Tag Archive for: Asian Cuisine

China – Peking Duck

The second name of Peking duck is the “ROAST DUCK”. This is one of the most favorite and popular dishes that is made by a duck. The very first time this Peking duck dish is originated in TANG DYNASTY. The actual ROAST DUCK was introduced in 1368. Now the Peking duck is known as the National symbol of CHINA.

Pakistan – Gajrela (Carrot and Rice Pudding )

This is the special dish made on occasions like wedding, festivals dinner and many special days on lunch and dinner as a sweet dish or even can be served on tea party or high ti occasion.

Japan – Honey Castella

This is actually the most fluffy and spongy cake of Japanese Cuisine. This is sold in many varieties but honey glazed one is the most sold and cooked cake in Japan. This is also a kind of Japanese Confectionery delight known to be as ”WAGASHI”. The name of this cake came up in the 16th century by the Portuguese.

Japan – Oden (Japanese Fish Cake Stew)

This is a one-pot Japanese dish. In this dish, the main elements are used which are different from the individual. Oden is a name given to this dish which is previously named as ”MISODENGAKU”, or simply known as ”Denjaku”. This is a type of ”Nabenomo”, a dish known as things in a pot.

Pakistan – Yakhni

This dish fights against many diseases and gives warmness to the body. Pakistan in the winter season comes to 1 degree which is very cold, so in this cold weather everyone urges to get the warm temperature and Yakhni gives you the strength to fight against the low temperature.

India, Pakistan – Burnt Sugar Fried Chapati

In Indian cuisine, this baingan bharta is one of many forms of bharta. Bharta is simply ingredients that are roughly slushed either before or after preparation of a dish.

Singapore – Hokkien Prawn Mee

Hookie prawn mee is the noodle type dish which is very tasty to eat in Singapore. If you visit or whenever you visit to Singapore then you should try this because this is the ” EVERGREEN DISH OF SINGAPORE “.

Nepal – Tongba

Tongbaa is actually a very famous energetic drink of Nepal. It is the millet based alcoholic beverages of Nepal. The most common pronunciations are ” Tong-baa ” and “Tum-baa”. This drink is especially linked to the limbo people and very important for them religiously and culturally. Tongbaa is the symbol of RESPECT for LIMBU PEOPLE and they offer it to every guest as the respect.

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.

Japan – Karumeyaki (Honeycomb Toffee/Sponge Toffee)

Honeycomb caramel, caramel sponge, hokey pokey, No matter what you call this pack, we all agree that it is one of a kind. Crunchy, light, and sweet pieces of caramel plunge you back into childhood for sure. Toffee is actually a dessert or candy, the snack that is created by caramelizing the sugar with butter, some salt, flour if required.