Tag Archive for: Asian Cuisine

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.

Pakistan – Fried Fish

The Fried Fish has become the traditional dish in Pakistan. And in winter season the demand of fish increase in Pakistan. In winter days no celebration is completed without fish.

Pakistan – Creamy Mutton Boneless Handi

The name of the dish is mutton handi so let me clear the concept of handi. Handi is actually a cooking pot very popular in the Punjab region of Pakistan. The use of clay pot to cook dishes and even serve in it is amazing beauty of Pakistan.

Pakistan, India – Special Chicken Yakhini Pulao

Yakhni comes from the word ‘Akhin’ which suggests shorba or a light broth. Yakhni was at first arranged from meat, fragrant flavors, curd, and saffron. In Pakistan, we do not use turmeric powder and tomatoes.

Pakistan, India – Traditional Mutton Butter Tikka Boti

Mutton tikka boti is a special type of dish in Pakistan and also the most famous grilling dish in our country. On the occasion of the Eid festival, there is a lot of preparation of meat dishes especially mutton and beef at every home in Muslim countries and Mutton Butter Tikka Boti is one of them. There are different claims about its origin, but from the information of food historians, the Mutton Tikka Boti was coming from the Indian Subcontinents. First, the word tikka came, then it becomes divided into different parts and sections. The word ‘tikka’ means a piece of meat. This dish has many variations.

Pakistan, India – Kulfi ( Traditional Ice Cream )

Kulfi is a word derived from Persian language that means ” COVERED CUP”. It is called so because it is when cooked and set in the specific molds / kulfi cup they have to sealed from the top so that the proper shape is maintained when frozen.

Pakistan – Brain Masala/Bheja Fry

This is a special dish cooked by adding a special ingredient that is not common. The name of this dish comes from its main ingredient, BRAIN. The brain of cow, lamb, the goat, camel is usually cooked here in Pakistan. All the traditional dishes are from the time of MUGHAL EMPIRE, Royal kitchen and Indian Subcontinent. It is the ritual even now when EID-UL-AZHA is celebrated, breakfast is the masala liver and lunch would be brain masala.

Pakistan, India – Chinese Fried Rice

This dish is prepared by rice and chopped vegetables with Chinese flavorings. It can be prepared with meat as well as vegetables. Many people in Pakistan and china like to eat this dish because it smells good and tastes deliciously.

Israel, Iran, Levant – Sabich Sandwiches

This dish is like a sandwich in which different vegetables, stuffed meat, sauces are served in the pita bread or some other form of bread. In this specific bread fried eggplant, hard-boiled eggs, salads, different sauces are sandwiched between pita bread or laffa bread. Their ingredients are basically from the Jews breakfast and it is also a dish of breakfast, but it is commonly found there as the street food sandwich and also in the snacks. The use of Tahini sauce and Amba pickle is also very common but it is the variety infused with UAE culture. Tahini sauce is basically a sauce from Arab and Emirati cuisine so it is a dish with different culture infusion. More specifically, Israeli cuisine, Middle Eastern cuisine, and Arab cuisine have the same roots of origin. Israel’s culinary culture is the history of 3000 years. The history of Israeli cuisine is divided into different eras of development. At the time of 1940 to 1950, there were Iraqi Jews refugee created these dishes.

Pakistan, India, Bangladeshi – Bhindi (Okra)

Bhindi which is also called as lady finger and okra is the most popular local cuisine in Asian countries like Pakistan, India, Bangladesh. Bhindi is tasty in taste as well as it is a healthy dish. Most people like this dish because of it’s good taste. Many desi restaurants in Pakistan and India offer this delicious local cuisine.