#Steamed Meat Patty

[buffetlicious]

Mum packed home from Chong Pang this box of Fatty Char Siu (叉烧) to add to the dishes for dinner tonight. This is my Economy Rice (菜饭) brunch with leafy cabbage stir-fry, steamed minced pork patty, curry chicken and steamed egg over white rice.

[cherryontopstims]

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Cheeseburger stimboard as requested by an anon!

[fireandiceland]

Hetalia characters with dishes typical for their country - part 1 (part 2 here)

Italy: Maritozzo (cream bread) -> This Roman milk bread is said to be dated back to times of Ancient Rome. The baked good is filled with generous amounts of whipped cream and somtimes decorated with fruit or pistachio. Young man also used it in courtship by hiding jewellery or a ring in the filling.

Germany: Breze(l) mit Schokolade (chocolate dipped pretzel) -> A baked pastry with sweet or salty toppings, best known for its distinctive symetrical, knotted shape. Dipped in chocolate the soft pretzel is a popular snack at funfairs and markets, but there are also small, crispy pretzels that are to be eaten like crisps/chips.

Japan: 和菓子 (wagashi; plant based sweet) -> Originally meaning "Japanese confectionery" the term now refers to a traditional dessert made from plant based ingredients. It's artful shapes are influenced by season, nature, or even poetry.

France: Quiche Lorraine -> A savoury tarte traditionally made with a filling of eggs, heavy cream, ham, and bacon. Today cheese is often added, though it is controversial among professionals. (In the drawing there seems to be leek added too which is not mentioned in the original recipe either.)

England: Scotch Egg -> Supposedly inspired by the Indian nargisi koftas, this dish consists of a hard-boiled or soft-boiled egg wrapped in pork (sausage meat) which is coated in breadcrumbs and then baked or deep-fried. Often served in pubs and a popular cold snack as well.

America: Hamburger -> A popular fastfood consisting of a patty (traditionally made from ground beef) between two halfs of a sliced bun. There are countless variations made with all kinds of additional ingredients and condiments, including expensive high-end versions with edible goldflakes.

Russia: пирожки́ (Pirozhki; stuffed bread) -> This popular street food is a baked good made from yeast-dough is typically boat-shaped and filled sweet or savory with meat, vegetables, fruit, jam or tvorog (an Eastern European fermented milk product with a consistency similar to curd cheese)

China: 小籠包 / ���笼包 (Xiaolongbao; steamed bun) -> Steamed dumplings made from leavened or unleavened dough traditionally filled with minced pork, traditionally eaten for breakfast. The top of the dumpling is closed by folding and pinching it. Authentical dumplings have at least 14 folds, preferably 18.

[squeakadeeks]

This is kind of a weird question to ask one of my favorite creators (and definitely feel free to ignore it, if it's too personal), but as someone who's also bad at cooking and I'm pretty sure some of my "food" probably started it's own colony of eldritch horrors in the drain where I dumped it, I have to know, how do you survive? What do you eat? I was fine, while I had roommates, a partner, somebody to live with, with the magical ability to create edible food, but I find myself living alone for the first time ever and I don't know what to do with myself. Anyway, long live the SLUDGE.

LONG LIVE THE SLUDGE !!

ok so truth be told there is a bit of a bummer rationale to my rudimentary cooking skills due to The Horrors BUT like a phoenix from the ashes i rise, and if i can rose, then anyone can rose.

i make do with a lot of no/minimal cooking meals. Most of these can be prepared in under 15 minutes with a few dishes + are portable. I got into the habit of preparing them on a schedule to make myself prepare them as opposed to turning it into a whole cooking ordeal.

for breakfast i tend to rock with naan + cheeses, toasts, store-bought pastries, bananas/apples and peanut butter, quaker oats, frozen waffles + jam. cereal used to be an old favorite but i cant be fucked to buy milk anymore.

for lunch i usually do naan + cheese + deli meat, PB and J sammy, ramen + copious veggies a la microwave steaming, chicken patty/chicken strips, yogurt and fruice.

dinner tends to be similar to lunch but sometimes i can do a more involved dish like quesadilla + canned black beans, pasta + peas, canned soups, rice + veggies, boxed mac and cheese, etc.

if im really desperate i will do a "smorgasbord" meal with a random assortment of stuff. an example would be beef jerky+sugar peas+bread rolls+satsuma orange.

im not claiming its a nutritional slam dunk but by god it gets the job done

[thesilliestsillymakamae]

WIEIAD (school edition)

Breakfast

-coffee with cream bc I’d rather off myself than drink black coffee at 6am: 80 cals

-two meat patties with scrambled eggs (from parents so I had to): 455 cals 😖

Lunch

-maybe a cup and half of chicken noodle soup: maybe 270

-slice of pizza (ik ik): 150 ish

Dinner:

-chicken sandwich: 340-419? Couldn’t find exact

-steamed broccoli: 84 cals

Dessert

-plain breadstick: 25 cals

-mint tea: maybe 5 I used lemon

Total: 1,470 calories 😔

Burned: just did like 2 hours at tennis so idk

Day Note:

I’m so annoying and people are so mean and I’m so overwhelmed.

[lola4563747]

@allhallowsthemepark @shaydystheshadowqueen

Ideas for the Ghoul City food court

Frankenburger menu

Frankenburger: the signature dish of this 50s diner inspired joint, consisting of an 8oz angus beef patty, flame grilled and topped with sharp cheddar cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, purple onions, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and butter pickles. Put in between 2 fluffy brioche buns with sesame seeds on top. Served with crinkle cut fries and a fountain drink.

Bride of Frankenburger: instead of cheddar, there’s Gouda,and bacon instead of tomato. Served with fries and a drink.

The Doc’s Mini Sliders: kids can create their own miniature monster of meat with this option! Choices for cheese include American, Havarti, and Baby Swiss. They even come with little toothpicks shaped like electric pylons!

Jiangshi Midnight Wok menu

Jiangshi noodles: basic Chinese Lo mein with all the vegetables and meat that come with it.

White Tiger Fried Rice: Fried rice with Chicken, Beef, and Shrimp.

Phoenix curry: super spicy chicken curry served with white rice, not for the faint of heart.

Sun Wukong Peach custard Bao: named for the legendary sage of heaven from Journey to the west, these sweet treats are modeled after the peaches enjoyed by the Monkey king and his subjects on Flower Fruit Mountain. Peach custard wrapped in sweet rice dough and steamed in a bamboo basket.

Spucci’s Pizza menu

Pizza Margherita

Pepperoni pizza

Cheese Pizza

Spucci’s Spicy Special: topped with spicy Italian sausage, Red Peppers and Pepperjack cheese, this firey dish will slash your tastebuds like teenagers at abandoned summer camps.

Kraken Seafood Shack: located on Gilman Municipal Beach, this restaurant offers fresh seafood.

Kraken’s Salty special: beer and bread battered flounder deep fried with a side of tartar sauce, onion rings, and a small salad.

Frightful Fish Filet: Breaded deep fried Whitefish put in between two slices of whole wheat bread and dotted with mayonnaise and red slaw.

Sunken Shrimp: Cocktail shrimp with a sauce mixing traditional cocktail sauce with mayo and pineapple juice. Covered in shredded coconut.

Just don’t ask for Calamari here, the boss is very sensitive about that.

[to-be-thin-today]

01/08

Broke my 20 hour fast with dinner. Around 700 calories. Used chatgpt to help me calculate so might not be 100% accurate.

1. Hamburger patty (with sauce):

• About 150-200 g of ground meat (assuming beef): ~300 kcal

• Sauce: ~30 kcal

2. Lotus root slices (grilled or roasted):

• About 4 slices (~40 g): ~25 kcal

3. Carrots (boiled or steamed):

• 2 slices (~30 g): ~15 kcal

4. Cherry tomatoes (raw):

• 2 pieces (~20 g): ~5 kcal

5. Baby potatoes (boiled):

• 3 small potatoes (~150 g): ~110 kcal

6. Brussels sprouts (roasted):

• 2 pieces (~40 g): ~20 kcal

7. Garlic cloves (roasted):

• 3 cloves (~15 g): ~20 kcal

8. 1 piece dark chocolate

• 1 piece 30 cals

[whiskeysmulti]

Comfort Food (A KHR Fanfic)

Fandom: KHR Word Count: 1,023 Prompt: Stormy Night Ship: implied unrequited 2795 (Tsuna x Kyoko) Characters: Sawada Tsunayoshi, Sawada Nana Event Host: @flufftober

There was nothing better after a long hard day than coming home to a hot meal his mother prepared. Nana's cooking was Tsuna's favorite and probably the reason why he had over two hundred favorite foods but hamburger steak would always be his favorite. A simple cooked burger patty seasoned with just salt, pepper and garlic, no binders, fillers, or mixers added and grilled to perfection in a pan, essentially a fried burger.

Hot, seared perfectly to get a nice char around the edges, so flavorful and juicy that Tsuna would have to wipe his mouth again with every bite. So big and round he often needed two hands to hold it and a napkin tucked into his shirt like a baby's bib because as soon as he sank his teeth into it, hot juices squirted out directly into his mouth and overflowed, running down his face and chin. So thick he needed both hands to handle it, the burger was a once in a lifetime dining experience in itself.

A good burger cooked to perfection needed minimal toppings if any at all when seasoned correctly and cooked medium well to well done. He wasn't certain what type of grade of beef was used, just that it was absolutely delicious. He thanked the cow that gave up its life for this meal, it truly was a dining experience that he wanted to savor without ethical practice brought to mind.

No matter how bad his day was or how many kids picked on him at school nothing filled his stomach better or warmed his soul more than his mother's home cooked burgers. Every flavor-packed bite was a little taste of euphoria when he dug in and every time his mother made them, Tsuna usually had at least three. Comfort food was just that, comforting after a long hard day and today was a day when Tsuna needed more comfort than he cared to acknowledge right now.

He really was a loser and no good as he'd always been called, and it just made his day so much easier to come home to whatever his mom had cooked honestly. But Tsuna also understood mom was busy most days so those hot home cooked meals might have to wait sometimes and some days well he'd have to learn to just make it himself without burning down the house.

Tsuna couldn't wait to once again have a mouthful of that hot, thick and juicy meat, hamburger steak was his favorite. The scent was savory and warm as he watched the steam roll off the top when he cut into it and noticed all the juices flowing out. It was tender and well cooked as it just fell apart on the fork and melted on his tongue. Hot and savory and melting on his tongue hamburger steak was something that always made Tsuna feel better. It was and always would be his number one favorite food out of possibly two hundred or more he liked a lot.

It wasn't even the taste or texture that made it his top favorite, it's the fact that whenever Tsuna had a bad day it's one of the first things his mother would fix for him. For a kid who got bullied as much as Tsuna did, you would expect his mom to be making him hamburger steak every night, right? Sometimes it was prepared just for comfort after a hard day of school, other times it was made for a special occasion like his father returning from a long week on the road for work.

Tsuna looked at the plates on the table, it was just enough for him, his mom and his friends if they stopped by. He thought about it as he looked at the empty spots at the table, his life was like that sometimes. Just sitting at a table alone, waiting for others to join him, and returning home to mom's cooking as a comfort when no one had shown up before. But slowly he started making friends, he started letting people in, people slowly started noticing him and Tsuna's empty life slowly started to become filled with love and more than enough friends to fill up the empty void in him, more than enough to fill every seat at this table right now if he invited them all over at the same time. An abundance of warmth and love had come into his life and filled his heart just like his mom's cooking could fill his stomach and warm him up when he'd had a bad day, his friends were there to do the same on his worst days even if Tsuna didn't think anything could make him feel better, they could.

"Tsu-kun, how was school?" That cheerful grin always greeted him after school, apron and oven mitts on as she carefully stirred a pot or pulled something fresh and hot out of the oven and honestly just his mother's kind smile and concern always made his days a little better and warmer. And then the food was an added bonus, always cooked perfectly, it was no surprise when Tsuna's friends showed up for dinner as well, his mother was an amazing cook and Tsuna honestly wished he had her skills in the kitchen, or at least could do a little more than instant cup noodles and reheating leftovers.

It didn't matter how bad his day was, or how many kids picked on him that day or how much trouble he got into, there was nothing that mom's smile and a hot plate of juicy, tender hamburger steak couldn't fix for Tsuna. However there were some complicated questions that his mother seemed to always ask at dinner time and Tsuna in all honesty didn't have any kind of answer for them.

"Do you have a girlfriend, yet, Tsu-kun?" That was actually the hardest one to answer, as Tsuna wasn't exactly interested in anyone but one girl that he feared he'd never get but that could wait.

"When's dad coming home?"

They both had their fair share of questions that neither of them could answer right now.

[lennonhead]

in front of Kita-Sendai Station, there's a bento/okazu stand that somehow sells food for less than buying the ingredients and making it yourself. it's even cheaper than buying pre-made meals that the grocery store. here is what I have tried from them so far:

mapo tofu (with rice): typical Japanese mapo tofu. what's not typical is that it was 200 yen. 200 YEN! for a fresh-cooked meal! I got it on a whim while passing through and I became very interested in the shop since then

buta shogayaki (pork in a ginger sauce, with rice): this was two meals worth of food, plus I saved some of the pork to put in instant noodles afterwards. it was 400 yen. no filler at all, not even any vegetables besides one sad leaf of lettuce, just meat on rice (my brother would like it)

deep-fried gyoza: 7 gyoza were 180 yen. the flavour was good, and not many vegetables inside them either aside from ones that add to the taste like green onion. I personally prefer steamed dumplings, but beggars can't be choosers

beef tendon korokke: 80 yen, not the cheapest korokke in town. a korokke is like a potato patty which is covered in breadcrumbs and deep-fried. this one had a strong "Japanese" taste. for comparison, the beef korokke at Lawson has none of that and winds up tasting like shepherd's pie. there was definitely beef, but I didn't notice the texture of the tendon much. beef tendon is not that popular in Japan, so I presume they meant just leftover scrapings of beef. overall I did like it and would get it again

I shall report on more whenever I pass through the area

[voraciousvore]

Bucky's (4/44)

***This chapter contains vore!***

Chapter 4: Eaten

Patty watched in horror, scarcely believing anything she was seeing was real, as the clear lid was pulled open and a gargantuan hand snaked in through the opening to grab her. She squealed with fright and ran, hitting the glass hard and bruising her knee, but the impossibly huge fingers closed around her anyway. The floor dropped away beneath her, along with the other humans as they gawked up at her from below, appearing like toy figurines from such a grand height. 

Bucky slammed the lid shut and carried Patty toward the kitchen. “No!” Patty screamed. “Unhand me, you-“ She couldn’t finish lobbing her insult before Bucky smothered her cries with the tip of his finger over her mouth. She was whisked away into the Giant kitchen, a sprawling chaos of hot stoves, rushed chefs, and platters of food lined up on the countertops. The air was full of hot steam and a cacophony of noise: yelling, chopping, clinking, clattering, banging, sizzling and popping. Patty’s head was spinning.  

She was slapped down onto one of the countertops, but still pinned with a hefty Giant finger so she couldn’t run. “Chef Cruor, this human’s for table 9. Special order.”  

“Alright,” a deep gloomy voice replied. The Giant chef stalked over to the counter and regarded Patty coldly. He had a snobby, sallow face with a thin nose and dark hollows under his eyes and cheekbones. His wavy dark hair was tied back in a ponytail so he wouldn’t get hair in the food as he cooked. He picked up Patty in his gloved hand impassively and lumbered over to his station, where he was already preparing the appetizers. He had baked miniature rolls that resembled croissants. He slapped down a cold cut of salami and spread cream cheese over the surface while Patty observed apprehensively. 

He pressed Patty into the sticky bed of cream cheese, ignoring her screams and thrashes, and rolled the cold cut around her body. He then stuffed the human into one of the croissants by wrapping her tightly in the soft, flaky crust. Patty tried to move her arms and legs, but they were firmly pinned to her sides. She felt like a pig in a blanket. The chef prepared a few more appetizers, sans human meat, and arranged them in a circle around her on a dinner plate with the square footage of a living room. 

“Take this,” Chef Cruor insisted, shoving a human-sized pill, barely a crumb on his finger, into her face. Patty would have refused, but Slim Jim’s advisement echoed back to her. In a snap decision, she chose to trust his words and reluctantly swallowed whatever it was that the chef gave her. She didn’t know what the pill was for, but at this point she had nothing to lose. She was going to be eaten and killed regardless. Perhaps the pill would mute her pain, sedate her, or make her pass out. She didn’t want to be conscious while being chewed up or digested. 

“Order up! Human appetizer for table 9!” Chef Cruor belted out in his deep voice, setting the plate on the counter. Patty felt a wave of nausea as a waitress scooped up the plate and hustled over to the customer’s table, bobbing her up and down with the jerky motions of her rapid footsteps. Red and white swam before Patty’s eyes in a dizzy rush. 

“Here you go,” the waitress announced to the customer in a sickly-sweet tone as the plate clinked on the table. Patty looked up and gulped with fear as she finally beheld the Giant who would consume her, along with two other Giants sitting at the table. She knew, deep down, that screaming and struggling and pleading would be useless when she saw the ravenous, delighted look on his gigantic countenance. 

“Thank you, miss,” he said absently to the waitress as she dashed off, not taking his predatory gaze off the plate. He drew in the plate closer to his massive torso and reached his hand over. Patty squeezed her eyes shut and whimpered, but he picked up one of the snacks next to her instead and popped it in his mouth, keeping his eyes fixated on her. He chewed it up and swallowed with deliberate, exaggerated movements, calculated to frighten his human meal, and his technique worked. Patty watched his Adam’s apple pulse in his throat as he swallowed, and she realized she’d soon be following. He picked up another mini croissant and ate it with a devious smirk. Patty trembled in her salami straitjacket. 

“P-please… don’t eat me!” she cried, tears running down her cheeks. The Giant seemed to delight even more in her misery. He pinched his human-in-a-blanket appetizer and raised it up to his face, grinning wide. His lips and teeth parted in hungry anticipation, strings of drool dripping down inside the cavern of his maw. Patty screeched in terror when he moved the appetizer toward his mouth and bit into the flaky crust, peeling it off with his teeth and scooping it inside his mouth with his fleshy tongue. He swallowed, and Patty, being so close, could hear the squishy sound of saliva and lubricated food sliding down his throat. 

“No! Stop!” she protested louder as the white rows of teeth approached a second time, this time gripping the salami and unrolling it into the Giant’s mouth. He slurped it up, and Patty heard the same squelchy swallow, watching as his jaws tightened and his throat muscles clenched in a rolling wave down his neck. Her limbs were free to flail about now, but she was still pinched between the Giant’s fingers, covered in cream cheese. His mouth opened again, and his huge tongue splatted against her feet and raked against her body all the way up to her face, licking off cream cheese and replacing it with a slick coat of slobber. He rotated her around in his fingers and licked her again, then opened his mouth wider. Patty’s scream was cut off as she was forced into his mouth. 

Patty was horrified to behold the walls of teeth closing shut all around her, trapping her inside a room of red flesh. What she had feared most was morphing into reality. This was real. She was going to die. She was going to be eaten. She flew into a frenzy, surging away from the yawning abyss behind her and clawing at the teeth, desperate to be let out, but the Giant whose mouth she was in had other plans. He easily slammed her down with his heavy tongue, squishing her against his teeth and sucking the rest of the cream cheese off her body. He rolled her around on his tongue, humming with pleasure. 

Patty wasn’t sure whether it would be worse to be masticated to death by the molars, or to be swallowed alive, but she wasn’t given much time to think it over as she slipped towards the dark void at the back of the mouth. She found herself staring down the gaping black hole of his throat. A breath of warm air passed over her face and tousled her hair. She jerked away, but the tongue pushed her headfirst into the chasm and the muscles contracted around her, mercilessly swallowing her down. 

She believed her bones would snap, or her ribcage would cave in, from the crushing force as she was sucked down in darkness black as pitch. She felt nauseous and claustrophobic as she dropped in a controlled fall the long, hot distance down, as if burrowing to the center of the earth to the molten core. Her mind was scrambled with hysterical panic. She couldn’t imagine the horrors that awaited her at the end of her journey, but they were approaching whether she was ready or not. She had no control over her fate. 

The Giant rubbed his belly and moaned with satisfaction as Patty squeezed through the opening to his stomach and splashed inside. She thrashed violently in the festering cauldron of acid, slapping the stomach lining uselessly with her fists and feet. Her tracker contacted the wall and lit up, to her shock, cutting through the blinding darkness with a bright light. Patty was unaware that the device on her arm had a built-in flashlight. She fixated with unbearable distress on the churning, wrinkly, fleshy pink interior closing her in. The stomach shifted with rhythmic movements, stirring the acid pooling around her body to digest the Giant’s meal. 

Some indistinguishable sludge slopped down from above and plopped down into the bubbling acid. Patty aimed her flashlight up to the top of the stomach to see more mush squeezing out from the muscular sphincter that guarded the ingress. She wouldn’t be able to reach that high or climb out. She was trapped. She pummeled and body slammed the walls around her, hoping that perhaps she could upset the Giant’s stomach and force him to expel her. 

“Mmmm... I love it when they squirm around inside,” the Giant thundered all around her, like the omnipresent voice of a deity. Patty shrank into herself, alarmed by the powerful voice. She realized then that anything she did would be futile. The only physiological response she had observed had been a slight quickening of his enormous heartbeat, suggesting her thrashing excited him. He swallowed her whole on purpose, to enjoy her struggling. That’s why he wanted an “unwilling female,” as the waitress had put it. Patty slumped against the squishy, throbbing stomach lining, full of despair. She didn’t want to give him what he wanted. 

She was going to die. There was no escaping her fate. She was done for. All because of her irresponsible roommate Jenny and her damned drugs. She was going to die a horrible, stupid, pointless death, without having accomplished anything of substance in her short, wretched existence. She was full of regret as she reflected on her life choices. She regretted not calling her parents from jail and saying final words to them, for fear of disappointing them. She regretted “taking a break” and not finishing college. She regretted investing all her effort into a failed relationship with her boyfriend who ended up dumping her. She regretted that she never had the chance to explore and discover her passion. She regretted not doing more with the time that she had. All her regrets snowballed into a painful realization that she had wasted her life, and it would soon be over. She could never get it back. Everything felt so far away now, out of her grasp. 

As she lamented, the organ she was inside rumbled loudly, making her shudder. She snapped out of her daze to consider her immediate position. She didn’t know how long it would take for her to be digested, but the thought of watching her flesh boil off her bones horrified her. She tried to climb away from the lake of acid, but she had nowhere to go, and the folds in the lining were too slippery to serve as handholds. She had to accept what was inevitably going to happen, but truthfully it was too appalling to even contemplate. 

The Giant continued to talk to the other Giants at his table, his voice booming through his guts alongside his heartbeat and breathing, but Patty didn’t pay attention to the irrelevant snippets of conversation. He ate his dinner, and the chunks rained down into his digestive system on poor Patty. She stewed in half-digested food and misery, waiting to die. However, as the food around her dissolved in the acid, Patty noticed that she remained intact. In fact, she became aware that the acid didn’t burn her skin or even so much as tingle. What was going on? She was baffled and a bit afraid. While she certainly didn’t want to be digested, she was still stuck inside the Giant’s belly. How long could she stay alive in here, if the acid didn’t liquefy her? She didn’t want to find out. 

Chapter 5

Chapter 1

[csolarstorm]

Having to be so choosy about food because of bad digestive problems sucks. But the problem isn't as bad if you can manage to cook/steam stuff over a stove and dice foods up really small, based on your needs and liking. (I have an adapted knife because of my bad hand so dicing is easier, so mileage may vary.)

Savory Crepe with Sausage

Note: A tablespoon is just the volume of the bigger of the two spoons you eat with.

2 Tablespoons Flour (any)

2 Tablespoons Milk (any, I used coconut)

1 Egg, any size

Salsa

Frozen breakfast sausage, 1 patty or 1-2 links

Optional: Diced onions

Seasonings: Whatever you like. I had two mixes called "Tex-Mex" and "Hot and Spicy".

Microwave the sausage like the directions say. Dice the sausage until it resembles ground meat. Set aside.

Scramble the egg in a bowl, and then mix in the flour, milk, salsa, onion, and seasonings. There will probably still be some lumps. Then add a little bit of margarine to the batter in and mix it in enough to break it up. (It doesn't mix in smoothly, but it will melt while cooking.)

Take the diced sausage and add to it some of the salsa, onion, and seasoning, and mix it up a bit.

Melt some margarine on a skillet. Then once it's hot, pour on the batter and swirl it until it covers the bottom of the pan. Once the edges curl up, pour the sausage mixture into the middle and carefully fold one side over the sausage. Flip the now closed crepe. Continue flipping the crepe occasionally while the inside cooks more, and then then take it off once the outside is brown.

Eat like that. Hope you like it as much as I did!

[buffetlicious]

Economy Rice (菜饭) that mum brought from her morning trip to the market. She got me steamed meat (pork) patty, curry chicken & potato and stir-fried medley of cabbage, black fungus and carrot over fluffy jasmine rice.

[msbarrows]

June 18 - Still annoyingly hot, spent a lot of time just lying or sitting still with a cold drink near to hand and a fan pointed at me. Cleaned the inside of the shower stall while I was in it cooling off anyway. Made beef and macaroni stew with lactose-free cheese; bit heavy for a hot day but it's a one pot meal that only has an element on for about a half hour.

June 19 - Weather still hot. For supper I made a big bowl of barley salad and fried up a couple of hamburger patties.

June 20 - Less hot but still not feeling like doing anything. For supper I made toad-in-the-hole, steamed mix veg with curried mayonnaisse, and the leftovers of yesterday's salad.

June 21 - Weather finally cooling down again. Baked a loaf of oatmeal bread. Made macaroni with meat sauce and a salad for supper.

[teddybasmanov]

A question that has been torturing me for years:

[gowine7172]

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Chole Bhature: A Hearty Street Food Favorite

Chole bhature is a North Indian favorite that pairs spicy chickpeas (chole) with fluffy, deep-fried bread (bhature). It’s a hearty and filling dish often enjoyed as a breakfast or lunch option. At Spiced Craft, we serve chole bhature with freshly made bhature, ensuring a perfect balance of crispy and spicy.

Aloo Tikki: A Crispy Potato Delight

Aloo tikki, spiced mashed potato patties, are fried to perfection, creating a crispy, golden exterior and a soft, flavorful interior. Served with tangy tamarind chutney or yogurt, this street food snack is a favorite across India. At Spiced Craft, we elevate aloo tikki by using premium ingredients and innovative presentation.

The Global Appeal of Indian Street Food

Indian street food has gained international popularity, thanks to its diverse flavors and the way it embodies Indian culinary culture. From the tangy taste of chaats to the spicy aroma of vada pav, these foods offer a unique culinary experience. At Spiced Craft, we bring these global street food favorites to your table with authenticity.

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The Healthiest Indian Food Options You Can Enjoy in Malta

Indian cuisine is globally celebrated for its rich flavors, aromatic spices, and diverse offerings. While many associate Indian food with indulgent curries and creamy gravies, the cuisine also boasts a wealth of healthy options that are both nutritious and satisfying. In Malta, where Indian food has gained significant popularity, diners can enjoy a variety of wholesome dishes crafted with traditional techniques and ingredients. Whether you're dining at the best Indian restaurant Malta has to offer or preparing meals at home, there’s no shortage of delicious yet healthy choices.

This article explores some of the healthiest Indian food options available in Malta, perfect for those who want to indulge in Indian flavors without compromising on their health goals.

1. Tandoori Dishes

Tandoori dishes are among the healthiest options on any Indian menu. Prepared in a traditional clay oven called a tandoor, these dishes involve marinating ingredients like chicken, fish, or vegetables in yogurt and spices before grilling them.

Why It’s Healthy:

The grilling process uses little to no oil, reducing calorie content.

The marinade often includes turmeric, garlic, and ginger, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

High in protein and low in fat, tandoori chicken or fish is an excellent choice for health-conscious diners.

Pair your tandoori dish with a side of green salad or mint chutney for a wholesome meal.

2. Lentil-Based Dishes (Dal)

Dal, or lentil curry, is a staple in Indian households and is rich in nutrients. There are various types of dal, such as yellow lentils (moong dal), split chickpeas (chana dal), and black lentils (urad dal), each offering unique flavors and health benefits.

Why It’s Healthy:

Packed with plant-based protein, making it ideal for vegetarians and vegans.

High in dietary fiber, which aids digestion and keeps you full for longer.

Low in fat and cholesterol while being a great source of essential vitamins and minerals like iron and potassium.

Dal can be enjoyed with a side of whole-grain roti or brown rice for a balanced meal.

3. Grilled or Steamed Appetizers

For those looking for lighter starters, opt for grilled or steamed Indian appetizers. Popular options include:

Paneer Tikka: Cubes of cottage cheese marinated in spices and grilled.

Vegetable Kebabs: A mix of minced vegetables, herbs, and spices formed into patties and grilled.

Steamed Momos: Indian-style dumplings filled with vegetables or lean meat.

Why It’s Healthy:

These appetizers avoid deep frying, significantly cutting down on unhealthy fats.

Ingredients like paneer and vegetables provide protein, calcium, and fiber.

These appetizers are perfect for those who want a flavorful start to their meal without overindulging.

4. Roti and Whole-Grain Breads

Indian breads like naan are a popular choice, but for a healthier alternative, consider opting for roti or whole-grain breads. Roti is a flatbread made from whole wheat flour, making it a nutritious accompaniment to curries and dals.

Why It’s Healthy:

Whole grains provide complex carbohydrates, offering sustained energy.

Rich in fiber, which supports digestion and heart health.

Pair roti with a vegetable curry or dal for a meal that’s both hearty and healthy.

5. Vegetable Curries

Vegetable-based curries are not only flavorful but also packed with nutrients. Dishes like aloo gobi (potatoes and cauliflower), baingan bharta (roasted eggplant), and palak paneer (spinach and cottage cheese) are great options.

Why It’s Healthy:

Vegetables are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Cooking methods like steaming and simmering retain the nutritional value of the ingredients.

When prepared with minimal oil and light spices, these curries are low in calories.

To keep your meal healthy, choose curries with tomato-based or yogurt-based gravies rather than those made with cream or butter.

6. Raita and Side Salads

No Indian meal is complete without raita or a refreshing side salad. Raita is a yogurt-based dish mixed with ingredients like cucumber, mint, or roasted cumin.

Why It’s Healthy:

Yogurt is an excellent source of probiotics, which promote gut health.

Low in calories and rich in protein and calcium.

Pairing raita with spicy dishes can also help balance flavors and cool the palate.

7. Herbal Teas and Light Desserts

For a light and healthy conclusion to your meal, consider traditional herbal teas like masala chai made with low-fat milk or desserts like fresh fruit salads spiced with a dash of cardamom and saffron.

Why It’s Healthy:

Herbal teas aid digestion and provide antioxidants.

Light desserts avoid heavy creams and sugars while still satisfying your sweet tooth.

Conclusion

Indian cuisine offers a plethora of healthy and delicious options that cater to a variety of dietary needs. From protein-packed tandoori dishes to fiber-rich dals and nutrient-dense vegetable curries, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The best Indian restaurant Malta has to offer will provide a range of these wholesome dishes, allowing you to indulge in authentic flavors without compromising your health goals.

By making mindful choices and focusing on lighter cooking methods, fresh ingredients, and balanced pairings, you can savor the richness of Indian cuisine while staying on track with your wellness journey.