Asian Food

I have two different recipes on ehow for making your own beef tapa so I decided to write a article about how to cook the beef tapa that you have made. Cooking beef tapa is not hard but there are...

Kimchi is a popular dish in many countries. Historically it is made by fermenting cabbage and spices in a clay pot that is buried in the ground. However, you can make Kimchi jars in your kitchen...

Panax ginseng, called insam in Korean, is a perennial root native to northeastern Asia. Koreans have been using ginseng for medicinal purposes for centuries, although many modern studies claim...

Eggplant and red potato curry with fresh spinach and cilantro is a simple, easy to prepare curry that can be prepared in less than one hour, making it ideal for quick weeknight family dinners or...

Pan-seared ginger tofu with asparagus and shitake mushrooms is a quick, easy to prepare dish that is perfect for busy weeknights or impromptu dinner parties. Combining simple, commonly seen Asian...

Stir-fried tempeh with coconut milk and fresh lemongrass is a simple, easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or healthy lunch. Combining typical Asian ingredients with the...

Pan-seared tofu with orange-sesame glaze is a very simple, easy to make tofu dish that is excellent for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Combining the salty, savory taste of tamari with...

Although most people think of bento (also called obento) as being lunches, bentos are actually any kind of meal packed in a box. Bentos originate in Japan but can be made up of any food you enjoy...

Mealworms are technically not worms at all, but the larval stage of the darkling beetle (tenebrio beetle). They are commonly sold as pet food and fishing bait, and not usually thought of as food...

Fried rice is one of my favorite food for breakfast. Do you know that you can keep your leftover rice and cook them as fried rice the next morning for a delicious meal? It is pretty easy...

Soy milk has been made and drunk in Asia for hundreds of years. Before the advent of commercial soy milk production, soy milk was made at home. In many households, it is still made at home....

Seaweed is a marine algae that grows in long bands. Seaweed is used to improve nutrition, treat illnesses, fertilize soil and even produce energy when converted to biofuel. Seaweed is particularly...

Do you eat noodles? There's a lot of noodle brands you can choose from in Asian groceries. These are the noodles that can be be prepared in less than 3 - 5 minutes. However, if you enjoy eating...

This dish is kind of like pad see ew but a little different. I learned this dish from my mom. I love my mom's food. Of course moms food is always the best!

Stacked bamboo baskets let you cook several different foods at once. The shape of a bamboo steamer allows you to fit it into a wok of boiling water. Unlike metal utensils, the wooden construction...

How to cook homemade stir fry for your family and friends. So easy it will make your jaw drop.

Leche flan is a favorite Filipino desert which is particularly popular around Christmas time. If you like leche flan but do not know where to purchase it just try making your own as making leche...

Hawaiian fruit kabobs are a simple-to-make crowd pleaser and an ideal recipe for summer entertaining that can be served throughout the year. The combination of a fragrant marinade, sweet fruits...

Homemade oriental noodles are a hearty addition to any soup or stir-fry dish. Udon noodles are some of the easiest oriental noodles to make, and when prepared in a traditional style, are made by...

Indonesia is a tropical archipelago with vast, rich resources, including very fertile land. The country produces a large variety of fruits, vegetables, spices and livestock, so it should be no...

Asian Mexican fried rice is suppose to be called Tomato Fried Rice but since the color is like Mexican fried rice, I decided to call it Asian Mexican Fried Rice. It takes about 45 minutes to 1...

The Chinese Buddhism Diet consists of avoiding all meat products, or eating a vegetarian diet. Vegetarianism is consistent with Buddhist principles, which teach that one should do no harm,...

Spam Musubi is a quick and easy snack that originated from Hawaii. It is a snack that you could take it on the go and share with friends. Follow these easy steps and you too can taste this savory,...

The Indian bitter melon, or bitter melon, is not as well-known in the United States as it is in Asia. For centuries, people have cultivated this unusual fruit for a variety of culinary and...

Glucomannan is a type of water-soluble dietary fiber that is obtained from the root of the konjac plant; Sixty-four percent of the dry matter in konjac root is glucomannan. Konjac plants are...

We all have moments of weakness. One of mine is Chinese food. I love eating it, but know that I don't always choose the best food options and know that I have problems controlling how much I...

Rice is a staple in Asian cooking, as rice paddy fields still comprise the majority of the landscape in eastern and southern Asia. Japan, China, and Vietnam, for example, all use rice in different...

Now you can enjoy a bowl of delicious Vietnamese Pho Noodle Soup with this fool-proof receipt. It is such a quick way to feed the family and so super easy to make!

Drying bok choy slowly preserves it for storage and future use. Dehydrated bok choy has a more intense, concentrated flavor. This lends the bok choy to creating a unique addition to soups and...

A chain of Asian restaurants, Pei Wei serves fast cuisine to diners in cities across the United States. One of the dishes on their menu, Japanese-style teriyaki combines meat, vegetables and rice...

Korea may be small, but its food is as varied as any country's. With geographical features like oceans and mountains cramped together, there is a wide spectrum of dishes. Characteristics of the...

If you love pot stickers as much as I do, you will be more then pleased to learn that you can make these at home, and quite easily! All it takes are the right ingredients and about an hour of...

Asian cuisine is considered to be one of the major cuisines of the world and is probably one of the oldest. So what are the Asian cooking secrets?

Shirataki noodles are a traditional Asian dish. The word shirataki literally means "white water fall," which describes the thin shape and transparent color of the noodles. They are becoming more...

Rhodophyta is a division of seaweed species, which comprises red algae (the red coloring is produced by the pigments phycocyanin and phycoerythrin). The life cycle of a rhodophyta usually begins...

I love sweet and sour sauce and it's actually pretty easy to make! This is a huge crowd pleaser among my friends at potlucks.

Pork Adobo is a delicious Ethnic Dish that originated from the Philippines. Straight from the island of the Philippines, and here to share you this great delicious recipe that is very simple to...

Anchovies are small, silver fish that are similar to herring, and they are used in a variety of culinary applications. All over the world, they are used in dishes from pizzas to salads, and they...

Although curries are often associated with South and Southeast Asia, many curries are prepared and eaten in East Asia. However, most South and Southeast Asian curries are made using either...

Beef merah is a dish commonly found in the restaurants and home kitchens of Singapore. In translation it simply means beef in red spicy sauce. Similar to Indian red curry, beef merah combines...

Mochi is a Japanese rice cake made from pulverized glutinous rice that is then stretched to form a shape. By adding other ingredients, people use mochi as a dessert, snack, cake, in a soup or a...

Mint is commonly used to add great flavor to many dishes. This chutney/spread can be used on many kinds of breads to get that special minty taste! Also use this spread with yogurt and use like a...

Red yeast rice is a yeast product that is grown on rice, most commonly produced by fermenting the yeast on uncooked whole rice kernels. Red yeast rice is a food staple in China, Japan and in Asian...

Looking to impress a new love or rekindle an old flame but not sure how? Plan and execute a romantic Asian cuisine dinner for two!

There are many types of Asian foods to suit the different palettes of those who like Asian food or would like to try something new. Many Asian dishes use ingredients you can find at your local...

This is a delicious drizzle for many dishes and salads. It goes especially nice with fried seafood items such as fish, shrimp or lobster. Makes a great dipping sauce or you can drizzle on anything...

Ramen soup is a Japanese fried-noodle dish that can be made with a variety of seasonings and meat, seafood and vegetable ingredients. Ramen originated in China, but has since become a staple of...

Imagine a one of a kind of stew soup that contains all the necessary proteins and nutritious vitamins that are needed for the everyday human body. Having to cook this highly nutritious “Filipino...

Lemon grass is a perennial native to Southeast Asia. A common ingredient in Thai and Vietnamese cooking, among other Asian cuisines, it has a lemon scent and tartness. It is used in the west for...

Stir-frying is supposed to be an easy way to cook a tasty and relatively healthy meal, but most people have a problem with the sauce. Unless it is a store-bought packet of sauce--which is usually...