Thai cuisine is one of the most popular Asian cuisines in the world, well loved by people from the east and the west. Thai cuisine is distinct in combining a refreshing and rejuvenating hot and sour flavours, as evident in pad thai as well as benefits of tom yum Thai soup, Thailand’s national dish and […]
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Snacking is a favourite pastime normally used to give the stomach some content in between meal times. Now here’s the thing; some of us worry that snacking either makes us gain weight or is not filling enough. Well, for fans of Indian cuisine, look no further, because bhel puri is here to save the day! […]
India is known for its abundance of spices, whether it is by types or availability. The rich spice culture in India is also reflected in the significant use of spices in their cooking. Many spices here, such as turmeric, ginger, cumin, coriander, black pepper and fenugreek are widely available in other parts of the world. […]
Aloo tikki is another popular type of north Indian “chaat” snack made out of boiled potatoes, peas, and curry spices. From its name, “aloo” means potato while “tikki” means cutlet, so we can conclude that the name “aloo tikki” means “potato cutlet.” They are served warm with dahi yoghurt, mint sauce and tamarind sauce as […]
Burritos, along with tacos, nachos, fajitas, and quesadillas make up the five most recognized Mexican dishes. They compose of minced meat and vegetables wrapped in wheat tortilla in the shape of a roll. Needless to say, it tastes great! And then, the presence of proteins, vitamins minerals in carbohydrates inside makes it seem to be […]
Bolillos or pan Frances, meaning “French bread” is a type of Latin American bread influenced by French pastries. Become a product of an era where French cultural and political influence in Mexico was heavy, they are visually similar to baguette, in fact often argued as being a variant of it, however bolillos are much shorter […]
Mexican cuisine is popular and very well-liked by various people across the world. The rich flavour in every dish with simple preparation is also one key to the success of Mexican cuisine. Many are also familiar with the names of several of its iconic dishes, ranging from burritos, tortillas, tacos, nachos, quesadillas, fajitas, and so […]
Pani puri is an Indian fried bread snack, that consists of a round, hollow puri (Indian style fried bread), deep fried until it is crisp and filled with a mixture. That mixture itself is made up of flavoured water, tamarind, chutney, chilli, potato, onion, chickpeas as well as chaat masala powders. Pani puri is a […]
With the ongoing hype of Korean cultural wave spreading rapidly around the world, sure it leaves some curiosity behind to try out their national dishes. The ever rising demand and trend of tteokbokki is an example that responds well into this phenomenon. The name “tteokbokki” literally means “stir-fried rice cakes”, and the term “tteok” refers […]
Now that we are through in discussing about the health benefits of galbi, let’s move on to one of the dishes made using galbi beef, which is the galbijjim. Galbijjim, or braised short ribs is a stew dish that can be made using beef or pork galbi. They are traditionally a special-occasion dish consumed at […]