Tag Archive for: Asian Cuisine

Japan – Chinmi: Salt-pickled Mullet Roe/ Kusaya

This is a Japanese delicacy and is supposed to be the rare and expensive food of Japan. It is Pickled seafood by adding preservatives. To name this delicacy, there is a common sentence used as ”THREE CHINMI OF JAPAN”: Kusaya(くさや), Funazushi (鮒寿司) and Kurozukuri(黒作り). The history of Japanese cuisine revolved around the main three ERA: KOFUN PERIOD from 3rd to 7th centuries followed by Yamato dynasty, and then the New Periods.

Indonesia – Beef Sei

Komodo dragon is an endemic animal in East Nusa Tenggara and chosen as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Corn and meat have become their main food staple since East Nusa Tenggara has a drying climate with a vast savanna. Beef Se’i is one of the popular dishes in this region.

Pakistan – Traditional Naan Chanay with Lassi and Salad

Naan chanay with lassi and salad is a famous breakfast in Pakistan. This yummy breakfast is so appetizing and the aroma is so flavorful. On every sunday morning market are full with this mouth-watering breakfast.

Pakistan, India – Chana Dal Chawal (Split Lentils or Chickpeas With Boiled Rice)

Chana daal is an Urdu language word that means split lentils and it is also known as baby chickpeas. It is full of healthy diets and one of the great nutritious dishes in Pakistan. In Pakistan, it is available at many small restaurants, like Dhaba and some other places.

Pakistan, India – Dhaba-Style Daal Channa (Split Bengal Gram)

Daal Chana is an Urdu word that means Splat Bengal Gram in English. This delicious dish is very famous all over Asia. It is full of nutrition and healthy diets.

Singapore, Malaysia – Mee Siam

As we know that Singaporeans usually eat noodles and rice in their every meal so this dish which is called ” MEE SIAM ” is also based on “NOODLES’ and “RICE”. It is not only famous in Singapore but also in Malaysia due to its taste and type of food. This is very sour, spicy, sweet, and different kinds of stuff. Shrimps can also play a vital role in this dish but are not compulsory. This dish is first cooked by Terence Cao.

Pakistan – Halwa Poori

Halwa poori is the street food of Pakistan. It can be eaten at any time but it is popular for breakfast. This dish consists of poori (Bread) along with halwa. It is most popular in Pakistan.

The Philippines – Ube Halaya

Ube Halaya is a very tasty and extremely delicious dessert of Filipino cuisine. It is like a jam or a spread made by UBE also known as PURPLE YAM. Ube is cultivated in NEW GUINEA. It is the second-largest island in the Southern Hemisphere.

Philippine – Bicol Express

Sinulog is a festival that was inspired by the water movement to create Cebu people traditional dance. Thousands of tourists come to the Philippines to enjoy this festival every 3rd week in January. While watching the parade, don’t forget to taste the Philippine dish in the food stall around the area. Bicol Expresses was one of the Filipinos favorite food that you can try while enjoying the parade.

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.