Asia

Bungeoppang is a fish-shaped bread, popular in South Korea, traditionally filled with a sweetened red bean paste.  Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, bungeoppang may also be filled with cream, chocolate or cheese. The name ‘bungeoppang’ translates to carp bread due to the snack’s shape, but it does not actually contain any …

Lad na is a Lao-Chinese noodle dish prepared using wide rice noodles. The dish also includes meat (either chicken, beef, pork or tofu) and several vegetables, such as Chinese kailan and straw mushrooms. However, broccoli is often used as a substitute for kailan. Seasonings such as sweet soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, garlic and black …

Bhutan is a landlocked country situated in South Asia, in the Eastern Himalayas between China and India. The country is also known as “Druk Yul” or “Land of the Thunder Dragon.” Bhutan is famous for its amazing textiles and for its cane and bamboo plantations. The population of Bhutan is primarily composed of two different …

Armenia is a landlocked country located in Western Asia in a part of the Caucasus area, and is surrounded by the countries including, Turkey, Georgia, the Lachin corridor, Azerbaijan, Iran and the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan. Armenia is known for its amazing landscapes, cuisine, culture and history. Armenia is also known to be the first …

Azerbaijan is a country situated at the boundary of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. The Caspian Sea, Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Turkey, and Iran border the country, which is part of the South Caucasus region. The country is known for its incredible mountain ranges and the mulberry groves and vineyards that continue to enhance the beauty …

Puchero is a kind of Spanish-originating stew consisting of a wide range of vegetables, the exact ingredients of which vary by region. The dish is also very popular in Yucatán, Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, the Philippines, and the independent communities of Andalusia and the Canary Islands. Puchero is basically similar to the Spanish cocido but …

Imeruli Khachapuri is a traditional Georgian cheese-filled bread. The dough is generally prepared using flour, water, milk, salt and a leavening agent (either yeast or baking soda). Ingredients like eggs, yogurt, buttermilk and vinegar are often added too. Khachapuri simply means cheese bread and, along with the traditional Khachapuri recipe, there are many different variations. …

Bánh bò is a Vietnamese sweet sponge cake prepared using rice flour, water, sugar and yeast. The dish is similar to a honeycomb in appearance on the inside because of the presence of several small air bubbles. Coconut milk is also added to the batter, providing the dish with a slight taste and scent of …

Pandan waffles, also called Banh Kep La Dua, is a Vietnamese snack prepared using coconut milk instead of normal milk and flavored with pandan leaves, which gives them a green color and strong, sweet aroma. Pandan leaves are also commonly known as the “Vanilla of the East”. The pandan flavouring provides the batter with a …

Bo luc lac is a Vietnamese beef stir fry dish which traditionally served on a bed of watercress with a bowl of rice on the side.  The beef is cut into cubes and marinated in soy sauce, sugar, fish sauce and oyster sauce, giving the dish both sweet and savory flavors.  This dish may also …

Mentsuyu, also known as Tsuyu, is a Japanese soup base typically prepared using sake, mirin, soy sauce, kombu and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes). It is usually added to soba and udon noodle dishes, and its flavor is said to be subtle yet strongly savory. Because of the addition of soy sauce and bonito flakes, this …

Basashi is a traditional Japanese horse meat sashimi dish. It is typically accompanied by condiments including sliced onions, grated ginger and garlic, and is then dipped in sweet soy sauce. It is usually consumed cold (almost frozen in the middle) and is considered to be a popular side dish for drinks. It is said that …

Ponzu sauce is a traditional Japanese dipping sauce prepared using soy sauce or tamari, citrus juice, mirin, katsuobushi (bonito flakes), kombu (kelp) and rice vinegar. The sauce is typically consumed as a condiment for sashimi, shabu shabu (hot pot), tataki (grilled meat), gyoza (dumplings), cold noodles and tempura. Ponzu sauce can also be used as …

Unadon is a typical Japanese dish consisting of grilled unagi (eel) fillets placed over steamed rice. The unagi is made kabayaki-style, like teriyaki. The fillets are coated with a sweetened soy-based sauce (also known as tare) and caramelized, generally over a charcoal fire. Traditionally, pulverized dried berries of sanshō (also known as Japanese pepper) are …

Tanuki soba is a traditional Japanese noodle dish prepared using buckwheat soba noodles. The dish is typically served in a dashi broth which is seasoned with soy sauce and then finished off with crumbled tempura batter. The tempura helps to provide the dish with a crunchy texture. Usually consumed hot, this Tanuki Soba is sometimes …

Garae-tteok is a type of rice cake popular in both South Korea and North Korea. It is small in size and has a signature cylindrical shape. The rice cake dough is made from non-glutinous short grain rice flour, salt and water. The dough is steamed before being rolled and cut into cylinders. Short grain rice …

Moo Ping is a Thai style grilled pork dish. Thin pieces of pork are marinated in a sweet and savory sauce made with soy sauce, sugar and coriander. The meat is then placed on skewers and grilled over hot coal. Moo Ping is usually served with white rice. During grilling, the meat is brushed with …

Mohinga is a fish and noodle soup from Myanmar, consisting of a flavorful fish broth which is thickened with toasted rice. The broth is then used as the soup base. The soup is poured over cooked noodles and topped with eggs, limes and cilantro. Traditionally mohinga was a breakfast dish however it is now enjoyed …