Asian cuisine Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:39:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Pantry Staples for Asian Cuisine   https://falafelandcaviar.com/pantry-staples-for-asian-cuisine/ Sat, 20 Jan 2024 08:02:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=19230 Diving into the realm of Asian cuisine opens up a world of flavors, textures, and culinary techniques. Whether you’re an experienced chef or a home cook looking to explore, having the right pantry staples is key to authentic Asian cooking. Sauces Soy Sauce, the backbone of many Asian dishes, offers a salty umami flavor. Light […]

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]]> Diving into the realm of Asian cuisine opens up a world of flavors, textures, and culinary techniques. Whether you’re an experienced chef or a home cook looking to explore, having the right pantry staples is key to authentic Asian cooking.

Sauces

Soy Sauce, the backbone of many Asian dishes, offers a salty umami flavor. Light soy sauce is best for seasoning, while dark soy sauce, thicker and sweeter, is ideal for adding color and richness. Sesame oil, with its nutty aroma, is another essential, used in dressings, marinades, and for stir-frying.

Bases

Rice and noodles form the base of countless Asian meals. Jasmine or Basmati rice is preferred for their fragrant, fluffy texture. Meanwhile, rice noodles, udon, and soba offer variety in texture and taste. Rice vinegar, milder than its western counterpart, adds a subtle acidity to dishes and is a key ingredient in sushi rice.

Spices

Spices like star anise, cinnamon, and Sichuan peppercorns bring warmth and depth. Gochujang (Korean chili paste) and Sriracha add heat and complexity. For fresh ingredients, ginger, garlic, and green onions are indispensable for their aromatic qualities.

Finally, no Asian pantry is complete without a good stock of dried mushrooms, seaweed, and tofu, which provide umami and are essential for vegetarian dishes.

With these pantry staples, you can easily explore the diverse and delicious world of Asian cuisine, bringing the flavors of different countries right to your kitchen.

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]]> You’ll Love These Delicious Korean Sweets https://falafelandcaviar.com/youll-love-these-delicious-korean-sweets/ Sun, 02 Feb 2020 10:23:32 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=13967 East Asia is a region of the country that is absolutely full of a variety of unique sweet treats. In particular, South Korea produces some of the most delectable candies and pastries that are available on the market. If you find yourself in South Korea or browsing the aisles of a specialty grocery store, keep […]

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If you find yourself in South Korea or browsing the aisles of a specialty grocery store, keep your eye out for these sweet treats that you are absolutely going to love.

Orion Choco Pie

Have you ever had a Moon Pie before? This Korean treat is quite similar to the well-known Southern pastry, consisting of two layers of vanilla-flavored cake with a marshmallow filling between them, and then covered in chocolate. Delicious!

Pumpkin Monaca

Korean treats are also adept at taking unique ingredients and turning them into sweet favorites. Pumpkin monaca, consisting of a crispy rice exterior and a thick, paste-like filling made with pumpkin, is a fall favorite in Korea.

Haitai Sweet Plum Candy

Plums are one of Korea’s favorite fruits, and their sweet flavor is on display in these delicious plum candies. Sweet and slightly tart, these candies contain real plums as well as green tea extract.

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해태 자두 캔디 Haitai Korean Sweet Plum Hard Candy. . . I thought these were lychee because of the light pink colouring of the wrapper but actually they're a sweet plum candy – I was a little shocked by that as other plum sweets/candies I've had before have been salty or sour but these are GORGEOUS ❤ . . They are a hard candy (which we've all learned is my fave kind of candy lol) and their taste is delicate and subtle. . Absolutely scrumptious – and would be a great addition to your bag for a cheeky little treat ☺ They would also make excellent travel sweets if you had a long drive ahead. . . Love them, hopefully I'll be able to find some online that don't cost to much to ship 💕 . . [These yummy little sweets were part of my @ksnackbox – go to their page and click the link in their bio to check them out 🙂] . . . #KsnackBox #KoreanSnackBox #SnackBox #Sweets #Treats #Snacks #Candy #KoreanSweets #KoreanTreats #KoreanSnacks #KoreanCandy #AsianSweets #AsianTreats #AsianGoodies #AsianSnacks #AsianCandy #KoreanLove #Goodies #KoreanGoodies #Korea #🇰🇷 #해태 #자두 #캔디 #해태자두캔디 #자두캔디 #SweetPlumCandy #PlumCandy #Haitai #Plum

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]]> This Miso Soup Recipe is Addictive https://falafelandcaviar.com/this-miso-soup-recipe-is-addictive/ Mon, 15 Jul 2019 14:21:59 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=9765 Miso soup is a wonderful, easy, and very healthy soup to make! Make it at home and you’ll never have to order it out again! Ingredients  4 cups of water 20 gram of kombu 3 cups of bonito flakes 2-3 tablespoons of miso paste  1 green onion  4 oz of tofu   1-2 sheets of nori  […]

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Soups are not only great to keep you warm this winter, but the right soups can also boost your immunity. Try this delicious miso soup to keep you healthy over winter… Miso Soup to serve four. – 4-5 cups vegetable stock (or seaweed soaking water) – ½ cup wakame or kombu seaweed – 4 shiitake or reishi mushrooms (dried or fresh) – 1½ cups vegetables (leek, zucchini, carrot, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower-cubed small) – ½ block of tofu (approx 150g)–cut into small cubes. – 3 tbsp miso paste (gen mai) – 1 tsp sesame oil – 1 tsp grated ginger & 1 clove garlic –minced METHOD 1. If using dried mushrooms soak mushrooms in boiling water for one hour, discard the stems and soaking water. Soak seaweed in water (wakame: 20 min, kombu: 4 min), keep soaking water. Cut seaweed into strips. 2. Sauté seaweed, ginger, garlic and vegetables in a pan with sesame oil. 3. Add stock/seaweed water and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 10 minutes. Then add tofu pieces. Dissolve miso in a little broth and return to soup. Cook on low heat for a couple of minutes. Do not boil once miso is added. Garnish with spring onion, chives and/or parsley. #miso #misosoup #winter #wintersoup #immunity #immunesystem #boostimmunity #naturalimmunity #naturalremedy #cleaneating #nutrition

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Miso soup is a wonderful, easy, and very healthy soup to make! Make it at home and you’ll never have to order it out again!

Ingredients 

  • 4 cups of water
  • 20 gram of kombu
  • 3 cups of bonito flakes
  • 2-3 tablespoons of miso paste 
  • 1 green onion 
  • 4 oz of tofu  
  • 1-2 sheets of nori 

Recipe

  1. To make the dashi, clean off the kombu gently with a wet paper towel but don’t take the white stuff off!
  2. Soak the kombu in water for 30 minutes up to overnight, and when it’s done, put it in a pot with 4 cups of water.
  3. Bring it a soft boil over medium-low heat, and right as it starts to boil, take the kombu out and put in the bonito flakes. 
  4. Keep the heat on for 30-60 seconds, then turn it off and let the bonito flakes steep for 10 minutes. 
  5. Strain it and that’s your kombu!
  6. For the miso, use 2 cups of the dashi to a pot and put in the tofu, seaweed, and scallions just to get everything up over medium heat for a few minutes.
  7. Once the soup is hot, take it off the heat and add in the miso paste. You don’t want it boiling or the miso won’t taste as good.  

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Asian cuisine Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:39:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Pantry Staples for Asian Cuisine   https://falafelandcaviar.com/pantry-staples-for-asian-cuisine/ Sat, 20 Jan 2024 08:02:00 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=19230 Diving into the realm of Asian cuisine opens up a world of flavors, textures, and culinary techniques. Whether you’re an experienced chef or a home cook looking to explore, having the right pantry staples is key to authentic Asian cooking. Sauces Soy Sauce, the backbone of many Asian dishes, offers a salty umami flavor. Light […]

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]]> Diving into the realm of Asian cuisine opens up a world of flavors, textures, and culinary techniques. Whether you’re an experienced chef or a home cook looking to explore, having the right pantry staples is key to authentic Asian cooking.

Sauces

Soy Sauce, the backbone of many Asian dishes, offers a salty umami flavor. Light soy sauce is best for seasoning, while dark soy sauce, thicker and sweeter, is ideal for adding color and richness. Sesame oil, with its nutty aroma, is another essential, used in dressings, marinades, and for stir-frying.

Bases

Rice and noodles form the base of countless Asian meals. Jasmine or Basmati rice is preferred for their fragrant, fluffy texture. Meanwhile, rice noodles, udon, and soba offer variety in texture and taste. Rice vinegar, milder than its western counterpart, adds a subtle acidity to dishes and is a key ingredient in sushi rice.

Spices

Spices like star anise, cinnamon, and Sichuan peppercorns bring warmth and depth. Gochujang (Korean chili paste) and Sriracha add heat and complexity. For fresh ingredients, ginger, garlic, and green onions are indispensable for their aromatic qualities.

Finally, no Asian pantry is complete without a good stock of dried mushrooms, seaweed, and tofu, which provide umami and are essential for vegetarian dishes.

With these pantry staples, you can easily explore the diverse and delicious world of Asian cuisine, bringing the flavors of different countries right to your kitchen.

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]]> You’ll Love These Delicious Korean Sweets https://falafelandcaviar.com/youll-love-these-delicious-korean-sweets/ Sun, 02 Feb 2020 10:23:32 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=13967 East Asia is a region of the country that is absolutely full of a variety of unique sweet treats. In particular, South Korea produces some of the most delectable candies and pastries that are available on the market. If you find yourself in South Korea or browsing the aisles of a specialty grocery store, keep […]

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]]> East Asia is a region of the country that is absolutely full of a variety of unique sweet treats. In particular, South Korea produces some of the most delectable candies and pastries that are available on the market.

If you find yourself in South Korea or browsing the aisles of a specialty grocery store, keep your eye out for these sweet treats that you are absolutely going to love.

Orion Choco Pie

Have you ever had a Moon Pie before? This Korean treat is quite similar to the well-known Southern pastry, consisting of two layers of vanilla-flavored cake with a marshmallow filling between them, and then covered in chocolate. Delicious!

Pumpkin Monaca

Korean treats are also adept at taking unique ingredients and turning them into sweet favorites. Pumpkin monaca, consisting of a crispy rice exterior and a thick, paste-like filling made with pumpkin, is a fall favorite in Korea.

Haitai Sweet Plum Candy

Plums are one of Korea’s favorite fruits, and their sweet flavor is on display in these delicious plum candies. Sweet and slightly tart, these candies contain real plums as well as green tea extract.

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해태 자두 캔디 Haitai Korean Sweet Plum Hard Candy. . . I thought these were lychee because of the light pink colouring of the wrapper but actually they're a sweet plum candy – I was a little shocked by that as other plum sweets/candies I've had before have been salty or sour but these are GORGEOUS ❤ . . They are a hard candy (which we've all learned is my fave kind of candy lol) and their taste is delicate and subtle. . Absolutely scrumptious – and would be a great addition to your bag for a cheeky little treat ☺ They would also make excellent travel sweets if you had a long drive ahead. . . Love them, hopefully I'll be able to find some online that don't cost to much to ship 💕 . . [These yummy little sweets were part of my @ksnackbox – go to their page and click the link in their bio to check them out 🙂] . . . #KsnackBox #KoreanSnackBox #SnackBox #Sweets #Treats #Snacks #Candy #KoreanSweets #KoreanTreats #KoreanSnacks #KoreanCandy #AsianSweets #AsianTreats #AsianGoodies #AsianSnacks #AsianCandy #KoreanLove #Goodies #KoreanGoodies #Korea #🇰🇷 #해태 #자두 #캔디 #해태자두캔디 #자두캔디 #SweetPlumCandy #PlumCandy #Haitai #Plum

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]]> This Miso Soup Recipe is Addictive https://falafelandcaviar.com/this-miso-soup-recipe-is-addictive/ Mon, 15 Jul 2019 14:21:59 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=9765 Miso soup is a wonderful, easy, and very healthy soup to make! Make it at home and you’ll never have to order it out again! Ingredients  4 cups of water 20 gram of kombu 3 cups of bonito flakes 2-3 tablespoons of miso paste  1 green onion  4 oz of tofu   1-2 sheets of nori  […]

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Soups are not only great to keep you warm this winter, but the right soups can also boost your immunity. Try this delicious miso soup to keep you healthy over winter… Miso Soup to serve four. – 4-5 cups vegetable stock (or seaweed soaking water) – ½ cup wakame or kombu seaweed – 4 shiitake or reishi mushrooms (dried or fresh) – 1½ cups vegetables (leek, zucchini, carrot, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower-cubed small) – ½ block of tofu (approx 150g)–cut into small cubes. – 3 tbsp miso paste (gen mai) – 1 tsp sesame oil – 1 tsp grated ginger & 1 clove garlic –minced METHOD 1. If using dried mushrooms soak mushrooms in boiling water for one hour, discard the stems and soaking water. Soak seaweed in water (wakame: 20 min, kombu: 4 min), keep soaking water. Cut seaweed into strips. 2. Sauté seaweed, ginger, garlic and vegetables in a pan with sesame oil. 3. Add stock/seaweed water and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 10 minutes. Then add tofu pieces. Dissolve miso in a little broth and return to soup. Cook on low heat for a couple of minutes. Do not boil once miso is added. Garnish with spring onion, chives and/or parsley. #miso #misosoup #winter #wintersoup #immunity #immunesystem #boostimmunity #naturalimmunity #naturalremedy #cleaneating #nutrition

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Miso soup is a wonderful, easy, and very healthy soup to make! Make it at home and you’ll never have to order it out again!

Ingredients 

  • 4 cups of water
  • 20 gram of kombu
  • 3 cups of bonito flakes
  • 2-3 tablespoons of miso paste 
  • 1 green onion 
  • 4 oz of tofu  
  • 1-2 sheets of nori 

Recipe

  1. To make the dashi, clean off the kombu gently with a wet paper towel but don’t take the white stuff off!
  2. Soak the kombu in water for 30 minutes up to overnight, and when it’s done, put it in a pot with 4 cups of water.
  3. Bring it a soft boil over medium-low heat, and right as it starts to boil, take the kombu out and put in the bonito flakes. 
  4. Keep the heat on for 30-60 seconds, then turn it off and let the bonito flakes steep for 10 minutes. 
  5. Strain it and that’s your kombu!
  6. For the miso, use 2 cups of the dashi to a pot and put in the tofu, seaweed, and scallions just to get everything up over medium heat for a few minutes.
  7. Once the soup is hot, take it off the heat and add in the miso paste. You don’t want it boiling or the miso won’t taste as good.  

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