Beuseus namul (버섯 나물) is a typical Korean banchan, or side dish. It is simple but has a bold flavor. Serve as part of a Korean meal with an assortment of other banchan.
Tag: Vegetables
Beuseus Namul
Baingan Bhurta
(Indian curried eggplant and tomatoes)
Baingan bhurta, sometimes spelled baingan bharta, is kind of like an Indian version of the Middle East's baba ghanoush. Eggplant is roasted and then mixed with tomatoes and spices.
Baba Ghanoush
(Middle Eastern roasted eggplant dip)
Roasted eggplant dip is a very popular appetizer, or mezze, in the Middle East. The smoky, rich flavor of the eggplant goes well with wedges of pita bread or with raw vegetables.
Nasu
(Japanese steamed, sliced eggplant)
This dish can be served as part of an assortment of sashimi. Sashimi is normally made with raw fish, but this is a delightful vegetarian substitute with an interesting texture.
Janssons Frestelse
(Swedish potato, onion and cream casserole)
The name of this creamy potato side dish (YAHN-sonz FREH-stel-suh)is Swedish for "Jansson's temptation." It's not really clear just who Jansson was.
Spanakopita
(Greek spinach and feta pie)
Spanakopita is a Greek-style pie of layers of spinach, feta cheese and wispy leaves of filo dough. It is one of the most famous of Greek dishes.
Irio
(Kenyan mashed peas, potatoes and corn)
Irio is a hearty and nutritious accompaniment to Kenyan meals. It has many variations, but potatoes and peas are the staple ingredients, with corn the most common addition.
Inlagda Rödbetor
(Swedish pickled beets)
Inlagda rödbetor is a simple yet beautiful side dish popular throughout Scandinavia. In Denmark it is known as syltede rødbeder.
Imam Bayildi
(Turkish stuffed eggplant braised in olive oil)
Imam bayildi means "the imam fainted." Legends abound as to how it got this name. Some say he fainted at the extravagant use of olive oil. Others say he swooned at its delightful flavor.
Ful Medames
(Egyptian slow-cooked fava beans)
This simple dish of slow-simmered fava beans seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and spices is the daily breakfast meal for millions of Egyptians.