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Famous Nagano Kabucha & Shitake Soup

Famous Nagano Kabucha & Shitake Soup by John Spottiswood

When I lived in Japan for 2 years I was introduced to many delicious foods. One of my most distinct food memories is of a hot, piping Kabucha (Japanese Pumpkin) soup I had in Nagano Prefecture after a very cold day of skiing. As is common in Japan, this was a small restaurant which was famous for and served almost nothing other than…

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Dongzhi Tangyuan (Glutinous Rice Sweet Dumplings)

Dongzhi Tangyuan (Glutinous Rice Sweet Dumplings) by Navaneetham Krishnan

Peanut stuffed dumplings in a palm sugar-pandan/screwpine flavoured syrup.

1 vote
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Old Cucumber And Kei Chi (Wolfberry) With Gingko Nuts Soup

Old Cucumber And Kei Chi (Wolfberry) With Gingko Nuts Soup by Navaneetham Krishnan

profound in healing properties and taste: natural sweetness of kei chi/wolfberries, soft texture of old cucumber and contrasting crunch of lotus nuts.

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Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup by Mira

Pumpkin also known as Kadhdhu / Kasi bhopla / Maththan /manjal poosani / budi kumbala / budikumbadi is a bright orange vegetable which is easy to cook and is little sweet in taste. The flesh, seeds, stringy inner part all are edible. With the stringy part inside on which seeds are seen can be used in chutney making. (will post the…

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Spicy Lentil & Bean Soup

Spicy Lentil & Bean Soup by The Kitchen Magpie - Karlynn Johnston

I have been looking for more ways to serve beans and lentils that aren’t boring, since my non-meat eating son needs protein in his meals. And the fact that they are incredibly healthy for us is a huge bonus as well. Soup is a great way to incorporate lentils and beans into your diet, especially since it is so satisfying in the…

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Dhal Yogurt Soup

Dhal Yogurt Soup by Navaneetham Krishnan

A bit tangy, a bit buttery and fully aromatic.

1 vote
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Okra (lady fingers) with yougurt curry..

Okra (lady fingers) with yougurt curry.. by Indian Cooking

To avoid sliminess, okra pods are often stir-fried with little salt and turmeric until it turns little Brown colour. This recipe 4 servings of this side dish.

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