Fried Cheese & Potato Rice Wraps#EatTheWorldPaper Wraps

This recipe is a twist on the Rice Paper trend, instead of the typical Asian-style filling, filled these with mashed potatoes and cheese. These are pan-fried until crispy golden brown. They are typically served with a side of dipping sauce.  I have made a Peanut dipping sauce to go with and it tasted so good.
These rolls are gluten-free and can be made plant-based and vegan with the substitution of vegan cheese and butter.
Servings 12 - 15
Ingredients
3 Medium Potatoes - cut into chunks
½ Tablespoon Butter
1 Tablespoon Salt for boiling water
12 Sheets Rice Paper

Mozzarella cheese -  cut into sticks
For The Peanut Dipping Sauce
1 Tablespoon Creamy Peanut Butter
1 Tablespoon Water  - to adjust thickness
1 Teaspoon Lime juice or White Vinegar
1 Clove Garlic - finely minced 
½ Teaspoon Sambal Oelek
Method
To Make The Peanut Dipping Sauce

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until smooth. Thin with more water if needed. Just before serving add the crushed peanuts.
To a medium pot, bring water to a boil, and add the salt. Slide the potato chunks into the water and let it cook for 15 minutes or until fork tender.
Drain and mash the potatoes with a fork or push the potatoes through a metal strainer to make them extra smooth. Add butter and mix until well incorporated.

Scoop up 2 tablespoons mashed potatoes, and flatten it place a small piece of the cheese into the center.

Press the mashed potato into a rectangular shape. Make these and keep aside. 
Dip a sheet of rice paper into a bowl of room-temp water for 10 seconds. Place the wet rice paper sheet onto a clean, dry surface.  Place the cheese filled potato. 

Bring the bottom portion of the rice paper up, top portion down, right to left, left to right, until you have a tightly wrapped rice paper potato dumpling.
Repeat and make rest of the rice paper rolls.

To a non-stick pan on medium-high flame, add in little oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
Once the oil is heated up, slide the rolls in, and let each rolls cook for 30 seconds on each side.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Serve immediately with Peanut Dipping Sauce. 
Labels: Vegetarian, Rice Paper Rolls, Fried, Mashed Potato, Mozzarella Cheese, Appetizer, Side Dish, Sunday Funday, Asian Cuisine, Vietnam

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Keto Grilled Butterflied Chimichurri Shrimp

Flavorful , zesty Keto Grilled Butterflied Shrimp with herbaceous punch of a Homemade Chimichurri Sauce. This grilled shrimp recipe is optimized for flavor by butterflying to create more surface area for the addictive sauce and a delicious charred layered into every bite of juicy shrimp.

Ingredients

250 Grams Cleaned Large Shrimps - peeled, deveined, and butterflied
1 Cup Homemade Chimichurri Sauce
Method

Marinate shrimp with half the chimichurri sauce. Reserve the rest.
Heat a grill or a cast iron grill pan, brush it with a oil over medium high flame.
Add the shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side.

Top with the remaining sauce. Serve immediately. These are so delicious that you will make them over and over again.

Labels: Shrimp, Prawn, Chimichurri, Keto, Grilled, Argentina, International Cuisine, Side Dish, Starters, Homemade

Holiday Side Dish Recipes:

• Winter Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette from Hezzi-D’s Recipe Box
• Cranberry Red Wine Sauce from Art of Natural Living
• Pumpkin Paratha from Magical Ingredients
• Caraway Seed Rollsi from The Spiffy Cookie
• Fondant Sweet Potatoes fromA Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Creamed Kale with Gruyére from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
• Keto Grilled Butterflied Chimichurri Shrimp from Sneha’s Recipe
• Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
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Vrat Ki Aloo Dhaniya Sabzi#Alphabet Challenge

Vrat ki Aloo Dhaniya Sabzi is a quick, flavorful fasting potato dish made with fresh coriander, green chilies and sendha namak. This is the simplest one far more delicious than the normal food.
Ingredients
5 Medium Potatoes - boiled
1 Tablespoon Coriander Powder
1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
¼ Teaspoon Red Chilly Powder
1 Green Chilly -finely chopped
Sendha Namak to taste
1 Teaspoon Amchur Powder
2 Tablespoons Chopped Coriander leaves - for garnishing - optional
2 Tablespoons Desi Ghee
Method
Boil the potatoes and remove the skin. Cut the potatoes in large cubes.

In a pan heat ghee, add the cumin seeds and green chilly. Let it sizzle for a minute. Add the coriander powder and roast it for a minute. Add the potatoes and mix well, so that the potatoes get coated with the spices. Season it with salt, red chili powder, and amchur powder. Add some of the chopped coriander leaves, leave a little for garnish. Saute the potatoes on medium to high flame, stirring in between, till a nice reddish brown coat is formed on the potatoes.   

Garnish with coriander and serve.

Labels: Boiled Potato, Coriander Leaves, Vrat, Alphabet Challenge, Indian, Side Dish

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• Spicy Goat Vindaloo from Food Lust People Love
• Vanilla Cookies with Fudge Filling from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
• Vanilla-Flecked Black Cod en Papillote from Culinary Cam
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Thel Ghosalyachi Bhaji#SundayFunday

Today’s recipe is one of the simplest sabzi/bhaji that one learns in East Indian cuisine. This is my Mom's recipe. It is just a method sweating the onions in a pan, add the ghosali a letting them cook together. There a two type of these gourds, one is a ridge gourd (turai or dodka )which we East Indians call it shirali ghosali, because of the ridge that this vegetable has.
The other one is the thel ghosali/sponge gourd which is plain, although both taste the same when cooked, just the variety changes. 

This vegetable goes by many names, ridged gourd, lufa, turai, turia, beerakaya, or peerkangaai, smooth luffa.

You can prepare this dish when you crave for something really simple. It tastes great with chapatti/hand breads (love the sweetness of the vegetable that goes so well with these flat breads) and also with rice or fish/meat curry.

Serves 3
Ingredients
650 Grams Thel Ghosali/Ridged Gourd
1 Large Onion finely sliced
1 Tablespoon Bottle Masala
½ Teaspoon Sea Salt or to taste
3 Tablespoons Oil
Method

Wash and peel the gourd, cut the gourd vertically and then make thin slices out of it.

Heat oil in pan/kadai, add the onions and fry them for a minute. Place a lid on low flame let it soften for 3 minutes. After that you will see the onions are translucent ( this give the bhaji a sweet taste). Now add the ghosali and stir fry it on high flame for a minute or two. Cover with a lid and reduce the flame to low for 5 minutes. Now you will see it has released all its moisture/water. Open the lid and give it a stir, let it cook on medium low flame without the lid for 10 to 15 minutes or till the water nearly evaporates.

Now you can see the water has nearly evaporated, add the bottle masala and salt, give it a good mix, cover with a lid on medium low flame let it cook till the spice marries together with the ghosali for about 4 -5 minutes.
Open and you will see oil has started to seperate give a final mix.  

This vegetable does not require any garnish. Serve hot as a side dish to any meal. It taste delicious.

Labels: Sponge Gourd, East Indian, Side Dish,Sunday Funday, Indian 

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• Dandelion Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigretteby Food Lust People Love
• Porcini Risottoby Culinary Cam
• Rosehip Jellyby A Messy Kitchen
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Keto Khoresh Bamieh With Beef Mince#EatTheWorld

Iranian Khoresh Bamieh/Okra & Beef Mince Stew is a flavorful dish made with tender okra, beef mince, spices, garlic, pepper, and slowly simmered stew. It's delicious Keto/Low Carb Recipe. Makes a delicious meal to have with Keto Flatbread or Keto Rice.

Ingredients
500 Grams Minced Beef
400 Grams Tender Bhendi / Okra - can use frozen
4 Medium Tomatoes
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Medium Onions - diced
1 Tablespoon Chopped Garlic
1 Teaspoon Turmeric powder
1 Teaspoon Coriander powder
¼ Teaspoon Cumin powder
½ Teaspoon Curry Powder
½ Teaspoon Red Chilli powder
1 Teaspoon Black pepper powder
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
400 Grams Bhendi / Okra
¾ - 1 Teaspoon Salt or to taste
¼ Teaspoon Saffron - soaked in ¼ cup hot water
1 Tablespoon Lime juice
Method
Shallow fry or air fry the okra until lightly golden. Set aside.

Score a cross in the base of each tomato. Bring a large pan of water to the boil over high heat. Add the tomatoes and blanch for 1 minute,
then drain and immediately plunge into a bowl of iced water. Peel the tomatoes, then dice and set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the onions and cook for around two minutes until golden, add the minced beef, garlic then stir fry for two minutes then add all the dry spices and cook for a minute. Add the tomato paste and chopped tomatoes cook, breaking up the mince with the back of a wooden spoon, for 3 -4 minutes.
Add the a cup of boiling water. Bring the mixture to the boil, cover and cook for 15 minutes.

Remove the lid and then add the fried okra, saffron water, lime juice continue to cook for 10 minutes or until the mixture is reduced, thick and the okra is cooked. Transfer to a serving dish and scatter the parsley or chopped coriander leaves over the top. 

Serve with the keto rice on the side. I enjoyed this with Keto flatbread.
Labels: Beef, Iran, Main course, Mince, Persia, Side Dish, Eat the World, Middle Eastern, Keto, Low Carb

Check out all the wonderful Iranian recipes prepared by fellow Eat the World members and share with #eattheworld. Find out how to join Eat the World here and have fun exploring a country a month in the kitchen with us!
For Eat The World we are sharing recipes of Iran.

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Tendli and Potato Fry#SundayFunday

This is a very simple and tasty vegetable. Its a side dish can be had with rice and dal, rotis or phulka.
Ingredients
250 Grams Tendli / Tindora / Ivy Gourd - cut into round slices
1 Large Potato - cut in small round slices
1 Teaspoon Curry Powder
2 Green Chillies - finely chopped
1 Medium Onion - sliced
¾ Teaspoon Salt
½ Teaspoon Sugar
3 Tablespoons Oil 
For Seasoning 

1 Teaspoon Cumin seeds
5 - 6 Curry Leaves
A pinch of Asafoetida
Method 

Wash the tendli, snip of the ends and chop into thin round slices.
In a pan, heat the oil, add cumin seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida. Add the onions and fry till oily and translucent ( do not fry till pink because we want to retain the sweetness of the onions) , then add the green chillies and curry powder, fry well for 2 minutes. 

Then add the potato and tendli fry on high flame for 3 minutes. Place a lid and keep water on it. Reduce the flame to low and let it cook on steam. After 3 to 5 minutes and open the lid and give it a quick stir. Sprinkle a little hot water from the lid, add salt, sugar and again it a quick stir, cover with the lid, again add water on the lid and let it cook till the tendli is cooked. Serve hot with rotis or phulka.

This sabji tasted really good so simple yet tasty. The tendli was so tender that gave an awesome taste to the sabji.
Labels: Sunday Funday, Tendli, Potato, Side Dish, Vegan, Gluten free, Indian, Vegetarian, Keto

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Curry Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus from A Messy Kitchen

Garlic Basil Wax Beans from A Day in the Life on the Farm

Garlicky Margherita Pizza from Amy's Cooking Adventures

Pan-fried Chicken with Curried Leeks and Lentils from Food Lust People Love

Pinzimonio from Culinary Cam

Roasted Chinese Eggplant from Karen's Kitchen Stories

Tendli and Potato Fry from Sneha's Recipe

Veggie Mac & Cheese from Mayuri's Jikoni   

Keto Roasted Cauliflower Mac & Cheese#SundayFunday

I, can eat this delicious Roasted Cauliflower Mac & Cheese probably every other day. Easy and delicious side dish. It is perfect with any protein or on its own.
Ingredients
To Roast The Cauliflower
1 Large Cauliflower Head - See Notes
Salt, black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil
For The Sauce
2 Tablespoons Butter
Salt To Taste
¼ Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
½ Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder or Red Pepper Flakes
1/3 Cup Roasted Tomato sauce
1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream or Fresh Cream
½ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese 

For The Topping
¼ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese 
A Drizzle Olive Oil
¼ Teaspoon Dried Parsley 
Method

Wash and separate cauliflower into bite-size pieces.
Season with salt and pepper then drizzle with olive oil.
Toss it to coat then cook in the air fryer at 180°C for 16-17 minutes or roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 200°C. Make sure that the cauliflower is in one layer on the baking sheet. 
To Make The Sauce

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat, Add the turmeric and tomato sauce, bring this to a simmer.
Gradually add  cream, stirring until well-mixed, add seasoning; turmeric, salt, and pepper.
Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until it begins to slightly thicken. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring, for 2-3 minutes.
Add cheese, stirring, until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and well blended.
The sauce will start to thicken as it cools. Now, taste it and add salt according to your taste. 
Now add the roasted cauliflower mix it well so that cauliflower is coated with the sauce.

Pour this into a baking dish spread the cheese over it, 

then add a drizzle of olive oil and a good sprinkle of dried or fresh parsley. 

Bake it in a preheated oven in @ 180°C till the cheese melts. The cauliflower does not release any water as they are roasted taste like real mac & cheese.

Serve when still hot, Enjoy!!
My Notes
The cauliflower florets measured around 7 cups. 

Labels: Keto, Roasted Cauliflower, Pasta, Sunday Funday, Low Carb, Side Dish, Gluten Free, Cheese, International Cuisine

For Sunday Funday we are sharing Macaroni & Cheese Recipes

• Baked Penne and Cheese bA Messy Kitchen
• Cauliflower Spinach Mac and Cheese by Food Lust People Love
• Gruyére and Emmentaler Macaroni and Cheese with Ham and Sourdough by Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Instant Pot Chicken Mac and Cheese by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Keto Roasted Cauliflower Mac & Cheese by Sneha's Recipe
• Pesto Mac by Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Spicy Cheezy Orzo by Sid's Sea Palm Cooking

Suya/Grilled Beef Skewers#EatTheWorld

Sierra Leone-style beef skewers (also known locally as Kebab or Suya). Suya is tender beef threaded on a skewer and then baked or grilled to perfection in a tantalizing spicy peanut sauce. Suya, a very spicy street food that's popular in western Africa.

This is my take on Suya, grilled beef skewers from West Africa. Sirloin steak is marinated in a quick and easy marinade that is extremely delicious and perfect for cooking on the grill. They’re ideal for snacks, summer picnics, or even a main or side dish.

Serves 8

Ingredients
1 Cup Salted Roasted Peanuts - skinned
1 Tablespoon Paprika powder
2 Teaspoons Onion powder
2 Teaspoons Ginger powder
1 Teaspoon Red Pepper flakes
1 Teaspoon Garlic powder
2 Tablespoons Tomato paste
1 Teaspoon All Spice Powder
2 Tablespoons Olive oil
1 Teaspoon Salt or to taste
1 Kg Beef Undercut /Sirloin Steak- cut into 2 inch cubes
Method
Place peanuts in a food processor, process until it starts to become a paste. Add paprika, onion powder, ginger, pepper flakes and garlic powder, pulse until combined.

Pat dry the beef with a kitchen towel to remove any moisture.
Place beef in a large bowl or shallow dish. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat. Add peanut mixture and tomato paste mix well and toss so that each cube of meat is coated with the spice mix. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 hours or overnight.
Soak the skewers totally submerged in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent them from burning. Drain beef, discarding marinade.

Thread beef onto wooden skewers. 

Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until beef reaches desired doneness, 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally. 

Garnish beef skewers with sliced onions, lime wedges, green onions, chopped coriander leaves, and chopped peanuts if desired.

Labels: Keto, Low Carb, Beef, Steaks, African, Sierra Leone, International Cuisine, Side Dish
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