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Pickles

Adrak ka Achaar (Indian ginger pickle)

 

 There’s seemingly no end to the varieties of pickles in Indian cuisine. These are flavor-packed condiments used to enhance foods and, as is the case with ginger, ease digestion. Try a couple spoonfuls added to your next favorite Indian meal, stew, or simply added to some rice or soup. In […]

Kimchi, Other Recipes

Kimchi Shakshuka

 

 Kimchi. Shakshuka. Two foods I absolutely love and never once considered combining. Until one night, awake and stirring in bed, it just kinda hit me. And then, it was even harder to fall asleep because I started imagining all the ways I could go about it. Would I still use […]

Condiments

Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce) & Salad

 

 The combination of fish sauce, vinegar & lime juice, and sugar creates a dipping sauce that is simple to make and yet so wonderfully balanced and tasty. A perfect blend of savory, sweet, and sour. \ This recipe also adds to that some garlic and chili, bringing in some spicy […]

Cucumber Pickles

Easy Cucumber Shoyuzuke – Japanese Soy Pickles

 

 The world of Japanese pickling and fermenting is so expansive and complex. I dabble in a lot of different things ferment-wise and have barely scratched the surface of Japan’s rich offerings in this regard. But rather than become overwhelmed and possibly give up before even starting, hopefully you will see […]

Drinks

Master Tonic (Fire Cider)

 

 Because of the diverse array of its anti-inflammatory, vitamin-rich components, which are also normally easily accessible in conventional or specialty grocers and food markets, fire cider has only seen its popularity grow in both commercial production and DIY recipes in recent years. Another convenient benefit: It’s not hard at all […]