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3-Ingredient Dough: Cheesy Rolls with Herby Garlic Butter, Za'atar and Sumac

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Ramadan Mubarak!

As we enter the blessed month of Ramadan, our hearts are filled with excitement and gratitude for this sacred time of reflection, spiritual growth, and devotion. Ramadan is a time to fast from dawn to sunset and an opportunity to strengthen our connection with Allah (God), purify our hearts, and ground ourselves spiritually. It's a month of heightened devotion, prayer, and good deeds—a month every Muslim eagerly awaits.

This is a time to remember the struggles of those facing hunger, poverty, war, or oppression. Ramadan is an opportunity to grow in empathy and gratitude for our blessings, to be big-hearted and not wasteful. It teaches compassion and encourages kindness, generosity, and service to others.

Charity is especially encouraged during Ramadan. No matter how small, every good deed is magnified, and Allah's mercy is abundant, especially this month. Every act of kindness and generosity this month brings greater rewards and is a great way to cultivate better habits.

Fasting also has numerous scientific benefits, enhancing physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual well-being.

As we embark on this month of reflection, gratitude, and charity, let us also remember to keep those being tested worldwide in our thoughts and prayers, offering support and love in any way we can. May this Ramadan bring peace, joy, and spiritual growth.

Now, let's get back to this easy recipe!

This 3-Ingredient Dough is super easy to make—it literally has three ingredients (if we minus the toppings)! It's also an excellent way to use up any Greek yoghurt you may have in the fridge, while adding more protein into your diet.

OTHER 3-INGREDIENT DOUGH USES

I took the opportunity to bring some Middle Eastern fusion to my Iftaar table, with the Za'atar and Sumac spices. Both spices bring another level of flavour to the rolls, balancing tangy, earthy and slightly citrusy - not in an overpowering way.

You can make plain dinner rolls, burger buns or sliders. You can also make stuffed rolls like I did and change the stuffing to whatever options you have, such as other cheeses or meats. Another option for this 3-Ingredient Dough is to make pizza, calzones, or flatbread.

Quick Note

This recipe yeilds 1 large pizza/calzone. Depending on how big you'd like your dinner rolls or stuffed rolls, you can make approximately 12 burger-size buns and 24 small rolls (like the ones in the picture).

As you mix the ingredients to form the dough, if it's coming together and seems too dry or sticky, you may need to add more flour or Greek yogurt. Do not add too much or immediately; first, knead the dough, ensuring all the ingredients are combined.

Leaving it to rest before rolling is a must, 15 - 30 minutes.

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Teriyaki Chicken

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Teriyaki Sauce

"Teriyaki, my heart away."

I know I've promised this recipe for a while, but I'm finally back to posting it. As you will see from the method, it's also easy to make and a versatile sauce for your fridge. Add a few red chilli flakes to the recipe to strike a beautiful balance between sweet and spicy. Although this is optional, it elevates the sauce.

Teriyaki Sauce is an excellent addition to many recipes and pairs beautifully with soy sauce. So, if you want to add more flavour to your Asian-inspired dishes, you can use some Teriyaki Sauce.

Depending on where you are, finding a Halal-certified or non-alcoholic bottle of Teriyaki Sauce can be extremely difficult. Well, it is for me.

I found it once and never again. I had a bottle in the fridge, so if you come across this brand, it's Halal and Non-Alcoholic.

This recipe makes approximately 2 Cups of Teriyaki Sauce. You can make a large batch and store it in the fridge.

This Teriyaki Sauce can be prepped in advance. As mentioned, you can make enough for one recipe or a larger batch. Depending on what you have on hand, it should be kept in an airtight bottle or jar and refrigerated. It can last up to two weeks in the fridge.

My following recipe uses this homemade sauce for teriyaki chicken. While I use it in this recipe, you can also use it on fish, beef, prawns, and other chicken recipes, like wings.

Teriyaki sauce can also be used in rice, stir-fries, noodles, ramen, and dumplings. It can also be used as a dipping sauce or as an addition to a homemade dipping sauce or salad dressing. As you can see, the list is endless, so do not limit yourself to experimenting in the kitchen with it.

What Is Mirin, And Is It Halal?

Teriyaki Sauce commonly contains Mirin, so finding a Halal-certified or non-alcoholic brand is quite tricky—well, on my side of the world, it is.

Mirin is a type of rice wine commonly used in Japanese cooking. It commonly has a low alcohol content and a higher sugar content. However, it is not the same as rice vinegar. As mentioned, Mirin is sweet and contains alcohol, whereas rice vinegar is sour and acidic and has no alcohol.

*Disclaimer: I'm not an Islamic expert or scholar. My Islamic belief is that alcohol is not permissible to ingest, regardless of the quantity or if it burns out during the cooking process. I'm not here to have debates or ease anyone's conscience. If you have any doubts or would like to clarify any rulings for yourself, please contact a legitimate Islamic scholar near you.*

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Ingredients

1 Cup Water

1/3 Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce

1 Tbsp Ground Ginger

1 1/2 tsp Crushed Garlic

4 - 5 Tbsp Brown Sugar (adjust depending on your sweet preference)

1/2 tsp Chili Flakes (optional)

1/2 Cup Cold Water

2 Tbsp Corn flour

Method With Step-By-Step Pictures

1. Add low-sodium soy sauce, 1 cup water, ground ginger, crushed garlic, brown sugar (adjust according to your sweetness preference), and chilli flakes to a saucepan. Heat on high heat for 2 - 3 minutes. The chilli flakes are optional, but I like the extra heat, which helps balance the sweet flavour.

2. Once your mixture starts to heat up and slowly bubbles on the sides, turn the heat down to medium-low before adding in the slurry you made. The slurry is a fancy word for the corn flour and water mixture. Mix the corn flour and cold water until they are combined and there are no lumps. This will help thicken the sauce.

3. The slurry will lighten the sauce colour. Don't panic; that's normal. It will darken as the sauce thickens.

4. Let it simmer until it thickens and turns glossy. This should take 4 - 5 minutes at most. If it is too thick, you can thin it out with water, but only add a little, around 1 - 2 Tbsp (note: I did not thin mine).

5. Let it cool, then mix it quickly before bottling and storing it in the fridge.

Method

Add low-sodium soy sauce, 1 cup water, ground ginger, crushed garlic, brown sugar (adjust according to your sweetness preference), and chilli flakes to a saucepan. Heat on high heat for 2 - 3 minutes. The chilli flakes are optional, but I like the extra heat, which helps balance the sweet flavour.
Once your mixture starts to heat up and slowly bubbles on the sides, turn the heat down to medium-low before adding in the slurry you made. The slurry is a fancy word for the corn flour and water mixture. Mix the corn flour and cold water until they are combined and there are no lumps. This will help thicken the sauce.
The slurry will lighten the sauce colour. Don't panic; that's normal. It will darken as the sauce thickens.
Let it simmer until it thickens and turns glossy. This should take 4 - 5 minutes at most. If it is too thick, you can thin it out with water, but only add a little, around 1 - 2 Tbsp (note: I did not thin mine).
Let it cool, then mix it quickly before bottling and storing it in the fridge.

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I hope you enjoy this. Teriyaki Sauce recipe.
I've shared a few Sauce recipes before, which you can check out here;

Green Chili Mayo Chutney

Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce

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Ramadan Mubarak!