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Sliced cucumber salad tossed with peanuts and peanut-soy dressing

Cooking with Bibi Aysha: Asian Crunchy Cucumber Salad

Crisp cucumber, fresh coriander and crunchy peanuts come together with a creamy peanut-soy dressing in this Asian Crunchy Cucumber Salad from Bibi Aysha Laher. Ready in minutes and served chilled, it’s the perfect light side dish with a touch of heat from chilli flakes. Ingredients For the salad: For the salad dressing: Method This is

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Making Masalas

Cooking With Bibi Aysha Making Masalas These masalas are essential for Indian cooking. General Bulk Rules:*No water to blend, as it cuts the shelf life from months to days.*Bone dry: Wash ingredients a day ahead so they are entirely dry before mincing.*Storage: Store in glass jars in the fridge (lasts 2–3 weeks) or freeze in

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Chicken Skewer Marinades

Cooking With Bibi Aysha Recipe: Chicken Skewer Marinades PERI PERI MARINADE INGREDIENTS:-500g chicken fillets cut into cubes-2 tblsp any peri peri sauce that you like-2 tblsp extra virgin olive oil -2 tblsp lemon juice-2 tblsp crushed garlic-1 tblsp smoked paprika-1 tsp paprika-2 tsp origanum -1 tsp chili flakes-1 tsp ground cumin-salt to taste-¹/² tsp black

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Sweetcorn Lagan

Cooking With Bibi Aysha Recipe: Sweetcorn Lagan INGREDIENTS:-1 tin(415g) creamstyle sweetcorn-4 large eggs-90ml milk-60ml oil-40ml dessert cream-¹/² cup chana flour(besan)-¹/⁴ cup white flour-2¹/² tsp baking powder-2 tsp green masala-1 tsp salt-1 tsp crushed garlic -¹/⁴ tsp turmeric powder -¹/² tsp black pepper-2 tblsp chopped coriander leaves -2 tblsp chopped spring onions-sesame seeds for the top.

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KUNG PAO CHICKEN

COOKING WITH BIBI AYSHA KUNG PAO CHICKEN Serves 4 INGREDIENTS:For the marinade:-500g chicken fillets, cut into cubes-1 tblsp soy sauce-1 tblsp rice vinegar-2 tsp cornstarch (Maizena) Sauce:-3 tblsp soy sauce-1 tblsp brown vinegar/Balsamic vinegar-2 tsp hoisin sauce-1 tsp sesame oil-1 tsp honey-¹/² tsp black pepper-1 tsp chili flakes Veggies & spices:-3 tblsp sesame oil. Can

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