Lactose-free recipes
268 simple lactose-free dinners with the full method for each.
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Portuguese
Açorda de Marisco
A unique, porridge-like bread stew flavored with cilantro, garlic, olive oil, and sweet mixed seafood, bound with egg.
Peruvian
Adobo Arequipeño with Bread and Sweet Potato
A robust, tangy pork stew from southern Peru, braised in fermented corn beer and intense red chilies, served with sweet potato and bread.
Japanese
Agedashi Tofu with Steamed Rice
Crispy, golden cubes of soft tofu floating in a savory, warming kombu and soy broth, topped with grated ginger and spring onion.
Spanish
Albondigas in Tomato Sauce with rice
Small, tender Spanish meatballs simmered in a rich, rustic tomato and garlic sauce, served over a bed of white rice.
Indian
Aloo Palak with Roti
A North Indian curry of potatoes simmered with spinach in a spiced tomato and onion gravy, served with soft roti.
Indian
Andhra Chicken Curry with Rice
A notoriously fiery and strongly spiced regional Indian chicken curry carrying deep savory heat, balanced by neutral rice.
Argentinian
Argentine Beef Stew with Pumpkin
A warming, brothy beef stew showcasing hearty cuts of meat and sweet, meltingly tender chunks of autumnal pumpkin.
Spanish
Arroz a Banda
An intense, savory rice dish cooked thin and rich in fish stock, traditionally served separate from the seafood used to make the broth.
Brazilian
Arroz Carreteiro
A historically rich cowboy dish where dry-cured beef and heavily spiced rice mingle together as a hearty centerpiece.
Peruvian
Arroz Chaufa de Mariscos
Peruvian-Chinese fried rice packed with tender mixed seafood ranging from shrimp to squid, fragrant with ginger, soy, and sesame.
Peruvian
Arroz con Pollo
A vibrant green rice dish where chicken is braised with intensely flavored cilantro, aji amarillo, peas, carrots, and dark beer.
Argentinian
Arroz con Pollo a la Argentina
A fragrant, savory one-pot dish where yellow rice slowly absorbs the deeply roasted flavors of chicken and sweet bell peppers.
Portuguese
Arroz de Marisco
A vibrant, brothy seafood rice stew brimming with prawns, mussels, and clams, enriched with white wine and fresh coriander.
Portuguese
Arroz de Pato
A rustic baked duck and rice casserole rich with the flavors of savory cured chouriço sausage and deep red wine.
Spanish
Arroz Negro with Aioli
An intense, dramatic black paella made with squid and colored by its ink, served with a sharp, creamy garlic mayonnaise.
Argentinian
Asado Plate with Chorizo and Salad
A rustic barbecue platter featuring grilled steak and fresh chorizo, balanced with a simple, sharply dressed mixed salad.
Ethiopian
Atakilt Wat with Injera
A tender and mild Ethiopian vegetable stew made of simmered cabbage, carrots, and potatoes infused with turmeric, ginger, and cumin. Served over injera.
Indonesian
Ayam Bakar with Rice and Lalapan
charred, sticky grilled chicken extensively marinated in sweet soy sauce, served with a raw vegetable side salad and sambal.
Indonesian
Ayam Goreng with Rice and Sambal
A traditional Indonesian fried chicken dish boasting a vibrant yellow spice crust, served over plain white rice with a side of fiery chili paste.
Indonesian
Ayam Kecap with Rice
Tender chicken braised gently in an irresistibly sticky, savory-sweet sauce starring thick Indonesian sweet soy sauce, garlic, and tomato.
Spanish
Bacalao a la Vizcaína with Potatoes
Slow-braised salted cod covered in an intense, earthy red pepper and tomato sauce, served alongside boiled potatoes to soak up the juices.
Portuguese
Bacalhau à Brás
A beloved classic consisting of shredded salted cod tossed with crispy matchstick potatoes, onions, and wrapped in soft, scrambled eggs.
Indian
Baingan Bharta with Roti
A smoky North Indian dish of fire-roasted eggplant mashed into a spiced tomato and onion gravy, served with soft roti.
Greek
Baked Chicken with Lemon Potatoes
A comforting traybake where juicy chicken and potato wedges absorb a flavorful, zesty marinade of fresh lemon, garlic, and oregano.
Moroccan
Baked Sardines with Chermoula and Potatoes
Whole sardines stuffed and coated with a zesty, herbaceous chermoula paste, baked over sliced potatoes until the fish is charred and flavors mingle.
Turkish
Baked Sea Bass with Rice Pilaf
A light, coastal dish featuring a whole lemon-stuffed sea bass baked alongside mild aromatics, served with delicate dill rice.
Greek
Baked Sea Bream with Horta and Potatoes
A light, clean Hellenic presentation of whole baked fish, accented simply with lemon, olive oil, and earthy boiled greens.
Spanish
Baked Stuffed Peppers with Beef and Rice
Sweet roasted bell peppers acting as edible bowls, filled to the brim with a savory mixture of spiced minced beef and white rice.
Indonesian
Bakmi Goreng Jawa
Javanese-style fried egg noodles wok-tossed with sweet soy, cabbage, and chicken, carrying a smoky char.
Vietnamese
Bánh Xèo with Herbs
A massive, intensely crispy yellow crepe made from rice flour and coconut milk, folded over pork and prawns, eaten wrapped in lettuce leaves.
Lebanese
Batata Harra with Falafel and Hummus
Crispy, spicy, garlic-and-coriander coated Lebanese potatoes served alongside warm, hearty falafels, smooth hummus, and a soft pita bread.
Lebanese
Batata Harra with Grilled Chicken
Spicy, crispy potato cubes tossed in garlic, coriander, and chili, served as a punchy side to simple grilled chicken breast.
Moroccan
Beef and Apricot Stew with Couscous
A sweet and savory Moroccan stew where tender braised beef contrasts with plump dried apricots and aromatic cinnamon.
Chinese
Beef and Broccoli with Egg Fried Rice
Tender sliced beef wok-tossed with vibrant green broccoli florets in a rich savory sauce, served over classic egg fried rice.
Mexican
Beef Picadillo with Rice
A savory and slightly sweet minced beef stew populated with potatoes, carrots, raisins, and green olives, served with rice.
Indonesian
Beef Rendang with Rice
A phenomenally rich and complex dry curry where tender chunks of beef are slow-cooked in aromatic coconut milk until caramelized.
Greek
Beef Stifado with Orzo
A rich beef and pearl onion stew, slowly braised with red wine, cinnamon, and tomatoes, served traditionally with rice-shaped orzo.
Moroccan
Beef Tagine with Potatoes and Peas
A savory, thick stew of slow-braised beef chunks, soft yellow potatoes, and sweet green peas, steeped in ginger and turmeric.
Korean
Bibimbap with Beef and Fried Egg
A vibrant bowl of warm rice arranged with sautéed vegetables, seasoned minced beef, gochujang, and a crispy fried egg.
Argentinian
Bife a Caballo with Fries
A rich and hearty meal of seared sirloin steak crowned with beautiful fried eggs, served with crisp oven fries.
Brazilian
Bife Acebolado with Rice and Beans
A quintessential homestyle platter showcasing heavily roasted steak smothered in sweet caramelized onions, served with savory black beans.
Peruvian
Bistec a lo Pobre
A hearty, unpretentious feast of seared steak surrounded by an abundance of sides: fried plantain, fries, a fried egg, and rice.
Indonesian
Bistik Jawa with Rice
A comforting Javanese steak dish featuring sweet soy sauce and simple boiled potatoes.
Portuguese
Bitoque with Fries and Egg
The ultimate Portuguese tavern meal—a pan-fried steak bathed in a garlic wine sauce, topped with an egg and served with fries.
Chinese
Black Pepper Beef with Rice
Thinly sliced steak quickly seared alongside peppers and onions, generously coated in a punchy, highly aromatic black pepper sauce.
Vietnamese
Bò Lúc Lắc with Rice
Also known as 'Shaking Beef', this dish involves searing marinated beef cubes rapidly in a smoking hot wok, served with a sharp watercress salad.
Brazilian
Bobó de Camarão with Rice
A creamy, immensely comforting seafood stew built upon a luxurious purée of soft cassava and vibrant coconut milk.
French
Boeuf Bourguignon with Potatoes
A legendary French beef stew simmered in red wine alongside bacon, onions, and mushrooms, served with simple boiled potatoes.
Greek
Briam with Grilled Chicken
A colorful, healthy tray of roasted Mediterranean vegetables slick with olive oil, served alongside a simple grilled chicken breast.
Korean
Bulgogi with Rice and Lettuce
Thin ribbons of beef marinated in a sweet soy and pear sauce, grilled quickly and served with rice and fresh lettuce wraps.
Vietnamese
Bún Bò Huế
A complex, fiery noodle soup originating from central Vietnam, flavored with lemongrass and fermented shrimp paste, paired with thick round noodles.
Vietnamese
Bún Chả
A vibrant, complex bowl originating from Hanoi, combining smoky grilled pork patties with cold rice noodles and a sharp, sweet dipping broth.
Japanese
Buta Shogayaki with Rice
Thin slices of pork belly pan-fried with sweet onions in a fragrant, savory ginger and soy sauce glaze, served with rice and cabbage.
Vietnamese
Cá Kho Tộ with Rice
A pungent, caramelized fish cutlet braised in a clay pot with fish sauce, sugar, and whole chilies.
Spanish
Calamares en su Tinta with Rice
Tender squid rings braised in a pitch-black, savory sauce made from their own ink and white wine, served vividly against stark white rice.
Portuguese
Caldeirada de Peixe
A robust, layered fisherman's stew simmering firm white fish, sliced potatoes, peppers, and tomatoes in white wine.
Chinese
Cantonese Roast Duck with Rice
Tender store-bought Cantonese roast duck served simply over steamed white rice, accompanied by blanched pak choi and sweet plum sauce.
Indonesian
Capcay with Rice and Chicken
A wholesome stir-fried array of fresh crunchy vegetables and chicken tossed in a light savory gravy.
Peruvian
Carapulcra with Rice
An ancient Andean stew made from unique sun-dried potatoes (papa seca), slow-cooked with pork and peanuts in a rich chili sauce.
Argentinian
Carbonada Criolla
A deeply flavorful, sweet and savory stew combining tender beef, root vegetables, corn, and a surprising touch of sweet peach.