Here is how I prepare passion fruit purée within minutes at home without fancy kitchen equipment. The process is super simple, and you can use your fruit purée in drinks, cakes, dessert and sauces. TL;DR Passion fruit purée is the strained fruit pulp without the seeds. Passion fruit pulp, to compare, is the raw, spoonable content from the inside of the … [Read more...]
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How to make Cashew Fruit Juice
Instructions to make Cashew fruit juice at home. Cashew seeds are attached to the fruit, and the cashew fruit apple is tender and tastes delightful when turned into a refreshing juice. Fruit Info Cashew fruits are the fruits of the famed cashew nuts that you get in stores. The seed pod grows and hangs at the bottom of the fruit. The “nut” is extracted from the seed … [Read more...]
How to Make Guava Purée from Fresh Fruits
The making of homemade Guava Purée involves a process to extract the stone hard small seeds. I explain how to do that in ease. TL;DR Guava purée is made from fresh guava fruits, and it's the base of many drinks and desserts. The purée is also known as guava pulp. You will want to make guava purée if you find yourself with a surplus of fresh fruits, which need to be … [Read more...]
How to Blanch Almonds to Peel
Blanching Almonds means using a cooking method to loosen the skin to peel the almonds. Here is how it's done at home. Two Methods to Blanch You can blanch your almonds two ways, and both are valid methods. I recommend using the soaking overnight method to soften your almonds. As they soak in the water for hours, they will, ultimately, turn soft. This can be handy … [Read more...]
How to make a Salami Rose
This is a quick tutorial to help you make salami roses at home from scratch. These look great on a charcuterie boards and serve as an edible decoration. 🌹 What's a Salami Rose? A salami rose consists of layers of thinly sliced salami, which are placed, overlapping, and formed in such a way that the salami slices look like a rose. I saw them first at my sister's … [Read more...]
How to cut Jackfruit
This guide on how to cut jackfruit will help you in the process of cutting a jackfruit. Learn our simple technique, and you will succeed cutting up your first jackfruit all alone, the right way, of course. I filmed the cutting of our jackfruit with my jackfruit expert, Gauri. She hails from the forests in the Western Ghats in Karnataka, in India. She was so kind to … [Read more...]
How to make Powdered Sugar
You can make powdered sugar at home in a jiffy! Here you will learn everything you need to know about powdered sugar and how to make it from scratch anytime! 📕 What is powdered sugar? Powdered Sugar is a super fine version of sugar and it is mostly used in baking. It is the perfect way to sweeten your cakes, cookies, and fudges because it mixes well in … [Read more...]
How to prepare Absinthe
Preparing absinthe the right way is part of the ritual and it makes for a great way to entertain your party guests. 📕 What is Absinthe? Absinthe is a distilled, highly alcoholic beverage. It's also known as The Green Fairy or La Fee Verte. It can be described as anise-flavored, licorice-flavored, or minty. This is because true absinthe is prepared by … [Read more...]
How to make Black Food Coloring
Your guide on how to make black food coloring at home within minutes! 🏴 Types of Food Colorings In a nutshell, food-grade colors can be made from natural or processed ingredients. These dyes are safe for consumption, hence why food grade. Natural Food Shades Common natural food grade colorings are black charcoal and squid ink. Black charcoal is great … [Read more...]
How to dehydrate Mushrooms
Dehydrating mushrooms can be useful and it's super easy! I share tips and instructions on how to dry mushrooms at home. I'm using shiitake mushrooms as an example. The flavors of a shiitake mushroom turn out more intense after the mushroom has been dried. It developed more umami. Also drying mushrooms is more commonly done in the East, hence why I picked … [Read more...]
How to Make Mayonnaise in 5 Minutes
Homemade easy classic mayonnaise prepared within 5 minutes from scratch with pantry ingredients! TL;DR This is a homemade mayo recipe that you can prepare from scratch within 5 minutes at home. You will need an immersion blender and a tall jar to do that. It's a quick and easy basic mayonnaise recipe that you can use instead of the store-bought condiment. So, it's a … [Read more...]
French Tomato Coulis + How to can it
Homemade tomato coulis seasoned with fresh herbs. This is a French recipe for a thin tomato sauce. The recipe comes with canning instructions. What's a Tomato Coulis? A tomato coulis is a thin tomato sauce used in French cooking as a sauce base for other dishes. It's basically a tomato sauce, but it's super runny, and it's almost always seasoned with herbs, fresh … [Read more...]
How to blanch Tomatoes to peel
Here is how you can easily blanch your tomatoes to peel them. Blanching helps you peel your tomatoes effortlessly within minutes, and you don't need any special equipment to do this at home. What is blanching? Blanching is a short cooking method that is used for vegetables, fruits, nuts, and even meats to achieve a certain purpose. In the case of tomatoes, … [Read more...]
How to cook warm water Lobster
I show you how to cook a warm water lobster with common kitchen equipment. It's super easy and leaves an impression with your guests. The guide includes how to cut open a cooked lobster. 🦐 What is warm water lobster? Warm water lobsters are also called spiny lobsters, rock lobsters, or langustas. They are the lobsters that come without claws. The … [Read more...]
Brazil Nut - What is it and How to use it?
The Brazil Nut is a little known nut from Central America. It has been gaining popularity. Here you will learn everything you need to know about this exotic nut. 📕 What is the Brazil Nut? Brazil nuts come from tropical trees that grow in South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, and Ecuador. The trees reach a majestic height of … [Read more...]
How to make Sauerkraut in a crock pot
This is a traditional Austrian, German (Bavarian) Sauerkraut recipe prepared and fermented in a crock pot. I show you how to make it from scratch from whole fresh cabbage. What is Sauerkraut? Sauerkraut is fermented shredded cabbage. The name is German and means sour cabbage translated. Cabbage is harvested in September and October and fermented traditionally … [Read more...]
How to can Mushrooms
Your guide on how to can mushrooms of all kinds at home from scratch. Learn how to stock up your modern homestead with home canned mushrooms. 📕 What are canned mushrooms? Mushrooms that are preserved in a can or jar are called canned mushrooms. It's the stuff that you can buy in cans in your local grocery store. But before commercially canned mushrooms … [Read more...]
How to cook Spaghetti Squash in the oven
Your guide on how to cook spaghetti squash easily from scratch in the oven. That's the simplest and most effortless option! 📕 What's Spaghetti Squash? Spaghetti Squash is a winter squash variety and is just one of many squash varieties out there. They come in yellow, orange and white variations and can grow to different sizes. Spaghetti squash are … [Read more...]
How to can Peaches
Your to-the-point guide on how to can peaches at home. This guide is suitable for beginners and comes with tips and tricks on how to get it right every time. We have been canning fruits at home since ever! I have always seen my family do that, my mother, my aunties in France, and even my grandmother back in the day. We prepare not only canned peaches but also … [Read more...]
How to Dry Herbs
Your ultimate guide on how to dry herbs at home! I cover 3 drying options, various culinary herb types, share some ideas to use them, and explain how to store your homemade dried herbs the right way. 🆚 Fresh vs Dried Herbs Garden fresh culinary herbs grow best during the hotter days in the year. To preserve them, we dry them. That way you can use your … [Read more...]
Fava Beans - How to prep, cook and store
Fava beans (aka broad beans) are incredibly nutritious beans! In this post, you will learn how to prep cook and store them. 📕 What are fava beans? Fava beans are also called broad beans in some regions in this world. They are large green beans growing and sitting in a thick, slightly hairy, thick green pod. The pods can get about 6-7 inches long and one … [Read more...]
How to make Oat Milk
Homemade Oat Milk can be a great way to save some bucks if you love the store-bought stuff. But before you go about your from scratch routine, read up! 📕 What is oat milk? Oat milk is prepared by blending oats and water together. The blended milk is then strained and that's called oat milk. It's a vegan, non-dairy, plant-based (and usually gluten-free) … [Read more...]
How to make Matcha Tea (hot or iced)
Learn to make matcha green tea, hot or iced from scratch at home without special equipment. We share instructions, tips in video and text below. This is part of our Japanese food series, which includes authentic healthy recipes such as Miso soup. We welcomed most recently Japanese food specialized from Tokyo to the masalaherb.com cultural food experts … [Read more...]
Chicken Chow Mein Recipe
A quick and easy chicken chow mein recipe to make at home within 20 minutes! This dish is healthier than the takeout version as it contains less sodium and I dare to say that it tastes better! Stuffed with gorgeous flavors, Chinese cuisine is definitely one of our Asian foods. This chicken chow mein is all your if you are starting to learn how to make Chinese … [Read more...]
How to raise money for a Trip
How to raise money for your dream trip in 2020 - ultimate insider tips. Danny from whatsdannydoing.com is our expert today, sharing his valuable insights on how YOU can get the best bang for your buck. Danny Newman is currently writing and traveling his way around the world in a bid to figure out exactly what he’s doing with his life. He’d love you to follow … [Read more...]
How to travel Doha in Two Days [Qatar]
How to travel Doha in two days to make the most of your trip to the luxurious city amidst the dunes. Aistis from astraveler.com is sharing his 2 days Doha Qatar itinerary with us, including beautiful hot spots which you shouldn't miss! We make a stop to Doha almost twice a year because Qatar is on our way to Goa, India. Yet so far we hadn't had a chance to visit … [Read more...]
How to make French Yogurt
I show you how to make yogurt the French way easily at home. You will only need milk and store-bought yogurt to start out, no fancy starter culture! My mother and grandmother have always made their own yogurt at home. My grandmother was born into a farmer's family in Normandy, France, and they had their cows, so making yogurt was a daily thing. I always loved … [Read more...]
Ebly - How to cook Instant French Wheat Berries
Here is how we cook ebly, instant wheat berries, in France. Cooked wheat berries make for a lovely side dish that you can serve up instead of rice. I explain further below all the details about ebly wheatberries and what to look out for. 🌾 What are Wheat Berries? Wheat Berries are whole wheat kernels without the hull and husk. They come in yellow or red … [Read more...]
How to Roast Chestnuts
I show you how to roast chestnuts in the oven by using raw store-bought chestnuts from the grocery store. Roasted chestnuts are a lovely healthier snack, which is commonly served in winter during the Christmas time. I prepared a quick video and process shots below showing you how you can make your own at home. I think the best way to roast fresh chestnuts at home … [Read more...]
How to cut Leeks
A guide explaining how to cut leeks - from garden to plate. I show you 3 different ways to cut leeks and share at the same time how to clean and trim leeks from A to Z. I love leeks! I turned it into one of my favorite vegetables over time. The vegetable tastes great, and it can be used really creatively in various recipes (i.e Asian inspired hot and sour soup with … [Read more...]
How to roast Butternut Squash
How to roast Butternut Squash 3 ways. I share tips and a video on how to roast whole butternut squash, squash halves, and cubes. Add this winter squash to your menu this fall. Celebrate healthier holidays with your family and friends or use your squash to prepare my butternut squash apple soup. 🔪 How to prepare it? You have 3 options to prepare and … [Read more...]
How to make Spaetzle Recipe
![Easy Spaetzle Recipe - How to make perfect Spätzle Noodles! [+Video] from scratch with instructions and spaetzle maker. You can make a hue batch ahead and freeze for later. The Spaetzle make a delicious side dish with other dishes such as a goulash gravy, knoedel, jägerschnitzel, wienerschnitzel, Sauerbraten and Rouladen www.MasalaHerb.com #noodles #DIY #masalaherb](https://www.masalaherb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Easy-Spaetzle-Recipe-How-to-make-perfect-Spätzle-Noodles-Video-serp-150x150.jpg)
Best Spaetzle recipe, delicious and so easy to make! Spaetzle are made with a spaetzle maker or spaetzle press. Learn how I make my homemade Spaetzle recipe further below with the video and step by step instructions. What are Spaetzle? I love to make fresh pasta and noodles because it tastes amazing. What I don't like about fresh pasta is that it can be … [Read more...]
How to make Dehydrated Blueberries
Dehydrated Blueberries are easily prepared, it's just that they need time to slowly dry out. I show you how to dehydrate blueberries with a dehydrator or follow my alternative drying options. So, you like dried apple chips and dehydrated pineapple slices? Then these dried blueberries should be on your bucket list too! 📕 What are dehydrated … [Read more...]
Trinidad Mango Chow Recipe
Trinidad Mango Chow is a healthy Caribbean snack prepared with sweet mangoes and hot chilis amongst other flavor giving ingredients. Sunita, my Trini food expert, had me try her favorite Caribbean summer snack, the Mango Chow. If you remember back in December, Sunita was the one to introduce us to the Caribbean Sorrel drink. This is how I ended up sitting in my … [Read more...]
How to make Meatballs
I'm covering everything on how to make meatballs further below! Read up some useful tips on how to prepare the best, soft, moist, juicy easy round meatballs from scratch at home or watch my short video further below. I love all kinds of minced meat dishes, but I can be rather picky. I hate to bite into a burger patty or a meatball and watch myself grind and … [Read more...]
How to Sprout Mung Beans DIY
I am showing you in this post how to sprout mung beans easily at home. Here you'll learn tips, what to look out for, and what to avoid. We will also cover the pros and cons of DIY style Mung bean sprouts at home so that you can make a sprout salad or a pad thai at home! TL;DR If you have been following me for a while, you will know that this is not my first post … [Read more...]
Shrimp Chow Mein Recipe
![15 min Shrimp Chow Mein Recipe - Easy Chinese One-Pot Noodle How to [+Video] make prawn hakka noodles f rom scratch and best practice to prepare the popular chinese noodle take out easily at home www.MasalaHerb.com](https://www.masalaherb.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/15-min-Shrimp-Chow-Mein-Recipe-Easy-Chinese-One-Pot-Noodle-How-to-Video-150x150.jpg)
To prepare a Shrimp Chow Mein Recipe from scratch is super easy if you know how to! These Chinese one-pot noodle stir-fries look complicated, but they are not. Besides, preparing a shrimp chow mein from scratch will take you only 15 mins. Ingredients To prepare shrimp chow mein from scratch, you will need a few ingredients. For the stir-fry … [Read more...]
Vegetable Chow Mein Recipe
Easy Vegetable Chow Mein is a Chinese stir-fried noodle dish and a common Asian Takeout meal. This chow mein with fresh veggies and perfectly cooked noodles is a very popular at home, and you can easily recreate it. TL;DR Chow mein is a quick dish to prepare at home, and it won’t take you more than 15 minutes of cooking time altogether. There are countless … [Read more...]
How to make Mango Pulp
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I make Mango Pulp when I have too many mangoes ripening way too fast. The fruit pulp of different Mangoes can be so useful even months after the harvesting season, plus the sweet mango pulp tastes great months later! So if you would rather not make Mango Jam to use up your mangoes, then try out this mango pulp recipe. 🥭 Mango Qualities This might … [Read more...]
How to roast Cashews - How to prepare Cashew Fruit
I am sharing how to roast cashews and how to prepare the Cashew Fruit. This post is meant to educate how to roast small quantities of raw cashews in the outdoors and you will understand why further below. Cashews have turned, in the last few years, into a prime snack time choice for health-conscious people in the western world. Cashew nuts have always been … [Read more...]