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Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime

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Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime and rice

I can’t remember where I first came across this recipe for Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime, but I can tell you it was a LIFE CHANGING DAY! On that day when I first made it, I was delighted to bring a taste of Persian cooking into my own kitchen.

The New Persian Kitchen by Louisa Shafia

The recipe for Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime comes from the cookbook The New Persian Kitchen by Louisa Shafia. Ms. Shafia is a chef, recipe developer, and cookbook author. She is of Iranian heritage, and her book The New Persian Kitchen is full of Persian recipes developed with a contemporary take on this amazing cuisine.

You must visit Ms. Shafia’s shop, Feast by Louisa! Her shop features signed copies of her cookbooks “The New Persian Kitchen” and “Lucid Food,” as well as an amazing Persian Spice Kit, and Rice Bonnet, which will help you achieve the PERFECT Persian rice!

The Ingredients Required For Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime

Chicken, garlic, sumac, limes, garlic, salt, pepper

You will see in the picture above, that very few ingredients are needed to produce this scrumptious dish. All you need is bone-in chicken thighs, garlic, lime, turmeric, salt, pepper, water, grapeseed oil, and sumac, for garnish.

spice mix of turmeric, salt, and pepper; garlic and limes
chicken seasoned with turmeric, salt, and pepper

After mixing the turmeric, salt, and pepper, you simply season both sides of the chicken thighs and brown the chicken in a skillet.

browning seasoned chicken in a skillet

You’ll braise the chicken for around 25 minutes, then remove the chicken and reduce the sauce. The sauce is poured over the chicken, and then it’s dusted with sumac and served with juicy limes!

Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime

What is Sumac?

Sumac is widely used in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking. The sumac bush is native to the Middle East. It produces deep red berries, which are dried and then ground to a powder. It’s often part of another Middle Eastern spice called Za’atar. Za’atar is one of the foods in my 1,000 Foods to Eat Project and you can read about it here.

The taste of sumac is somewhat sour, like lemon, and it has a beautiful dark red color as you can see in the picture above. In the Turmeric Chicken With Sumac And Lime, the sumac is strictly used as a garnish. I urge you to experiment with pairing sumac with fish, lamb, and vegetables as well!

For convenience, I am including a link to purchase sumac from Amazon here.

You MUST Try Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime!

Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime

You absolutely MUST try this dish! It produces a flavor so incredible you’ll be craving it again and again! Succulent and aromatic, this dish is best served with rice (Persian rice if possible!) and of course take the time to squeeze your juicy limes all over the chicken before eating!

This recipe will show you that you can bring a taste of Iran to your home! Super simple and absolutely delicious, I believe your whole family will be craving it!

Enjoy!!!

Thank You To Louisa Shafia!

Last but certainly not least, I cannot tell you how thrilled I was when I was given permission by Louisa Shafia to publish this recipe! It’s been such a favorite of mine, I’m absolutely over the moon to be able to share it here and with as many people as I can!

Please view www.LouisaShafia.com for more information on Ms. Shafia, additional recipes, and also details on her cooking classes. It would be such a dream for me to attend one of her classes one day!

Thank you Louisa Shafia and may all the best be yours!!!

Other Recipes You May Enjoy

Classic Filipino Chicken Adobo

Filipino Chicken Adobo

Chicken Biryani

Chicken Biryani

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Grace

Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime

Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime

Louisa Shafia
Absolutely incredibly easy and scrumptious Persian recipe for Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Persian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ts ground turmeric
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • 2 ts pepper
  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 limes juicy and halved!
  • sumac for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix the turmeric with 1 tablespoon salt and 2 teaspoons pepper. Place the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with the spice mixture, turning to coat both sides.
    chicken seasoned with turmeric, salt, and pepper
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Brown the chicken well on both sides, about 7 minutes per side. Pour in the water, then add the garlic, stirring it into the water. Bring the water to a boil, then turn down the heat to low and cover. Braise the chicken for 25 minutes, until the inside is opaque.
    browning seasoned chicken in a skillet
  • Transfer the chicken to a serving platter, turn up the heat to high, and reduce the cooking liquid for a few minutes, stirring occasionally until itโ€™s slightly thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and pour the sauce over the chicken.
  • Dust the chicken with sumac and pepper, garnish with lime halves, and serve.
    Turmeric Chicken With Sumac and Lime and rice

Notes

Serve this with rice, preferably Persian rice!
There is also a Vegetarian Option: Use whole portobello mushrooms in place of the chicken, or use 1 pound firm tofu, well drained and cut into slabs 1 inch thick. You will need a little extra oil for searing than what is called for in the recipe.
Keyword Chicken, lime, sumac, turmeric
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Tilapia With Hot Yuzu Sauce

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Tilapia with hot yuzu sauce and green onions

Are you ready for your taste buds to go zing?! Then try this absolutely delicious Tilapia with Hot Yuzu Sauce!

What is Yuzu?

Yuzu is one of the foods listed in the 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die book. Yuzu is a citrus fruit that is mainly cultivated in Korea, China, and Japan. Nowadays it is also cultivated in California.

This citrus is very sour! Therefore it’s the juice and the rind that are used in cooking and the fruit is not normally eaten like you would an orange or tangerine. It’s got a great tartness to it, and so citrusy with hints of lemon, lime, and grapefruit. It also has a sharp aroma.

I found this yuzu on a trip to Japan, but it wasn’t easy! If you’d like to learn more about this amazing citrus fruit, please visit “Yuzu – 1,000 Foods to Eat Project.”

Yuzu

In the United States, where I am based, it’s generally easiest to get the taste of yuzu in different sauces, juices, or flavored foods that are available. You can click here to see a varied selection of yuzu flavored items on Amazon.

Hot Yuzu Sauce

Hot Yuzu Sauce

I picked up this Hot Yuzu Sauce from my local grocery store. This particular sauce comes from Miyazaki, Japan. And I can vouch that it is a lively hot sauce!

Hot yuzu sauce
Hot yuzu sauce

One of the recommendations on the bottle is to serve with light fish, so I decided to try it with pan fried tilapia. It was delicious!

tilapia, hot yuzu sauce, olive oil, salt, pepper, nanami togarashi

All you need for a delicious and healthy light meal is tilapia, olive oil, salt, pepper, and Hot Yuzu Sauce.

If you are interested in trying the Hot Yuzu Sauce that I used, you can order it from JapanGoldUSA.com.

Unfortunately the sauce I used is no longer available on Amazon. But great news! It seems there is one made by Trader Joe’s and sold here on Amazon that could be used as a substitute. When I run out of the Hot Yuzu Sauce that I have I will try the Trader Joe’s Yuzu Hot Sauce!

I also added some Nanami Togarashi (Japanese 7 spice) to my tilapia because I love the extra spice and color that it adds. However, you can omit this if you don’t have it handy.

Nanami Togarashi
Tilapia With Hot Yuzu Sauce and Rice

This meal cooks up in a flash! Healthy, delicious, zinging taste buds…perfect for a quick and yummy meal!

Serve this with rice and garnished with lots of green onions!  You can be as generous or as stingy as you like with the Hot Yuzu Sauce!  Be sure to inhale its aroma and really savor the flavor of the sauce.  Enjoy this taste of yuzu, one of foods listed in the the 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die book by Mimi Sheraton! I hope you will give this a try!

Some Other Recipes You May Enjoy!

Belizean Stewed Chicken

Belizean Stewed Chicken

Colorado Green Chili

Colorado Green Chili

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Tilapia with hot yuzu sauce and green onions

Tilapia With Hot Yuzu Sauce

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Tilapia is pan fried to a golden brown, and simply seasoned with salt, pepper, Nanami Togarashi, and Hot Yuzu Sauce!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Total Time 13 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tilapia fillets generous sized
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • Nanami Togarashi to taste (can omit)
  • Hot Yuzu Sauce to taste
  • 2 green onions sliced, as garnish

Instructions
 

  • Season to your taste the tilapia fillets with salt, pepper, and some Nanami Togarashi (if using).
    Seasoned tilapia fillets in a pan
  • Heat up the olive oil in a non stick pan to medium high. Once the oil is hot, add the tilapia fillets. Cook each side for approximately 3-4 minutes, or until lightly browned on both sides. The fish should flake easily when prodded with a fork.
    Browned tilapia fillets in a pan
  • Remove, and now add Hot Yuzu Sauce to your taste!
    Tilapia With Hot Yuzu Sauce and Rice

Notes

Serve this with rice and garnished with lots of green onions!ย  You can be as generous or as stingy as you like with the Hot Yuzu Sauce!ย  Be sure to inhale its aroma and really savor the flavor of the sauce.ย  Enjoy this taste of yuzu, one of foods listed in the the 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die book by Mimi Sheraton!
Keyword Fish, tilapia, yuzu
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Yuzu – 1,000 Foods to Eat Project

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Yuzu in a plastic container

We recently returned from a ONCE IN A LIFETIME TRIP TO JAPAN! The word “incredible” doesn’t even begin to describe it. I was supposed to run the Tokyo Marathon on March 1, 2020. However it was cancelled for all except the elite and wheelchair athletes. I am neither one of those, so I was unable to run. The cancellation was due to the coronavirus situation.

1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die

I had booked flights and had planned an extensive 3 week trip across Japan, and my husband and I decided to move forward with our trip. I used this as an opportunity to try to knock off as many of the Japanese foods listed in the book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die by Mimi Sheraton.

1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die Front Jacket

Basically I am trying my best to work my way through this book, and what better way to enjoy the Japanese foods than in Japan!

I learned Japan is COMPLETELY FOOD OBSESSED! I was in my element and had the time of my life trying some of the Japanese foods in the book.

What is Yuzu?

Yuzu is one of the foods listed in the 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die book. Yuzu is a citrus fruit that is mainly cultivated in Korea, China, and Japan. Nowadays it is also cultivated in California.

This citrus is very sour! Therefore it’s the juice and the rind that are used in cooking and the fruit is not normally eaten like you would an orange or tangerine. It’s also highly aromatic with floral overtones. Yuzu is such an amazing fruit!

I thought it would be super simple to find fresh yuzu. Unfortunately I was sadly mistaken! We traveled quite extensively across Japan, and we visited grocery stores or markets every single day. I could NOT find it! I was advised that it was out of season at the time we were in Japan, late February through the middle of March 2020.

Yuzu Flavored Foods

Although I struggled to find fresh yuzu, I was easily able to find yuzu flavored foods, such as Cheese Marinated Yuzu.

Cheese With Yuzu Marinade
Cheese With Yuzu Marinade

In the picture above, you can easily see the rind of the yuzu. It is the rind of this highly sour citrus that is used grated or cut and slivered very often to enhance dishes.

The rind is also widely used to enhance soups. You can see yuzu rind on top of this hot soba noodle soup that I had in Kanazawa, Japan in the picture below. It definitely makes your face pucker up! ๐Ÿ™‚

Soba With Yuzu

You can also buy yuzu juice, and my understanding is that you can use it to make a fantastic homemade ponzu sauce! Ponzu sauce is a citrus dipping sauce with mirin and soy sauce as its base. Here’s a great recipe from Serious Eats for Ponzu Sauce.

Various Japanese Kit Kats

Although we didn’t try it, KitKat in Japan has a Yuzu Sake flavor (the one on the right). If you are interested to try this, click here to purchase on Amazon. ๐Ÿ™‚

I Finally Found Yuzu!!!

Despite finding yuzu flavored foods, and being served it in a restaurant, I really wanted to find fresh yuzu. I was about ready to give up on finding fresh yuzu when we had the amazing good fortune to meet a lovely shopkeeper in a market in Kanazawa.

Steve and lovely shopkeeper

Unfortunately I never got her name but look how lovely she is! We bought some Kanazawa sake from her store, as well as some Yuzu Chu-Hi (seen below).

Yuzu craft beer

We left her shop and headed to a small grocery store in the market. I was perusing the produce section when I spotted some citrus. Could this be yuzu??

Then I see our friend come into the store to shop, and I asked her if the citrus was yuzu. She confirmed it was!! Oh happy day!!! I’d searched far and wide and finally found it!!

Yuzu For Bathing?

When I asked her what she would do with yuzu, she mentioned she would add it to a hot bath! I never expected to hear that!

I have a friend from Japan on Instagram, Naoko @kitchennao. She commented: “I love Yuzu! the taste, and nice aroma. We put citrons into the bath on the Winter Solstice. (ๅ†ฌ่‡ณTouji) The reason for putting Yuzu in the bath is said to ward off bad luck and bring good luck. The yuzu tree is strong against diseases and it has a long life. So we take a bath with yuzu to wish for good health and a long life.” Don’t you just love this?! ๐Ÿ™‚

There is an article from Nippon.com, which discusses the joys of bathing with Yuzu. Please check out “Soaking and Seasoning: The Aromatic Pleasures of Yuzu” where you can also see some great pictures of a bather bathing with yuzu!

One of my other Japanese friends on Instagram, @i_like_world_cuisine, advised me that the yuzu that I bought was from the Tokushima prefecture, which has the second largest yuzu production in Japan. I was so delighted to learn this information!

Plans For The Yuzu I Bought

We had found the fresh yuzu very close to the end of our journey in Japan. I purchased one yuzu fruit, and took it back to the AirBnb with me pondering now that I had one, what was I going to do with it?

Because we did not have much time left in Japan, I decided that I would try yuzu in a hot bath on our last evening there. Alas, that didn’t work out! We ended up going to an ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC izakaya, and stayed out eating and drinking far far too late!

yuzu

I’m totally embarrassed to say that I had to let the long sought after yuzu go. It really hurt but I couldn’t bring it back home with me. ๐Ÿ™

By the way, the izakaya we visited was called Tanoshiya, and we discovered a fantastic dish called Yurinchi Chicken. You can read about that here..it’s sooo delicious!

Yurinchi Chicken with Hot Pepper Powder
Yurinchi Chicken

Hot Yuzu Sauce

Hot Yuzu Sauce

When I returned home, I remembered that I had a bottle of Hot Yuzu Sauce which I had picked up at my local grocery. I LOVE SPICE so something called HOT Yuzu totally appealed!

For convenience I’m including links to the Hot Yuzu Sauce if you are interested in purchasing it from JapanGoldUSA.com.

Hot yuzu sauce

This particular sauce comes from Miyazaki, Japan. And I can vouch that it is a lively hot sauce!

Hot yuzu sauce

Tilapia With Hot Yuzu Sauce

I decided to serve it over some tilapia, simply seaasoned with salt, pepper, and some Nanami Togarashi.

This sauce would also be great on chicken…that will be my next use of the Hot Yuzu Sauce!

Nanami Togarashi is a Japanese 7-spice blend which includes red chile pepper, roasted orange peel, yellow and black sesame seeds, Japanese pepper, seaweed, and ginger. Use this to spice up ANYTHING, but it is particularly great on Yurinchi Chicken, rice, seafood, and ramen…YUM! You can get it here on Amazon.

Nanami Togarashi

Below you will see the cooked tilapia with the Hot Yuzu Sauce. It really was utterly delicious! I served it with some rice, topped with scallions, and used my Japanese chopsticks to enjoy this dish. ๐Ÿ™‚

Get the recipe for Tilapia With Hot Yuzu Sauce here.

Tilapia with hot yuzu sauce and green onions
Tilapia With Hot Yuzu Sauce

So Many Ways To Try Yuzu!

I love Yuzu! It’s got a great tartness to it, and so citrusy with hints of lemon, lime, and grapefruit. It also has a sharp aroma, and that definitely comes through in the Hot Yuzu Sauce!

Next time you go to your grocery store, try searching for yuzu flavored foods. Amazon also has a fantastic selection of yuzu foods including yuzu marmalade, yuzu juice, Hot Yuzu Sauce, and a yuzu flavored salt as well! Click here to see Amazon’s selection!

By the way, Amazon no longer sells the Hot Yuzu Sauce that I used, however they do sell one by Trader Joes, “Trader Joe’s Yuzu Hot Sauce” which seems like it might be comparable. ๐Ÿ™‚

Also peruse the JapanGoldUSA.com site for other types of yuzu sauces as well as an amazing array of other Japanese foods!!

To conclude, if you’ve never tried yuzu, I hope you will give it a try! It’s got such a fantastic flavor and aroma and is an awesome food!

1,000 Foods to Eat Project

Yuzu is food #31 in my 1,000 Foods To Eat Project!

Yuzu

Please follow along with me on this quest to try the 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die, from the book by Mimi Sheraton! Join me in this journey and discover new foods, experiences, and cuisines which I hope will add inspiration, fun, and joy to your life! For a list of the foods tried so far visit the 1,000 Foods to Eat Project page.

If you’d like to follow along and be a part of the 1,000 Foods Project, please sign up to get the latest recipes and inspiration for you to expand your food comfort zone! It’s an incredible journey, please join me by signing up here. ๐Ÿ™‚

Some Japanese Recipes That You May Enjoy!

Easy and Delicious Gyudon Japanese Beef Bowl

beef and onions simmering in a sauce

Okinawan Carrots

Okinawan Carrots

Cheers!

Grace

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Samgyupsal

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This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about super delicious Samgyupsal. ๐Ÿ™‚

Samgyupsal

Samgyupsal aka Grilled Pork Belly.

What could be easier?
1. Grill pork belly.
2. Place on top of a soft lettuce leaf
3. Top with ssamjang (seasoned soybean paste for meat), green chili, and garlic cloves
4. EAT!

You can use mild or spicy ssamjang, whatever works best for you. There is an assortment of ssamjang available on Amazon. If you’d like to purchase on Amazon please click here. Otherwise, you should be able to find it at your local Korean or Asian markets.

pork belly, Korean green pepper, and ssamjang

When I told my mom I was making grilled pork belly, she laughed and said she likes to watch videos of Korean people eating samgyupsal. She says they load up their lettuce leaves big time with the toppings and their mouths open so BIG to enjoy these! She made me laugh.

I think I’ll make some more and try to emulate these Koreans. ๐Ÿ™‚

Please try this delicious meal you will absolutely love this taste of Korea!

Samgyupsal

Some Other Recipes You May Enjoy!

Korean Soft Tofu Broth With Shrimp

Korean Soft Tofu Broth With Shrimp in a bowl with chopsticks

Korean Bok Choy Kimchi

Korean Bok Choy Kimchi

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Samgyupsal

Samgyupsal

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Samgyupsal is sooo delicious! Grilled pork belly, chilis, garlic clove, and a spicy soybean paste for meat placed in a soft lettuce leaf and enjoyed immensely! This is super easy and great for a super casual meal! Enjoy this taste of Korea!
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Prep Time 4 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 19 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 lbs sliced pork belly can use up to 2 lbs for 4 servings
  • 4 green chili peppers could use Korean green pepper, jalapeno, serrano, or whatever you fancy
  • ssamjang or spicy ssamjang use as much as you like!
  • several garlic cloves peeled
  • 1 bunch lettuce leaves soft; suggestions are romaine, green, or red leafy lettuce

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and pat dry the lettuce leaves.
  • Peel garlic cloves, and cut the green chili peppers into smallish pieces.
  • Heat a frying pan to medium high. Fry your pork belly until crispy on both sides. Drain on paper towels. You will need to fry in batches.
  • Assemble your samgyupsal. Place a slice of pork belly on your lettuce leaf, top with some ssamjang, garlic cloves and chilis.

Notes

Once you’ve assembled your Samgyupsal, eat to your hearts content!ย  If you prefer to pile your lettuce leaves high with several slices of pork belly and the other items, it’s perfectly acceptable!ย  However you decide to create your Samgyupsal, just enjoy this fantastic taste of Korea!!!
Keyword korean food, pork belly, pork lettuce wrap
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Cedric’s Tavern and Toby

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This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about Cedric’s Tavern and our dog Toby. ๐Ÿ™‚

Cedric's Tavern

April 2018 was the first trip we ever took with Toby our St. Bernard. We went to Asheville, North Carolina. If you haven’t been to Asheville I highly recommend you visit!

The Biltmore Estate and Antler Hill Village

Asheville is an incredible place, and the 3 of us enjoyed every moment. Any visit to Asheville MUST include the Biltmore Estate. The Biltmore was built by George Vanderbilt between 1889-1895 and is the largest privately owned home in the US. It is ENORMOUS!

In addition to touring the house itself, a visit to Antler Hill Village (also part of the Estate) also a must! Here you will find shops, restaurants, exhibits, and their farmyard.

Antler Hill Village is where we found Cedric’s Tavern. We were DELIGHTED to learn that the Vanderbilts also had St. Bernards. George and Edith’s most beloved dog was named Cedric, and Cedric’s Tavern is named after him.

display with George Vanderbilt and Cedric

We popped in to have a drink, bought some Cedric’s Ale to take with us, and posed with the statue of Cedric and Cornelia Vanderbilt (their daughter and only child who inherited the Biltmore Estate).

Cedric's Pale Ale and glass
Statues of Cedric and Cornelia Vanderbilt

Below you will see some snaps I took of the Vanderbilts with their dogs (these hang on the wall in Cedric’s Tavern), as well as Cedric’s collar. This collar is now showcased in Cedric’s Tavern.

st bernard and the Biltmore Estate
The Vanderbilts and their dogs
Cedric's collar displayed

Toby’s Collar Was Inspired By Cedric’s Collar ๐Ÿ™‚

Cedric’s collar displayed inspired us to get the poor man’s version for Toby. You may be able to see a little of Toby’s collar below. ๐Ÿ™‚ If you are interested in the collar we bought for Toby, you can find it here on Amazon. It’s a leather padded dog collar which we have been really happy with. We purchased a name plate and had it engraved at a local store that sells trophys. Don’t you think he looks really handsome in his collar? ๐Ÿ™‚

Toby and collar inspired by Cedric's collar

To conclude, visiting Cedric’s Tavern was just so fun for us especially as owners of a St. Bernard. In addition to Cedric’s Tavern, there are so many amazing things to do in Asheville, especially if you are a foodie or craft beer lover! You can read about it here!

Asheville, NC – Food Lover’s Dream

Funkatorium Asheville Flight of Sour Beer

I hope you will visit the great city of Asheville, North Carolina sometime. You will love it!

Cheers!

Grace

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Phul Gobi (Indian Spiced Cauliflower)

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phul gobi

Phul Gobi Is A Great Way To Enjoy Cauliflower!

Cauliflower seems to be all the rage lately! Cauliflower rice and cauliflower pizza crusts are extremely popular. I have even seen cauliflower tortillas!

One of my favorite ways to enjoy this most amazing vegetable is to make the Indian cauliflower dish called Phul Gobi. Puhl Gobi is braised cauliflower seasoned with turmeric, garam masala, and salt. I am including onion and colorful bell peppers to make it extra attractive and extra nutritious as well!

Cauliflower, red green and yellow bell pepper

Benefits of Eating Cauliflower and Bell Peppers

Cauliflower

Cauliflower is on a list of Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables from the CDC. I just discovered this list of produce ranked by nutrient density. These are supposed to be some of the best foods you can eat to help prevent chronic disease. Cauliflower is #24!

This delicious vegetable is a great source of fiber and vitamins. Some of the vitamins include the B-vitamins, C, and K. It also contains cancer fighting antioxidants. I’m going to work on incorporating more cauliflower into my diet after learning this!

Onion, green red and yellow bell pepper, thai chilis

But wait! I am including bell peppers with the cauliflower, which makes this dish even more nutritious! Bell peppers are rich with antioxidants and vitamins, especially Vitamin C. Please view this great article on the Health Benefits of eating bell peppers by Healthline.com.

What Spices Are Needed to Make Phul Gobi?

spice pots labeled turmeric and garam masala

The spices used to season the Phul Gobi are turmeric, garam masala, and salt to taste.

Garam masala is an incredible mix of spices. It typically includes cumin, coriander, cardamom, bay leaves, star anise, cloves, and nutmeg. There are certainly variations and seemingly endless varieties of types of garam masala. They have one thing in common: they are supremely aromatic! Please take the time to inhale the scent of this spice mix when you make this dish.

overhead shot of turmeric and garam masala in spice pots

Now let’s talk about turmeric. Turmeric (and especially curcumin which is its most active compound) also has many health benefits associated with it! There is also a great article, again from Healthline.com, called “10 Proven Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin” which is really fascinating and worth reading.

Turmeric is what gives Indian curries their yellow color. Here, you can see how beautifully the cauliflower takes on a yellow hue once turmeric is added to it.

Phul Gobi

I know you will love this dish! So many things to love here…its simplicity and attractiveness, delicious and delicate flavor, and its great nutritional value.

This makes a fantastic side dish to an Indian curry, or as a side to any main meal. I’ve been eating it with some rice, and enjoying the sweet flavor of the bell peppers as well as the tender and delicious yellow hued cauliflower.

I hope you will give this a try! Enjoy!

SOME OTHER DISHES YOU MAY ENJOY

Indian Butter Chicken

Indian Butter chicken with rice and cilantro

Indian Spiced Green Lentils

Indian Spiced Lentils With Onion Salad and rice in a bowl

Chicken Biryani

Chicken Biryani

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Grace

phul gobi

Phul Gobi

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Puhl Gobi is braised cauliflower seasoned delicately with turmeric, garam masala, and salt. Here we include onion and colorful bell peppers to make it extra attractive and extra nutritious as well!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 1 cauliflower broken into florets
  • 2 Thai chilis minced (leave out if you prefer a milder dish)
  • 1/2 green bell pepper sliced (seeds and pith removed)
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper sliced (seeds and pith removed)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper sliced (seeds and pith removed)
  • 1 ts turmeric
  • 1/2 ts garam masala
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup vegetable stock or water

Instructions
 

  • Add the olive oil to a large saute pan (that can be covered) on medium high. Once the oil is hot add the onion and stir fry for around 5 minutes until softened. Then add the garam masala and turmeric. Stir constantly for 1 minute.
    onions, oil, turmeric, and garam masala in a pan
  • Add the cauliflower and stir. Lower the heat to around med-low to medium, and add 1/4 cup vegetable stock or water. Cover, and cook for around 10 minutes.
  • Remove the cover, and add the chilis and sliced bell peppers. Stir, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add salt to taste.
    cauliflower, onion, and bell peppers in a pan

Notes

Enjoy this nutritious side dish as a side to a delicious Indian curry, or with rice!ย ย 
Keyword bell peppers, cauliflower
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Indian Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani)

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This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about absolutely SCRUMPTIOUS Indian Butter Chicken!

I’m SUPER EXCITED to share one of my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE recipes with you!

The Origin of Indian Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani)

Indian Butter Chicken, otherwise known as Chicken Makhani, is basically chicken simmered in a mildly spiced tomato sauce. From Wikipedia I read that it was created in 1947 by 3 chefs from the Punjab who were the founders of Moti Mahal Restaurant in Delhi. Apparently they created it by chance by mixing some leftover chicken with a sauce that was rich with tomato, butter, and cream.

I can just imagine they shouted “EUREKA!” once they tasted their creation! Most certainly they knew they created a dish that would eventually become loved by so many around the world.

What Ingredients Do You Need To Create Indian Butter Chicken?

greek yogurt, tomato sauce, heavy cream, ginger, onion, shallot, butter, garlic, lemon juice

Relatively few ingredients are required for this most delicious of dishes. You will need ginger, garlic, shallot, onion, lemon juice, tomato sauce, heavy cream, yogurt, and of course chicken and butter.

Garam Masala

The spices you will need include garam masala, cayenne pepper, chili powder and salt. I normally buy Whole Garam Masala and grind it just prior to using. However, you can certainly use the powder form.

Garam masala is an incredible mix of spices. It typically includes cumin, coriander, cardamom, bay leaves, star anise, cloves, and nutmeg. There are certainly variations and seemingly endless varieties of types of garam masala. They have one thing in common: they are supremely aromatic! Please take the time to inhale the scent of this spice mix when you make this dish.

For your convenience, I have provided some links here to garam masala, cayenne pepper, and chili powder if you would like to order from Amazon.

garam masala, chili powder, cayenne pepper
indian spices in masala box

Why Should You Make Indian Butter Chicken?

Why should you make Indian Butter Chicken? Because it is creamy, buttery, tomatoey and tangy with loads of highly aromatic and delicious spices..you cannot go wrong with this dish!

It is also super simple to make! There is some prep required to get the shallot, onion, garlic, and ginger ready to go, but other than that it cooks up really quickly. In a matter of a few minutes you can have an Indian Butter Chicken which tastes as good as what you can order at your local Indian restaurant!

By the way, I also read that it is used as a pie filling in New Zealand and Australia! Sounds pretty yummy to me. ๐Ÿ™‚ Serve with naan or basmati rice for an amazing meal!

Are you ready to try this? Please enjoy this recipe and let me know how it turns out!

Indian Butter chicken

Other Dishes You May Enjoy!

Indian Spiced Green Lentils

Indian Lentils Served in Karahi Bowl with onion salad and basmati rice

Chicken Biryani

Chicken Biryani

Spicy Eggplant Chutney

Spicy Eggplant Chutney

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Indian Butter Chicken

Indian Butter Chicken

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Indian Butter Chicken is creamy, buttery, tomatoey and tangy with loads of highly aromatic and delicious spices..you cannot go wrong with this dish! Serve with naan bread or basmati rice for a fantastic Indian meal!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Total Time 27 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken tenders or chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger minced
  • 1/2 onion minced
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp butter split (3 tbsp + 1 tbsp)
  • 1/2 cup yogurt either Greek or natural yogurt (plain)
  • 2 ts lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper can reduce or leave out if you prefer a less spicy version
  • lemon, cilantro, red onion slices, green onions optional garnishes

Instructions
 

  • Mince the garlic, ginger, onion, and shallot. Easiest if done using a food processor if you have one.
    minced garlic, ginger, onion, and shallot
  • Heat the olive oil to medium high in a large skillet (skillet should have a lid so you can cover it). Add the minced garlic, ginger, onion, and shallot and stir fry for a minute stirring constantly.
    minced garlic, ginger, onion, and shallot
  • Add the cayenne (if using), garam masala, chili powder, lemon juice, and 3 tbsps of the butter. Stir constantly for one minute incorporating all the spices and melting the butter.
    minced garlic, ginger, onion, and shallot, cayenne, chili powder, garam masala, and butter
  • Turn down the heat to medium, then add the chicken and the tomato sauce. Stir well, and then leave to simmer for 5-7 minutes. The chicken should be pretty much cooked through at this point. If you see that it is not, leave to cook a little while longer. Stir occasionally.
    Indian Butter Chicken in a skillet
  • Now turn the heat down to medium low. Add the cream and yogurt and stir. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Remove the lid, and then stir in the last remaining tablespoon of butter.
    Indian Butter Chicken in a skillet
  • Enjoy this dish cooked with love for your family!
    Indian Butter Chicken

Notes

Serve Indian Butter Chicken with naan bread or basmati rice! I recommend the following garnishes:ย  lemon, cilantro, red onion slices, green onions.ย  Choose whatever you like!ย  Enjoy this absolutely heavenly scrumptious dish!!
Keyword chicken curry, chicken makhani, indian butter chicken, indian curry
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Korean Soft Tofu Broth With Shrimp

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Korean Soft Tofu Broth With Shrimp in a bowl with chopsticks

JayOne Soft Tofu Broth Seasoning

The other day I went shopping at my local Asian Market here in San Antonio. My eye fell on this JayOne packet of Soft Tofu Broth Seasoning. The picture of the broth looked so enticing I just had to give this a try! I was definitely glad that I did it was delicious!

Jayone Soft Tofu Broth Seasoning
Order this Soft Tofu Broth Seasoning Here on Amazon

The dish I made with this JayOne seasoning, reminds me of Soondubu jjigae. This is Korean soft tofu stew. It is one of the most popular spicy Korean stews! I LOVE spicy! So I was extremely excited to try this Broth Seasoning by JayOne so that I could have a delicious and spicy soft tofu broth reminiscent of the Soondubu jjigae ready to enjoy in a matter of minutes.

What Ingredients Do You Need For Korean Soft Tofu Broth With Shrimp?

Jayone Soft Tofu Broth Seasoning, egg, Pulmuone Extra Soft Tofu, Shrimp, enoki mushroom, green onion and green pepper

I used the following ingredients to make my Korean Soft Tofu Broth With Shrimp: the JayOne Soft Tofu Broth Seasoning, Pulmuone Extra Soft Tofu, shrimp, enoki mushrooms, Korean green pepper, red jalapeno pepper, green onions, and hard boiled eggs. However feel free to mix it up with any ingredients you would enjoy with this broth! I did use shrimp because the seasoning is seafood flavor.

Jayone Soft Tofu Broth Seasoning and Packets

You will notice in the picture above that there are 3 silver packets (seasoning) and 3 small packets (red pepper oil). One of these packs is actually good for 3 servings as per the package instructions. I made this dish for 2, and adapted the directions a bit to suit our situation. So my recipe below serves 2 people.

Pulmuone Extra Soft Tofu and Eggs

This was the first time I have ever worked with extra soft tofu. As you can see, it comes in a cylinder and I really enjoyed removing it from the pack and letting it slide out. ๐Ÿ™‚ I used the Pulmuone Brand, but any extra soft tofu will do for this dish.

enoki mushroom, green onion, green pepper, and red pepper
Enoki mushrooms, green onion, Korean green pepper and red jalapeno pepper

Have you tried enoki mushrooms? They are super fun to work with and great for adding to soups! To prepare, you will simply cut off the bottom inch or so of the mushrooms (discard that part) and rinse prior to adding to your broth!

enoki mushrooms cut inch from the bottom
Enoki mushrooms (bottom part cut off)

Super Easy Method to Make This Delicious Soft Tofu Broth!

Making this dish couldn’t be simpler. After preparing your vegetables, deveining shrimp, and gathering your hard boiled egg, simply add all of the seasoning pouches to 4 cups of boiling water. Add the tofu (enjoy breaking it up in the broth!) and shrimp, and cook for around 3 minutes, followed by veggies (except for the green onions) sliced eggs and red pepper oil. Stir and heat through and DINNER IS SERVED!

Korean Soft Tofu Broth With Shrimp

I served this with rice and kimchi! Are you ready to try this dish? You can order the JayOne Soft Tofu Broth Seasoning here on Amazon, or get it at your local Asian market!

I hope you will try this delicious Korean Soft Tofu Broth With Shrimp soon!

Here are some other Korean Dishes you may enjoy!

Ram-Don From the Film Parasite

Ram-Don

Korean Spicy Bean Sprouts

Korean Spicy Bean Sprouts

Bok Choy Kimchi

Korean Bok Choy Kimchi

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Korean Soft Tofu Broth With Shrimp in a bowl with chopsticks

Korean Soft Tofu Broth With Shrimp

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This Korean Soft Tofu Broth With Shrimp is super easy to make using a JayOne Soft Tofu Broth Seasoning packet! Spicy and delicious you can enjoy this delicious meal in a matter of minutes!
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Prep Time 7 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 12 mins
Course Soup
Cuisine Korean
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • packet JayOne Soft Tofu Broth Seasoning Seafood Flavor
  • 100 grams enoki mushrooms you can substitute other mushrooms if you wish!
  • 2 eggs hardboiled; peeled and sliced
  • 2 packs extra soft tofu approximately 22 oz
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 Korean green pepper sliced; or substitute jalapeno
  • 1 red jalapeno pepper sliced
  • 6-8 shrimp, extra large peeled and deveined
  • 4 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Bring 4 cups of water to the boil in a large saucepan.
  • Meanwhile prep your veggies, shrimp and eggs. Slice off bottom inch of the enoki mushrooms and rinse. Slice the green onion, green and red peppers, and peel and devein your shrimp. Peel and slice your hardboiled eggs.
    enoki mushroom, green onion, green pepper, and red pepper
  • Once the water is boiling, add all 3 seasoning packets from the JayOne Soft Tofu Broth Seasoning Packet and stir. Add the packs of extra soft tofu and the shrimp. Stir gently to break apart the tofu, and cook for around 3 minutes -- 4 minutes until the shrimp is done.
  • Add all the veggies (except for the green onions), sliced eggs and the 3 red pepper oil packets. Gently stir to heat through.
  • Divide the soup into 2 large bowls, and serve garnished with green onions.
    Korean Soft Tofu Broth With Shrimp, egg, enoki mushrooms, green onion, green pepper and red pepper

Notes

Enjoy this most DELICIOUS Korean Soft Tofu Broth With Shrimp accompanied by rice and kimchi!ย  This recipe is a great option for when you want some authentic tasting spicy Korean food on the table in a flash!ย ย 
Keyword broth, Shrimp, Soup, spicy condiment
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Ram-Don From the Film Parasite

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Ram-Don

Parasite

Have you seen the Oscar Best Picture Winner of 2020, the Korean film Parasite?

I didn’t know what this film was about before watching…however I knew that we weren’t in for something “normal” because we have seen two films recently by the director Bong Joon-Ho which were NOT what we expected.

The films we saw before were “Mother” and “Okja.” If you are up for films that are thought provoking and perhaps difficult then by all means please watch these films.

Same with this one…difficult and thought provoking and not easy to see. Having said that, I would like to see it again because there are many layers to this film.

What is Ram-Don?

Ram-don in a bowl with chopsticks

There is a fascinating scene in the film where the Park family unexpectantly starts to return home early from a camping trip. Mrs. Park calls her housekeeper Mrs. Kim and asks her to prepare a bowl of Ram-Don ready for her son when he returns home. Mrs. Kim didn’t know what Ram-Don was and only had a few minutes to get it ready. She frantically starts putting it together grabbing instant noodles and steak and voila! The Ram-Don is miraculously ready when the Parks return home…and given the thumbs up!

The name Ram-Don was actually made up by the subtitle translator for the film. The actual Korean name for this dish is jjapaguri. It seems that the translator thought jjapaguri would be too difficult for English speaking audiences to understand. Therefore Ram-Don is an amalgamation of “ram” from ramen, and “don” from udon, both of which are familiar to English speaking audiences. Pretty clever I thought!

What Do You Need To Make Ram-Don?

nongshim instant noodles and ribeye steak

Ram-Don, or jjapaguri, is very easy to make. All you need is two different packages of Nongshim instant noodles, and some good quality beef. Nongshim is a South Korean food and beverage company headquartered in Seoul. They make many delicious and popular instant noodles, including Chapagetti Jjajang and Neoguri Spicy Seafood, needed for Ram-Don. Other ingredients are some olive oil, and green onions for garnish.

You can get the set of noodles here on Amazon.

Set of Neoguri Spicy Seafood and Chapagetti Jjajang Noodles

A Tale Of Two Classes

In the movie Parasite, the Parks are a very wealthy family, and the Kims are a lower income family. Ram-Don actually makes an interesting statement about this difference in classes.

It’s my understanding that the Parks want Hanu beef added to the Ram-Don. Hanu beef is one of the rarest and most expensive meats in the world. So here we have what is normally a very budget meal to most Koreans topped with Hanu beef, which demonstrates how wealthy the Parks are. Fascinating don’t you think?

For our recipe here, I decided to use a well marbled rib eye steak. You can also use sirloin steak, or if you have access to Hanu beef by all means go for it!

Method To Make Ram-Don

Making Ram-Don really couldn’t be simpler! All you will need to do is cook seasoned and cubed steak over a high heat.

In the meantime you will boil the noodles from both packages, and drain (reserving some of the water).

boiling instant noodles in a large poit

Then add the noodles to the pan along with the seasoning packets and some of the reserved water. Then add your cooked beef, stir until heated through, and there you have your Ram-Don! Oh, don’t forget to garnish with some green onions!!

Ram-Don

I really hope you’ll give this a try! You’ll be in for a treat!

Some Other Dishes You May Enjoy!

Instant Asian Noodles Soup With Hoisin Pork

Instant Asian Noodles With Hoisin Pork

Vermont Curry With Chicken

Vermont Curry With Chicken

Korean Fried Chicken

Korean Fried Chicken

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Ram-Don

Ram-Don

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Delicious noodle dish also known as jjapaguri in Korea! Made famous in the Korean film Parasite!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 9 mins
Total Time 14 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Servings 1 person

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pack Nongshim Neoguri Spicy Seafood Noodles
  • 1 pack Nongshim Chapagetti Jjajang Noodles
  • 8-10 oz steak use sirloin or rib-eye
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • pepper to taste (to season the steak)
  • garlic powder to taste (to season the steak)
  • 1 ea green onions sliced for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil.
  • While waiting for the water to boil, cut up the steak into small bite sized cubes, and season with some garlic powder and pepper.
    diced beef in a bowl, garlic powder, pepper, and olive oil
  • Heat up a skillet (preferably cast iron!) to high and add the olive oil. Once smoking, cook the meat until browned. It should only take about 1-2 minutes. Remove the cooked steak from the pan and set aside.
  • By this time the water should be boiling. Add the noodles from both packages, as well as the vegetable mixes from both packets to the boiling water. Reserve the soup base from each packet, as well as the vegetable oil from the Chapagetti until the final step. Boil for approximately 5 minutes.
    boiling instant noodles in a large poit
  • Just prior to draining, reserve around 2 cups of the cooking water (VERY IMPORTANT STEP!). Drain the noodles then add back to the skillet. Turn the skillet to med-low to medium and now add the soup base from both packets as well as the vegetable oil from the Chapagetti. Stir, and gradually add a little of the reserved cooking water a time. You most likely won't use all of the reserved cooking water! Only add enough to loosen up the noodles and make them a little moist. Continue to stir until the soup base and oil are incorporated, adding a little of the reserved water at a time, until the noodles are loose enough for your liking.
  • Add the cooked beef back in, and continue stirring until the Ram-Don is heated through.
    Ram-Don

Notes

Enjoy a heaping bowl of the Ram-Don or jjapaguri, garnished with green onions and of course with kimchi as a side!ย  I hope you had fun making this Ram-Don dish from the Korean film Parasite!
Keyword Noodles
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Super Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole

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Tuna Noodle Casserole

Are you stuck at home and not sure what to cook for dinner tonight? Then pantry cooking it is! Pantry cooking is cooking meals from items that are in your pantry. I have seen some very extremely creative dishes that others are coming up with. It’s a true joy to see people doing the best with what they have on hand.

The ULTIMATE Pantry Dish -- Tuna Noodle Casserole

Are you in need of a delicious dish that is super easy, quick, budget friendly, and uses items you most likely have in your pantry? Then please consider this Super Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole.

Super Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole is the ULTIMATE pantry dish. All you will need is egg noodles or other pasta, and these canned foods: tuna, cream of mushroom soup, and peas. You will also need some oil to grease your pan, and some seasonings. This is the most basic version, however, if you have some CHEESE (yum!) then by all means add that in as well!

Please note that I am including links to Amazon for some of the ingredients in this dish. The links may be a substitution for the ingredients you see pictured in my post, if I could not find the same ingredient on Amazon. The links are simply included for convenience if you choose to order on Amazon.

cream of mushroom soup, peas, cheddar cheese, tuna and Pam spray

How To Make Super Easy Tuna Casserole

tuna, cream of mushroom soup, peas, and cheese in a bowl with a stirrer

I call this Super Easy because all you need to do is grease a 9x13 oven safe dish, mix drained tuna, drained peas, the cream of mushroom soup, and cheese (if using) and place it in your dish! I used Pam cooking spray to grease my dish. You could also use a little vegetable or olive oil. Add cooked egg noodles, give it a stir and season with some salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Then place in an oven that has been preheated to 375F for 25 -- 30 minutes.

Tuna Noodle Casserole

The Finishing Touch

panko, olive oil, and goya seasoning

If you happen to have some Panko in your pantry, I recommend you use it to put the finishing touch on this Super Easy Tuna Casserole!

All you need to do is add a little olive oil and some of your favorite seasoning to the Panko, and stir. I used Goya Sazonador Total. Then, after the casserole has been baking for 25 minutes, remove from the oven. Add the panko mixture spreading it evenly over the top, and bake for another 5 minutes.

Panko, olive oil, and goya seasoning

After 25-30 minutes in the oven, remove and behold how beautifully browned the top is, and get ready to DIG IN!

Tuna Noodle Casserole

This recipe is enough for around 4-6 people, and costs about $9.00 to make (with the brands that I used). So as mentioned it is budget friendly, super easy, and you’ll just have to trust me on this until you can verify for yourself…utterly creamy and delicious! It’s great to garnish with green onions if you have them!

Tuna Noodle Casserole, salad and Tabasco

I hope you will enjoy this Super Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole soon! Oh and by the way…it is the PERFECT COMFORT FOOD AS WELL.

Some Other Dishes You Many Enjoy!

Borracho Beans

Borracho Beans

Belizean Rice and Beans

Belizean Rice and Beans in a bowl

Colorado Green Chili

Colorado Green Chili

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Tuna Noodle Casserole

Super Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole

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This Super Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole is the ULTIMATE Pantry Dish! Delicious and creamy your whole family will love it!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • Pam spray, olive or vegetable oil for greasing your baking dish
  • 12 oz egg noodles (or your pasta of choice) cooked according to package directions
  • 26 oz cream of mushroom soup canned OR 3 x 10.5 oz cans of cream of mushroom soup
  • 15 oz peas canned, drained
  • 15 oz tuna 3 cans of 5 oz each , drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • garlic powder to taste
  • 2 green onions optional for garnish

Crumb Topping -- Optional

  • 1/2 cup panko Japanese breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • seasoning your seasoning of choice!

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375F. Grease a 9x13 oven save baking dish. I used Pam olive oil spray, you can also use vegetable or olive oil.
    egg noodles, tuna, cream of mushroom soup, peas, and Pam spry
  • Mix in a large bowl the following ingredients: drained tuna, cream of mushroom soup, drained peas, and cheese if using. Place the mixture in your 9"x 13" baking dish.
    tuna, cream of mushroom soup, peas, and cheese in a bowl with a stirrer
  • Cook the egg noodles or your pasta of choice, according to package directions. Drain and add to the mixture in the baking dish. Stir well, and add some salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
    Tuna Noodle Casserole
  • Place in your 375F oven, and bake for 25 minutes if using crumb topping. If not using crumb topping, check if nicely browned and heated through after 25 minutes and remove, or cook for 30 minutes total.
  • IF ADDING THE CRUMB TOPPING, then mix together the panko, olive oil, and your choice of seasoning. Remove the dish from the oven after the 25 minutes, sprinkle the crumb topping evenly on top, then bake for an additional 5 minutes.
    Panko, olive oil, and goya seasoning
  • Add green onions for garnish (optional) and serve!
    Tuna Noodle Casserole, salad and Tabasco

Notes

One lovely thing about this dish is its versatility!ย  The recipe is for a basic and easy tuna casserole, but feel free to add some chopped onion and celery that has been lightly sautรฉed to the mixture if you like!ย  You can also substitute other cream of soups such as cream of jalapeno.ย  Enjoy!ย 
Keyword casserole, pantry, tuna casserole, tuna noodle casserole
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