Tag Archives: Low-Carb

Fish-Fragrant Eggplants (Sichuan Braised Eggplant With Garlic, Ginger, and Chiles) Recipe

No fish here—this flavor-packed classic applies the garlic, ginger, and pickled chiles of Sichuan fish cookery to tender, fried eggplant. Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik Why It Works Salting the eggplant draws out excess moisture.A potato-starch slurry thickens the sauce just enough without making it gloopy.An optional oven method (see note) means you don’t have

Easy Indian Chicken Curry

Serves 3-4 Author Notes Ok, I’m in a mood to make curry again.In cold winters growing-up I remember having all these Chicken and Mutton dishes with Rotis.All the spice and the heat made it extra special and comforting for all of us.Some people find curry quite complicated.Curry doesn’t have to be complicated or intimidating.Its something

Viet Beef Stew with Star Anise and Lemongrass

This recipe is similar to the one Andrea Nguyen published in her book, Vietnamese Cooking Any Day, but is meant to be cooked on the stove instead in the pressure cooker. Nguyen increased the amount of water used in the recipe for the stovetop method, noting that the stew simmers uncovered for 45 minutes, then

Crispy paneer, spinach & coconut curry

STEP 1Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the paneer cubes for 2 mins on each side, turning with a pair of tongs, until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate lined with kitchen paper to drain.STEP 2Tip the onion into the leftover oil in

Charred Eggplant with Burrata and Pomegranate-Walnut Relish

As a 30-something eager to discover the exoticism of the land where East meets West, I visited Turkey on a trip that would irrevocably change the way I think about flavor. Somewhere between the grand bazaars of Istanbul and the bougainvillea-lined streets of Kas, a small seaside town on Turkey’s southwestern Mediterranean coast, I fell

Easy Lamb Shawarma With Tahini Dressing

Photo by Julia Gartland Prop Stylist: Sophie Strangio Food Stylist: Drew Aichele Prep time 1 hour Cook time 30 minutes Serves 6 Author Notes Shawarma is one of those dishes that many think of as a “takeout-only food.” While it’s difficult to beat the freshly shredded meat straight off a spinning rotisserie skewer, there’s a

Whipped Feta & Ricotta Dip

Photo by onetinyspark Makes 1 cup Author Notes This past weekend I found myself having a bit of extra alone time so I decided to experiment with one of my favorite ingredients: cheese! Cheese is a girl’s best friend (I think I might prefer cheese over diamonds, yep, that’s the truth). And while I am