Tag Archive for: Asian Cuisine

United Arab Emirates – Kibbeh

This is like a unique concept of Croquettes of Middle East Cuisine. It is considered as national dish of SYRIA and LEBANON. This dish has four main components, that add up together and form a nice dish. This word is derived from Classic Arabic Word KUBBAH, which means ball or dome.

Kuwait – Muttabaq Samak (Fish and Rice)

Muttabaq Samak is a well-known dish in Kuwait. The interesting part of this dish is the rice is cooked in fish stock so the rice has the fish aroma and flavor in it. Muttabaq Samak is very similar to Kuwait’s national dish which is MACHBOOS but Machboos has lamb and rice in it. It is also very popular in other countries like Iraq, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, etc.

Japan – Tsukune

This is a non-veg dish that is actually chicken, lamb, beef, or seafood meatballs. These are known as Japanese meatballs or Tsukune. There are different techniques used in making this amazing dish.

Jordan, United Arab Emirates – Mansaf

This dish is very royal having different ingredients together on a plate. This is a very delicious dish, very popular throughout the UAE. It is an Arabic dish and as we knew, Arabs have many royal dishes with the use of a huge amount of meat especially lamb meat or mutton, and dry fruits, nuts, saffron, etc. Atwa (truce) and Ja’ha (peacemaking process) are the two main events of Jordan and this dish is also very important in these events. In the 20th Century, Joseph Massad declared this dish as the traditional and national dish of Jordan.

Pakistan – Delectable Date Coconut Bars (khajoor k methai)

Tradition of PAKISTAN’S cuisine: Food tradition here is very unique but similar to Indian dishes because of the subcontinent era. Food is symbol of love and affection.

Indonesia – Gangan Paliat

South Borneo has become one of the world’s lungs with its vast forest. South Borneo’s capital city, Banjarmasin, knows for its river tourism. Banjarmasin city is also known for its freshwater fish dish. They cook it into various kinds of food, Gangan Paliat is one of them.

Pakistan – Tandoori Kababs

This is very popular ‘’bar b que’’ dish served in every restaurants in Pakistan. The word TANDOOR is used to describe the elongated clay oven usually used to make tandoori naan and tandoori roti/ chapati. It is also known as earth oven.

Pakistan, India – Fruit Custard

Custard is a sweet dish commonly eaten on occasional functions. This is the favorite dish of children. Custards are originated from the United Kingdom and France. It is basically British food which is liked by many people over there and also in Pakistan.

Japan – Mochi (Japanese Rice Cake)

MOCHI, RICE CAKE or Japanese rice mochi cake is the dish which has many names and tastes amazing. Mochi is the type of starch that is used in making this rice cake. This dish is eaten around the whole year but especially on new year’s eve and served as the Japanese traditional dessert.

Pakistan, India – Chinese Fried Rice

This dish is prepared by rice and chopped vegetables with Chinese flavorings. It can be prepared with meat as well as vegetables. Many people in Pakistan and china like to eat this dish because it smells good and tastes deliciously.