Mala's Meals

Equipment ▢8×8 inch pan Ingredients ▢2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 270g ▢1 tsp baking soda ▢1 tbsp corn starch ▢1 tsp salt ▢3/4 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled, 170g ▢1 cup light brown sugar packed. 200g ▢2/3 cup granulated sugar 133g ▢2 eggs room temperature, large ▢1 tbsp vanilla extract 15mL ▢2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 200g Instructions Set oven to 350F. Line an 8×8 inch baking sheet with parchment paper and melt the butter you’ll need for the […]

1 14-ounce package extra firm tofu, drained ▢¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce or gluten free tamari, plus optional more for drizzling ▢4 garlic cloves, crushed through a garlic press or finely minced 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch ▢1 tablespoon sesame oil Place tofu on a paper towel or tea towel lined plate.  Cover with another towel and place a heavy pan on top to press out excess […]

Ingredients   Cucumber 1 lb Korean, Japanese, or English cucumbers (any pickling cucumbers are great!) 1 1/2 tsp salt Dressing 1 tbsp gochujang 1-2 tbsp liquid sweetener or sugar 1/2 tbsp soy sauce 3 cloves garlic minced 1 tsp sesame seeds 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 scallion chopped optional 1 tbsp rice vinegar For serving More sesame seeds for topping Instructions  Steps Slice the cucumbers into 1/4 to 3/4-inch (0.6 to 1.9-cm) thick pieces. It’s totally a personal preference […]