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Recipes with under 20 minutes active preparation

Recipes requiring under 20 minutes of active preparation. Cooking and resting may take additional time.

Chinese

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Chinese
Ma yi shang shu — glass noodles with spicy pork
Mung bean glass noodles soaked in broth with minced pork and spicy bean paste.
15 min active time
Chinese
Lian ou pai gu tang — pork and lotus root soup
A clear broth slowly simmered with pork ribs, lotus root and ginger.
15 min active time
Chinese
Dong cai zheng rou — steamed pork with preserved vegetables
A tender steamed pork patty flavoured with dong cai and sesame.
15 min active time
Chinese
Chao sheng cai — stir-fried lettuce with oyster sauce
Quickly stir-fried iceberg lettuce, still crisp, coated in oyster sauce and ginger.
12 min active time

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Indian
Jeera rice — cumin basmati rice
Fluffy basmati rice scented with cumin and whole spices.
15 min active time
Indian
Dalia khichdi — cracked wheat and mung beans
Cracked wheat and skinned mung beans cooked with spices and tomato.
15 min active time
Indian
Rava upma — spiced semolina
Wheat semolina toasted then cooked by absorption with lentils, cashews and curry leaves.
15 min active time
Indian
Channa sundal, coconut chickpeas
A Tamil preparation of chickpeas, mustard seeds, curry leaves and fresh coconut.
15 min active time

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Tuna croque with Gouda
A hot tuna and cream sandwich with a golden cheese topping, for a quick lunch, with Gouda.
15 min active time
North African and Middle Eastern
Houmous and raw vegetable wraps
Tortillas filled with houmous, carrots, cucumber and rocket.
15 min active time
Goat’s cheese and honey on toast
Warm toasts with fresh goat’s cheese, honey and thyme.
10 min active time
Tuna croque
Hot tuna and cream sandwiches topped with melted Emmental.
15 min active time

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French
Tomato and mustard tart
Tomatoes and Dijon mustard on all-butter puff pastry, with olive oil and without basil.
15 min active time
French
Smooth courgette soup
A light, fragrant, smooth courgette soup with coconut milk.
15 min active time
Tomato and basil bruschetta
Italian toasted bread topped with tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil.
15 min active time
Tomato and basil soup
Fresh tomato soup with basil and olive oil.
15 min active time

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Afghan
Shornakhod — potato and chickpea salad
Potatoes and chickpeas coated in a tangy garlic and coriander dressing.
10 min active time
Afghan
Ashkana piaz — onion and egg soup
Golden onions simmer with turmeric in a chilli-seasoned broth, finished with beaten eggs.
15 min active time
Afghan
Sabzi — slow-cooked spinach with herbs
Spinach and spring onions cook slowly with dill, coriander and lemon. Greek yogurt is added when serving.
10 min active time

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German
Creamed kohlrabi
Thinly sliced kohlrabi gently cooked with cream and butter.
15 min active time
German
Obazda — Bavarian Camembert spread
Bavarian Camembert spread with cream cheese, caraway and pale lager.
10 min active time
German
Spundekäs — whipped fresh cheese with paprika
Fresh cheese spread with paprika, onion and sour cream.
10 min active time