Mala's Meals

Makes 4 portions ▪1lb/450g 80/20 ground chuck▪8oz/225g hot italian pork sausage (I use 2 links)▪200g or 1 med-lrg onion, medium diced▪20g or 4 cloves garlic, minced/pressed▪Coarse salt▪1g or 1/2tsp dried oregano▪1g or 1/2tsp red chili flake▪6 oz can of tomato paste▪15g or 1Tbsp beef better than bouillon▪28oz/800g can crushed tomatoes▪28oz/800g water (enough water to fill […]

1 pound (16 ounces or scant 2 ½ cups) dried black beans* 1 medium red onion, chopped 4 medium cloves garlic, peeled but left whole 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin One strip of orange zest, about 2 inches long by ½ inch wide ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (omit […]

Ingredients 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoons water ½ tablespoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon mirin ¼ teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 garlic clove, chopped Red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more as needed 1 pound baby bok choy, 3 to 4, halved or quartered Sesame seeds, for sprinkling Instructions In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, mirin, sesame oil, garlic, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. […]