Literally translating to “fried rice”, Nasi Goreng is simply Indonesia’s “twist” to a classic Asian stir-fried rice dish. In fact, its local popularity has earned it the title of the country’s national dish. Compared to other Asian varieties of fried rice, specifically to its Chinese counterparts, Nasi Goreng is distinct for its aroma and deep […]
Mexican Breakfast Burritos
Looking for a complete meal on-the-go? This Mexican-inspired breakfast burrito will surely satisfy any flavor cravings that you might have. It’s quick, easy, flavorful, and really packs neatly for a bring-along breakfast, snack. . . or even lunch. Here’s the real star of this dish – Mexican chorizo! Typically done with pork, pork fat, and […]
Slow Cooker Chicken Mole
Coming from an ancient word which means ‘mix’, Mole is basically a collective term for sauces used in Mexican cuisine and all dishes cooked from it. With chili being the main common ingredient, various versions of Mole may be prepared including locally available fruit, seeds, nuts, and spices such as cumin, cinnamon, and pepper. Though […]
Filipino Pork Binagoongan (Pork in Shrimp Paste Stew)
Pork stewed in shrimp paste? I know I may be getting some odd reactions with this dish, but before everything else, let me say that this quite uncommon combination simply works. Excellently, in fact just like a whole lot other strange-sounding Asian specialties. Well, there definitely is a reason why this has become a Filipino […]
Vietnamese Green Mango Salad
This Vietnamese salad shouts out nothing else but bold Asian flavors. Sweet, tangy, fresh, spicy. . . it indeed is a perfect representation of the complexity of most Asian cooking – hot and cool at the same time, flavorful yet easy to prepare. This raw salad basically is a slaw of crisp raw mangoes and an […]