Okashi: The Traditional Japanese Sweets
Okashi are Japanese confections that are made from a wide variety of ingredients including fruit, grain, nuts, and flour. They may be naturally or artificially…
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Japanese Monaka Recipe
Monaka is a traditional Japanese confection which consists of a sweet sticky filling sandwiched between two rice-based wafers. Glutinous rice flour is mixed with water…
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Indonesian Nasi Kuning Recipe
Nasi Kuning is a fragrant Indonesian yellow rice dish cooked in coconut milk and flavored with turmeric, pandan, lemongrass, kaffir and bay leaves. The coconut…
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Chinese Guotie (Potstickers) Recipe
Guotie, also known as potstickers, are a type of pan-fried Chinese dumplings filled with meat and vegetables such as Chinese cabbage, ginger, and scallions. The…
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Thai Nam Chim Chaeo Recipe
Nam chim chaeo is a Thai condiment consisting of green onions, chili flakes, fish sauce, sugar, shallots, lime juice and rice powder. The ingredients are…
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Filipino Nata de Coco Recipe
Nata de coco is a sweet jelly made from a mixture of coconut, sugar, water and a culture starter, popular in the Philippines. The mixture…
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Thai Thung Thong Recipe
Thung thong is a traditional Thai dumpling filled with pork, shrimp and mushrooms. The other ingredients are various sauces and herbs for flavor. The filling…
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South Korean Galbi Tang Recipe
Galbi tang is a South Korean soup made with beef short ribs, seasoned with garlic and soy sauce. To make galbi tang, the beef is usually slow-cooked for…
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Korean Corn Dog Recipe
Korean corn dogs are a popular street food made from hot dogs and mozzarella cheese, which is coated batter and deep fried before being rolled…
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Japanese Champon Recipe
Champon is a Japanese noodle dish containing a meat broth, stir fried vegetables, seafood, and pork or beef with ramen noodles. The dish is considered…
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Cambodian Bok Lahong Recipe
Bak Lohong is a traditional papaya salad from Cambodia made from green papaya, tomatoes, long beans, and a spicy, sour dressing. The dish is eaten…
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Pisang Goreng Recipe
Pisang goreng is an Indonesian dish consisting of bananas cut into pieces, dipped in batter and deep fried. The batter is made from rice flour,…
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Japanese Yakimono Recipe
Yakimono is a Japanese word that literally translates as ‘grilled things’ in English. While not a specific dish, the term refers to all grilled foods…
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Azerbaijani Shekerbura Recipe
Shekerbura is a traditional nut and sugar filled pastry enjoyed all over Azerbaijan. The pastry is shaped into a crescent and often decorated with intricate…
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Filipino Fried Dilis Recipe
Dilis is a type of anchovy common in the Philippines which is usually sun dried then used to make other dishes. The dried fish is…
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Chinese Dan Tat (Egg Tarts) Recipe
Dan Tat are small pastries with an egg custard filling originating in China. They are also known as Chinese egg tarts and are popular both…
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Indian Kaju Katli Recipe
Kaju katli is an Indian dessert made with cashew nuts, giving the sweets a rich, nutty flavor. Some recipes also include ghee and cardamom powder…
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Bhutanese Ema Datshi Recipe
Ema datshi is a stew of spicy peppers and cheese from Bhutan. The chili peppers are cooked with onions, garlic and tomatoes until tender then…
