a light lemon-olive oil dressing. Often touted as a go-to lunch for the actress during her Friends years, this salad is both healthy and satisfying—combinin...Sat, 01 Feb 2025 09:56:00 +0000https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/marry-me-chicken-2260https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/marry-me-chicken-2260Just when you thought chicken and cream were already a match made in heaven, there came along Parmesan to put a ring on it and voila,”Marry me chicken” was born! This dish has been throwing quite a feast on social media from the past few years. If you are still wondering what’s with that name? Here is an extract from an article on  “Eater.com”. The name for “Marry Me Chicken”, Lindsay Funston’s...Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:50:56 +0000https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/aliv-seeds-laddoo-2259https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/aliv-seeds-laddoo-2259 Garden cress seeds (or Aliv seeds or Halim seeds as known in various parts of India )are tiny nutty nutrient powerhouse. Famous all around the world for its medicinal properties, from being known as habbat al hamra in Arabic, to its base in Ayurveda to Chinese medicine and more. This fast‐growing plant reaches a height of 15–25 cm and is cultivated in various regions, including India, Asia, Eu...Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:32:52 +0000https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/crispy-onion-2258https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/crispy-onion-2258Crispy onions is one condiment I have always loved in burgers. Every time I have them at restaurants I decide to try making them at home, but procrastination gets the better of me. Not this time. This recipe turned out just perfect and is definitely a keeper. We had a tough time trying not to finish it off the plate before storing it. It’s so easy to make and versatile. Elevates your dishes up ...Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:13:42 +0000https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/korean-bbq-salad-2257https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/korean-bbq-salad-2257The weather is getting cooler and the bbq aroma has begun to fill the air. But once you try this Korean bbq salad, I bet it’s going to be on a regular rotation in your menu all year round. We recently had been to a restaurant, at Dubai mall, where we tried this Korean bbq chopped salad. I was very impressed by the textures, freshness colors and taste that simple ingredients put together had to ...Mon, 25 Nov 2024 07:49:42 +0000https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/qamar-el-deen-apricot-juice-2254https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/qamar-el-deen-apricot-juice-2254Come Ramadan and middle eastern markets are lit up with some prominent goodies. Like my son says, you know it’s Ramadan when you see bundles and bundles of these apricot paste sheets or Qamar el deen alongside Vimto bottle stacks in Hypermarkets even before you sight the crescent. Talking of crescent, Qamar el Deen means “Moon of religion” in Arabic. The making of these apricot paste leather sh...Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:49:48 +0000https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/soto-ayam-indonesian-chicken-soup-2251https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/soto-ayam-indonesian-chicken-soup-2251Soto Ayam. Traditionally Indonesian soups are referred to as “Soto” and “Ayam” means chicken. Here is a hearty chicken soup that has a broth rich in flavor yet light on the stomach. When I tried this for the first time it spelt out warmth effortlessly. With the fluctuating weather here in UAE in the past week, all of you under the weather can find comfort in this one bowl. This dish is popular ...Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:10:05 +0000https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/kalonji-bhorta-2250https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/kalonji-bhorta-2250Kalonji, black cumin seeds or nigella seeds or onion seeds is a superfood and has been so from beginning of time. You can find it in a corner of most Asian kitchen cabinets. Most of them wouldn’t know what to do with it except for munching on a pinch to boost immunity, to ward off a cold or maybe sprinkle on your fav naan? It has graced its presence in multiple cuisines in small quantities. Thi...Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:53:06 +0000https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/malaysian-chicken-curry-with-roti-jala-2249https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/malaysian-chicken-curry-with-roti-jala-2249“When you give joy to other people, you get more joy in return. You should give a good thought to the happiness that you can give out.”- Eleanor RooseveltYou might as well share food which I believe is equivalent to giving joy to others. And what can be more thoughtful than feeling happy about it. That’s my forte trying out multiple cuisines that have a story to tell, that can strike a conversa...Mon, 04 Mar 2024 03:21:29 +0000https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/malaysian-curry-powder-2248https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/malaysian-curry-powder-2248Malaysian cuisine is a melting pot of multiple styles and flavor from different cuisines. It borrows some spicy notes from India, citrusy punches from Malaysia and umami from China in some of its dishes. Here is a basic Malaysian curry powder that is going to support your dish with the right balance of aromatics. And no, the normal curry powder is not same as the Malaysian curry powder. This on...Sun, 03 Mar 2024 08:57:28 +0000https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/whole-orange-blender-cake-2247https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/whole-orange-blender-cake-2247“Black is too morbid; red will set them on edge; pink is too juvenile; orange is freakish”- Lauren OliverYes this Whole orange blender cake is not only freakishly simple to stir up, but also very orangey and yummy. With luscious oranges in season now and showing up from round the globe, I decided to hop on to the blender cake trend and tried a couple of recipes. With some tweaks this one just f...Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:37:24 +0000https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/german-hopple-popple-2245https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/german-hopple-popple-2245Hopple popple is a traditional way of using up leftovers in Berlin. The basic ingredients of the recipe are eggs, onion, meat and potatoes. Well you can pretty much toss in anything in between. This recipe finds its roots as a traditional German farmers breakfast. Toasted potatoes topped with cheese is a marriage made in heaven. My son devoured every bit and was a good lunchbox option too. Serv...Mon, 19 Feb 2024 20:01:25 +0000https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/kerala-kadala-curry-2244https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/kerala-kadala-curry-2244Kadala refers to black chickpeas in Malayalam. It’s one of the staple dishes from Kerala and by far my favorite black chickpeas curry. The aromatics just compliment this legume perfectly and the fact that it can be stirred up with easily available ingredients is an achievement in itself. Try it yourself and you will know what I’m talking about. This gravy is commonly relished with dosa, Aappam(...Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:49:46 +0000https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/musabbaha-2243https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/musabbaha-2243Musabbaha means swimming in Arabic, and that’s what you get here, chickpeas swimming in hummus, tahini, olive oil, yogurt and lemon juice. Humus has had all our attention for donkey’s years. It’s time to say hello to its chunky cousin “Musabbaha”. There are umpteen recipes of Musabbaha out there, but the garlicky kick and green chilly punch have my heart with this one. It’s a popular breakfast ...Thu, 15 Feb 2024 07:22:46 +0000https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/aappam-hoppers-2242https://niammy.com/myredapron/recipe/aappam-hoppers-2242 Aappam in Malayalam or āppa in Sinhala is a type of thin pancake originating from South India and Sri Lanka. It is made with fermented rice batter and coconut milk, traditionally cooked in an appachatti, a deep pan similar in shape to a wok. It is a delicious breakfast favorite that goes wonderfully with meat, seafood and vegetarian gravies, be it coconut based or not. Its sweet undertone from...Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:20:43 +0000