DINNERS FROM AROUND THE

QUICK & EASY DINNERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD + WAYS TO PRAY FOR EACH COUNTRY

BRAZIL HOT CHOCOLATE 4 cups 2% or whole milk 1½-2 cups sweetened cocoa powder pinch of ground cinnamon 2-3 cloves 3 tbsp of cornstarch NOTES 1. Mix 3½ cups milk, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and cloves in a pot and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. 2. In a separate bowl, mix remaining milk and cornstarch together until cornstarch is dissolved. 3. Add cornstarch mixture to the boiling pot. 4. Boil for a few minutes, stirring to thicken. Add more milk if the drink is too chocolatey. Add more chocolate if needed. 5. Serve warm. This is the Brazilian hot chocolate the kids at our Learning Centers share with us when we visit them in Goiânia. The term hot chocolate is used loosely as it s more like drinking chocolate. It s sweet and incredibly addicting, so drink at your own risk! Lord, We come before You today and thank You for all that You ve done in Brazil. Thank You that the country is continuing to develop. But, we are reminded that there are still large poverty-stricken areas that are plagued with trafficking, drugs, gangs, and violence. These areas are not safe, but we pray that You d keep those living there safe despite the things they experience. Help them to come to know You and to continue growing in You if they already do. 2

CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC MAKALAS 3 cups flour 2 tsp yeast (or one packet of yeast) 3 tbsp of sugar 1 tsp of salt 1½ cups of warm water oil to fry cinnamon sugar (optional) additional sugar (optional) 1. Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. 2. Add water, mix well (dough should be gooey and stretch when pulled from the bowl). 3. Let dough rise in the bowl until doubled in size. 4. Heat oil for frying. 5. For small makalas, drop the dough by teaspoon into hot oil. For larger makalas, drop the dough by tablespoon into hot oil. 6. Fry, turning as necessary, until golden 7. Remove Makala from pan. Dip in cinnamon sugar, straight sugar, or any other kind of topping. Africans usually just eat them plain, but it s fun to doctor them up if you wish. God, You are a God of peace. Currently, the Central African Republic is full of unrest, political instability, and violence. So, today we come before You and ask for Your protection over those there. We ask that You would give those in power wisdom, and allow the violence to be replaced with Your peace. Thank You so much for the ways You are already working. NOTES Dough can be made in the evening, covered and placed in the refrigerator to rise overnight, then fried in morning. 3

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC SANCOCHO 2 chicken legs 2 chicken thighs 2 smoked pork chops 2 pork chops 2 chorizo sausages 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed 3 tbsp of vegetable oil 1 lb of squash, peeled & cut into 1½ pieces 2 yellow onions 2 green peppers 4 wide coriander leaves, finely chopped 1 bunch of cilantro, finely chopped 2 green plantains 1 lb of yucca ½ lb of potatoes 3 medium carrots peeled 1 sweet potato 1 lb of taro 3 pieces corns on the cob, chopped into pieces 2-3 inches wide salt and pepper white rice (optional) 1. Cut meat into medium-seized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic. 2. In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil on medium, cook chicken and pork chops (about 5 minutes). Add smoked pork chops and chorizo. Add small quantities of water to steam the meat and avoid sticking. Steam for 15 minutes. 3. While the meat is cooking, put the squash, onion, green pepper, a pinch of salt and pepper, coriander, and half of the cilantro in a medium soup pot with water, cover the pot. Let simmer until the squash comes apart, remove from heat, let cool, put in a blender, and mix until it becomes a creamy texture. 4. Peel and cut vegetables (plantain, yucca, potatoes, carrots, sweet potato, taro, corn) into medium-sized pieces. 5. Fill a large soup pot half way with water and bring to a boil. Add vegetables (plantain, yucca, potatoes, carrots, sweet potato, taro, corn) and meats to the pot. Add squash mixture Taste and season if needed. Reduce the soup to a simmer and continue to cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until it s the consistency you prefer. 6. Serve with white rice (optional). Lord, You are so amazing in so many different ways, and know our needs before even we know them. As we enjoy this Dominican meal, we are reminded of the people in the Dominican Republic. We know that obtaining an education is difficult to do there, so we ask that You would provide the resources for children to go to school and learn. We are also aware of the poverty that is present in this country, and we ask that You would provide food and job opportunities for them. 4

INDIA CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA For the chicken: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch pieces 1 tbsp ground coriander 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp kosher salt 1 cup plain greek yogurt 2 tbsp olive oil + more for cooking 3 medium garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger For the masala sauce: 3 tbsp butter 1 large onion, diced 3 medium garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp fresh grated ginger 1 fresh jalapeño pepper, minced (remove ribs and seeds) 1 tbsp tomato paste 2 tbsp garam masala 1 can (28oz) crushed tomatoes 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp kosher salt 1 cup heavy cream ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves basmati rice naan (optional) 1. Mix coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a small bowl. 2. Place chicken pieces in a bowl, coat with spice mixture and rub spices into the chicken. 3. Combine yogurt, oil, garlic, and ginger in a medium bowl. 4. Coat chicken with yogurt mixture. Place chicken and yogurt mixture in a large plastic bag and marinate for 1-8 hours. 5. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat, and cook the chicken. Remove chicken from heat and set aside. 6. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the butter. Add onions. Cook until light brown, stirring frequently. Add garlic, ginger, jalapeño pepper, tomato paste, and garam masala. Cook, stirring continuously. 7. Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, and salt to the large pot or Dutch oven. Bring mixture to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in cream and bring back to a simmer. Remove from heat. 8. Stir in chicken and cilantro. 9. Serve with rice and/or naan. Father, You are our Provider, and have provided this food for us today. With so many children in India who are malnourished and not receiving the nutrition they need, we thank You for this meal. We ask that You would work in these children s lives and provide healthy food for them so that they can grow up to be strong and healthy men and women of Christ. Thank You for providing for us today. 5

PERU LOMO SALTADO 1 lb russet potatoes (you can substitute frozen French fries) 2 tbsp soy sauce 3 tbsp red wine vinegar ⅓ cup beef stock 2 teaspoons cumin 1 lb sirloin steak cut in ½ inch strips 2 small red onions, thinly sliced 1 hot yellow pepper, diced 2 plum tomatoes, sliced into thin strips 1 red pepper, thinly sliced 1 green pepper, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed salt and pepper vegetable oil to fry potatoes rice 1. Peel and cut potatoes into ½ inch thick strips. Place in ice water to remove starch. Set aside. 2. Season beef with salt and pepper. 3. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, beef stock, and cumin. Set aside. 4. Oil a pan and sauté the garlic. Add beef and cook until browned on all sides. Remove beef from heat and set aside. 5. In the same pan, cook the onion and hot yellow pepper for 2-3 minutes. 6. Add tomatoes, red pepper, and green pepper. Cook for about a minute (they should hold their shape). 7. Add beef back to the pan and stir in the soy sauce mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat. 8. In a separate pan, fry potatoes in 1-2 inches of oil until golden and crispy. Drain potatoes from oil, season with salt and pepper. 9. Toss fried potatoes with meat and serve with rice. Lord, Thank you for sustaining us daily. We pray for the families in Peru. In a culture affected by a history of violence, and permeated with abuse, addiction, and poverty, we are aware of the ramifications it can have on families. Please work in their lives and allow forgiveness and Your love to reign in their hearts. 6

SIERRA LEONE SPINACH GREENS PLASAS olive oil 1 beef bouillon cube 1 large onion, diced 1 lb ground beef ¼ cup peanut butter 3 cups warm water 1 cup fresh tomato sauce 1 bag of spinach leaves, cut into thin strips ½ lb smoked fish, flaked 1 tbsp paprika pinch of salt and pepper rice (optional) potatoes (optional) 1. Heat olive oil in a pan and stir in the beef bouillon cube. Add onions and brown them. Add ground beef and cook thoroughly. 2. In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter, water, and tomato sauce together. Add peanut butter mixture and spinach to the pan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until spinach is tender. 3. Stir in fish, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. 4. Serve with rice and/or potatoes. Father, Thank You for the safety and freedom that You ve given us. We know that not all countries have this, and we especially pray for Sierra Leone. They have had a difficult past that has been marked with a long civil war. We know that time has left the country in deep poverty and with many parentless children. We pray that You would heal the country and provide education and job opportunities. We also ask that You would especially show Your love to the orphans there so that they can know and grow in You. 7

THAILAND RED CURRY 3 chicken breasts pinch of salt and crushed black pepper oil for cooking 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 tsp minced ginger 1 small onion, sliced, thin strips 1 cup broccoli 1 cup snowpeas 2 medium carrots, sliced, thin strips ½ red bell pepper, sliced, thin strips ½ yellow bell pepper, sliced, thin strips ½ green bell pepper, sliced, thin strips 4 tbsp red Thai curry paste 1 tsp lemongrass paste 2 tsp fish sauce 1 can (15oz) coconut milk ½ lime, juiced fresh basil leaves 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water (optional) chicken stock (optional) rice 1. Cut chicken breasts into thin strips. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside. 2. Heat oil in a large pan, add the chicken and fry until cooked through. Remove chicken and chicken juice from pan. Set aside. 3. In the same pan, add oil and sauté garlic and ginger. Add onions and sauté until translucent. Add broccoli and snowpeas, sauté. Add carrots and bell peppers. Mix well. Cover and cook vegetables for 2-3 minutes. 4. Add chicken, red curry paste, and lemongrass paste to the pan. Mix well. Add coconut milk and fish sauce. Mix well and bring to a gentle bubble. Allow to simmer for 3-5 minutes 5. Remove from heat and add lime juice. 6. If the curry is too thin, add the cornstarch mixture to thicken it. If it is too thick, add water or chicken stock. For more spice, add more red curry paste. 7. Sprinkle basil on top and serve with rice. Lord, You are a God of all nations and tongues. In a country that is primarily Buddhist, we pray that You would encourage those who profess faith in You and claim You as their Savior. For those who do not know You yet, we pray that You would open their eyes and hearts to the gospel. We also pray for the safety of those in Thailand. We know that the country is plagued with sexual abuse, poverty, and social unrest. So, we ask that You would be in this situation and work in only ways that You can. 8

ZIMBABWE NYAMA 2 lb beef 1 tsp salt ½ tsp curry powder 4 garlic cloves 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 tbsp beef broth powder 2 tbsp vegetable oil + extra for frying 2 medium-sized carrots, diced 1 cup fresh green beans, cut in 1in sections 1 quart of water 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional) sadza or cornmeal (optional) NOTES 1. Season beef with salt. 2. Heat oil and fry seasoned beef with garlic until brown. Add enough water to just cover the meat. Add curry powder and reduce to a simmer. Simmer uncovered until meat is tender. 3. Separate beef from water (which has become beef stock) and set stock aside (DO NOT DISCARD). Place beef back in the pan. 4. Add vegetable oil to the pan and fry onions until cooked. Add tomatoes and stir until cooked. 5. While tomatoes are cooking, take beef stock and mix with beef broth powder. Add stock mixture back to the pan. Add carrots and green beans. Cover and simmer until everything is cooked and flavors are combined. 6. If the stew is too thick, add water. If the stew is too thin, add cornstarch. 7. Serve with sadza (or cornmeal). Nyama is typically served with sadza, a food similar to cornmeal. Father, You love Your children so well. As we sit down to eat a meal from Zimbabwe, we are reminded that Zimbabwe has the highest percentage of orphans in the world. We pray that Your love would be ever more present in their lives, and that they would know that although they don t have earthly parents, they have a Heavenly Father who cares for them deeply. As these children go about their day, we ask that You would protect them from hunger, trafficking, and other struggles we may never know about. Thank You for loving us. 9

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