Recipes in Focus: Fuel for Filmmakers – CineD Focus Check Ep61

April 24^th, 20254

by Felix TappeinerApril 24^th, 2025

Fellow filmmakers, are you taking good care of yourselves? In a recent poll we ran, many of you said health matters, but finding the time to take that extra step is tough. So, we picked up the glove. In this week’s Focus Check episode, Johnnie invites you into his home kitchen sharing three quick and easy healthy recipes for you to enjoy.

So take a break, join this special episode, and cook along with Johnnie!

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Chapters & Articles Mentioned in this Episode:

(00:00) – Intro

(04:28) – Majedra

(13:02) – Salad & Dressing

(22:25) – Cake

(34:31) – Caramelizing the onions for the main dish

(38:38) – Majedra is finished

(39:10) – Outro

And here are the recipes for you to try at home!

Majedra Recipe (Vegan, serves 6–8)
Ingredients
For the rice and lentils:
2 cups green or brown lentils
1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
3–3.5 cups water
2 tablespoons oil
1–2 tablespoons turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
For the fried onions:
2 large onions or 3 medium onions (cut into medium-sized cubes)
1/3 cup oil (regular or olive oil)

Preparation
Rice and Lentils
Soak the lentils in plenty of water for about 2 hours.
Rinse the rice well and soak in water for about 1 hour.
After soaking, drain both and transfer to a large pot or wide flat pan.
Add turmeric and oil, stir well, then add 3 cups of water.
Bring to a boil, season with salt (taste the water—it should be nicely seasoned).
Cover the pot (tip: place a kitchen towel under the lid to absorb excess steam).
Cook on low heat for 20–30 minutes, until the rice and lentils are soft and water is absorbed.
Turn off the heat and let rest (covered) for 20–40 minutes.
Fried Onions
Place the onion cubes in a wide pan.
Add oil and fry over medium-high heat for 10–14 minutes, stirring constantly, until edges are browned and caramelized.
Open the pot of rice and lentils, add the onions and frying oil, and mix well.
Stir thoroughly, especially at the bottom, to combine any browned parts for extra flavor.

Simple Salad Dressing
½ cup good-quality tahini
⅓ cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves (pressed)
Juice of ½ a lemon
Preparation:
Stir all ingredients well and pour over your favorite salad.

No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Cake (Only 4 ingredients)
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
300g dark chocolate (high cocoa percentage, less sweet)
250g biscuits (preferably low or no sugar)
400g silken tofu
50g melted butter (for pouring over the biscuit base)

Preparation
Melt the chocolate gently in a pot over low heat or in a bowl over boiling water (don’t overheat).
Crumble the biscuits using a food processor or by hand.
Transfer to a small round baking tray (approx. 24 cm).
Add the melted butter to the biscuits and press down firmly to form a solid base.
Blend the silken tofu and melted chocolate together until smooth.
Pour the chocolate-tofu mix over the biscuit base.
Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until set.