Tesco to Table

The title of this entry could also be called "food in a bowl". The kitchen situation in my residence hall in London is less than ideal, but I have been able to create some tasty treats nonetheless. Stocked with minimal items and only a hob (burner) and microwave for heat transfer, the prospects originally looked dim. However, the seeds of innovation were nevertheless sown into the fabric of disadvantage (read: inconvenience). I'll share a few meals.

 Saag Aloo (sorta): spinach, potatoes, a variety of Indian spices "borrowed" from the "communal" pantry, chiles and butter. Pretty damn tasty with some basmati rice and toasted pita bread.

Spanish tortilla: MG, holla back. Eggs, potatoes, oil, herbs (I used some dried herbs de provence). Topped with a lightly dressed rocket salad. Add a lil harissa on the side. Ya'll get on this harissa tip. The spice of life.

Cabbage and Eggs: Another shout out to MG the Cabbage Man. Eggs, Cabbage, Leeks. Also made a poor mans garlic bread with oil and garlic powder. Harissa on the side.

"Stir fry": Let's be honest,everything I make is technically a stir-fry. Sautee up some pork sausage, add carrots, spring onion, broccoli, cabbage, add noodles. Then cheat. Use store-bought black bean sauce. Get on that umami tip. Harissa on the side if you know whats good.

The moral of the story could be interpreted as one of making the best of your situation etc. I'd prefer you to interpret this post as an homage to harissa: a panacea for muted flavors and handicapped culinary tools/skillz. But don't let me tell you what to do.