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Chilled Silken Tofu with Garlic Ginger Green Beans

Cooking Time: 30
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I have a new food crush, and an unlikely one at that: silken tofu (also known as “soft” or “Japanese-style” tofu). In the past, my only experience cooking with it was in sauces or vegan desserts – usually to make something creamy without the use of dairy. Recently, I found myself eating...

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Swaziland: Slaai

Cooking Time: 5 minutes + 20 to marinate
Welcome to Swaziland, a small landlocked monarchy in the southern part of Africa.  It’s one of the smallest African countries and one of the last complete monarchies in the world.  It also has one of the lowest life expectancies in the world at just 51.  The country is known for...

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Tuvalu: Tuna Coconut Curry

Like its neighbor Nauru, prior to embarking on this culinary journey, I had no idea that Tuvalu existed.  The small island nation – made up of nine islands  formerly known as the Ellice Islands – is located in the South Pacific.  There is some variation across the islands, but unsurprisingly,...

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Tanzania: Mtuzi wa Samaki

Cooking Time: 30
Mtuzi wa Samaki is a Tanzanian fish curry that originated in Zanzibar.  Tanzania sits at a crossroads in the spice trade routes from India, and curries – particularly those made with coconut milk – are popular in the coastal region.  This dish is now enjoyed all over the eastern coast...

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