CHEF SARJO

Homemade Mozzarella (Quick Version)

Ingredients
• Full-fat milk – 4 liters
• White vinegar or lemon juice – ½ cup
• Salt – 1 tsp

Method

1️⃣ Heat milk to about 85°C (do not boil).
2️⃣ Turn off heat, add vinegar. Stir gently.
3️⃣ Let sit 5–10 minutes until curds form.
4️⃣ Strain through cheesecloth.
5️⃣ Press lightly and shape.

For stretchy mozzarella, use rennet method (more professional).

Homemade Cream Cheese

Ingredients
• Full-fat milk – 1 liter
• Fresh cream – ½ cup
• Lemon juice or vinegar – 2–3 tbsp
• Salt – pinch

Method

1️⃣ Heat milk + cream gently.
2️⃣ Add lemon juice, stir until curdled.
3️⃣ Strain through cloth.
4️⃣ Blend smooth with salt.

Chill 1–2 hours to firm.

Homemade Sour Cream

Ingredients
• Heavy cream – 1 cup
• Lemon juice or vinegar – 1 tbsp

Method

1️⃣ Mix and leave covered at room temperature 6–8 hours.
2️⃣ Refrigerate to thicken.

Slightly tangy and creamy.

Homemade Mayonnaise

Ingredients
• Egg – 1
• Oil – 1 cup
• Lemon juice or vinegar – 1 tbsp
• Salt – ½ tsp
• Mustard – ½ tsp (optional)

Method

1️⃣ Blend egg + lemon + salt.
2️⃣ Slowly drizzle oil while blending until thick.

Store refrigerated up to 3–4 days.

Chef Tips

✔ Use full-fat milk for better texture.
✔ Always strain well for smooth cheese.
✔ For thicker sour cream → use higher fat cream.
✔ For safe mayo → use pasteurized eggs.

Flour Tortillas (Soft Wraps)

Ingredients (8–10 pieces)
• All-purpose flour – 2 cups (250 g)
• Salt – 1 tsp
• Baking powder – ½ tsp
• Oil or melted butter – 2 tbsp
• Warm water – ¾ cup (approx.)

Method

1️⃣ Mix flour, salt, baking powder.
2️⃣ Add oil + warm water, knead 5–7 minutes.
3️⃣ Rest 20 minutes.
4️⃣ Divide into balls, roll thin.
5️⃣ Cook on hot dry pan 30–40 sec each side.

Keep covered to stay soft.

Pita Bread (Pocket Bread)

Ingredients
• Flour – 3 cups
• Warm water – 1 cup
• Yeast – 2 tsp
• Sugar – 1 tsp
• Salt – 1 tsp
• Olive oil – 1 tbsp

Method

1️⃣ Activate yeast with sugar + warm water.
2️⃣ Mix all ingredients, knead 8–10 min.
3️⃣ Rise 1 hour.
4️⃣ Divide, roll ½ cm thick.
5️⃣ Bake 230°C for 5–7 minutes until puffed.

High heat makes pocket form.

Shawarma Bread (Soft Flatbread)
Ingredients
• Flour – 3 cups
• Warm milk or water – 1 cup
• Yeast – 2 tsp
• Sugar – 1 tsp
• Salt – 1 tsp
• Oil – 2 tbsp

Method

1️⃣ Mix and knead smooth.
2️⃣ Rise 1 hour.
3️⃣ Roll thin circles.
4️⃣ Cook on hot pan (no oil) until lightly golden.

Softer than pita, no pocket.

Naan Bread (Indian Style)

Ingredients
• Flour – 3 cups
• Yogurt – ½ cup
• Warm milk – ½ cup
• Yeast – 2 tsp
• Sugar – 1 tsp
• Salt – 1 tsp
• Oil – 2 tbsp

Method

1️⃣ Activate yeast.
2️⃣ Mix all, knead soft dough.
3️⃣ Rise 1 hour.
4️⃣ Roll oval shape.
5️⃣ Cook in hot pan or oven 220°C until bubbles form.
6️⃣ Brush with butter.

Add garlic + coriander for garlic naan.

Quick Difference

Tortilla → thin, no yeast
Pita → yeast bread with pocket
Shawarma bread → soft, thin, no pocket
Naan → soft, fluffy, yogurt-based

Crispy Chicken Avocado Power Salad
Ingredients
Breaded chicken breast (cooked & sliced)
Mixed greens
Avocado, diced
Hard-boiled eggs
Cherry tomatoes
Black olives
Shredded cheese (optional)
Red onion slices
Olive oil or salad dressing
Salt & pepper
Instructions
Prep the base
Add mixed greens to a large bowl.
Add toppings
Arrange chicken, avocado, eggs, tomatoes, olives, onion, and cheese.
Dress
Drizzle olive oil or your favorite dressing. Season lightly.
Serve
Toss gently or eat layered 😋