To better understand ramen (ラーメン), we start our series with a blog post about the origin, characteristics and types of ramen. Those who have not yet looked into the subject may be surprised: ramen, which has become very popular in…
Fasolada
Another vegetarian / vegan dish that is very easy to prepare: Greek bean soup with vegetables, fasolada (“φασολάδα”) or also called fasoulada. Warming, nutritious and inexpensive. You need dried white beans of medium size (the big beans “Gigantes” are not…
Black garlic oil
We have already explained how to make a delicious chili oil yourself. It is even easier to prepare a black garlic oil (“Ma-Yu”). Like the chili oil, it is excellent for seasoning Ramen. Unfortunately, this oil cannot be stored for…
Chili oil
Chinese chili oil is a great companion to Asian dishes, but also peps up other foods with its spiciness and complex flavour. It is easy to make and can be stored in a dark place at room temperature for up…
Parmigiana di Melanzane
Parmigiana di Melanzane is an absolute classic of Italian cuisine, those who love eggplant and Parmigiano – and who doesn’t? – will be delighted. A good parmigiana is creamy and tastes fruity and deeply sunny. An enormously simple, vegetarian dish…
Savoy cabbage rolls in braising sauce
Wet and cold weather, we feel like classic home cooking: “Wirsingrouladen” (German) or “Wirsingwickel”, as they are called in Bavaria. More often white cabbage is used, in which case it would be “Kohlrouladen” or “Krautwickel”. Both are delicious. This dish…
Karē Raisu – Japanese Curry
Karē (カレー), derived from the English word curry, is one of the most popular dishes in Japan, especially in households. It is mostly eaten with rice and is then called Karē Raisu. A Japanese curry is very different from other…
Pizza dough – specifically for the household oven
Pizza is a kind of sanctuary, so let’s be very clear right up front: We are not arguing for or against any other recipes or types of pizza, certainly not Neapolitan. So sheathe your swords right now. This recipe is…
Tomato Ketchup
Ketchup, as it is spelled today, has a long and a short history. Its antecedents probably originated in Asia and did not have much to do with today’s best-known method of preparation. It was rather a fish sauce with other…
Sheng Jian Bao
This delicious street food speciality from Shanghai is crispy and fluffy at the same time, the filling tastes spicy and fresh. Although they are a bit of work, we can only say: it’s worth the effort! These dumplings taste best…
