Qutab / Kutab – Azerbaijan Stuffed Flatbread#EatTheWorld

Qutab is an Azerbaijani flatbread. It is in the shape of crescent and is filled with a variety of ingredients. Qutab has many variations depending on the filling used, they are stuffed with greens, pumpkin, cheese or meat, you can go creative on the fillings. Qutab are cooked on a convex griddle known as saj. Quatb is usually served with yogurt, green coriander, sumac and fennel.

Makes 2 Breads
Ingredients
For The Dough
150 Grams All Purpose Flour
¼ Teaspoon Sugar
½ Teaspoon Salt
Water as needed
For The Filling
150 Grams Greens & herbs of your choice ( sorrel, spinach, parsley, scallions, coriander, dill, mint)
100 Grams Feta Cheese
1 Cube Processed Cheese
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Butter or Olive oil - for brushing
Method
Wash the greens well and let them dry.

In a bowl add flour , salt and mix well. Then add in the water a little at a time, mixing until the dough slightly comes together.
Knead in the bowl with your hands until there's no more flour left. Turn onto a floured work surface and knead until the dough is relatively smooth. If the dough seems sticky, sprinkle some more flour as you knead. Don't add too much - around 2-3 tbsp. The dough should be soft and a bit tacky.
Form the dough into a ball and place in an oiled bowl. Cover and let rest for an hour.

Chop the greens. Add little salt and let is rest for 10 minutes, then squeeze out all the moisture.
When you’re ready to form Qutabs, mix the squeezed greens with, cheese, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Heat a cast iron pan over medium to high heat.

Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces. 

Roll out each one into very thin circle, as thin as you can. 

Place half of the filling into one side of the circle. 

Fold it so it has shape of a half moon. 

Press the edges and transfer Qutab into the skillet.

Cook Qutab covered on low for 5 -6 minutes on each side. 

When one side is cooked

then flip is gently and let it cook till golden.

Remove from the pan and brush with olive oil or butter.

Serve right away with sour cream or yogurt or on its own as a side dish. These were so good, do try and you will love it!

Labels: Flatbread, Appetizer, Breakfast, Azerbaijan, International Cuisine, Eat the World

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Belizean Rice and Beans#EaTTheWorld

Rice and Beans is one of the most popular foods in Belize and the national dish of the country. The rice is cooked with coconut milk to give the dish a rich, tropical flavor but it’s made even more tasty by the addition of red kidney beans! . Serve this as a side with any protein for a yummy meal! The  beans add some protein and fiber to the dish, making it more filling and healthy to eat.
The best part of this recipe that it is vegan and gluten free. For this recipe I have used dried kidney beans, you can use a can of cooked beans to reduce the time and make a quick meal.

Serves 3
Ingredients
To Cook The Beans
1/3 Cup Dried Red Kidney Beans
1½ Cup Water
Salt to taste
To Make The Rice & Beans 
1 Cup Long Grain Rice
Cooked Red Kidney Beans
1 Small Onion - chopped
1 Clove Garlic - chopped
½ Teaspoon Dried Thyme

1 Cup Coconut milk
2 Cups Water - I used 2nd & 3rd extract of the coconut milk 
Salt, to taste
2 Tablespoons Oil or Desi Ghee

Method

Rinse the beans in water and soak them for at least 4 hours. Then place them in pressure cooker with water, and cook on high for one whistle then reduce the flame and cook it for 10 minutes on medium look flame. When cooker cools open and check if the beans are cooked but firm. Drain the beans and keep aside.

In a large heat oil add the onions and garlic sauté till the onions are translucent. Then add the rice and sauté for a minute or two. Add salt, thyme, cooked beans, thin & thick coconut milk. Lightly give it good mix. Bring this to a rolling boil and place the lid, on the pot, reduce the flame to medium low, let it cook for 10 - 15 minutes. After 12 - 15 minutes remove the lid and check if the rice is cooked and all the moisture is absorbed by the rice. Fluff the rice with a fork. Serve hot with potato salad or any protein of your choice. Enjoy this Belizean Rice & Beans!

Labels: Belize, International Cuisine, Rice, Red Kidney beans, Coconut milk, Vegan, Gluten Free, Main Course, Eat The World 

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Keto Pumpkin Coconut Soup For One#EatTheWorld

Kiribati pumpkin coconut soup, is a super easy to make delicious recipe, that can be served either hot or cold. The ingredients are found easily on the islands of Kiribati. The flavors are both sweet and savory. This simple recipe is wonderful served as a starter or could be a light meal on its own. Either way you are sure to enjoy the flavors of Kiribati.

Serves One 
Ingredients
125 Grams Chopped Pumpkin
1/8 Teaspoon Fresh Grated Ginger
1 Tablespoon Coconut Milk Powder
A Pinch Cumin powder
Salt & Black pepper to taste
coconut oil
1 Cup Vegetable Stock
Method

Peel, de-seed and cut the pumpkin into bite size pieces
Heat the coconut oil in a large pot, add the ginger and the pumpkin. Cook until slightly soft but before it turns brown
Add in the stock, bring to a boil and reduce to simmer and
cook until the pumpkin is nice and tender.

Mash the pumpkin with a potato masher or use and immersion blender until the pumpkin is creamy.
Add in the coconut milk powder and mix it well, then add salt and pepper to taste. Warm on stove top if serving hot.

This soup is creamy & delicious served either hot or cold
Garnish with some fresh ground pepper and Enjoy!!

Labels: Serves One, Red Pumpkin, Soup, Kiribati, International Cuisine, Eat the World, Vegan, Gluten free, Low Carb, No Onion No Garlic

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Mupotohayi a-k-a Chimodho/Zimbabwe Cornmeal Bread#EatTheWorld

Mupotohayi also known as Chimodho which is basically a form of cornmeal bread which is common in Zimbabwe. It can be enjoyed plain or buttered, jam or marmalade, or a drizzle of honey. Cornbread is the perfect side dish recipe next to mains like chili or fried chicken. But honestly, top a slice of warm cornbread with a pat of butter and drizzle of honey and you don’t need much else.

Serves 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients
180 Grams Yellow Cornmeal
170 Grams All Purpose Flour
1/3 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Teaspoon Baking powder
½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
½ Teaspoon Pink Himalayan Salt
360 ML Full Fat Butter Milk
75 Ml Olive Oil
25 Grams Butter - melted
1 Large Egg
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil - for the skillet

Method

Preheat the oven to 190°C. Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan or cast-iron skillet.

In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together butter milk, oil, melted butter, sugar and egg.
When the oven is preheated, add the oil to the pan and place the pan in the oven to heat for 5 minutes( this will give a crispy bottom).

As the pan is being heated in the oven for 5 minutes, make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Pour the butter milk mixture into the flour mixture and whisk together just until combined. Remove the hot pan from the oven and immediately pour in the batter. (The batter should sizzle!)

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. For a crispy crust, remove the cornbread after 5 minutes and let cool on a wire rack.

Enjoy with butter.

My hubby enjoyed this with honey.

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Labels: Cornmeal, Skillet, Zimbabwe, Breads, International Cuisine, Eat the World

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Mfarakeh (Potatoes & Eggs) - Palestinian#EatTheWorld

Mfarakeh is a Palestinian Dish which is just fried potatoes with scrambled eggs. Crispy potatoes, creamy eggs, and a dash of spices make this an easy breakfast or an easy lunch. It's good and filling and you can never go wrong with eggs.

Serves 2 
Ingredients

2 Medium Potatoes- peeled & cut into small cubes
3 Eggs
Oil - as required for frying the potatoes
Pinch Bezar Spice - Homemade
Pinch Paprika
Salt & Black pepper to taste

Method

Heat oil in a skillet then add potatoes, continue with occasional sautéing and until potatoes turn more golden brown. This will take up to 10 to 12 minutes. 

Then remove most of the oil. Now add all the spices with salt and mix well.

Lightly whisk the eggs and add over potatoes, stir and mix well integrating the potatoes with the eggs. Turn the heat off once eggs look fully cooked. 

Sprinkle of chopped coriander on top of it and serve it.

Labels: Brunch, Palestine, Middle Eastern, Eat The World, Potato, Eggs 

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Mango Avocado Salsa#EatTheWorld

This mango avocado salsa is an amazing Costa Rican recipe, it's sweet, hot, and tangy! Great with chips for a summer appetizer or a side for grilled pork, chicken, or fish or use this to make tacos or wraps.

This recipe is a favorite, super simple to make, healthy, fresh, and fun, perfect for a relaxing day or for a pool party and everyone like it. The combination of tomato, avocado, and mangoes, makes is recipe simple perfect. Do not use too ripe mangoes; the best result is when using a semi ripped (yellow) mango.

Serves 4 
Ingredients

¼ Cup Chopped Coriander leaves - divided
1 Tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
½ Teaspoon salt - divided
1 Large Mango - peeled and diced
1 Medium Avocado - diced
2 Medium Tomato - diced
1 Medium Onion - chopped
1 Green Chilly - finely chopped
1 Tablespoon Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
2 Cloves Garlic - minced

Method

Combine half of chopped coriander leaves cilantro & salt with the garlic, mango, avocado, tomato, onion, green chilly and lime juice in a bowl. Make sure you don't overmix, since we are using avocado, if you mix it too much you could smash it and change the look of the salsa. 

Garnish with salsa with reserved chopped coriander leaves & sprinkle of salt before serving. This Costa Rican salsa is indeed a delightful and refreshing treat in summer. My favorite way to eat this salsa is with corn tortilla chips, but it is also great with tacos or wraps!

Labels: Costa Rica , Salsa, Salads, Eat the World, Tropical Fruits, Avocado, International Cuisine 

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