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𝙁𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙬 𝙏𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝙎𝙖𝙪𝙘𝙚

📍Kitchen
📆07-09-26
👩🏻‍🍳 Made by Chef Ariba

𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻:
Inspired by the classic British favourite, this dish brings together crispy golden battered fish, perfectly cooked fries, and a creamy homemade tartar sauce. Simple, comforting, and all about getting that perfect crunch in every bite.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲?
• Crispy golden battered fish
• Homemade tartar sauce
• Golden fries
• A squeeze of lemon for freshness

Crispy. Golden. Classic.
Comfort food done right.

𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁:
Fish and chips became one of Britain’s most iconic dishes in the 19th century and was traditionally wrapped in newspaper before being served.

#aribaexplores #fishandchips #homemade #fromscratch tartarsauce britishfood culinaryarts comfortfood foodjournal by @digital_fooddiary

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a month ago

𝐓𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞

📍 Kitchen
📅 24-06-26
Made by yours truly

Origin:
Inspired by tropical flavour pairings, this dessert brings together the nutty warmth of roasted coconut, the sweetness of ripe mango, and the brightness of fresh lemon. A delicate hint of crushed red chilli adds a subtle kick, creating a beautifully balanced finish.

What’s on the Plate?
• Roasted coconut cake
• Honeyed Sindhri mango compote
• Hint of crushed red chilli
• Lemon-infused whipped cream
• Toasted coconut for added texture

Tropical. Toasted. Tangy.
A dessert that’s comforting, refreshing, and layered with flavour.

# Fun Fact:
A touch of chilli doesn’t just add heat—it enhances the natural sweetness of ripe mango, making the fruit taste even more vibrant while adding depth to every bite.

#aribaexplores #roastedcoconutcake #mangocompote #dessertplating fromscratch culinaryarts baking homemadedessert tropicalflavours foodjournal by @digital_fooddiary

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4 months ago

Air Fryer Peri-Peri Chicken & Rice ✨

This turned out SO good and so many of you asked for the recipe, so here it is 🫶🏻

🍗 PERI-PERI MARINADE

Air fry:
• 1 whole capsicum
• 1 whole onion
• 1 deseeded tomato
• 5 garlic cloves
• 2 green chilies

Drizzle with olive oil + a little salt and air fry until nicely roasted.

Blend everything together with:
• 3–4 tbsp fresh coriander
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp Deggi Lal Mirch / paprika chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• A little garlic powder
• 3 tbsp olive oil

Keep aside.

✨ Tiny tip: peel the tomatoes before using them for a smoother texture.

🍗 CHICKEN BRINE

Brine the chicken for 1 hour in:
• Water
• Salt
• Vinegar
• Green chili paste

Then marinate the chicken with the peri-peri mixture.

Air fry at around 200°C for 15–20 mins (depending on the size of the chicken pieces), drizzling a little olive oil on top.

🍚 PERI-PERI RICE

Soak 1 cup rice for 2 hours.

For the base:
• Minced onion
• Garlic
• 1 peeled tomato
• 4–5 green chilies

Sauté everything together.

Then add:
• 2 tbsp of the peri-peri marinade
• A splash of water

Add the soaked rice and roast it lightly in the masala.

For the stock:
• Chicken stock
• 1 tbsp chicken powder
• 1 tsp salt

Pour into the rice and cook until done.

For extra color/flavor add:
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp brown sugar

🌶️ CREAMY PERI-PERI SAUCE

Mix together:
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp Nando’s peri-peri sauce
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
• 1 tbsp cooked peri-peri marinade
• Around ¼ cup water

Serve with the peri-peri chicken, rice, and sautéed veggies

#periperi #perichicken #periperirice #nandosperiperi #aribaexplores by @digital_fooddiary

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5 months ago

𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗲

16-05-26
Made by yours truly 👩🏻‍🍳

Origin:
Inspired by Portuguese-African flavours, this peri peri chicken is packed with smoky heat, bold spices, and a zesty kick. Served over flavourful rice, it’s the perfect comfort meal with just the right amount of spice.

What’s on the Plate?
• Juicy Air Fried peri peri chicken
• Spiced Peri Rice
• Smoky chilli marinade
• Garlic, lemon & herb flavours
• Onion and cucumber salad
• Peri peri mayo sauce

Smoky. Spicy. Comforting.
Every bite hits differently.

* Fun Fact:
Peri peri gets its name from the African bird’s eye chilli, known for its fiery heat and bold flavour.

#aribaexplores #periperichicken #peri #ricebowl by @digital_fooddiary

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5 months ago

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀

📍 Kitchen
📅 28-01-26

👩🏻‍🍳 Made by yours truly

🇹🇭 Origin:
Inspired by Thai cuisine, these wings are coated in a glossy sweet chilli glaze that perfectly balances heat, sweetness, and a slight tang. Sticky, bold, and absolutely addictive.

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🍗 What’s on the Plate?
• Crispy golden chicken wings
• Homemade Thai sweet chilli glaze
• Hint of garlic & chilli heat
• Sesame sprinkle for that extra touch ✨

Sticky. Spicy. Sweet.
Finger-licking mandatory.

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✨ Fun Fact:
Thai sweet chilli sauce isn’t meant to be overly spicy — it’s about balance. The sweetness hits first, then the gentle chilli warmth follows 🔥🍯

#aribaexplores #thaisweetchilli #chickenwings #fromscratch #flavorbomb by @digital_fooddiary

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8 months ago

𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗻𝘁 (𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻)

📍 Kitchen
📅 02-03-26

👩🏻‍🍳 Made by yours truly

🇫🇷 Inspired by French café-style brunches — buttery croissant meets savory-sweet comfort.

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🥪 What’s on the Plate?
• Flaky, buttery croissant base
• Cheese omelette layer
• Fresh lettuce, cabbage, apple & cucumber
• Juicy grilled chicken
• Creamy honey mustard drizzle

Sweet. Savory. Crunchy. Buttery.
Every bite hits different ✨

#aribaexplores #brunchvibes #honeymustard #opensandwich #fromscratch by @digital_fooddiary

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8 months ago

Brookies (Brownie + Cookie Combo)

Ingredients

Brownie Layer:
• 113 g butter, melted
• 35 g cocoa powder
• 100 g granulated sugar
• 105 g brown sugar
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 60 g all-purpose flour

Cookie Layer:
• 100 g granulated sugar
• 55 g brown sugar
• 113 g butter, softened
• 1 egg
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• 160 g all-purpose flour
• A pinch of salt
• Chocolate Chunks/chips as per your preference

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
2. Grease and line a baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.

Brownie Layer
1. In a bowl, combine the melted butter and cocoa powder. Mix well until smooth.
2. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar; whisk until fully incorporated.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until glossy and well combined.
4. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
5. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

Cookie Layer
1. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the egg and mix until smooth.
3. Add baking powder and baking soda, then gradually mix in the all-purpose flour. Fold in the chocolate chunks.
4. Mix just until a soft cookie dough forms.

Assembling & Baking
• Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough evenly over the brownie layer.
• Gently press the dough down to create an even top layer.
• Cover the pan loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove the foil and continue baking for another 20 minutes, or until the cookie top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.

#brookies #brownies #cookiesrecipe #brookiecookie #aribaexplores by @digital_fooddiary

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9 months ago

𝗙𝗲𝘁𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲

📍 Kitchen
📅 24-01-26

👩🏻‍🍳 Made by yours truly!

🇮🇹 Origin:
Fettuccine Bolognese originates from Italy, specifically the Emilia-Romagna region. This classic dish is all about slow cooking and depth of flavor — a rich, hearty meat sauce simmered gently and paired with fresh, wide ribbons of fettuccine that hold onto every bite.

Made completely from scratch, it’s comfort food at its finest — simple ingredients, patience, and a whole lot of love.

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🍝 What’s on the Plate?
• Fresh fettuccine pasta made from scratch
• Slow-cooked Bolognese sauce with rich, savory depth
• Perfectly balanced flavors, hearty and comforting ✨

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✨ Fun Fact:
Authentic Bolognese isn’t meant to be super saucy — it’s a thick, meat-forward ragù designed to cling to pasta, not drown it 🍷🤍

#aribaexplores #fettuccinebolognese #fromscratch #italiancuisine by @digital_fooddiary

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9 months ago

𝗞𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗳𝗮

📍 @cothmkhi
📅 01-01-26

👩‍🍳 Made by yours truly!

🇲🇪 Origin:
Kunafa is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert with roots in the Levant region. Famous for its contrast of textures, it combines crisp, buttery shredded pastry with a soft, creamy or cheesy center, all soaked in fragrant sugar syrup infused with rose or orange blossom water.

Rich, indulgent, and deeply comforting, kunafa is a celebratory dessert often enjoyed warm — where every bite is crunchy, gooey, and perfectly sweet.

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🍯 What’s on the Plate?
• Golden, crispy kunafa strands baked in butter
• Soft, creamy filling at the center
• Light sugar syrup for shine and sweetness ✨

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✨ Fun Fact:
Kunafa is traditionally soaked in syrup after baking, not before — this keeps the pastry crisp while allowing it to absorb just enough sweetness. Texture is everything 🧡

#aribaexplores #kunafa #middleeasterndessert by @digital_fooddiary

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9 months ago

𝙑𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙖 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙠𝙚

📍 @cothmkhi
📅 07-01-26

👩‍🍳 Made by yours truly!

🇬🇧 Origin:
Victoria sponge cake originated in England and is named after Queen Victoria, who famously enjoyed a slice with her afternoon tea. Known for its light, airy sponge and simple elegance, this classic cake is all about balance — soft layers, gentle sweetness, and a delicate crumb.

Traditionally sandwiched with jam and whipped cream, the Victoria sponge proves that simplicity done right never goes out of style.

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🍰 What’s on the Plate?
• Light and fluffy sponge layers
• Soft crumb with a buttery, vanilla aroma
• Filled with jam and cream for the perfect bite ✨

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✨ Fun Fact:
A true Victoria sponge uses equal weights of eggs, sugar, butter, and flour — the classic “equal-weight method” that creates its signature light texture 🎂🤍

#aribaexplores #victoriasponge #classicdesserts by @digital_fooddiary

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9 months ago

𝗖𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘅 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆

📍 @cothmkhi
📅 16-01-26

👩‍🍳 Made by yours truly!

🇫🇷 Origin:
Choux pastry, or pâte à choux, originated in France and is a classic pastry dough known for its light, airy interior and crisp outer shell. Unlike most pastries, choux dough is cooked twice — first on the stove and then in the oven — allowing steam to create its signature hollow center.

It’s the base of iconic desserts like éclairs, profiteroles, and cream puffs — delicate yet versatile, and a true test of pastry technique.

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🥐 What’s on the Plate?
• Light, golden choux pastry with a crisp exterior
• Hollow center perfect for filling with cream or custard
• Soft, airy texture with a slight bite ✨

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✨ Fun Fact:
Choux pastry rises without any baking powder or yeast — it relies entirely on steam for lift. That trapped steam creates the hollow center, making it one of the most technical yet magical doughs in pastry 🤍🥐

#aribaexplores #chouxpastry #culinaryarts by @digital_fooddiary

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9 months ago

𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨

📍 @cothmkhi
📅 15-01-26

👩‍🍳 Made by yours truly!

🇺🇸 Origin:
Cheesecake traces its modern popularity to the United States, with the iconic New York–style cheesecake leading the way. Known for its rich, creamy texture and dense yet silky body, this dessert is all about balance — smooth cream cheese filling, subtle tang, and just the right amount of sweetness.

Whether served plain or topped with fruit, chocolate, or caramel, cheesecake is the definition of classic comfort — elegant, indulgent, and timeless.

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🍰 What’s on the Plate?
• Creamy baked cheesecake with a smooth, velvety texture
• Rich cream cheese flavor with a delicate tang
• Perfectly set center that melts in your mouth ✨

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✨ Fun Fact:
That ultra-smooth texture comes from mixing the batter gently and baking it low and slow — too much air or high heat can cause cracks. Patience really is the secret ingredient 🤍🍰

#aribaexplores #cheesecake #bakedcheeseca by @digital_fooddiary

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9 months ago