Budget-Friendly turmeric Recipes – Save Money, Eat Well
Cooking with turmeric doesn’t have to be expensive. Try these cheap, tasty, and filling recipes.
Recipes with turmeric
Curry fishball is a very popular Hongkong Street food and household. Think bouncy fishballs, chewy pork skin, tender cuttlefish (and sometimes daikon)—all swimming in a rich, slightly sweet and spicy curry sauce. Every spoonful offers a mix of textures: the soft fishballs, the springy seafood, and that satisfying bite from pork skin. The curry is aromatic—packed with garlic, onions (or shallots), and classic Cantonese‑style curry spices—bringing warmth and depth without being overly heavy.
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These balado eggs are really fun because the boiled eggs are fried first so that the skin is a bit crispy, then doused with spicy red balado sauce that is blended finely from chilies, onions, shallots, and tomatoes. The taste is a combination of spicy, a little sour from the tomatoes, and a fragrant aroma from lime leaves or lemongrass—especially if you use lime leaves or lemongrass in the sauce.
A simple Indonesian snack: firm tempeh chunks gently coated in warm spices and fried until the edges are crispy golden. The dish offers a delightful contrast between a crispy outer layer and a soft interior, with just the right amount of warmth; its simplicity makes for easy execution, though it can get a bit dry if left in the pan for too long. Serving it with a fresh dipping sauce adds a touch of freshness.
Fried Chicken Wings with Spice Seasoning is a mouth-watering Indonesian fried chicken dish, combining crispy fried chicken wings with traditional spice seasonings that are perfectly absorbed. The combination of garlic, turmeric, ginger, and coriander creates a fragrant aroma and a distinctive savory taste. The 30-minute marinating process ensures that the spices are absorbed into the meat, resulting in chicken wings that are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Served warm, this dish is perfect to be enjoyed with white rice and chili sauce as a complement.