Asian Food and Cookery

Three Diverse Countries of Asia

This month at Asian Food and Cookery, we're going to look at three different parts of Asia; an ingredient widely used elsewhere but often associated with India, an introduction to five dishes from Japan and the growing popularity of Malyasian food.

All three are an inspiration to open up the spice cupboard and get cooking.

Okra - A Vegetable or Not? by Liz Canham

You might think that okra is a vegetable but it is actually a flowering plant from the mallow family. Known as ladies fingers (a translation of the Igbo - spoken in Nigeria), okra is grown in tropical areas and it is actually the seed pod of the plant which, when picked young, is used as a vegetable.

Japanese Food - Five Dishes for Newcomers by Michael Russell

Recently, the American public has become rather fascinated with certain aspects of Japanese culture, not the least of which is its cuisine. This article is intended to introduce the novice gourmand to five Japanese dishes. Enjoy!

Gourmet Foods In Malaysia: The Heart of The Eastern Gourmet by Rohana Ismail

For years Malaysia has been the hot spot for tourists all over the world who crave the hot and spicy cooking...it is also the ultimate food destination worldwide.

Liz

posted by Liz Canham @ 7:37 PM