Dynamites Recipe

Bell peppers: Adds a sweet and slightly tangy flavor, providing a colorful and crunchy texture to the dish.

Onions: Brings a mild sweetness and depth of flavor when sautéed, balancing the heat from the chili flakes.

Garlic: Offers a pungent and aromatic quality that enhances the overall taste of the dish.

Tomato sauce: Serves as the base of the sauce, adding a rich and slightly acidic flavor.

Olive oil: Used for sautéing the vegetables, it adds a subtle fruity flavor and helps to cook the ingredients evenly.

Salt: Enhances the flavors of all the ingredients, making the dish more savory.

Black pepper: Adds a mild heat and earthy flavor, complementing the other spices.

Red chili flakes: Provides the necessary heat and spice, giving the dish its signature kick.

When sautéing the onions and bell peppers, make sure to cut them into uniform pieces. This ensures even cooking and enhances the texture of the dish. Additionally, to bring out the natural sweetness of the garlic, add it after the vegetables have softened, preventing it from burning and turning bitter.

• bell peppers - Substitute with zucchini: Zucchini provides a similar texture and can absorb flavors well, making it a good alternative.

• onions - Substitute with leeks: Leeks offer a milder flavor compared to onions and can add a subtle sweetness to the dish.

• garlic - Substitute with shallots: Shallots have a mild garlic flavor and can provide a similar aromatic quality to the dish.

• tomato sauce - Substitute with crushed tomatoes: Crushed tomatoes can provide a similar consistency and rich tomato flavor.

• olive oil - Substitute with avocado oil: Avocado oil has a high smoke point and a neutral flavor, making it a suitable replacement for olive oil.

• salt - Substitute with soy sauce: Soy sauce can add a similar salty flavor along with a bit of umami.

• black pepper - Substitute with white pepper: White pepper has a slightly different flavor profile but can still provide the necessary heat and spice.

• red chili flakes - Substitute with cayenne pepper: Cayenne pepper can offer a similar level of heat and spice to the dish.

• Allow the dynamites recipe to cool completely before storing. This prevents condensation, which can make the dish soggy.
• Transfer the cooled dynamites into an airtight container. This helps maintain the freshness and flavor.
• Label the container with the date of preparation. This ensures you keep track of its shelf life.
• Store the container in the refrigerator if you plan to consume it within 3-4 days. The bell peppers and onions will retain their texture and taste.
• For longer storage, place the airtight container in the freezer. The dynamites can be frozen for up to 2 months without significant loss of quality.
• When ready to reheat, thaw the dynamites in the refrigerator overnight. This gradual thawing helps preserve the texture of the vegetables.
• Reheat the dynamites in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. Stir occasionally to ensure even heating.
• Alternatively, you can reheat in the microwave. Place the dynamites in a microwave-safe dish, cover with a microwave-safe lid or wrap, and heat on medium power in 1-minute intervals, stirring in between, until hot.
• If the dynamites appear dry after reheating, add a splash of tomato sauce or a drizzle of olive oil to restore moisture.
• Enjoy your reheated dynamites with a fresh side dish to complement the flavors.

• Stovetop method:

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add a small amount of olive oil or vegetable broth to the skillet.
  3. Add the leftover dynamites mixture to the skillet.
  4. Stir occasionally to ensure even heating.
  5. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until heated through.

• Microwave method:

  1. Place the leftover dynamites in a microwave-safe dish.
  2. Cover the dish with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap with a few holes for ventilation.
  3. Microwave on medium power for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir the mixture halfway through to ensure even heating.
  5. Check the temperature and microwave for an additional 1-2 minutes if needed.

• Oven method:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Transfer the leftover dynamites to an oven-safe dish.
  3. Cover the dish with aluminum foil to prevent drying out.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
  5. Stir halfway through the reheating process for even heating.

• Steaming method:

  1. Set up a steamer basket over a pot of simmering water.
  2. Place the leftover dynamites in a heatproof dish that fits inside the steamer basket.
  3. Cover the pot with a lid.
  4. Steam for about 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
  5. Stir occasionally to ensure even heating.

• Skillet: A flat-bottomed pan used for sautéing the vegetables and simmering the sauce.

• Spatula: A tool for stirring and mixing the ingredients in the skillet.

• Knife: Essential for chopping the bell peppers, onions, and mincing the garlic.

• Cutting board: A surface to safely chop the vegetables and garlic.

• Measuring cups: Used to measure the exact amount of bell peppers, onions, and tomato sauce.

• Measuring spoons: Necessary for measuring the olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes.

• Garlic press: Handy for mincing the garlic cloves quickly and efficiently.

• Stove: The heat source for cooking the ingredients in the skillet.

• Serving spoon: Used to serve the finished dish hot with your favorite side dish.

Pre-chop vegetables: Chop the bell peppers and onions in advance and store them in the fridge to save time.

Use pre-minced garlic: Opt for pre-minced garlic from the store to cut down on prep time.

Batch cook: Double the recipe and freeze half for a quick meal later.

Simmer while multitasking: Let the tomato sauce simmer while you prepare your side dish.

Use a food processor: Quickly chop vegetables using a food processor to save time.