Daigaku Imo

DAIGAKU IMO

Daigaku imo is a classic Japanese dish that literally means ‘university potato’, so-named because its inexpensive but wholesome and calorific ingredients have made it a perennial favourite among cash-strapped students. The flavour is sweet, but not overly so, which means it can be enjoyed both as a dessert or as an afternoon snack.  

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Chicken Momos With Pickled Chilli Chutney

CHICKEN MOMOS WITH PICKLED CHILLI CHUTNEY

Native to Tibet and Nepal, momos are little steamed dumplings, made in a very similar way to the Chinese jiaozi . The momos in this recipe are filled with delicately spiced minced chicken and served with an addictive pickled chilli chutney. Note: you will need to begin this recipe the day before you want to

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Simit

SIMIT

Looking like a bagel and covered liberally with sesame seeds, simit are hugely popular and sold from street carts all over Turkey. Traditionally eaten as a savoury breakfast bread with a lump of feta-like cheese and some tomatoes, they also taste mighty fine with butter and jam. The pekmez date molasses is traditional, but may

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Falafel Pittas With Hummus & Chopped Salad

FALAFEL PITTAS WITH HUMMUS & CHOPPED SALAD

Homemade falafels are fabulous as you can add herbs and spices that are so often sadly lacking in the ready made ones. By stuffing them into a pitta with hummus and salad you have a full and satisfying meal, perfect for on-the-go eating. Note: you will need to begin this recipe the night before you

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ALOO TIKKI WITH DATE AND TAMARIND CHUTNEY

ALOO TIKKI WITH DATE AND TAMARIND CHUTNEY

Aloo tikki are a classic Indian chaat , or ‘snack food’, typically served from street food carts. Subtly spiced, soft and creamy mashed potatoes are shaped and fried into crisp cakes and topped with a little dollop of cool yogurt and a fiery sweet chutney. They are a triumph of textures and really quite addictive.

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Mirchi Bhaji

MIRCHI BHAJI

A great Indian snack that goes down a treat with a cold beer – these paneer cheese-stuffed chillies are dipped in a gram (chickpea) flour batter that gives a fabulous nutty flavour. This is a recipe that is very easily doubled or even tripled to feed a party crowd. To get ahead, stuff the chillies

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Egg Bhurji With Buttery Parathas

EGG BHURJI WITH BUTTERY PARATHAS

Softly set scrambled eggs loaded with vegetables, spices and herbs make a spectacular and unusual brunch dish. Traditionally eaten without cutlery, and using torn off bits of bread to scoop up the egg, this is a very popular street breakfast in India to fuel the workers.

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