Tag Archive for: Asian Cuisine

United Arab Emirates – Ful Medames

Ful Medames is also known as FUL, a vegetarian dish of UAE. It is a curry of Fava Beans with vegetables and spices served with hard-boiled eggs. The place of origin of ful medames is EGYPT. The cooking method of making ful medames is mentioned in a ”book of Jerusalem”.

Pakistan – Spaghetti

Spaghetti is an Italian pasta dish invented in Naples in the mid-20th century. Its ingredients typically include tomatoes, olive oil, anchovies, olives, capers and garlic, in addition to pasta.

Japan – Nikuman

This dish is actually a Japanese version of dumplings, it is also known as the Japanese version of Chinese Baozi. This is popular in Japanese street food courts. It is also said that this is a savory version of Manju that is a Japanese confectionary dish.

Indonesia – Kapurung

Aren’t you agree when I say tourism became one of the biggest economic boosters for a country? Especially countries with heavenly panoramic and unique culture. Indonesia has both of it. Come along with Coto, Kapurung also become popular as an authentic dish from South Sulawesi.

Pakistan, India, Bangladesh – Tawa Chicken

Tawa is actually the piece of metal that is commonly used to fry the chapati or naan or chicken or any meat. This is the grilled shape of iron or metal which is when heated over the coal give you a very satisfying aroma of the dish.

Pakistan, India – Rice Pudding Kheer

Kheer is a sweet dessert and mainly refers to Indian Cuisine. This sweet dessert has 2 main components or ingredients which are Rice (Soaked) and Milk. This dessert is an ancient cuisine of India, but it is also famous in Pakistan.

Pakistan, India – Delicious Mughlai Beef with some Gravy

Mughlai Beef with gravy is the special and famous dish in Pakistan. It is full of beef and it is cut into the cube pieces. It is an expensive dish. This dish is available at many famous restaurants and made it at local level.

Pakistan – Dry Beef

Dry beef has a vast history. It was invented in 1800s. It is not a traditional dish of Pakistan but it is very famous among the people of Pakistan especially among pathans.

Myanmar – Samosa Thouk

Myanmar, or Burma, is one of the countries in the Asia Peninsula. Kyaukse Elephant Dance Festival is a yearly dance festival and is also one of the biggest traditional dance festivals in Myanmar. During the festival as a tourist, you will serve a beautiful and energetic scene and not forget some tasteful food. Samosa Thouk is one of the favorite street food that is easy to find at the festival.

Pakistan – Punjabi Tradition Sarson Da Saag or Makki De Roti

Sarson da saag is actually mustard leaves and makki de roti is maize flour chapati. This dish is also a time consuming recipe that took almost 12 hours or a whole night when cooked on clay pot (mitti k handi).