Traditional cuisine in Asian countries
Asian cuisine includes spicy and aromatic Vietnamese, Korean, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Malaysian cuisines (many dishes are based on rice).
Food in Asia
It is impossible to imagine Asian dishes without traditional noodles - you will have the opportunity to taste them in soups or salads, usually seasoned with soy sauce. In addition to soy sauce, Asians like to complement their dishes with fish sauce, wasabi, ginger, chili seasoning, curry paste, tofu cheese..
Since Asian dishes are seasoned with spices, for example, in Korea you can taste dishes supplemented with fried sesame seeds, and in China - anise, star anise, Sichuan pepper.
Traveling to Asian countries is a paradise for gourmets: they can taste delicacies famous for their unusual properties. These delicacies include fermented soybeans natto (these spicy beans have the smell of dirty socks), turtle jelly (it is made from powdered turtle shell, and since the jelly turns out to be bitter, that is, it is better with condensed milk or honey), basashi (this dish from raw horse meat is low in cholesterol and high in protein), Japanese puffer fish (this poisonous fish, but cooked properly, is safe and soft).
In addition, in Asian countries, you can try traditional dishes - sashimi, sushi, a variety of culinary masterpieces from seafood and fish, rice and meat dishes..
When visiting Asian countries, it is worth having an understanding of the universal principles that are relevant to nutrition. For example, in China, it is advisable to try local dishes gradually, alternating the consumption of these dishes with your usual food. And in Indonesia, it is recommended to drink a few sips of an alcoholic drink, for example, brandy, before a meal - this will avoid gastrointestinal upsets and infections..
Where to eat in Asia? At your service:
- cafes, restaurants;
- fast food restaurants;
- sushi bars.
Drinks in Asia
Popular drinks in Asia are tea, sake (rice vodka), beer, wine, “snake vodka” (it is insisted on a live snake, ginseng root and various herbs).
Gastronomic tour to Asia
A food tour to Asia is the right solution for gourmets and food lovers. For example, a trip to Phuket, Koh Samui, Taiwan, Hong Kong, etc. will be accompanied by evening or night walks for food - you can taste food that smells pungent, spicy and unfamiliar. In addition, you can taste octopuses, snakes and centipedes, exotic fruits.
Do you want to taste the countries of Asia? Go on a gastronomic tour, especially since the taste and aroma of local food will give you a stunning base for memories of your Asian holidays.
