World & Regional Cuisine

Sushi is now a widely enjoyed treat. The colorful presentations of sushi dishes today are enough to bring in sushi lovers and curious individuals to where ever they are sold; but how about serving...

Pansit is a Filipino stir-fry noodle dish that can be made very easily with a variety (your choice) of ingredients. This recipe is for chiken pansit, but pork, shrimp, beef, etc. can be used, as...

"Red rice" may refer to Bhutanese red rice or Red Cargo rice, which are rice varietals from Bhutan and Thailand, respectively. Bhutanese red rice and Red Cargo rice have important nutritional value.

Make your own vegetable fried rice at home for less then half the cost of eating out at the local Chinese restaurant. Makes enough for a family of 4.

With a little practice, you can roll seaweed paper, or nori, and make your own sushi. You may need to try a few times before getting the roll just right, but in time you can have your own homemade...

If you enjoy cabbage, consider making cabbage rolls made with rice paper. You can use cabbage and rice papers to create a delicious Vietnamese dish known as spring rolls. The ingredients in rice...

Risotto is a traditional Italian rice dish. As the main feature of a risotto dish is a starchiness that binds the grains together as a cream, a high-starch round medium grain rice is typically...

According to the World Health Organization, Japanese people enjoy the lowest obesity rate in the developed world at 3 percent. Compare that with a 32 percent obesity rate in the United States, and...

Jollof rice is a popular rice dish in Ghana and other West African countries. It is made by cooking rice with a stew or sauce. In this step-by-step recipe, you will learn how to prepare Jollof...

Humans have eaten seaweed since prehistoric times. The growing international popularity of Japanese cuisine has exposed people to this ancient food source and helped spread its acceptance among...

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...

Staple foods are simple, nutritious foods that make up the backbone of a traditional diet. They comprise the bulk of a regular diet and provide most of the calories needed for energy, as well as...

Sushi rolls are delectable treats enjoyed by many at Japanese restaurants all over the world. You can make your own sushi to your tastes at a fraction of the cost. To make sushi at home, you just...

I was born and raised in Honolulu, HI. I since moved to the mainland over 15 years ago and will always crave one of the many local grinds and flavors that I've grown to love. Saying goes, you...

Sushi is a Japanese treat that evolved centuries ago from a method of pickling fish. Today, sushi has evolved into a culinary art form, as modern sushi chefs combine unique ingredients to create...

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...

Mediterranean cooking produces some of the tastiest, healthiest and most popular foods in the world. This article will provide information on becoming familiar with the ingredients and techniques...

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,...

This recipe and method has been passed down through several generations in Costa Rica where rice is a family staple and served at most meals. The difference between rice and really GREAT rice is...

Mexican food has become one of the most popular kinds of international food items in the nation. Why go to Mexican restaurants when you can make your own Mexican food at home? Not only is it...

Thai pineapple rice is a fragrant, sweet and savory side dish that combines ingredients often found in Thai cooking like pineapple, pandan leaves and turmeric with less common ingredients like...

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...

I was first introduced to the Japanese Beef Bowl at Yoshinoya and found it to be delicious. A Japanese Beef Bowl, also known as gyudon in Japanese can easily be made at home. Below please find...

Are you on a diet? How about Japanese food? When you hear Japanese food, first thing comes up on your mind must be sushi. Sushi is very healthy, but we can't afford eating out so often, can you?...

Chop Suey is not a traditional Chinese Dish. It was created in the United States by the Chinese Immigrants, most likely in San Francisco. Chop Suey or in Mandarin, “tsa sui” literally means...

Malaysian ghee rice is a side dish that combines common Asian spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and ginger to make sweet, delicate rice. It is perfect bed for sweet curries, roasted chicken...

Jasmine rice is native to Thailand, though it is now enjoyed around the world. It has a naturally sweet aroma and a delicate taste. It is a long-grain variety of rice, which cooks to a fluffy ...

Many people dislike cooking just for themselves, preferring to order take-out. But cooking for yourself can be a pleasure. For one thing, you don't have to cater to anyone's tastes but your own,...

Prepared dishes are essential to proper Turkish hospitality, especially because guests will commonly visit unannounced expecting tea and some refreshments. Cold rice and pine nut sarma is an...

Roast turkey with pork and rice stuffing is a traditional dish served at Christmas banquets and family gatherings in China. Borrowing heavily from the typical American Thanksgiving holiday menu,...

Yellow coconut rice is a common side dish prepared for the tables of homes and luxurious banquet halls reaching from Singapore to Jakarta. Typically served with sweet curries or light chicken...

Yayla Corbasi or High Plateau Soup is a Turkish staple soup that combines yogurt, rice and mint. Filling and refreshing, Yayla soup is excellent as an appetizer or an accompaniment to sandwiches....

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?

Mochi originated in Japan and is now popular all over the world. The term "mochi" means "rice cake" in Japanese, and the dish is made from starchy steamed rice that is formed into a sticky dough...

Chow Mein is one of my favorite Chinese dishes but I do not really enjoy the thicker egg noodles. Instead I love to make my Chow Mein with the thinner rice noodles. It’s a better tasting noodle...

Mexican cooking is full of flavor and variety. Try some of the many different food items that are popular and are used in various forms all over the country. Cooking methods along with varied...

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.

There are a couple of key things about a Japanese diet, versus a diet. Meat, poultry and fish are not the main part of the meal; they are served with vegetables and rice. Butter and cream are not...

One of my favorite Chinese dishes is fried rice. Fish Fried rice is especially good and tasty. Below is my article on how to make a very good Fish Fried Rice.

Very basic Spanish rice. This is another recipe my dad taught me. Leftovers of this Spanish rice are great for breakfast wraps the next day, too!

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...

This is a deliciously exotic and easy to make rice recipe. I have made this many times and really love it. It goes well with any dish but is especially good with Middle-Eastern or Indian type...

Until recently, Australian food mirrored primarily British recipes and incorporated very little Australian flair. Over the past three decades, however, this trend has changed and Australia has...

Gumbo and jambalaya are two dishes synonymous with Louisiana cuisines. These dishes include a number of Cajun or Creole spices. They represent the mixture of French, Spanish and African culture...

Mentioned frequently throughout the world's history and literature, rice pudding was frequently served to children, the poor and invalids. Considered peasant food, rice pudding was, for many...

I have an amazing family recipe for the best Spanish Rice you'll ever taste in your life! And, being the nice person that I am, :], I'm going to share it with all of my Ehow friends!

Chinese food is always very popular here in America. Many people in America frequently eating dinners with Chinese dishes such as wonton soup, chow mein and fried rice. With the vast opening of...

This is a simple & quick way to make Chinese Chicken Fried Rice. It’s prepared with a mix of stir fried veggies & chicken tossed in aromatic flavors of garlic, ginger & authentic...