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Asian Food

If you think of comfort, food is surely one of your lists. As we all know, food is
always associated with any sort of substances that is being consumed in order to
provide nutrition such as fats, protein, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins that
can help you boost your immune system. Now, if you are looking for some food
that can ignite your mouth from tasting then you should include Asian Cuisines
or Food in your list, without a doubt you will mesmerized and amazed how
these food can make you feel better and want some more.

Asian Cuisines actually includes different regional cuisines of Central Asian, North
Asian, East Asian, West Asian, South Asia, and Southeast Asian. Asia has been
recognized as the largest and most populous continent within which you can
definitely taste different characteristics and varieties of cuisines which is mostly
associated with each country’s culture and tradition. Ingredients that is very
common to East and Southeast regions of Asia includes rice, garlic, ginger,
chilles, sesame seeds, tofu, soy sauce, and dried onions; these ingredients has
significantly made every Asian Cuisine very tasty and delicious. Technically, rice
is very common to most Asian country and this is always prepared in every meal
that they have; so do not be surprised by the time you visit and taste the
delicious meal or cuisine of Asia.

In furtherance, every meal and drink you taste in Asia will represent the culture
and tradition of the country; some might taste bitter, some might taste very
sweet, and some might taste neutral. Whatever your taste buds will taste, you
will surely appreciate how each food is being presented. Below are the lists of
food that can only be found in Asia, see discussions for your convenience:
 Chilli Crab, Singapore
This is one of the most popular and adored foods in Singapore where the
crabs are break into pieces, stir fried in a tomato based, hot chili, and
sweet and savory sauce. The crabs that has been used for this dish is a
mud crab in all shapes and sizes.

 Curry Feast, Sri Lanka


This food is a good pair of rice, spicy sambals and popadoms. Technically,
the curry in Sri Lanka s being served with variety of side dishes which
made the curry even more tasty and delicious. Also, this has been laced
with chunks, the best leaves of curry and some other significant local
spices of the country.

 The Candied Haws, China


This is a popular street food snack in China and has been locally known as
Bing Tanghulu. This is actually made from the Chinese Hawthorns
skewered that is dipped with sugar and left to harden the texture.
Typically, this is a candied apple with a taste of sour bite.

 Khantoke Dinner, Thailand


This is a Thai Feast which showcases the traditional Lanna Food Favorite
of the region. The word “Khantoke” refer to the haunch of height, served
in a round table and the dinners will come with its traditional performance,
dance and local liquor.

 Momos. Himalayas
This is an on-the-go snack with Chinese influences of either vegetable or
meat dumplings. Also, this is being served with dark soy sauce, hot chili
and side soup.

 Satay, Indonesia
This is a Quintessential food that is grilled in a flaming charcoal; the meat
are beforehand marinated, chopped into pieces and skewered. Undeniably,
the taste of Satay is very unique that its origins are can only be found in
Java Indonesia.

 Kimchi, Korea
This dish is mostly found in all dishes of Korea, these are fermented
vegetables with variety of spices that made Kimchi very tasty and crunchy.
This is one of the most sought-after dish in Korea that every traveler
should taste.

 Ais Kacang, Malaysia


This is a very common Asian dessert that is shaved from ice with plenty of
fruits, ice cream, beans and syrup. Once you have tasted this, you will
surely cool your mind and enjoy the dessert. Ordinarily, this is served
either for snack of after meal.

 Shan Noodle, Myanmar


This is a very common and popular tea house snack and street food in
Myanmar within which it is being served with a rice noodles topped with
meat and other spices. Also, it has side dishes of deep-fried pork, bean
sprout and tofu.

 Dim Sum, Hong Kong


This is commonly served as an appetizer or part of the feast, bit size
dumplings and usually in steamed cooking. Traditionally, Dim Sum
Dumplings are steamed in bamboo basket with different tasty flavors to
choose from.
 Sushi, Japan
Sushi is Japan’s famost vinegared rice that has been topped with variety
of ingredient. These are the most favorite and adored food not just locals
but also foreigners. As we have mentioned, sushi has plenty of beautiful
and bright ingredients such as caviar, fresh fish, fresh eggs and seaweed
wraps.

 Beerlao, Laos
This beer is actually one of the most sought after beers that are found in
Southeast Asia. So, if you happen to visit Laos do not forget to try their
famous Beerlao.

 Bun Cha, Vietnam


This is grilled pork that has been served with fresh picks of herbs and a
salty, hot and sweet sauce, and rice noodles. Commonly, this food has
been recognized as a get-away from the goodness and green meal of
every Vietnamese food.

 Egg Tarts, Macau


This food is widely known as “Macanese” treat and this is Macau’s
signature food that every traveler should try. It has a flaky and crispy
pastry that is carmelized on its top; it has a very smooth texture inside
and creamy egg at the center.

 Beef Noodles, Taiwan


This noodle is very famous and known in Taiwan’s night market; and it
has a beef that is stewed and simmered with additional green garnish.

 Durian, Southeast Asia


This has been recognized as the “King of Fruits”; it has a very sweet and
creamy taste yet pungent smell. Once you take a bite of this fruit, you will
surely adore its flavor and texture.

 Adobo, Philippines
The term Adobo is a Spanish term for “marinade”. From the word itself,
this is a meat that is being marinated with flavorings such as garlic, suka,
soy sauce, black pepper. This adobo dish of the Philippines can be made
either with pork or chicken; and best paired with rice.

 Tandoori Chicken, India


This is a chicken that has been marinated with different spices and left
overnight purposely to let the flavor soak; after which, the chicken will be
skewered and will be cooked in an oven. As a result, it will have crispy
and alluring on the outside and tenderness on inside.
 Amok, Cambodia
This is a fish that is being steamed in banana leaves and fused with
coconut cream with a fiery paste purposely to create a very mousselike
texture.

Asian Cuisines are usually made with a representation of each country’s tradition
and culture. Once you get a taste of these foods, you can easily connect and
relate yourself how these foods are made.

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