How korean food became hotstuff

Quick and simple recipes from Korean cookery teacher and author, Da-Hae West

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SERVES 4IngredientsFor the spice paste 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp chilli powder 1 small onion, roughly chopped 4 garlic cloves 1 lemongrass stalk For the main 4 tbsp vegetable oil1 tsp table salt300m

Serves 3Prep time 10 minCook time 20 min MAKE AHEAD Make to the end of step 4; keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add the sesame seeds to serve. EASY SWAPS To make this gluten-free, use gluten-free

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