Asian cuisine, considering the many countries and cultures it includes, has given us many iconic dishes that have become widely popular all over the world. Rice, ginger, seeds, dried vegetables, soy, tofu, curry and more ingredients combined bring together one of the most exotic cuisines worldwide. Coconut rice is just one of those iconic meals the...
Out of the countless delicious dishes of Asian cuisine, one of the best known —if not the best known— is fried rice. Practically every country in East and Southeast Asia has its own version of this dish. It has become so popular since the last century that other regions of the globe where rice cultivation has...
Eggplant with Parmesan cheese is an Italian pasta dish that uses eggplant instead of a meat element and has a tomato-based sauce. Similar in structure to lasagna, eggplant Parmesan is prepared by placing its sauce, eggplants and cheeses in a casserole dish and then baking them. This dish is suitable for vegetarians and is often...
Did you know couscous was a type of pasta? Have you ever tried it? If you haven’t yet, you should. Let’s find out what this food has to offer. Couscous is a staple food of the Maghrebi cuisines of Morocco, Mauritania, Libya, Algeria and Tunisia. Thanks to the French Colonial Empire and the Pieds-Noirs of Algeria,...
Mexican rice is a staple in Mexican and Latin American cuisine. Different regions of Central and South America make a variety of rice dishes, which generally share the common ingredients of vegetables, toasted rice and broth, such as chicken or vegetable stock. The end result is a rich, hearty rice that pairs well with a number...
Southeast Asian Cuisine is grouped in a region of 11 countries of great variety that belong to the Far East and Asia. It is a group of cuisines very influenced by the cuisine of China and the cuisine of India, giving rise to countless dishes and culinary customs in common between them, however, can be distinguished...
Even though Italian cuisine is mostly known for pasta, risotto is widely consumed as well, making it another staple dish of this Mediterranean country. Do you know the history of rice in Italy? Keep reading to find out its origins in this country and a delicious recipe to honor this noble grain. Some background history Food...
It’s not quite World Milk Day yet (June 1st), but milk is a popular drink across the globe, so it should be celebrated. To that end, we’ve compiled a list of fascinating facts that few people know about milk. Milk is Better than Water for Exercise The next time you head to the gym for a...
