Tag Archive for: Asian Cuisine

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.

Indonesia – Pisang Gapit

Ever you imagine eating a grilled banana? Pisang Gapit is a grilled banana, a traditional snack from East Borneo. Gapit comes from Kutai tribe languages means clamped.

Pakistan, India, Bangladesh – Kashmiri Dum Aloo Curry

Dum aloo is a potato curry which is in orange color full of masala (spices) and dry fruits. Delicious and creamy aloo with delicate taste and the aroma is out of the world. It is prepared by soaking potatoes in spicy onions ans yogurt to give it a special touch.

Pakistan – Chicken Spinach

I love to spend my time in kitchen and I always try to prepare and introduce new dishes. Today I have planned to prepare Chicken Spinach because chicken spinach is a traditional food of Pakistan.

Pakistan – Sindhi Nargisi Koftay

‘’This is very unique kind of dish in which chicken egg is wrapped up with spiced mince of lamb or beef and put into gravy/ curry’’

Pakistan – Sattu Ka Sharbat

Sattu drink is one of the popular summer drinks in Pakistan. Born in the spring, this sweet delicacy is known for its cooling qualities. It is popular nationwide with variations in states like Punjab and Karachi.

Turkey – Corba (Red Lentil Soup)

In Jewish tradition, the roundness of the lentil represents a complete cycle of life so this red lentil soup has been served at times of mourning over there. Lentil soup is also mentioned in the Holy Book of Christians which is the Bible so it has a unique significance in life.

Pakistan – Traditional Kheer (Rice Pudding)

Kheer is one of of the unique dessert in Pakistan. It is served on eid and any other occasion like parties, gatherings etc. It is also served on iftari in ramzan.

Japan – Teppanyaki

Teppanyaki is a Japanese-style dish. Teppan means ”Metal plate on which this dish is cooked on”. And Yaki means ”grilled or cooked, fried” etc. It is believe that Teppanyaki dishes are originated from Shigeji Fujioka.

The United Arab Emirates – Lamb Qoozi With Rice

Quzi is an Emirati dish made with rice and mostly with lamb meat, but there is a unique way to do it. The name of this dish is a word from the Turkish Language and Arabic languages. This dish is very famous in the Arabic world and even outside the UAE. This dish has different variations regarding to the culture and taste of that region.