Recipes | I've Been Cooking

Rupjmaize

Rupjmaize (Latvian dark rye bread) is a dense, aromatic loaf with deep rye flavor, warm caraway, and a touch of molasses sweetness—perfect for open-faced sandwiches or with soups.

🇱🇻 Latvia$

Oka i'a

Oka i'a is a Samoan raw tuna salad lightly cured in lime juice and folded with rich coconut cream, then tossed with tomato, cucumber, onion, and chili. Bright, creamy, and refreshing with a gentle heat.

🇼🇸 Samoa$$

Sahrawi Date Mahia Asida

A comforting Sahrawi semolina asida enriched with ghee and draped in date syrup, finished with soft dates and warm cardamom-cinnamon aroma. Traditionally enjoyed for breakfast or festive occasions, it’s simple, nourishing, and gently spiced.

🇪🇭 Western Sahara$

Sahrawi Frozen Oasis

Sahrawi Frozen Oasis is a luxurious dessert that combines the exotic flavors of the desert with a creamy, chilled finish to create an indulgent treat. This dessert features layers of sweet and fragrant dates, creamy almonds, and aromatic spices, all set in a gelatin-based mousse.

🇪🇭 Western Sahara$$

Sahrawi Oasis Tart

The Sahrawi Oasis Tart is a rich, fragrant dessert that combines the sweetness of dates with the nutty flavor of almonds, enhanced by a hint of cinnamon and the floral aroma of orange blossom water.

🇪🇭 Western Sahara$$

Kimchi-rubbed Prawn Bibimbap

Kimchi-rubbed Prawn Bibimbap is a delightful fusion meal combining spicy, tangy, and savory Korean flavors with succulent prawns and fresh vegetables over a bed of warm rice.

🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea$$

Moqueca Seared Prawns

Moqueca Seared Prawns is a vibrant and flavorful Brazilian dish featuring prawns seared with lime and garlic, simmered in a coconut milk-based sauce, and served with rice.

🇧🇷 Bahia, Brazil$$

Sahrawi Infusion

Sahrawi Infusion is a refreshing herbal tea that combines the warming flavors of ginger and cinnamon with the calming elements of mint and sage. This drink is perfect for a relaxing afternoon.

🇪🇭 Western Sahara$

Tokyo Kashi

Tokyo Kashi is a delightful fusion dessert featuring light and fluffy matcha-infused sponge cakes, layered with sweet anko (red bean paste), fresh strawberries, and whipped cream—capturing the essence of both modern and traditional Japanese sweets.

🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan$$

Velvet Heaven Cheesecake

The Velvet Heaven Cheesecake is a rich and creamy dessert featuring a luscious cream cheese filling, a buttery graham cracker crust, and adorned with fresh strawberries and a hint of vanilla.

🇺🇸 United States$$

I've been...

Rupjmaize

Oka i'a

Sahrawi Date Mahia Asida

Sahrawi Frozen Oasis

Sahrawi Oasis Tart

Kimchi-rubbed Prawn Bibimbap

Moqueca Seared Prawns

Sahrawi Infusion

Tokyo Kashi

Velvet Heaven Cheesecake

I've been...

Rupjmaize

Oka i'a

Sahrawi Date Mahia Asida

Sahrawi Frozen Oasis

Sahrawi Oasis Tart

Kimchi-rubbed Prawn Bibimbap

Moqueca Seared Prawns

Sahrawi Infusion

Tokyo Kashi

Velvet Heaven Cheesecake