Side dishes
Plantain farofa with toasted cassava flour
Brazilian farofa with ripe cooking plantain, butter and toasted cassava meal. A loose, golden side dish for six, ready in about 30 minutes.
Recipes in this category
Side dishes
Explore 9 published recipes in the Side dishes collection at Manual de Cocina. This page brings together different preparations so you can compare ingredients, serving sizes and estimated times before choosing what to cook. Open a recipe to see the full list of ingredients and follow the preparation in order, from the first task through to serving. Some dishes need oven time, stovetop cooking, chilling or resting, so read the whole method before you start and prepare the equipment you will need. If you plan to change the number of servings, check the measurements carefully and review any storage advice. Photographs are provided as a visual reference where available, although results can vary with ingredients and kitchen equipment. Browse the collection to find an idea that suits the time and food you have.
Explore 9 Side dishes recipes
Side dishes
Roasted cabbage with miso and lemon butter
Roasted cabbage wedges with golden edges and tender centres, finished with white miso and lemon butter. An easy oven side with plenty of savoury flavour.
Side dishes
Creamy Mashed Potatoes: Easy Homemade Recipe with Butter and Milk
Creamy, lump-free mashed potatoes with floury potatoes, butter and hot milk. The trick: dry the potatoes well and never use a blender.
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Fluffy white rice by the absorption method
Long-grain white rice for 4, with measured ingredients, covered cooking and a 10-minute rest to separate the grains.
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Chunky vegetable ratatouille
Ratatouille for 4 with eggplant, zucchini, pepper and tomato: vegetables browned in batches, then gently stewed without turning to purée.
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Vegetable Fried Rice
Wok-style vegetable fried rice: fluffy rice with carrot, peas, egg and scallions, seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil. Serves 4, ready in 25 minutes.
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Napa Cabbage Kimchi
Homemade napa cabbage kimchi with gochugaru, garlic and ginger, fermented in a 2-liter jar. Makes 20 servings of half a cup and keeps up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
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Honey and ginger glazed baby carrots
Tender baby carrots finished in a skillet with butter, honey and fresh ginger. A glossy, gently spiced side dish ready in 35 minutes.
Side dishes
Rice Pilaf
Aromatic rice side dish sautéed with onion, garlic, carrot and peas, then cooked in broth. A versatile pairing for meat, fish or vegetarian dishes.