BOWLS by Ayesha
Singh
SAMPLE RECIPES
turkish eggs
The first time I tried this dish was when I lived in New York City and it was recommended by the owner of the restaurant. In short, I was blown away by the flavors! My favorite version is to enjoy it with some crusty bread and wipe up every last tasty bit.
ingredients instructions
2cupsGreek
yogurt
1/2teaspoon koshersalt
2tablespoons extra-virgin oliveoil
6to8eggs
Parsley&Chili
Oil,warm
Freshherbs,for garnish
Za’atar,for garnish
Crustybread, forserving (optional)
1.
Placetheyogurtandsaltinabowland stirtocombine.Spreadtheyogurtover theservingplates;youwantittobe about1inchthick.
2.
Placetheoliveoilinalargeskilletand warmitovermedium-highheat. Workinginbatchestoavoidcrowding thepan,addtheeggsandcookuntilthe whitesaresetandtheyolksaretoyour liking.
3.
Placetheeggsontopoftheyogurtand drizzlethechilioilovereachportion. Garnishwithherbsandza’atarand servewithcrustybread(ifdesired).
kimchi fried rice
If you have a hankering for Asian flavors, here’s an easy recipe to use up leftover rice and any leftover vegetables from the week.
ingredients instructions
2tablespoons avocadooil
3garliccloves, minced
1cupsliced mushrooms
1/2cupshelled edamame
1onion,diced
2tablespoons gochujang
1/2cupkimchi
2to4eggs
Salt,totaste
2cupsleftoverrice
1teaspoonsesame oil
Scallions,chopped, forgarnish
Sesameseeds,for garnish
1Placehalfoftheavocadooilinalargeskillet& warmovermediumheat.Addgarlic, mushrooms,edamame,&onion.Cook,stirring frequently,for3minutes.
2Stirinthegochujang,addthekimchi,&cook, stirringoccasionally,for1minute.
3Removethepanfromheat.Placethe remainingavocadooilinaseparatepan&warm overmediumheat.Addtheeggs,seasonwith salt,&frythemuntilwhitesareset.Seteggs aside.
4Addricetothepancontainingthevegetables& cookovermediumheat,withoutstirring,until crispy.Addthesesameoil&tossthefriedrice.
5Dividefriedriceamongtheservingbowls& topeachportionwithafriedegg.Garnishwith scallions&sesameseeds.
spicy honey & garlic shrimp
Anytime you can get a meal with this much flavor on the table this quickly, you’ve got the makings of a staple weeknight dinner.
ingredients
1tablespoon avocadooil
1lb.jumboshrimp, shellsremoved, deveined
⅓cupchili-garlic sauce
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/4cuphoney Freshparsley, chopped,forgarnish ChiliOilforgarnish
instructions
1Placetheavocadooilinalargeskilletand warmitovermediumheat.Addtheshrimp andcookuntilitstartstoturnpink,1to2 minutes.
2Turntheshrimpover,addthechili-garlic sauce,honey,andsalt,andstirtocoatthe shrimp.Reducetheheatandcookuntilthe shrimpiscookedthrough,1to2minutes.
3Dividetheshrimpamongtheserving bowls,garnishwithparsleyandChiliOil, andserve.
chicken khao soi
This Laotian-Burmese dish requires just a handful of ingredients, but it is comfort food at its finest.
ingredients instructions
1/2lb.rice
2tablespoons avocadooil
KhaoSoiPaste
1lb.boneless, skinlesschicken thighschopped
1(14oz.)canof coconutmilk
1cupwater
1cupCrispy Onions
1redonion,sliced thin
1cupcrushed peanuts
Freshcilantro, chopped,for garnish
ChiliOilfor garnish Limewedges,for serving
1Cookthenoodlesaccordingtothedirections onthepackageandthensetthemaside.
2Placetheavocadooilinamediumsaucepan andwarmitovermediumheat.Addthepaste andcook,stirringfrequently,for5minutes.
3Addthechickenandstirtocoat.Cookuntilthe chickenisjustaboutcookedthrough,about10 minutes.
4Addthecoconutmilkandwaterandbringtoa simmer.Cook,stirringoccasionally,untilthe saucehasthickenedslightly,about5minutes.
5Dividethenoodlesamongtheservingbowls andtopeachportionwithsomeofthechicken, CrispyOnions,redonion,andpeanuts.Garnish withcilantroandChiliOilandservewithlime wedges.
aloo chaat
Let me introduce you to some street style snacks from the Indian subcontinent. The textures and flavors in this one are not for the faint of the heart, but I promise you, it is a gastronomic roller coaster you want to take!
ingredients instructions
2 russetpotatoes
2tablespoonsavocado oil
1teaspoonroasted cumin
1/2teaspoon Kashmirichilipowder
1teaspoonminced freshginger
1teaspoonchaat masala
2tablespoons tamarindchutney
1tablespoonMint Chutney
1tablespoonlemon juice
2tablespoons choppedcilantro
1/2cuppomegranate arils,forgarnish
1Preheatanairfryerto350.F.Rinsethe potatoesandscrubthem.Cutthepotatoes intolargechunksandplacethemintheair fryer.Brushthemwiththeavocadooiland cookuntiltheyarecrispyandtender,about 16minutes,turningthemoverhalfway through.
2Removethepotatoesfromtheairfryer andplacetheminalargebowl.Addthe remainingingredients,exceptforthe pomegranatearils,andstirtocombine.
3Dividethealoochaatbetweentheserving bowls,garnishwiththepomegranatearils, andserve.
mango sago
This is a chilled mango pudding that originated in Hong Kong and is now popular throughout East and Southeast Asian countries. It is an easy-tomake, refreshing dessert that will help you keep cool for the summer.
ingredients instructions
3/4cuptapiocapearls Fleshof3large mangoes,chopped, plusmoreforgarnish 1(14oz.)canof coconutmilk
1/2cupcondensed milk
1Bring4cupsofwatertoaboilina mediumsaucepan.Addthetapiocapearls andcookuntiltheyarecompletely transparent,about20minutes.
2Placethemangoesandcoconutmilkin ablenderandpureeuntilsmooth.
3Transferthemixturetoabowl,stirin thecondensedmilk,andchillthemixture intherefrigerator.
4Drainthetapiocaandstiritintothe mangomixture.
5Dividethemangosagoamongthe servingbowls,garnisheachportionwith additionalmango,andserve.