Asian Food

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...

The secrets of Korean cuisine

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...

Dipping sauce or fish sauce is a recipe that goes with almost every Vietnamese dish. It enhances the taste of the dish. To make yummy fish sauce, it depends on what kind of fish sauce you buy, and...

Though it is often assumed by those outside the culture that all Asian food is the same, each area has a distinct flavor and means of preparation as influenced by the culture. Korean food has its...

The mung bean is a native seed of India and is frequently used in Asian cuisine. They are easy to identify--their size is comparable to peas, but more oblong in shape than round. Green mung beans...

No, I'm not off the deep end! :D A Rambutan is a tropical fruit that is grown in Thailand and other tropical regions of the world. If you are familiar with lychees, they are similar to size of a...

Mangosteen??? What on earth is THAT??? some type of mango??? Manogosteen is a fruit grown in Thailand that most americans have not heard of. It has recently been imported into the united states...

As a college student myself, I can attest to how tempting it is to purchase 8 meals for close to $1. Unfortunately, no one wants to spend 10 minutes boiling water for a meal you'll eat in 30...

Southeast Asia includes Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore. While Southeast Asians have some staples in common, each country has its own diet. Culture and regions determine food...

The Asian continent stretches thousands of miles from the Middle East, through the Indian subcontinent and on to Japan. And the myriad countries found there have all made their historical...

The sole member of the class Myxini, hagfish are an ancient ocean dweller. They primarily scavenge the ocean floor for dead or dying fish, have an abnormal biology compared to fish and eels, and...

Some people take their Pho very serious. For those people this recipe is not for you. But if you are looking for a quick, cheap and easy to make Pho like soup than this is for you.

Making egg rolls at home is not only easy and fun to do, but it's so much cheaper and tastier than the ones found in the restaurants.

Mee Hailam is one of many noodles dishes found in Malaysia – from restaurants to hawkers’ centers. It is a dish of yellow Chinese noodles with vegetables, seafood and/or meat in soy-oyster base...

Feeling foolish at Asian restaurants because you still can’t figure out how to use chopsticks? Or do you want to impress your chopstick-challenged friends? Follow these simple, easy-to-follow...

While not necessarily traditional sushi, a Phili Roll is one of the American creations that is great for every sushi novice. Tasty and cooked, what more could you ask for. This roll is very easy...

Have a sweet tooth? I sure do! And I also suffer from migraine headaches. Someone once suggested that I add soy to my diet as a home remedy to treat my migraine headaches. I found it works. And...

Korean culture is often overshadowed by their larger neighbors. Their excellent food is frequently overlooked. When exploring their rich cuisine, the beginner may neglect the tradition of...

Do you love Filipino cuisine? Have you tried the ever famous Filipino adobo? Traditionally, people would cook adobo with vinegar, but some people would prefer without it. Most Americans love this...

Bitter Melon is an acquired taste. We can see this tropical fruit mostly in Asian Markets, but the western supermarkets have also, slowly, been buying into the more Asian Flavours. You may have...

Okra or Ladyfinger... High in Protein.. Less in Fat. It is the quickest to cook, however, takes time to cut. A different take to okra is the stuffed version. You stuff some Indian spices in the...

One of the dishes that my family and friends like so much is chap chae. It is a Korean noodle dish that consists of various vegetables, beef strips and a marinade made of soy sauce. Many cities do...

Asia is a large continent with many diverse cooking techniques. Learning basic techniques from different traditions is fun, and it's also a good way to become aware of other food preparation...