Tag Archive for: Asian Cuisine

Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia – Murtabak

Murtabak is a kind of Paratha roti or maybe pancake but actually, it is filled with some stuff which made it special roti paratha. MURTABAK is the most famous street food. in the Arabic word which is written as ” MUTABBAQ ” have its meaning ” FOLDED “. This MURTABAK is famous in MALAYSIA, INDONESIA, SINGAPORE especially. Murtabak is originated for the Middle East.

Bahrain – Zalabia / Zalbia

Bahrain has a mixture of cultures from Arabic, Indian, Persian, Balochi, and European. This dish is a dessert or sweet dish and is very unique in taste and shape. The name Zalbia comes from the BEJA, TUNISIA, a city known as ZLABA. Tunisia people claimed that Abdurrahman Ibnou Nafaâ Ziriab, an Iranian Musician originated the dish and introduced to them. JALEBI is an Indian or Pakistani name for this same dish.

Iraq, UAE – Masgouf (National dish of Iraq)

The most important and lovable dish of Iraq that is also a national dish of Iraq is this dish. Whole fish is cooked instead of fish pieces. This is the way to represent this dish, masgouf. Iraqi cuisine is called Mesopotamian cuisine. It is originated by different regional cuisines including Persians and Iraq, etc. Masgouf is well recognized by Middle Eastern restaurants and other Middle Eastern countries and, is a very old and traditional dish of Mesopotamian cuisine.

Hong Kong (China) – Beef Brisket

This smoked beef brisket just melts in your mouth so you have to make it soft and spicy. It is like the bar be Que dish but you have to make it in the oven. This is very expensive to eat, so you should try the best one. This dish is famous all around the world.

Lebanon, United Arab Emirates – Za’atar Manakeesh

Manakeesh is a flat crispy bread topped with different seasonings and served with different sauces and vegetables. It is like a pizza but in Arabian style. It is eaten in breakfast and also be served as a snack and even in lunch and dinners. In Lebanon, Za’atar is the must for Manakeesh. This dish, Manakeesh is originated from Lebanon but now it is famous all over the Middles East. The word Manakeesh is the Arabic word Manqushah. MANQUSHAH is formed by the word NAQUSH that means ”CRAVE OUT”. This dish is originated in the Fertile Crescent.

Hong Kong (China) – Yangzhou Fried Rice

Yangzhou fried rice is the yummiest rice of Hong Kong and, it consist of flavors of vegetables and stew of meat that make it very special and unique. Yangzhou fried rice is named on the basis of the town which is also named Yangzhou. It is originated in Eastern China’s rich Yangtze River delta.

Japan – Tonkatsu

TONKATSU is a platter of few elements having much variety but the main thing is ”fried tempura pork cutlet”. In sino Japanese language this word means Pork cutlets but having more components on the plate. But star of the dish is this Pork Cutlet/ Fried pork.

Pakistan – Dahi Chana Chaat

Chana chaat is a famous Indian figure in the 17th century. In the Indian subcontinent, each class has its own special dish, and chat is one of the most popular dishes.

Pakistan – Lahori Charga (Whole Chicken Fry)

The word ”Charga” comes from the meaning whole chicken when spiced up and steam it make it moisture and juicy and than fried to give the crispy touch to it. This dish is so popular in the Lahore region of Punjab, Pakistan so it name like Lahori charga.

Pakistan – Punjabi Karhi Pakora

This is a unique dish and made up for 2 components. By assembling them together and mixed them to make this amazing combination. This dish is a part of national cuisine of Pakistan.