white rice – Notes From a Messy Kitchen

Andorra: Escudella

Cooking Time: 90 minutes

Andorra

We have had a whirlwind of a week. Saturday I ran a 1/2 marathon in the freezing cold, celebrated Cooking Matters graduation with the fabulous group of folks I’ve been so lucky as to spend my last six Saturdays cooking with, went to Bastian’s christening party, met my fellow runners for...

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The Philippines: Chicken Adobo

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

The Philippines

The Philippines is a large archipelago with more than 7,000 islands, each with its own regional flavors. Filipino cuisine represents a cultural crossroads, with Malay, Hindu, Arab, Chinese and Spaniard influence. One dish that is fairly ubiquitous in Filipino households is adobo, a cooking style that involves a marinade of vinegar, soy,...

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Guatemala: Pepián de Pollo

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Guatamala

Pepián is said to be the national dish of Guatemala. While many foods can vary between the coastal and mountainous regions of the country, pepián knows no boundaries. You will find this dish on menus across the country, from street-side stalls to to high-end restaurants. Pepián is one of the oldest...

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South Korea: Bibimbap

Cooking Time: 90 minutes

Korean

Bibimbap – translating quite literally to “mixed rice” – is perhaps one of Korea’s best known dishes, and something I’ve been meaning to make since my trip to South Korea. Bibimbap has become increasingly common in the U.S. in recent years, and I don’t doubt that this is in part...

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Ingredient: white rice