Asia is home to some of the most amazing travel locations and delicious food on the planet. And you might not be surprised to find out that there are also some very weird and unusual recipes to try from Asia too!
Roti John is a popular sandwich in Malaysia consisting of bread, usually a baguette, filled with eggs and onions. A layer of beaten egg is placed over a griddle then toped with bread that has been sliced and placed face down over the eggs. The bread and egg are then flipped over with the egg …
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Isaw is a Filipino dish made by skewering chicken or pork intestines, which are marinated in a tangy and savory sauce and then grilled over charcoal until slightly charred. It is a popular Filipino street food particularly during festivals and outdoor gatherings, and can be found at street food stalls across the country as a …
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Tortang Talong is a Filipino omelette made with eggplant, often served with rice and a dipping sauce made from vinegar, soy sauce, and chilli peppers. It can be eaten as a main dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and is also a popular street food item, sold at food stalls and markets as a snack. …
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Bò Bía is a Vietnamese street food consisting of vegetables served in rolled rice paper. Like a spring roll, Bò Bía usually features a selection of vegetables, traditionally Vietnamese jicama, with various other ingredients depending on the region in which they’re prepared. Other common ingredients include slices of omelet, dried red krill, lettuce, Chinese sausage …
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Roujiamo is a traditional Chinese street food, similar to a sandwich, that is made up of slow-cooked meat (most commonly pork) inside a freshly made flatbread called baijimo. The dish is sometimes referred to as a ‘Chinese Hamburger’ and contains over 20 different spices and seasonings. Originating from the province of Shaanxi, Roujiamo is a …
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Dwaeji Gukbap is a traditional South Korean soup consisting of pork, broth, rice and vegetables. The broth is made by boiling pork bones over a long period of time to extract their flavor. Sometimes, additional pork pieces are added to the broth. Often after cooking the soup is served plain, letting the quantity of rice, …
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Shan noodles is a traditional Burmese dish consisting of thin rice noodles, meat and a tomato sauce served with toppings. It is eaten as a main meal or snack in small portions. The meats used are chicken and pork with chicken being most common. The noodles can be served dry or wet. The wet version …
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Gỏi Cuốn Chay is a Vietnamese summer roll consisting of lettuce, mushrooms or tofu, carrots, thin rice noodles and herbs like mint and cilantro all wrapped in translucent rice paper. It contains no meat or seafood and is served with a peanut sauce or fish sauce condiment. ‘Gỏi’ translates to bundle or wrap. ‘Cuốn’ translates to …
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Odeng, a popular South Korean dish, is a savory snack consisting of fish cakes, a local broth and umami. Also known as Eomuk or Oden, Odeng is made by adding fishcakes on bamboo sticks to a spicy seafood broth and is a street food staple and comfort food. Traditionally made with corvina or cuttlefish, the …
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Kiribath is a traditional Sri Lankan rice dish consisting of a simple combination of rice, coconut milk and salt. It can sometimes contain spices if a stronger flavor and fragrance is desired. It is prepared by mixing cooked rice with coconut milk and salt while the rice is still warm. The mixture has a thick …
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Dal Bhat is a hearty Nepalese stew created from steamed rice and lentils, alongside other local spices including, garlic, onion, ginger, coriander, turmeric, and chillies or chilli powder. The dish is considered to be the official dish of Nepal. Traditionally, the rice is served in the middle of the dish with the lentil stew and …
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Sundubu Jjigae is a traditional stew from South Korea consisting of soft tofu cooked in a flavorful spicy broth. The broth usually contains anchovies, kelp and gochugaru or gochujang. Additionally it contains various vegetables and proteins, these vary by personal taste. The vegetables are sauteed then the spices and other base ingredients such as the …
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Tong sui is a sweet soup from China, made with sugar, beans, milk, and fruits. The name of this dish translates to sugar water in Cantonese. Nuts or seeds may also be added to tong sui, either ground into a paste or added whole. Modern recipes also include tapioca pearls, which are particularly popular with …
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Perkedel are Indonesian meat and vegetable fritters, also containing fresh herbs like green onions and spices. The meat is usually minced beef or corned beef. The fritter is shaped and dipped into an egg mix then fried until golden. Perkedel is eaten as a side dish or a snack, accompanied by some sort of dip. …
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Khorkhog is a traditional Mongolian dish consisting of meat and vegetables cooked with hot stones inside of a sealed vessel. It is sometimes called the real Mongolian BBQ. Meat options are sheep or goat and the vegetables include onions, carrot, rutabaga, potatoes and cabbage. A small amount of seasoning spice is used and a splash …
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Jeon is a type of South Korean savory vegetable pancake made with flour, cabbage and often vegetables, kimchi and sometimes seafood. While it’s commonly eaten as an appetizer or side dish, Jeon can also serve as a main course when paired with a bowl of rice and kimchi. Origin & Cultural Significance Jeon’s roots can …
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A sake bomb is a popular drinking ritual that combines Japanese rice wine called sake and beer. It is often enjoyed in social gatherings and is particularly popular in Japanese-themed bars, college parties and casual get-togethers. The process involves dropping a shot glass filled with sake into a glass of beer and then chugging the …
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Tonkatsu Ramen is a Japanese noodle dish made with noodles and a creamy broth made from pork bones and flavored with garlic, ginger, scallions and onions. Toppings such as a soft-boiled egg, sliced pork belly, and green onion are often added to accompany the noodles. The creation of all ramen broths is a notoriously time-consuming …
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