Tag Archive for: Asian Cuisine

Pakistan – Shami Kabab

First of all I would like to tell you that the Shami kabab has its origin to india and shami kabab is eaten as snack and specially served to the guests. Now days Shami Kabab is a traditional Pakistani Street Food item

Pakistan – Local Cuisine Lahori Chargah

Chargah is a special whole chicken dish in which the whole chicken is spiced up with traditional spices, ingredients and yogurt than marinated it for 12 hours or whole night.

Pakistan, India, Bangladesh – Bhatta gosht (spicy)

Bhatta gosht is the traditional food to eat in Pakistan, it’s not like the simple meat. This is one of the special meat of Pakistan. Bhatta gosht is the name of the dish in which bhatta is like the “ royal dish” and gosht means “ meat”.

The Maldives – Traditional Garudhiya (Fish Soup)

Garudhiya is one of the famous and traditional dishes of Maldives. Garudhiya is a fragrant fish soup with some kind of spices and vegetables in it. This is so famous in winters. This dish is made by adding water, fish, spices, vegetables, and lemon to it. The very important part of the dish is to add lemon to it because the lemon adds a unique flavor to it.

Philippine – Kinamatisang Baka

Black Nazarene become the biggest celebration in the Philippines held every 9 January. During the festival, many different kinds of the traditional dish served for the visitor. Kinamatisang Baka is one of the culinary that become the center of attention.

Pakistan – Traditional Palak (Spinach) Pakora and Baingan (Eggplant) Pakora with Tamarind Sauce

The best and popular snack in Pakistan is pakoras. Lahore is a famous place to eat pakoras. Pakora is a combination of gram flour, vegetables and some spices. You can put whatever vegetables you like in pakora.

Indonesia – Beef Sei

Komodo dragon is an endemic animal in East Nusa Tenggara and chosen as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Corn and meat have become their main food staple since East Nusa Tenggara has a drying climate with a vast savanna. Beef Se’i is one of the popular dishes in this region.

Thailand – Pad Kra Pao Gai

In Thailand, they have a ghost festival named Phi Ta Khon. The background of this festival comes from their ancestor belief. During the festival, tourists could find many Thai street foods near the parade route. Pad Kra Pao Gai is one of them.

Filipino – Bibingka

Bibingka is a type of rice cake from Philippines. It is traditionally enjoyed after the mass on Christmas day. In the 16th century the king of the Palawan sent gifts to the Spaniards. Among these gifts were kakanins baked on banana leaves. Long after this the first known recipe came into existence of the Bibingka in the year 1904.

Pakistan – Delicious Crispy Paratha

This recipe is gift for the mothers who gives much importance to the health of their children. As everybody knows that people of every age like to eat partha either they are young, old or children or if that Partaha will be crispy it will increase the excitement.