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 …
Bamia is an okra and beef stew popular throughout the Middle East. The meat and okra are cooked together with tomato paste, spices, water and pomegranate molasses to name a few of the ingredients. They are stewed in the tomato sauce until the meat becomes tender and the sauce thickens. Bamia or Bamya is the …
Ba wan is a Taiwanese street food that consists of a disk-shaped dough prepared using corn starch, rice flour and sweet potato starch. The translucent dough is then stuffed with a savory filling and consumed along with a sweet and savory sauce. The filling differs extensively depending on the different areas in Taiwan, but typically …
Pol Sambol is a relish from Sri Lanka made of fresh coconut, dried chili pepper, Asian shallots, salt and lime juice. This no-cook, vegetarian dish can be eaten at any time of day and is a staple in many Sri Lankan households. Easy to make in just ten minutes, Pol Sambol is often paired with …
Idiyappam is a South Indian and Sri Lankan dish made from rice flour and water, which is then combined, pressed through a sieve, and steamed to make rice noodles. It is popular in states of South India, especially Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. Since it became popular in these states it was inevitable that it …
Turkmenistan is a country in central Asia, bordered by Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Known as one of the great centres of the Islamic world, Turkmenistan was a part of the Silk Road until the fifteenth century. Later, Turkmenistan became Russian territory and joined the Soviet Union in 1925 until 1991. The people of Turkmenistan …
Martabak Manis is an Indonesian dish consisting of sweet and chewy pancakes that are made with tapioca flour and topped with a choice of toppings such as milk chocolate, peanuts, and condensed milk. This dish is a popular street food in Indonesia and is enjoyed as a dessert. In Indonesia and surrounding countries, it is …
Douhua is a Chinese dish made from soft tofu. Though it is described as a pudding, it is made using pieces of soft silken tofu in a sweet spiced broth. The broth is made with water, a mixture of sugar and fresh ginger which are simmered together. The warm broth is poured over the tofu …
Börek (also known as Burek, Byrek or Boureki) covers a range of pastry dishes made by layering thin phyllo dough, with fillings such as cheese, minced meat, spinach and seasonings, along with a creamy egg yogurt mixture which is baked into a crispy and flaky pie-like dish. Börek is commonly associated with Turkey but it …
Qurutob, also known as bread salad, is a traditional Tajik dish prepared by soaking the qurut (dried cheese balls) in water. The salty liquid is used as the base. Strips of fatir, a kind of flatbread, are then placed over the top. Toppings may include vegetables such as onions, tomatoes or cucumbers. Served across several …
Brunei is a country situated on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Aside from its South China Sea coast, it is entirely bounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak. The country is divided into two parts by the Sarawak district of Limbang. It is known to be the third largest …