Have you ever walked around the grocery store without inspiration? Are you in need of new dinner ideas? Hold on tight because we will take you on a journey around the world’s kitchen! We want to inspire you to discover new dishes and share this delicious food with your loved ones, or even make it together! Of course, you are a student and may not want to stand in the kitchen for too long. Although these dishes take a few more steps, they are relatively quick to make! If you don’t have time, ordering is the key option for you! We carefully selected four different dishes that will spark up your dinner table.
- Butter Chicken – India
Butter Chicken, a delicious recipe from Indian cuisine. Butter Chicken is chicken in a spicy, creamy sauce. This Indian dish has a soft velvety taste and it can be served on the table within 30 minutes, which is great for a quick meal! You can serve this dish with fresh vegetables and some naan bread or rice. This dish will definitely make you fall in love with Indian cuisine. You can buy the naan bread in your local grocery story like the Albert Heijn! Easy as that 🙂
You can make Butter Chicken as easy in 30 minutes! Follow the easy and fun recipe here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Befuh_bT2Jo
- Fufu with Egusi soup – Ghana
Fufu originates from West and Central Africa. It is made by boiling root vegetables and then mashing them into a nice dough. The ingredients vary by region but usually include yams, plantains and cassava. These ingredients are easy to purchase in your local grocery store and or an oriental toko. The dish has a neutral taste, which is why it is usually served with different types of soups. In Nigeria, Fufu is served with soups such as Egusi, Ogbono, and Efo riro.
- Egusi soup typically features meat, seafood and vegetables.
- Ogbono soup is made from ogbono seeds (African mango seeds), palm oil, assorted meats, and traditional spices.
- Efo riro soup is a rich vegetable soup which also includes beef and fish to your liking.
Fufu became wildly known to other cultures through TikTok, where people try out the dish and tell the audience their thoughts on it. Join the tasting of Fufu with its soup, as all the others have tried before you!
Interested in making Fufu with Egusi soup yourself? We got you covered! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BdSYnfTT9M
- Manti – Turkey
A dish with small balls of dough filled with seasoned minced beef or lamb. You can compare this dish to Chinese dumplings. This dish is usually served with two sauces: a garlic yogurt sauce and a spicy sauce of chili pepper and melted butter. The combination of the soft, doughy Manti, spicy and fresh sauces is simply heaven. They come in all different kinds of forms, the most common one is the pyramid-looking form. Give it a try! We know you’ll love it and want more. Making Manti from scratch could take time, buying it in a Turkish supermarket is another great and easy option! Enjoy the unique taste of Turkey in a flick of your wrist.
Make delicious Manti with the help of Refika’s easy to follow recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iX5esCecnQ
- Açaí – Brazil
The Açaí bowl is getting more popular every day by its fresh and fruity taste and the health benefits it holds. Açaí is a purple berry full of antioxidants and vitamins that only grows on palm trees along the banks of the Amazon. This berry is known for its many health benefits. The Açai bowl is decorated with delicious fresh fruit, nuts and/or granola. People comment on how this dish tastes like heaven on their tongue, especially with its chocolatey taste. If you are thinking about eating healthily and exercising, the Açai bowl is perfect for your routine and will keep you energized! You can buy the ingredients in your local grocery store. As for the Açai, you can purchase the powder at Holland & Barrett!
Watch here to see how easy it is to make this healthy bowl! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g7rJ7ImcqI
Are you hungry yet? We sure are! There are many more dishes from around the world that have to be explored and shared with one another. Join the search and discover the world of different cultures, all from your own kitchen!
