Tag Archive for: Asian Cuisine

Filipino – Lugaw

Lugaw or Lugao is a glutinous rice or a porridge type of dish which only requires 5-6 ingredients to make. Lugaw is a dish which can be eaten as a dessert and a savory dish as well. The main purpose of this dish was to give the people something that was easy to eat and something that could help them nutrition wise. As I have discussed in my many articles that many of the cuisines of the Philippines have a Chinese background. This dish is also one of them.

Japan – Kamameshi

Kamameshi is known as Kettle rice because it is a dish of rice cooked in the kettle. The iron pot or kettle is a kitchenware in which this rice dish is cooked with many other elements to be added on. In Japanese, the iron cooking pot is known as KAMA. So Kamameshi names come from the word KAMA. EKIBEN is a similar dish. This is the Lunch box served on the local train of Japan.

The Philippines – Tapsilog

Silog is the Filipino breakfast has many elements served in a plate. Silog was prepared first time by leftover food from the night before. The term Tapsilog was first time came from the Tapsi ni Vivian, the restaurant in 1980.

Pakistan, India, Bangladeshi – Bhindi (Okra)

Bhindi which is also called as lady finger and okra is the most popular local cuisine in Asian countries like Pakistan, India, Bangladesh. Bhindi is tasty in taste as well as it is a healthy dish. Most people like this dish because of it’s good taste. Many desi restaurants in Pakistan and India offer this delicious local cuisine.

Pakistan, India – Traditional Mutton Kaleji Masala

Pakistan is the only country in West Asia that produced a lot of desi dishes and enjoyed these dishes by everyone. Traditional Kaleji Masala is one of them that produced by Pakistan. On the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha (an eid to sacrifices), Eid we Muslims do sacrifice their animals and shared some meat with the poor and their relatives. There are also different claims about the origin of Kaleji Masala.

Pakistan, India – Traditional Halwa Kaddu Gosht (Pumpkin Pudding with Mutton)

The main components of this dish are Pumpkin and Mutton meat. This dish is not expensive, but due to the little bit of the cost of mutton meat, it could be expensive, that’s why not every middle-class person can afford this dish. In the time Mughal Empire it is firstly introduced by the chef of the King and the King loves the way that he is cooked this dish.

Pakistan, India, Bangladesh – Dahi Bhallay (Creamy Spicy Yogurt with Balls)

This is the fresh creamy yogurt dish which is very healthy. We can call this a complete meal. It is mixed with gram flour (bhallay) and potatoes, onions, mint and many spices. Dahi bhallay is considered the most tastiest dish.

Japan – Soba Noodles

It is the tradition of Japan to serve and eat soba noodles on Japanese new year’s eve. People think that eating this dish will have to wait till next new year’s eve. So the name of the dish is called TOSHIKOSHI SOBA means AFTER A YEAR.

Filipino – Sans Rival (Dessert Cake)

Sans Rival is an cake type dessert. It is not a normal cake as normally cakes are soft but due to meringues this cake gets a crunchy texture which adds another dimension of flavor and complexion to the dish. Sans Rival is an French word which means “without rival”. The first Sans Rival was made in the years between 1920 and 1930. Its background may be French but it was first made in the Philippines.

Pakistan, India, Bangladesh – Besan Ki Mithai

Besan ki mithai is the special, unique and best mithai to eat in winters. This is the cheapest dish t make in winter and definitely the tastiest mithai. You can make it at home actually according to your taste.