Daifuku is a type of wagashi (Japanese sweet), stuffed with sweet red bean paste which is a popular snack in Japan. Daifuku is a a “mochi” which is a type of small, sticky bun made from soft rice. Origin of Daifuku Daifuku or Daifuku Mochi is considered a Japanese snack, which is usually served with …
Aloo Paratha is an appetizing Indian flatbread meal which is prepared with spiced potatoes. It is among the most popular breakfast meals in India. Quick to prepare, delicious as it looks and easy to digest, Aloo Parathas have enough calories to get you through the day without the need for intermediary meals. By this short …
Tocino is a popular Filipino cured pork dish made with soy sauce, garlic, sugar, and other ingredients to give its famous savoury-sweet taste. Tocino is sometimes called sweet red pork and is usually prepared as a breakfast food. The process of preparing it varies but the end result is an addictive, savoury and sweet cure …
Nepal is famous for its towering mountain landscapes and is home to eight of the highest peaks in the world. It also has a burgeoning culinary scene that is criminally underrated. Nepal is a fascinating place for any tourist, with a delightful blend of satisfying flavors to explore throughout the country. Nepalese cuisine is greatly …
Pad Thai is considered Thailand’s staple dish and is well-loved by both locals and tourists. Pad Thai is made from rice noodles along with other ingredients such as scrambled eggs, bean sprouts, tofu, and meats such as beef, chicken or shrimp. Other versions of Pad Thai are quite lean but most agree that the traditional …
Uzbekistan is well-known for its Islamic architecture of the Registan in Samarkand, the ancient walled city of Khiva and the towering Kalyan Minaret of Bukhara. But what people do not hear much about the country is its unique and exceptional cuisine. The Uzbek cuisine is widely influenced by other countries from all over Asia and …
Khachapuri is a traditional Georgian homemade bread that is typically shaped like a boat, topped with various kinds of cheeses and a runny egg at the centre. It is as a staple dish of Georgia where flatbreads are a popular snack or side dish. Origin & Cultural Significance The word Khachapuri comes from the Georgian …
Mala Sauce is one of the most popular sauces in China. It consists of Sichuan peppercorns, chilli pepper oil, and a lot of various spices such as garlic, star anise, ginger and cinnamon. Origin & Cultural Significance Mala sauce is a famous savoury and greasy dip in China, mostly associated with the culinary traditions of …
Pakistan, officially known as the Islamic republic of Pakistan is a country located in South Asia. Generally known as the land of nature and adventure and food, the country boasts of a versatile cuisine. As an infinite number of spices and herbs are grown in Pakistan, Pakistani cuisine has some of the most outstandingly aromatic …
Penis Fish phallic sea creature is typically eaten raw by South Koreans and served with a savoury sauce made of sesame oil, salt, or a spicier dip. Gaebul is the Korean word for a rather odd-looking fish eaten in South Korea which translates as ‘penis fish’. And while it may look like a somewhat unappetising …
Bansh is a popular Mongolian dumplings dish that is typically served during special occasions. Bansh is usually made of mutton or beef, which came from the five domestic animals of Mongolia. Origin and Cultural Significance Much of the Mongolian cuisine is based on livestock farming. Therefore, they always prepare dishes from their five domestic animals, …
Hakata ramen is a famous Japanese dish named after Hakata, a district located in the city of Fukuoka prefecture, Japan. First created in the Fukuoka city, this delectable delicacy is basically a creamy-white and rich broth with hot and thin noodles and minimal toppings. The broth is generally made with the backbones of pork, which …
Thailand is known for so many things, from stunning beaches to hectic, scooter-saturated cities. But of course, Thailand is most well-known around the world for its exquisite cuisine packed full of spice, rice and noodles. Thai food consists of various complex flavours and textures, and is eponymous of Southeast Asian cuisine in general. Typical Thai …
Shabu shabu is a popular Japanese hot pot dish made with a variety of vegetables along with thin slices of meat that are boiled in water. This soupy delight features beef but can be alternatively made with the meat of chicken, cow, lamb or duck depending upon your choice and taste. When the small slices …
Lahmacun (pronounced LA-ha-MA-chewn) is also known as ‘Turkish Pizza’ or ‘Armenian Pizza’. It is actually significantly different from a traditional Italian pizza, with no cheese to be found in the dish. Lahmacun is made using a round, thin dough topped with minced meat, vegetables and an array of spices. The thin crust is one of …
Lechon is a pork dish, typically cooked using a whole pig on a spitroast, that is popular in the Philippines, Spain, Cuba, Dominican Republic and other former Spanish colonies. For pork lovers, Lechon is a dream come true because well, it’s basically all pork! After spinning slowly around a fire for hours, the meat of …
If you are a fan of Thai food, you would likely know the popularity of nuts which are found in many famous Thai dishes. From peanuts to cashews, many Thai dishes, especially curries, consist of nuts. A variety of dishes and soups even consist of nut oil or are cooked in nut butter. So, if …
Have you ever wondered what the white circle with a pink swirl is in Japanese dishes? Well, mystery solved. It’s a Japanese fish cake known as Narutomaki. This article will dig deep into the history of Narutomaki, its origins, how it tastes, how to prepare it, and why it is so popular as a ramen …