Great Peasant Dishes

recipes + cooking tips + travelogs

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Quick descriptions

of 13 great

peasant dishes

that are now

widely popular

in their countries

and abroad

Note

I learned how to prepare these dishes from local cooks during my various gastronomic journeys around the world. Each of my recipes is authentic, kitchen tested, and easy to follow.

I adapted the recipes and text presented in this website from my critically acclaimed book, "Great Peasant Dishes of the World".

Brazil

Vatapa

Simmered fish with shrimp.

China

Cha Chiang Mien

Lo mein noodles with pork

Czech Republic

Houskove Knedliky

Disc-shaped bread dumplings

France

Cassoulet

Smoked-meat bean casserole

India

Roghan Josh

Lamb braised with spices

Indonesia

Nasi Goreng

Rice with herbs and spices

Italy

Osso Buco

Braised seasoned veal shank

Japan

Oyako Donburi

Rice topped with egg & chicken

Mexico

Huevos Racheros

Tortillas topped with fried eggs.

Morocco

Couscous

Semolina with meat/veggies

Spain

Arroz con Pollo

Steamed rice with chicken

Thailand

Tom Yam Kung

Spicy, prawn soup

Turkey

Yalanci Dolma

Rice-stuffed grape leaves

More to come

I will be adding more recipes, cooking tips, and travelogs. This will take time. Thank you for being patient.

I hope you find my Great Peasant Dish pages interesting

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