Food not only a part of the present but a connection to the past
Just as we can learn so much about the past from the food that people ate, our own food tells a story.
Have you ever tried sweets made from vegetables?
Vegetables have long been used in making sweet delicacies across the world. India also boasts a range of sweets made using nutritionally rich vegetables.
Making tteokguk gets trendy in pandemic times
Tteokguk is a classic staple of Koreans, commonly enjoyed at the start of the New Year.
Korean instant noodle exports hit new high in 2021
When broken down by country, China was the biggest market for instant noodle makers, followed by the US, Japan and Taiwan.
T’s Tantan: Inspired vegan ramen to make you smile
In 2020, the restaurant was awarded “Traveler’s Choice” by TripAdvisor, and ranked in the top 10% of restaurants in the world.
Korean self-service ramen craze continues
Boosted by the contactless trend, the small self-servicing ramen shops have caught the eyes of Koreans, especially solo diners.
Salted lemon dishes brighten up winter months
“Salted lemons are like umeboshi pickled plums in that you can use them for years,” nutritionist Maki Shibata said.
Malaysian confectioner stands tall with pagoda candy
Known as tang ta (literally meaning pagoda candy) in Mandarin, it has been an integral item of the prayer altar, especially among Hokkiens.
Chinese researchers develop boneless carp variety
Crucian carp is a popular fish with tender meat and a fresh flavor, but its many tiny bones make it difficult to eat or process industrially.
Amid rising pork prices, some Thai consumers take to crocodile meat
Crocodile meat is also seen as an environmentally friendly product as breeding is done without exposure to harmful chemicals.