Fennel is an indigenous flowering plant species in the carrot family that can be found on the shores of the Mediterranean. The fennel seeds are commonly used as a spice for adding flavor to fish dishes and sauces. Fennel plant is a hardy, perennial herb with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. The fennel seeds would … Read more
This pandemic has raised a lot of concerns and that includes shortages on items, may it be on the grocery stores or at the markets. Being one of the main carbohydrate sources, cornmeal is one of the most in demand products. Different food products, such as pizza crusts, crackers, chips and polentas are using cornmeal … Read more
In general, Wok is a kind of pan used commonly in China as it originates there. To describe a Wok, it is a deep round-bottomed cooking pot and is similar to other pans that can be found elsewhere in the world, particularly in parts of East, South and Southeast Asia. Regular Woks are being used … Read more
If you want to make creamy, delicious, and savory recipes, then you should use Marsala wine. Marsala wine is commonly used in Italian recipes, such as chicken marsala. Each Marsala wine variety has its own usage. For example, dry Marsala wine is used in many risotto recipes. Whereas the sweet marsala wine is incorporated in … Read more
Rice – a staple food in many parts of the world including Asian, Middle Eastern, and many other countries. There are a lot of techniques used in cooking rice, one of them is using a pressure cooker. Rice can also be cooked through steaming. It can be eaten alone, or incorporated into other dishes such … Read more
Ramen is a popular Japanese noodle soup that is made of wheat flour noodles served in a meat or fish-based broth. Soy sauce or miso is added to provide flavor, while sliced pork, nori, menma, and scallions are used as toppings. Though it is famous in Japan, ramen noodles are generally Chinese-style wheat noodles that … Read more
Teriyaki sauce is one of the most popular sauces in Southeast Asia, particularly in Japan. It is made from four major ingredients which are soy sauce, sake, sugar and ginger. Mirin can also be substituted for sake if you want to take it easy on the alcohol content. Teriyaki sauce is best for marinating meats, … Read more
Do you love to drizzle some fish sauce on your recipes? Well, who doesn’t? Especially if you are from the East and Southeast Asia as the traditional fish sauce comes from this region. This liquid condiment can be used in many dishes in Southeast Asian cuisine to enhance their flavors. a]Since it is made from … Read more
If you have been to East Asia, you would know that rice vinegar (rice wine vinegar) is made from fermented rice. It is also known in Southeast Asia, particularly in Vietnam. Rice vinegar provides complex aromas and rice vinegar is generally used as a sweetener in some fries, pickled vegetables, salad dressings, sushi rice, and … Read more
Aside from dips and sauces, Japanese cuisine also loves to use batter for deep frying meats, seafoods and poultry products. They love that extra crunchy texture on their famous tempuras, a battered shrimp deep fried in oil. If you love Japanese breadcrumbs, you might know what Tenkasu is. This is a crunchy bit of deep … Read more