Tag Archive for: Asian Cuisine

China (Hong Kong) – Tea Egg

Tea Egg is also called MARBLE EGG. This is a very unique savory dish of China and serves at different times of the day. There are some cultural features regarding tea eggs, such as street vendors and night markets, etc.

Malaysia – Chee Cheong Fun

Malaysian people make their own style of dim sum with their unique spice and ingredient. They call it Chee Cheong Fun. Chee Cheong Fun is a classic Malaysian dim sum, served in any Kopitiam (traditional coffee and breakfast shop).

Pakistan – Namkeen Gosht

When we talk about the recipe Namkeen Gosht then We come to know that the meaning of word Namkeen is salted and Gosht means Meat. Namkeen Gosht is a meat delight hailing from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan) and its adjoining regions are Afghanistan and Central Asia.

Filipino, Mexica – Champorado

Champorada is an chocolate rice pudding which is very popular in the Philippines. It is basically rice which is mixed with a special local chocolate called Tablea ( Tablet shaped chocolate) and sugar. This pudding dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish was occupying the Philippines. At that time there was this trade called galleon trade which linked Mexico with the Philippines.

The Maldives – Traditional Saagu Bondibai (Sago Pudding)

Sago Pudding is one of the most appetizing and famous desserts in the Maldives. It is basically a sweet pudding with sago in it which is cooked with milk or water. This is the specialty of the Maldives and available at all the restaurants in the Maldives.

Pakistan – Samosa (Traditional Pakistani Snack)

Samosa in Pakistan is all famous even small streets must have samosa stalls around.

Pakistan, India, Bangladesh – Keemy Waly Chawal (Ground Beef and Rice Plao)

Pulao is a famous Pakistani recipe that is known by its simmering aromatic flavors, tendered meat and juicy texture of the meat with traditional spiced up rice which has drenched the soul of any Asian or Pakistani.

Pakistan – Curry Pakora

Pakistan own great ethnic and cultural diversity. It is not a common cuisine in different countries but it is common in Pakistan because of its tradition and culture. This cuisine is characterized by a blend of various regional cooking traditions.

Malaysia – Hinava Ginapan

Kadazan-Dusun people from Sabah, Malaysia, live in the North Borneo island that has a long shoreline. Kadazan refers to all Tangara tribes that live in Sabah West Coast region, while other native tribes except the Tangara tribe called Dusun. For Kadasan-Dusun people, eating fish has become their tradition since they have enough resources for fresh seafood. One of their favorites is Hinava Ginapan.

Philippine – Crispy Pata

Philippine is one of a country that has authentic food taste that can’t be found anywhere else. In Manila, the Philippine capital city, there is a dish called Crispy Pata, a seasoned pig’s knuckle.