Nasi Ulam

Ingredients (for 5 portions)

Bahan utama: 2 cawan beras ditanak mjadi nasi (bila nasi dh masak, gaulkan dgn sedikit garam)

Bahan A: 

Ulam-ulaman - Beberapa helai ulam-ulaman berdaun spt daun gajus, putat, mengkudu, kaduk, kunyit, selom, daun sekentut, pegaga, ulam raja, dll (yg mana anda suka dan senang dapat)
Beberapa batang kacang panjang, kacang botol@kacang kelisa
4 ulas bawang merah (kecil)

Bahan B: 

2 batang serai
2 biji cili padi
1 inci lengkuas muda
1 inci halia muda
1 sudu teh lada hitam (biji) atau 1/2 sudu teh serbuk lada hitam

Bahan C: 

1 keping isi ikan talang kering@ikan kurau kering - direndam dan digoreng garing
1 cawan kelapa putih parut - digoreng keemasan

Method

1. Mayang halus ulam-ulaman bahan A. Potong nipis kacang panjang dan kacang botol@kacang kelisa.
2. Tumbuk bahan B dengan lumat. Tumbuk bahan C. Kelapa goreng tu jadikan serbuk jgn smpai pecah minyak pula.
3. Satukan kesemua bahan A, B dan C bersama nasi ke dalam mangkuk besar. Gaulkan dan perasakan dengan garam.
4. Sedia dimakan bersama sayur keladi.

Ratatouille

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil, plus more as needed
1 1/2 cups small diced yellow onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups medium diced eggplant, skin on
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 cup diced green bell peppers
1 cup diced red bell peppers
1 cup diced zucchini squash
1 cup diced yellow squash
1 1/2 cups peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Method

1. Set a large 12-inch saute pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. 
2. Once hot, add the onions and garlic to the pan. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until they are wilted and lightly caramelized, about 5 to 7 minutes. 
3. Add the eggplant and thyme to the pan and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant is partially cooked, about 5 minutes. 
4. Add the green and red peppers, zucchini, and squash and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes. 
5. Add the tomatoes, basil, parsley, and salt and pepper, to taste, and cook for a final 5 minutes. 
6. Stir well to blend and serve either hot or at room temperature.