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Aisha’s Simmer & Spice Welcome to Aisha’s Simmer & Spice
A home kitchen filled with Filipino 🇵🇭 & Egyptian 🇪🇬 flavors, healthy comfort food, and simple wellness tips.

I share the meals I cook for my family — nourishing, affordable, and made with love. Discover how to use a variety of natural remedies that have been shown to be effective in treating a variety of illnesses.

21/08/2026

🍖 Slow-Roasted Honey Chili Mutton Thighs

Ingredients:

●Mutton thighs

●Tomato paste

●Chili paste

●Butter

●Black pepper

●7-spice seasoning

●Salt

●Honey

●Onions, cut into rings

●Potatoes, cut into cubes

Method:

1. Mix tomato paste, chili paste, melted butter, black pepper, 7 spices, salt, and honey to make the marinade.

2. Rub the marinade generously all over the mutton thighs. For best flavor, marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

3. Arrange the onion rings and potato cubes in a large roasting tray.

4. Place the marinated mutton thighs on top of the vegetables.

5. Cover the tray tightly with aluminum foil.

6. Roast in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for about 3 hours, or until the mutton is very tender.

7. Remove the foil during the last 20–30 minutes and increase the heat to 200°C (400°F) to brown and caramelize the outside.

8. Let the mutton rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.

🔥 Tip: If the tray becomes dry during cooking, add a little hot water or stock around the meat—not directly over the marinade. The onions and potatoes will absorb all those delicious juices.

09/08/2026

🍗 Caramelized Onion Chili Garlic Chicken

Ingredients:

- 3 kg chicken drumsticks and thighs
- 2 bulbs garlic, minced
- 5 medium onions, caramelized
- 1 pc green pepper, sliced
- 2 tbsp red chili pepper sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 tsp chicken seasoning
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste

08/08/2026

LAMB BOPIS — Filipino Flavor with a Twist! ❤️🍚

Lamb lungs & heart cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, tomato, carrots, green pepper, chili pepper, zucchini, soy sauce, vinegar, turmeric, paprika, black pepper, salt and annatto for that beautiful color! 🤤

Savory, tangy, flavorful, and perfect with steaming hot rice! 🇵🇭❤️

Would you try Bopis made with lamb? 👀👇

Malunggay PandesalIngredients:●3¼ cups all-purpose flour●1 cup warm milk●⅓ cup sugar●2 tsp instant dry yeast●1 tbsp mori...
07/08/2026

Malunggay Pandesal

Ingredients:
●3¼ cups all-purpose flour
●1 cup warm milk
●⅓ cup sugar
●2 tsp instant dry yeast
●1 tbsp moringa (malunggay) powder
●1 large egg or 2 small eggs
●¼ cup softened butter
●1 tsp salt
Breadcrumbs, for coating

Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes.
Add the egg, softened butter, and moringa powder. Mix well.
Add the flour and salt gradually, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Knead for about 8–10 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. It should be soft and slightly tacky but not overly sticky.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let it rise for 1–1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and divide it into equal portions. Roll each piece into a ball or your preferred pandesal shape.
Roll each piece generously in breadcrumbs and arrange on a baking tray.
Cover and let them rise again for 30–45 minutes.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 15–20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Cool slightly and enjoy your soft, fluffy Malunggay Pandesal! 🌿🥖
Tip: For a stronger malunggay flavor and color, you can increase the moringa powder to 1½–2 tbsp, but 1 tbsp gives a milder flavor that's usually more kid-friendly.

Stuffed Pandesal in the next post.

07/08/2026

🍗 Chicken Pastil
Ingredients:
4 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp ghee
4 medium onion, thinly sliced
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups water or chicken broth
½ tsp turmeric
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp curry powder
½ tsp black pepper
¼–½ tsp chili powder, adjust to taste
Salt, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions:
Sauté the aromatics: Heat the ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until soft and lightly golden.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the shredded chicken, butter and mix well.
Add soy sauce and tomato paste, stirring until the chicken is evenly coated.
Sprinkle in the turmeric, paprika, curry powder, black pepper, and chili powder.

Pour in the water and mix everything together.
Let it simmer covered for 8–12 minutes, stirring occasionally. You want the chicken to absorb the sauce and become slightly dry, not watery.
Taste and adjust salt, soy sauce, or chili as needed.
Continue cooking for another 2–3 minutes until the chicken becomes rich, savory, slightly oily, and flavorful.
🍚 How to serve
Traditionally, serve the chicken over steamed white rice, then top with the flavorful shredded chicken. You can also wrap it in banana leaves for that authentic pastil presentation.
Tip: Since chicken breast can become dry, don't let it cook too long after the water evaporates. The ghee helps keep it moist and gives it a richer flavor.

08/06/2026

Today, I cooked this classic Filipino dish made with tender heart, liver, potatoes, bell peppers, and chickpeas, all simmered in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, garlic, onions and blackpepper. Every bite brings a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and rich flavors that make it a favorite in many Filipino homes.

Igado is more than just a meal—it's a taste of tradition, family gatherings, and cherished memories around the table. ❤️

Have you tried cooking Igado at home? Share your favorite tips or ingredients in the comments!

🍉🍋🌿 Refresh your day with the perfect blend of watermelon, fresh mint leaves, and zesty lime!This naturally hydrating ju...
07/06/2026

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Refresh your day with the perfect blend of watermelon, fresh mint leaves, and zesty lime!

This naturally hydrating juice is packed with juicy sweetness, a burst of citrus freshness, and a cooling minty finish. Perfect for hot days, post-workout refreshment, or whenever you need a delicious pick-me-up.

Benefits:
• Keeps you hydrated
• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants
• Naturally refreshing and light
• A healthy alternative to sugary drinks

One sip, and you'll taste summer in a glass! ❤️

12/05/2026

Kabsa (Mutton/Goat)

A rich and aromatic rice dish made with tender mutton or goat meat, warm spices, and fluffy basmati rice — full of Middle Eastern flavor in every bite!

Ingredients:

For the Meat

- 2 kg mutton or goat meat, cut into medium pieces
- 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
- 2 large onion, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- tomatoes puree
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 pcs dried lime
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 pcs star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 pcs cardamon

Kabsa Spices

- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
- ½ teaspoon cloves

For the Rice

- 3 cups basmati rice, washed and soaked for 30 minutes
- salt to taste
- 4 green pepper/ chilies

*soak the meat in milk

10/05/2026

Mahshi- stuffed vegetables

Authentic Egyptian Mahshi Recipe

Mahshi is one of the most beloved dishes in Egyptian and Middle Eastern cuisine — tender vegetables stuffed with a flavorful rice and herb filling, then slowly cooked in rich tomato and chicken broth until perfectly delicious. 💚🍅

🥒🍆🫑 Vegetables:
• Zucchini
• Bell peppers
• Eggplant

🛒 Ingredients for the Filling:
• 1 1/2 cup rice, washed
• 2 large onion, finely chopped
• 5 tomatoes, blended or tomato puree
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup dill, chopped
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• mint leaves chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp salt
• pinch of sugar
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup mahshi mix spices
• 2 tbsp ghee/ butter

🍅 For the Cooking Broth:
👩‍🍳 1 Whole chicken for chicken broth/ stock
With
•2 tomatoes
•1 large onion
•4 pcs green pepper
• bayleaves
• peppercorns
• salt
• Paprika powder
• curry powder
• cumin
• water

09/05/2026

Fish Masala with Turmeric Rice

A flavorful and comforting meal packed with rich spices, tender fish, and fragrant yellow rice 💛🐟 Perfect for lunch or dinner!

🍛 Fish Masala Ingredients:

For frying:
- 1 big fish or sliced fish
- cooking oil

For sauce:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 large tomatoes
- 2 large green pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tsp garam masala
- pinch of sugar
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish

🍚 Turmeric Rice Ingredients:

- 2 cups rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 tbsp butter, ghee or oil
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- Salt to taste

Serve the Fish Masala over warm Turmeric Rice and enjoy every bite 😋💛

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