Tag Archive for: Asian Cuisine

Japan – Yoshinoya Beef Rice Bowl (Gyudon)

This dish is a proper bowl of all elements like strips of beef with steamed rice and topped with vegetables with sometimes a fried egg. This is said as Japanese comfort food for at least 150 years. Gyudon is originally originated from the dish Gyunbae. This dish is Beef hot pot at the times of KANTO REGION, in Japan.

Pakistan, India, Bangladesh – Traditional Maash Ki Daal (White Lentil Grams)

White when de-husked, matured in conjunction with rice. Entire Maash dal is a bean grown-up in Southern Asia. The Maash part without shells alludes to white Maash dal.

United Arab Emirates – Om Ali

This is a dessert that originated from Egypt, but popular in the whole UAE. The word OM ALI is derived from the meaning ”MOTHER OF ALI”. This name is given after the wife of Ruler of ”AYYUBID EMPIRE”. MOTHER OF ALI is traced from the Era of Ayyubid Empire. Khumaimaa is the dish that is similar to the OM ALI. It is originated from Iran and Jordan and is a part of its national cuisine.

Hong Kong (China) – Lo Mein Noodles

Lo mein noodles are very unique and spicy noodles of Hong Kong (China). Lo mein sauce is poured over the Lo mein noodles. These noodles are full of chili sauce that makes them spicy.

Japan – Ramen ( Japanese Noodles Soup )

Ramen is a special dish from Japanese cuisine. It is also known as SHINA SOBA or CHUKA SOBA in different areas of Japan. Two main ingredients of this Japanese ramen are broth/soup and noodles.

Pakistan – Desi Lassi

Lassi is a creamy yogurt drink originated in Punjab from Indian subcontinent. Lassi is a very popular traditional drink among desis (Punjab people) because of its refreshing taste.

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 – Traditional Makhandi Halwa (Sweet Dessert)

No occasion is complete without a bowl of dessert. Makhandi halwa is very famous in Pakistan especially in winters people eat a hot bowl of makhandi halwa in cold nights.

Pakistan – Chicken Manchurian

This dish is an indo-Chinese starter recipe which is very popular in India. This crispy, sweet & sour chicken recipe is easy to make and it is yum in taste.

Pakistan – Aloo Gosht

This dish is a very common dish that is cooked on the daily basis as routine food. The name is just simple by the ingredients so we can say this dish is made up from two main ingredients potato and meat. This dish is traditionally from the Punjab region of Pakistan which is known for its culture and food.