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Adobo - Filipino recipe image
Filipino • Southeast Asia
ID 23

Adobo

Chicken Filipino Main Course Pork
Cook time 60 min
Difficulty Medium
Portion Single

adobo

Ingredients: Chicken or pork (150g), Soy sauce (2 tbsp), Vinegar (2 tbsp), Garlic (smashed) (2 cloves), Bay leaf (1), Peppercorns (1/2 tsp), Water (1/4 cup)

371.8 kcal 46.3 protein 8.4 fat 18.8 carbs
Confidence 99% High proteinLower carb
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Step 1: Combine all ingredients in a pot and marinate 30 minutes. Cover the container and refrigerate, allowing the ingredients to marinate and deeply absorb the flavors..
Step 2: Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer until meat is tender (30–40 mins). Partially cover the pot and keep a close watch to ensure the ingredients cook evenly without drying out..
Step 3: Reduce sauce until slightly thickened. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 4: Serve with steamed rice. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

Bhuna Khichuri - Stir-Fry recipe image
Stir-Fry • South Asia
ID 55

Bhuna Khichuri

Curry Fried Main Course Rice
Cook time 45 min
Difficulty Medium
Portion Single

bhuna-khichuri

Ingredients: Basmati rice (1/2 cup), Moong dal (roasted) (1/4 cup), Ghee (1 tbsp), Bay leaf (1), Cinnamon stick (1 small), Cloves & cardamom (2 each), Fried onions (2 tbsp), Water (1.5 cups)

788.7 kcal 19.4 protein 15.8 fat 158.3 carbs
Confidence 99% Vegetarian-leaning
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Step 1: Sauté spices in ghee, add rice and dal, toast lightly. Stir continuously to prevent any burning and allow the ingredients to release their aromatic oils, enhancing overall flavor..
Step 2: Add water and cook covered until grains are soft. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Top with fried onions and serve with egg curry or meat curry. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

Feijoada - Brazilian recipe image
Brazilian • Latin America
ID 162

Feijoada

Brazilian Stew Beans Pork
Cook time 180 min
Difficulty Hard
Portion Single

feijoada

Ingredients: Dried black beans (soaked overnight) (3/4 cup), Water or unsalted stock (4 cups), Pork ribs, cut (150 g), Pork shoulder, cubed (100 g), Linguiça or chorizo (75 g), Bacon (2 slices), Onion, chopped (1/2), Garlic, minced (2 cloves), Bay leaf (1), Orange peel strip (optional) (1), Salt & black pepper (to taste), Orange slices, farofa, collard greens (for serving) (as desired)

3154.5 kcal 290.8 protein 167.6 fat 71.7 carbs
Confidence 82% High protein
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Step 1: Drain soaked beans; cover with fresh water/stock, add bay leaf and orange peel. Simmer.
Step 2: Brown bacon and sausage; add to beans. Sear ribs and pork shoulder; add to pot.
Step 3: Sauté onion and garlic; add. Simmer gently 2–3 hours until beans creamy and meats tender.
Step 4: Skim fat; season. Adjust thickness by reducing or adding water.
Step 5: Serve with rice, farofa, collards, and orange slices.

Feijoada (Brazil) - Beans recipe image
Beans • Latin America
ID 122

Feijoada (Brazil)

Beans Latin America Main Course Pork
Cook time 120 min
Difficulty Hard
Portion Single

feijoada-brazil

Ingredients: Black beans (cooked) (1/2 cup), Pork sausage (1 link), Bacon (2 strips), Garlic (1 clove), Onion (1/4), Bay leaf (1), Orange slice (1 (optional))

410.2 kcal 24.6 protein 19.4 fat 33.7 carbs
Confidence 98%
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Step 1: Cook bacon and sausage until browned. Remove and set aside. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Sauté garlic and onion in rendered fat. Add beans, bay leaf, and meat. Stir continuously to prevent any burning and allow the ingredients to release their aromatic oils, enhancing overall flavor..
Step 3: Simmer 30–40 minutes. Serve with rice and orange slice. Partially cover the pot and keep a close watch to ensure the ingredients cook evenly without drying out..

Ropa Vieja - Cuban recipe image
Cuban • Latin America
ID 168

Ropa Vieja

Cuban Beef Stew Comfort Food
Cook time 150 min
Difficulty Medium
Portion Single

ropa-vieja

Ingredients: Flank or skirt steak (200 g), Beef stock or water (1 cup), Bay leaf (1), Olive oil (1 tbsp), Onion, sliced (1/2), Bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors) (1 cup), Garlic, minced (2 cloves), Crushed tomatoes (1/2 cup), Tomato paste (1 tsp), Ground cumin & oregano (1/2 tsp each), Smoked paprika (optional) (1/4 tsp), Green olives, sliced (2 tbsp), Capers (optional) (1 tbsp), Red wine vinegar (1 tsp), Salt & pepper (to taste)

983.4 kcal 73.3 protein 48 fat 52.9 carbs
Confidence 91% High protein
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Step 1: Simmer steak with stock and bay leaf 60–90 minutes until shred-tender (pressure cooker ~35 minutes). Shred; reserve broth.
Step 2: Sauté onion and peppers in olive oil until soft; add garlic 30 seconds.
Step 3: Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and 1/2–1 cup reserved broth; simmer 10 minutes.
Step 4: Add shredded beef, olives, and capers; simmer 10–15 minutes. Finish with vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Step 5: Serve with rice and maduros (sweet plantains).

Fish Amok - Cambodian recipe image
Cambodian • Southeast Asia
ID 38

Fish Amok

Cambodian Egg Fish Main Course
Cook time 45 min
Difficulty Medium
Portion Single

fish-amok

Ingredients: White fish (150g), Coconut milk (1/2 cup), Kroeung paste (1 tbsp), Egg (1), Banana leaf (optional) (1), Fish sauce (1 tbsp), Sugar (1 tsp)

431.5 kcal 8.7 protein 26.7 fat 42.2 carbs
Confidence 98% Pescatarian-friendly
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Step 1: Mix fish with coconut milk, kroeung, egg, fish sauce, and sugar. Make sure to mix thoroughly so that all flavors are evenly incorporated and textures are consistent..
Step 2: Steam in banana leaf cups for 20–25 min until set. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Serve with jasmine rice. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..