Healthy /2 teaspoons garlic powder Recipes for Every Day
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Recipes with /2 teaspoons garlic powder
This minced fried chicken with seasoned flour features tender and juicy chicken thighs coated in crispy tapioca flour and a warming touch of turmeric and pepper. After being fried until golden, the chicken pieces are tossed with a spicy minced spice mix—a mixture of red chilies, green chilies, garlic, and onions—which is sautéed with oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and spring onions until fragrant and thickened. The result is a combination of a savory-sweet crispy exterior and tender chicken meat with a delicious aroma of spices and a mild spicy flavor.
Stir-fried Beef with Bitter Melon presents a contrasting blend of savory and bitter flavors: gently seasoned beef blends with bitter melon, which, after being cooked, retains its distinctive hint of bitterness. The crunchy texture of the bitter melon and the tender slices of meat create harmony in every bite, while shallots, garlic, and ginger add a warm, appetizing aroma. This dish is considered healthy and quick to prepare, but requires extra attention to the process of pressing and sautéing the bitter melon to avoid an overly bitter taste and to prevent overcooking the meat.
This Korean-style chicken features chicken pieces that are deep-fried until golden brown, then coated in a signature Korean sauce—a combination of soy sauce, mirin, garlic, sesame oil, corn syrup, sugar, and dried chili flakes—that imparts a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavor. The texture is tantalizing: the chicken is crispy on the outside, but the sauce layer remains slippery and rich. The aromas of garlic and sesame oil blend together beautifully, while a sprinkling of fresh scallions adds freshness and a pop of color. This dish is the perfect blend of bold Korean flavors and the familiarity of fried chicken—perfect as a special snack or a fun main course.
Steamed fish head with garlic and black soybeans displays a savory-sweet balance thanks to the combination of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar, plus the sharp aroma of garlic wafting. The soft texture of the fish meat combines with the slightly chewy pieces of chopped black soybeans, adding an interesting dimension to each bite. The steamed presentation makes this dish light and healthy, but requires about 15 minutes of marinating and exactly 10 minutes of steaming to ensure optimal absorption of the spices and prevent overcooking the fish.
The smoothness of the steamed egg combines with the bright colors of the carrots and broccoli, creating a texture that is both tender and chewy. The aromas of garlic and soy sauce play with each layer, providing a savory and warm touch. A sprinkling of sesame seeds and red peppers adds visual and flavor dimension, while each bite is light yet satisfying. This dish is simple yet layered—just right for delivering warmth and nutrition in every bite.
Stir-fried eggplant with minced meat is a dish where sliced eggplant is sautéed with minced beef/chicken, garlic, shallots, and chilies until fragrant. Add sweet soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, pepper, and a little water, and cook until the eggplant is tender and the spices are absorbed. The result is a savory-spicy dish with a soft eggplant texture and rich meat flavor.
Fried bakwan (fried fritters) are round with crispy edges—a savory platform that welcomes the fried egg tucked neatly in the center. When you bite into it, the crunchy texture of the flour combines with the soft, melting yolk, creating a warm and enticing combination of flavors. The aroma of garlic and coriander wafts gently, while fresh vegetables like carrots and cabbage provide a layer of fresh texture and character. This dish is ready to be the star of the table, captivating with its “wow” simplicity—perfect as a special snack or a relaxing afternoon companion.
grated coconut fried to a golden hue blends harmoniously with the tender shredded chicken. Each piece of serundeng brings a balance of sweetness from the brown sugar, a touch of sourness from the tamarind juice, and the warmth of the spices—shallots, garlic, red chilies, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and coriander—that permeate throughout. The fragrance of lime leaves, galangal, and lemongrass envelops the overall aroma, creating an alluring tropical fragrance. The flavor is a dance of textures: crunchy, savory, and fragrant, with layers of complex flavors—sweet, savory, spicy, and fresh—perfect for accompanying warm rice or as a relaxing snack. This dish redefines a classic, remaining familiar yet leaving a deep flavor trail.
Steamed Shrimp with Rice Noodles is a delicate symphony of elegance: succulent shrimp wrapped in coils of rice noodles, inviting curiosity from the first sight. Warm steam envelops each strand of rice noodles, conveying a savory saltiness and the fragrant aroma of garlic and paprika that slowly penetrates the shrimp flesh. Bite after bite reveals the fragrant, springy texture of the rice noodles, embracing the tenderness of the shrimp with each strand, while touches of oyster sauce and soy sauce add a subtle, alluring depth. This dish is more than just a dish—it is a light yet characterful poem of flavors, captivating the senses with its warmth and elegant simplicity that is hard to resist.
Steamed tofu brings comforting softness, topped with a layer of fragrant minced meat, with the aroma of garlic, ginger and delicious spices seeping into every pore. This soft and dense texture blends with a touch of red pepper and a sprinkling of fresh green leaves, creating a harmony of warm, elegant and alluring flavors in every bite.