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Mushroom Soup (Hubova Polievka)

Mushroom Soup (Hubova Polievka) by Johan Declerck

Mushroom Soup (Hubova Polievka)Soak dry mushrooms in small bowl for 1/2 hour in warm water, making sure all are covered. Drain and save water. Chop mushrooms on board (not too small in size). Put sauerkraut in large pot with 1/2 gallon water and add all ingredients (EXCEPT flour, butter and onion - these are to make what is called "za…

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Goi cuon Summer rolls with prawns, crab, ginger, and mint

Goi cuon Summer rolls with prawns, crab, ginger, and mint by Johan Declerck

Goi cuon Summer rolls with prawns, crab, ginger, and mintand pepper, and mix again. Adjust seasoning.Soak the rice paper wrappers, about 5 at a time, in warm water for20 seconds or until softened. (Be careful they don’t stick together, as theytear easily.) Lay out 4 or 5 wrappers side by side on a clean damp tea towel ona flat…

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Chee pow kai Paper-wrapped chicken

Chee pow kai Paper-wrapped chicken by Johan Declerck

Chee pow kai Paper-wrapped chickenTo make the spiced salt, mix together the salt and five-spice powder. Dryroastin a clean frying pan over low heat for 3–4 minutes until fragrant, stirring the mixture to prevent burning. Let cool. This keeps indefinitely when storedairtight at room temperature.Using a pestle and mortar, crush the…

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Curried parsnip soup

Curried parsnip soup by Johan Declerck

Curried parsnip soupCurried parsnip soupThe mix of sweet parsnips and gentle spices makes this soup a great winter warmer.Melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened. Add the parsnips, carrot, and potato. Sprinkle in the flour and curry powder and stir for 2 minutes.…

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Pasta with arugula and pancetta

Pasta with arugula and pancetta by Johan Declerck

Pasta with arugula and pancettaPasta with arugula and pancettaArugula is a prolific and easy crop to grow. Here, its spicy leavesare combined with salty pancetta and Parmesan to make a quickpasta dish. Add the arugula only at the last minute.cook over low heat for 5 minutes, until softened.Add the chile and cook for a few minutes…

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Lentil, fava bean, and feta salad

Lentil, fava bean, and feta salad by Johan Declerck

Lentil, fava bean, and feta saladup to 1 year. They tend to be salty, so be sure to rinse them with cold water.

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Smoked trout with beet, apple, and dill relish

Smoked trout with beet, apple, and dill relish by Johan Declerck

Smoked trout with beet, apple, and dill relishIn a small bowl, mix the horseradish with half of the onion. Set aside.Arrange the curly endive and flaked trout on a serving plate,and drizzle with the oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and someblack pepper. Peel, core, and chop the apples into bite-size pieces. Combine with the beet…

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Sliced beef and arugula salad with green olive and raisin salsa

Sliced beef and arugula salad with green olive and raisin salsa by Johan Declerck

Sliced beef and arugula salad with green olive and raisin salsain a shallow serving bowl. Spoon the salsa over the top, and serve at room temperature. Top the salad with some freshly shaved Parmesan cheese, if you wish.

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Masala papad Masala popadums with tomato and green chili

Masala papad Masala popadums with tomato and green chili by Johan Declerck

Masala papad Masala popadums with tomato and green chilifor about 2 minutes until fragrant.Halve the tomatoes, remove the seeds, and cut the flesh into a fine dice.Mix the tomato and onion in a bowl with the green chilies. Season well with salt and pepper. Add the toasted cumin powder and the chili powder, then stir in the lime…

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Moily haldi Coconut and turmeric fish soup

Moily haldi Coconut and turmeric fish soup by Johan Declerck

Moily haldi Coconut and turmeric fish soupMoily haldiCoconut and turmeric fish soupServes 4–6brown the cashews. Set aside. In the same oil, cook the garlic, ginger, and chopped chilies for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Using a pestle and mortar, pound the cashews, cilantro stems, garlic, ginger, and chilies to make a paste. Set aside.…

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