Tag Archive for: Asian Cuisine

Laos – Lard

Laos, one of the countries in Southeast Asia, has a delicious raw meat dish called Larb. Larb in minced meat salad, originally from Southeast Asia, some say it comes from Thailand, but it originally comes from Laos. Larb also has much spelling like (larb, laab, larp, laap, lahb, lob, lop, and the list goes on). Sometimes they use Thailand way to cook Larb to creating savory flavor.

Kuwait – Asida (Lump of Dough With Butter and Honey)

Asida is a dish that has a lump of dough with honey and some butter. It has a unique way of eating. Traditionally it is eaten with the index and middle finger of the right hand. The word ASIDA comes from the Arabic word asad which means twist. The recipe of this dish (ASIDA) was found in the 10th century. The recipe of it was found in the book which is called KITAB – AL – TABIH (the book of dishes).

Pakistan – Shami Kebab

Shami kebab one of the most famous dishes in Pakistan it is may be served with roti along with ketchup, hot sauce, chili garlic sauce, or raita and when it comes to starters, Chicken Shami Kebab is one of the best snacks to be served.

Hong Kong (China) – Snake Soup

Snake soup is one of the healthiest food and soup in CHINA ( HONG KONG ). However, you should cook a snake without a head because it is poisonous. Snake soup was popular in China when the KING DYNASTY ends. It is popular because people think that it is the symbol of RESPECT, WEALTH, AND BRAVERY. The first store that sells snake soup is ” SNAKE KING LAM ” which is located in HONG KONG.

Pakistan, India, Bangladesh – Gachak (Jaggary and Peanut)

Gachak is a solid form of jaggery syrup filled with peanuts like crystal. This is the most famous sweet of winters in Pakistan, which is commonly present in the local shops as well so everyone can enjoy this sweet.

Tunisian, Algerian, Israel – Brik / Bourek

Brik is an Tunisian pastry dish which is filled with tuna, vegetables and spices and then it is finally deep fried to give it an incredible crispy look. The main version of this dish which defines its true history is the one with tune and an egg yolk. This dish is said to be over 500 years old and many say that it was the Tunisian region which truly came up with this dish.

Philippine – Chicken Inasal

The Philippine people celebrating Christmas in a colorful festival named The Parol Star Lantern Festival. Because of the Parol Festival, San Fernando become known as The Philippine Christmas City. Aside from their Parol Festival, the Philippines also have delicious food to be served on Christmas. One of them is Chicken Inasal.

Kuwait – Jireesh (Cracked Wheat Soup)

Jireesh is a specialty of Kuwait. Jireesh is made with wheat or oats with different spices in it. The specialty of this soup is that this has a sweet and salty flavor. This is the best appetizer in Kuwait. You can get this at street vendors or at high-class restaurants you can find it everywhere in Kuwait.

Pakistan – Lahori Red Chicken Karahi

Lahori Red Chicken Karahi is one of the most famous dishes in Pakistan. Its name tells its background.

Pakistan – Seekh Kaba Masala

Seekh kabab is the side dry dish like a meatball but when they are put into the gravy the special dish is formed known as seekh kabab masala. The name of the dish is formed by using the names of two dishes. The one dish is Seekh Kabab and the other is Masala that is gravy. This dish was originated from the Indian Subcontinent but it is said that the first Kabab was introduced by the Turkish Traders before the King as their delicacy.