Asia

Pani puri, also known as golgappa, fuchka, gupchup, phuchka or pani ke patashe, is an Indian street food snack. It consists of a round, deep-fried, crunchy flatbread (also known as puri), stuffed with a combination of flavored water (also called imli pani), onion, chili powder, tamarind chutney, potato mash, chaat masala and chickpeas. Origin & …

Malai Kofta is an Indian dish made from potato and paneer kofta, or small fried balls sometimes likened to fried dumplings. The koftas are covered with a creamy curry sauce made from onions and tomatoes. Malai Kofta is an entirely vegetarian dish and is often served with naan or basmati rice.  Malai Kofta is known …

Tahu Telur is a savory tofu omelet from Indonesia, served with a spicy peanut sauce and a choice of crunchy toppings. It is entirely vegetarian but still packed with protein, making it a great option to enjoy as a snack or appetizer. Tahu telur is a type of ‘tahu goreng’ dish, a broader category meaning …

Bun cha Hanoi is a traditional Vietnamese dish that is prepared using grilled pork, usually accompanied by fresh herbs, vermicelli noodles and a dipping sauce. The pork is marinated in a mixture of fish sauce, sugar, garlic, and other seasonings, then grilled over charcoal until it is caramelized and crispy on the outside. It is …

Ikayaki is a Japanese street food consisting of squid grilled in a soy sauce glaze and served on a stick or sliced on a plate.  This food is an easily transportable snack and is popular in street food markets and at summer festivals all across Japan.  The term ‘ikayaki’ meaning grilled squid, actually has several …

Dakgangjeong is a South Korean dish made with twice-fried chicken that is battered in corn or potato starch and covered in a sweet and spicy soy sauce glaze. The use of starch as a batter and frying the bite-size pieces of chicken twice gives dakgangjeong a distinct crispiness that lasts even after being coated in …

Ayam Goreng is a popular fried chicken dish in Indonesia, made by marinating chicken pieces in a blend of traditional Indonesian spices and herbs, such as lemongrass, galangal, turmeric and coriander for several hours. The marinated chicken is then deep-fried until it is crispy and golden brown. Ayam Goreng is often served with steamed rice …

Deep-fried Scorpion is a Chinese dish made with, you guessed it, a deep-fried whole scorpion, typically served as a street food or snack. The scorpions used are usually harvested from the wild and are considered a delicacy in some regions of China. The dish is often served as a crispy snack and is sometimes accompanied …

Shrimp chips are a popular snack or side dish in many parts of the world, particularly in Asia. They are typically made from a combination of shrimp paste, tapioca starch, and water, which is then shaped into thin, round chips and deep-fried until crispy. The chips are usually served as a light and crunchy snack …

East Timor (or Timor-Leste) is a country located in Southeast Asia, composed of the eastern part of Timor Island and bordered by Nusa Tengara Timor. It also neighbors Australia in the south, divided by the Timor Sea. The country is known for its diving, trekking, mountain driving, whale-watching, beautiful scenery, biking and stunning white-sand beaches. …

Snake Blood liquor, also known as “Rượu Ngọc,” is a traditional Vietnamese drink that consists of the freshly harvested blood of a venomous snake mixed with rice wine. The snake’s blood is collected from a live snake, and the dish is typically served immediately after the blood is harvested before it has a chance to …

Thai Snake Whiskey is a traditional drink in Thailand that is made by infusing a whole venomous snake in a bottle of whiskey. The snake is believed to impart its ‘essence’ into the whiskey, giving it supposed health benefits and increased potency. The preparation of Thai snake whiskey typically involves inserting a live venomous snake …

Cong you bing is a green onion flatbread from China, also known as Scallion Pancakes. The dough is made from wheat flour and water. Once the dough is formed, it is rolled out into a rectangular shape and topped with green onions or scallions. The dough is rolled into a loose log then sliced. The …

Tamagoyaki is a Japanese dish similar to an omelet, unique for the way that the egg is rolled over itself and seasoned with soy sauce, mirin and sugar. While tamagoyaki will sometimes use fillings such as seaweed, green onions, salmon, or tuna, it is just as often served plain. Despite being known as a Japanese …

Tuna eyeballs are a delicacy in some parts of the world, particularly in Japan where is it known as Maguro No Medama Yaki, which translates to ‘grilled tuna eyeballs’. They are certainly one of the most unusual foods in the world. They are prepared by boiling or simmering the eyeballs of fresh tuna and serving …

Bò kho is a hearty and spicy Vietnamese stew consisting of braised beef, carrots, onions and an assortment of spices. It is known for the flavorful beef at the center of te dish, which is marinated and cooked down on low heat, allowing it to absorb all the stew’s spices. Bò kho can be found …

Namtok Neua is a Thai dish consisting of meat and vegetables served in a fish sauce with palm sugar, spring onions, lime juice, parley and mint. The meat is marinated, grilled then sliced thinly and then tossed in herbs, seasonings and a dressing. Namtok Neua is also known as Thai beef waterfall salad. Neua means …

Lobio is a bean stew originating from the country of Georgia. Traditionally, dry beans are used and prepared by first soaking in water before cooking. The beans are cooked with onions, garlic and spices. They are stewed until tender.  Since lobio simply means beans, it has a lot of different recipe variations and appearances. Lobio …