Let’s take a culinary journey to Afghanistan, a country nestled at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. Afghan cuisine is a delightful fusion of flavors, blending influences from its neighbors — Iran, Pakistan and other countries — to create a unique and mouthwatering culinary tradition. What makes Afghan food special? Think aromatic spices, tender […]
Gone are the days when Americanized Chinese food, like General Tso chicken, are the go-to Asian dishes ordered in restaurants and for takeout. Various East Asian cuisines continue to grow in popularity—from Korean known for its spicy fermented foods like kimchi and gochujang to Thai and Vietnamese dishes due to their perceived healthiness, as well […]
Known for its beautiful beaches, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities – Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam also offers a unique synthesis of dishes, influenced by China and the French, its former Eastern European communist sister-countries, as well as its Malaysian and Cambodian neighbors. Here are five dishes from Vietnam that everyone […]
