About Simply Cook

Another example is the **SimplyCook** – a meal kit service that provides customers with recipe kits containing portions of sauces and spices for home cooking. SimplyCook focuses on delivering the basic building blocks of taste while allowing the home cook to use their own fresh produce; it differs from most meal kits that come with all the necessary ingredients. Every kit comes with simple recipe cards that guide the users through the cooking process, thus catering for both novices and professionals. Besides, it adds variety and interest to daily meals and is time-saving as well.

In particular, the service is highly flexible and comfortable, which means that it can cover a wide range of diet needs for customers and their gourmet desires.

Simply Cook Products 

**SimplyCook** has quite a variety of items that are aimed at making cooking at home easier and more enjoyable. Their primary product is the recipe kit which includes a set of finely tuned, precisely portioned sauces and spices, corresponding to specific meals. These are prepared by professional chefs to ensure that the consumer is provided with professionally prepared recipe cards which guide the consumer through the entire cooking process. The primary goal is to provide unique and delicious meals and the recipes include various types of meals and special diets. By so doing, home cooks can prepare meals that may look like those served in restaurants with little efforts and time as can be seen below.

Apart from recipe kits, SimplyCook offers a constantly expanding range of complementary products; the subscription service that can be adapted to the client’s preferences and needs. Clients have a wide range of options concerning the subscription.

Cuban Prawn Pasta

Prawns cooked to perfection and topped with a rich and exotic sauce that is perfect for the tropics; this dish is called **Cuban Prawn Pasta**. Generally, this cuisine includes grilled, sautéed prawns with a combination of spices including garlic, cumin, paprika, lime juice which makes the food to be spicy and aromatic. Next, the prawns are added to pasta, which is normally covered with a creamy or tomato based sauce that complements the taste of the seasonings and adds more depth to the dish.

To prepare the Cuban Prawn Pasta, start by preparing the pasta by boiling it in a pot until it is cooked to the tender stage according to the manufacturer’s instructions. At the same time, cook prawns until tender and slightly caramelized in a hot skillet with spices and herbs used in Cuban cuisine.

Balinese Chicken

As the name suggests, this recipe, **Balinese Chicken**, is flavored with spices and aromas of Balinese food. Originally, this dish is prepared from the chicken marinated in spices and herbs used in Balinese cuisine and then is prepared soft and juicy. Common ingredients of marinades are ginger, garlic, turmeric, lemongrass and coriander; chile is added for a hint of heat.

The first operation in making Balinese chicken is to mix all the ingredients into a uniform paste. To allow the flavors to penetrate the chicken pieces, rub this paste all over the pieces and allow the chicken to marinate for few hours or overnight.

Jambalaya

**Jambalaya** is a kind of Creole and Cajun dish native to Louisiana which is a rice, meat and vegetables dish. Jambalaya, a dish originating from the Southern part of America, is typically made using chicken, sausage, and shrimp; however, it can be made with any other meat or seafood. The secret of the dish is the base that is seasoned with celery, onions, bell peppers, garlic and a combination of spices including paprika, cayenne and thyme.

To lay down a good foundation for your jambalaya, you need to first cook your base ingredients which include the aromatics and vegetables. After incorporating, cook the meats or seafood until they are brown. Then, tomatoes are to be added together with spices to create a deep and rich taste of the dish.

Teriyaki Salmon Donburi

A delightful Japanese rice bowl meal is **Teriyaki Salmon Donburi** which is salmon cooked to tender and coated in a sweet and salty sauce. Donburi means “bowl” in Japanese and it is a dish that is commonly prepared and served and its main component is teriyaki-marinated fish. Usually, it is a bowl of rice cooked by steaming and accompanied by other foods on top of it. Teriyaki Salmon Donburi is one such version The Donburi is a rice bowl dish that is prepared in a variety of ways depending on the type of Donburi being prepared.

To prepare the teriyaki glaze for Teriyaki Salmon Donburi, the salmon fillets should be marinated in a mixture of the soy sauce, mirin, sake and a little sugar or honey. After marinating, the salmon is grilled, baked or pan-seared until it is done but still slightly caramelized. Any other garnishing that you may wish to include such as pickled radishes, sautéed vegetables or greens should be prepared during the rice cooking process.

Final Thoughts

Thus, the range of foods tasted, starting from Teriyaki Salmon Donburi and ending with Cuban Prawn Pasta, speaks about the versatility and globally appreciated nature of culinary traditions. Each meal has its own taste which reflects the ethnicity of the dish, from the Teriyaki Salmon Donburi which has a sweet and salty taste, Jambalaya which is rich in taste and Balinese Chicken which has a spicy aroma. These dishes allow you to have different flavors and ways of preparing your food making your meals more interesting and exotic by incorporating international dishes into your meals.

This article reveals the richness and techniques of the Japanese, Balinese, Cuban, and Creole food cultures by analysing a great number of international dishes.