tumeric – Notes From a Messy Kitchen

South Africa: Bobotie

Cooking Time: 1 hr

South Africa

I have numerous tales to tell of this dish, mostly of the Messy Kitchen mishaps variety. I’m very fortunate to have a partner on this journey who is willing to procure the provisions required to make it a success (translation: thank you, Courtney, for being my own personal Peapod). However,...

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India: Pav Bhaji

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

India

A popular street food in Mumbai, pav bhaji is a spicy vegetable curry (bhaji) served atop a well buttered bread roll (pav). The dish originated in the 1850’s as a fast lunchtime dish for textile mill workers and is now served from street carts and in fine dining restaurants alike. I thought...

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Cambodia: Fish Amok

Cooking Time: 45 minutes + 15 minutes for fish to marinate

Cambodian

Welcome to Cambodia! I’m excited to introduce you to Khmer cuisine, because it’s some of the most dynamic, flavorful food I’ve had – salty, spicy and bitter all at the same time. This is much thanks to Kroeung, an aromatic blend of spices and herbs mashed together into a paste that is...

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Ingredient: tumeric

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