10,000 low king recipes

Gujarati tomato kasundi with mustard seeds, garlic, turmeric, and cayenne, simmered sharp and hot. Indian relish for rice, dosas, or slathered on a cheese sandwich.

Quick pork stir-fry with courgette (zucchini) and aubergine (eggplant) finished in creamy yogurt and served over brown rice. A 30-minute weeknight dinner with smoky paprika and charred vegetables.

Red eye chicken: pan-fried chicken breasts rubbed with paprika, white and black pepper, and cayenne, then finished with a quick roux-based tomato pan gravy. A fast, fiery weeknight chicken dinner.

Garlic aioli dipping sauce made with egg yolks, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice. The classic Mediterranean condiment for fried squid, grilled fish, and crudités.

Cucumber kimchi fermented at room temperature for 3 days with garlic, scallions, grated carrot, red pepper flakes, and cayenne. A crunchy, spicy Korean pickle you can make at home.

Achara Zuke: Japanese pickled turnips with kombu seaweed, dried chili, and rice vinegar. A crisp, tangy tsukemono made by slow-curing accordion-cut turnips. Side dish or banchan.

Scandinavian beet salad with sliced boiled beets marinated in a caraway-infused vinegar dressing. A traditional Nordic side dish that needs 8 hours to absorb the sweet-tangy flavors.

Hot-smoked trout cured overnight in salt and sugar, then slow-smoked on a charcoal grill with wood chips. Three ingredients and a covered grill are all you need.

Korean dongchimi made with turnip, scallion, ginger, and garlic in a light salt brine. A refreshing, mild water kimchi that ferments at room temperature and keeps for a week in the fridge.

Toasted hazelnut vinaigrette with lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of sugar. A light, nutty salad dressing with only 6 ingredients, ready in 15 minutes.

Traditional dry salt cure for a 14-pound ham using rough salt, brown sugar, and saltpeter. Includes a 3-week curing process with optional smoking instructions for homemade country ham.

Mixed red greens and pear salad with a toasted hazelnut vinaigrette made with lemon juice and lemon zest. A light, elegant fall salad with radicchio, endive, and butter lettuce.

Homemade fortune cookies: thin crisp wafers cooked on a skillet, folded around your own paper fortunes while still pliable. A party project for Lunar New Year or kids' birthdays.

A family favourite for the holidays. Easy to make and so good!!

Koimo Nori-Ae: Japanese taro potatoes simmered in dashi broth and rolled in flame-toasted crumbled nori seaweed. A traditional side dish served at room temperature.

Steamed Brussels sprouts tossed with toasted hazelnuts, extra-virgin olive oil, and ground cardamom. A simple 20-minute side dish with just four ingredients.