Zeama is a traditional Moldovan soup, known for its anti-hangover properties. I actually tried it, when I was in Moldova years ago, and in combination with fresh air and local white wine it does the job. I wanted to make this soup at home, but the recipe called for borș acru (fermented wheat bran juice),…
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Chickpea “chicken” soup
This chickpea “chicken” soup is exactly what you need after holidays. It’s incredibly comforting and nourishing. Take your time and make your own vegetable broth for the best result. I always make my own vegetable stock. For basic light stock I’m using onion, celery stalks or root, carrot, garlic, parsley stems, fresh herbs (like rosemary…
Coconut-lime ramen
This coconut-lime ramen is incredibly delicious. It is tangy, creamy and packed with umami! Noodles are my survival food for all time. When I was traveling on budget to Philippines I lived on fruits and noodles. My absolute favorite was calamansi flavored one. Calamansi is a local citrus fruit that looks like tiny lime. So…
Winter miso soba
I didn’t see the sun for a week already. It is really dark, cold and cloudy outside. All I want to do is to drink tea, wrap myself in a blanket like a burrito and binge-watch cartoons. There’s no space for thin miso soup. You need some rich stuff, more noodles, more protein and more…
Vegan Pho (Traditional Vietnamese soup)
I tried Pho for the first time when I cooked it as a task for my Forks Over Knives Cooking Course. I’ve never made such a rich stock before. However, I was not completely satisfied with my result. I spent much time checking different recipes and trying to achieve a more authentic taste. That is hard…