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Korean dishes for satisfying dinner

Thanks to the delectable foods that appear in K-dramas, Korean food is a rage. The meals, which are well-known for their savoury flavour and thick texture, are simple to make at home. While some do require lengthy and difficult cooking procedures, others do require difficult-to-find ingredients. However, you may prepare these 5 simple dishes at home and enjoy them. Although the majority need some form of non-vegetarian filling to go with them, vegetarian alternatives are available…writes Olivia Sarkar

BIBIMBAP

The Korean dinner in its entirety. This Korean mixed rice contains rice, vegetables, beef, and more. It makes for a delicious and satisfying dinner. Start with making the unique sauce, then marinade and cook the meat. Next, prepare the vegetables and a sunny side up. Then, simply combine everything in a dish of rice. A mixture of rice, meat, and various vegetables is known as bibimbap. The dish can be prepared as you choose because it is so straightforward. It tastes just as good in a vegetarian version.

JAPCHAE

The Korean Glass Noodles, the most popular meal served during the festive Korean holidays, is seasoned with succulent pork and a variety of veggies. It is often served as a side dish, but when combined with rice (Japchae-bap), it becomes a major dish. Similar to Bibimbap in terms of heating and preparation, this dish features firm noodles, crisp vegetables, and a flavour combination of sweet and savoury.

TTEOKBOKKI

The most well-liked street food is probably Korean rice cakes, which are hot, spicy, and chewy. There are numerous variations of it that can be tried in order to determine what suits your preferences. While utilising soup stock is a more traditional method of preparation, a non-spicy alternative works just as well if you cannot take spices. Gather some rice cakes, tteokbokki sauce, soup stock, meat, and add sesame seeds and green onions for decoration.

GIMBAP

If Extraordinary Attorney Woo, the most watched K-drama of 2022, has made you crave some gimbaps, fear not—they are simple to prepare. Gimbap, which is frequently mistaken for sushi, is formed with a sheet of dried seaweed (Gim) and rice (Bap). Just cram some meat and vegetables inside, then take off. Simply use some chopped kimchi in place of the filling if you’re in a rush.

GYERAN-JJIM

Popular side dish that goes with any meal of the day is this savoury egg custard. Eggs, anchovy broth, salty prawns and scallion are all you need. One of the simplest and quickest dishes to prepare is this one. All were ready in less than 20 minutes.

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‘Ghost Chef’ a perfect choice for summer dinners

Delivering all across Mumbai, this new entity aims to customise customers’ needs and offer a restaurant-style experience in the comfort of their homes…reports Asian Lite News

In Mumbai, the weather has begun to heat up and get muggy, therefore it is advised to consume light, fresh meals. With their robust meal selections to carry you through hot summer days and nights, The Ghost Chef is the perfect choice for summer lunches and dinners.

The Ghost Chef, a recently established cloud kitchen company, operates three brands under its name: Namak, Alas, and IL Sale, which translate to salt in Hindi, Greek, and Italian, respectively.

For those looking for a traditional Lebanese and Greek menu with influences of Turkey, can try out their Cold Mezze and Hummus dips from ‘Alas’. The menu has a wide range of Mezze options such as a variety of Labneh including Spicy Labneh, Garlic Labneh, Avocado Labneh and Labneh Za’atar.

A Mediterranean menu is incomplete without hummus, and Alas has a selection to choose from. In addition to the traditional version, one will also find Spicy Moroccan Hummus, spicy Moroccan chilli scented spicy hummus; Green Pea & Truffle Hummus, truffle scented roasted green peas churned with tahini cream; and Avocado Hummus, fresh avocado and chickpeas blended with garlic and tahini, and topped with roasted seeds and smoked paprika.

The Italian menu ‘IL Sale’ highlights includes, Salads such as Millenial, Feta Crumble, Mix Lettuce, Roasted Cherry Tomato, Mushroom, Sun Dried Tomato, Radish, Cucumber, Mint & Apple Cider Vinaigrette; Roast Sweet Potato, Chickpeas & Roast Sweet Potato, Olives, Avocado Mush, Kale, Mix Seeds, Almond Flakes, Tahini Tzatziki dressing; ABC, Mix Lettuce, Fresh Apples, Roast Beetroot, Candied Walnuts, Feta, Balsamic Vinaigrette; and more. These healthy salads are wholesome enough to be the main course. They are not only light and refreshing, but also filling and satisfying which makes them perfect for summer dinner ideas.

Choose from their lip-smacking Riso in Quinoa or Cauliflower, the options include, Ratatouille, Herbed Spicy Tomato Sauce With Confit Garlic, Mixed Bell Peppers & Courgettes; Pesto, Sweet Basil & Mix Nut Pesto and more, and prepare yourself for a whole host of healthy dishes to overcome your guilty indulgences and makes a tasty light lunch/dinner during the season.

Everything is freshly prepared without the use of any premade or ready-made ingredients. If you need catering, It has a system that lets you order the individual ingredients and put the dish together yourself at home by following clear, simple video instructions. The kitchen has carefully chosen competent chefs who use the best ingredients and uphold high standards of hygiene, always putting the comfort of the patrons first.

Delivering all across Mumbai, this new entity aims to customise customers’ needs and offer a restaurant-style experience in the comfort of their homes.

Orders can be placed via Thrive, Zomato and Swiggy.

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Cook love and dinner together

Working together in the kitchen gives the couple a chance to enjoy each other’s company rather than just eating a meal together while watching their favourite TV series…reports Asian Lite News

Welcome to married life! Now that you are done with all the wedding shenanigans, set aside some time to cook your favourite meal together. Cooking dinner together is a great opportunity for couples to work as a team and unwind after a long day.

Working together in the kitchen gives the couple a chance to enjoy each other’s company rather than just eating a meal together while watching their favourite TV series.

If you are a couple looking to spend some quality time together or love to play the perfect host to your guests, here are some easy and delicious recipes specially curated by Voltas Beko that you can make just with a microwave and a refrigerator.

Something cooking for newly-wed couples.(photo:IANSLIFE)

Choco Nutella French Toast – A indulgent breakfast to start your day!

Duration: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

2 Slices White Sandwich Bread

2 Tbsp Nutella

1 Egg

1/4 Cup Milk

2 Tbsp Sugar

1/4 tsp Cinnamon Powder

A few drops of Vanilla Extract

2 Tbsp Butter

Steps:

Generously spread Nutella on one side of each slice.

Butter the other side of both slices and keep aside.

In a separate bowl whisk together egg, milk, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract.

Put the bread slices on a microwave-safe plate and pour the egg mixture over it. Let the bread soak completely.

Turn the slices over after a few seconds so that both sides are well-soaked in the mixture.

Microwave for 2-3 minutes on high and turn the slices and microwave for 2-3 minutes.

Increase the time by 10 secs, depending on how you like your toasts and varying microwave temperature settings.

The quickest Margherita Pizza Ever!

Duration: 15 minutes

Ingredients

For sauce:

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

350 ml tomato puree

3 medium-sized tomatoes (chopped)

3 garlic cloves (chopped)

1 small onion (finely chopped)

1/2 tsp sugar

Salt to taste

1/2 tsp oregano & basil each

For toppings:

1 Tablespoon olive oil

2 Cloves roasted garlic, finely chopped

200g Mozzarella cheese, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces

2 plum tomatoes, sliced

A handful of fresh basil

Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

For dough:

Get a fresh store-bought pizza base from the supermarket.

Steps:

In a microwave-safe glass bowl add olive oil along with onions and garlic. Heat this mixture for 3 mins at 100 per cent micro power level. Now add the remaining ingredients for the sauce and continue to cook for 4 mins at 100 per cent micro power level. Adjust the seasoning well.

Preheat the microwave oven by selecting convection mode at 180OC

In the meantime, take the uncooked pizza base, spread the sauce evenly and arrange the cheese over it. Place the sliced tomatoes and fresh basil leave on top.

Bake the pizza, in preheated oven at 180OC for 2 mins. Once done, take it out, sprinkle some ground pepper and it’s ready to serve!

Popsicles with a coffee twist

Something cooking for newly-wed couples.(photo:IANSLIFE)

Duration: 20 mins

Ingredients:

3 tbsp Good quality instant espresso coffee

175ml Condensed milk

125ml Whole milk

75g Cooking chocolate

25g Mixed nuts

Steps:

Bring water to a boil and dissolve the coffee in it, while stirring in the condensed milk and the whole milk.

Cool it completely before pouring it into 8 ice lolly moulds. Add sticks to it and freeze it for at least 3 hours.

Just before you want to serve your popsicles, melt the chocolate in 30-second bursts in the microwave stirring between each interval. Once done, leave the melted chocolate to cool slightly to come to a stable consistency which will stick to the popsicles.

Take out the popsicles one at a time from the mould, dip briefly in hot water, drizzle each with chocolate and sprinkle on the mixed nuts. This is where your teamwork with come into play!

Once coated, the popsicles can be returned to the freezer if you want to consume them at a later time with the entire family.

You can keep the popsicles fresh for up to 5 days in your refrigerator

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