Imagawayaki 今川焼き aka Hong Dou Bing (紅豆餅) is a popular dish that is often found in Japanese Festivals. Imagawayaki was said to have originated near the Kanda Imagawabashi bridge during the Edo Period. It is a round cake like dish with a sweet filling like custard or red bean inside. […]
Read MoreFried Dace with Salted Black Beans (豆豉鯪魚) is canned fish that is preserved with oil and Dou Chi. It was originally eaten by lower to middle class household in Hong Kong. However, today it is one of the most common canned food in Asia. It is usually paired with plain […]
Read MoreRoasted Seaweed Snack are one of the best snack for your health. The crispy texture with its salty and oily flavors are great by itself or paired with rice. While its relatively unknown in the west, it is commonly eaten in Asian household. Go to any supermarket and there are […]
Read MoreNongshim Ramen Noodle is perhaps one of the best instant ramen on the market. Their most popular noodle is the Shin Ramyun. Known for its spicy flavor and satisfying chew, the noodle knows no equal. Not only is it popular in America, it is widely known throughout asia. If you […]
Read MoreNo other chocolate is as British as Prestat Chocolate. It has a flamboyant packaging pink and gold stripe throughout it. Not only that, it was endorsed by the queen herself. They carry a wide variety of funky flavors like Pink Everest or Tea Time Frolics. Although it is widely unknown […]
Read MoreSakuma Drops has been around since 1908. They come in their iconic tin can that frequently changes design. In western culture, they are most famous for their portrayal in the movie Grave of the Fireflies. The protagonist was out of the candy. His sister, wanted some but to extend the […]
Read MoreDan Tat (蛋撻) aka Chinese Egg Tart is a egg custard desert that is commonly served in Dim Sum Restaurant. The sweet egg custard and the flaky puff pastry makes it one of most popular item in Dim Sum. The base ingredients is very simple, just flour, butter, sugar, egg […]
Read MoreOur Sesame Oil Guide will try and help you get a better understanding of Sesame Oil. In Asian countries one of the most commonly used oil is Sesame Oil. Unlike olive oil, sesame oil is used primarily as a flavoring agent. While you can cook in it, doing so ruins […]
Read MoreParrot Butter Coconut Biscuits is a cookie that is characterized with its sweet and coconut flavor. It is one of the most popular snacks among the Asian community. And it pairs perfectly with tea and cocounut. However, the popularity of this snack never grew in America. This article will go […]
Read MoreFrance has Riz au lait, Italy has Risottoto and the Chinese have Congee. Congee is a Chinese Rice Porridge that is typically eaten at breakfast. Unlike its two sister, the consistency of congee is more viscous. There is less of a chew and its typically prepared as a savory dish. […]
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