Muchim literally means "seasoned" and is part of the Korean table every day. It can be served as part of the Banchan spread, or...

To me, a taco is the perfect finger food. Small, packed with flavour, unlimited varieties and always delicious, I always crave a good...

Kerabu is a style of Malay salad that is made with fresh vegetables and/or fruits. They are usually seasonal and are essential on any...

Jaffna yellow rice is symbolic of Sri Lankan cuisine, symbolising auspiciousness and prosperity. It is served on special occasions like...

Sri Lanka is known for its punchy curries, and this goat curry is one of the classics. This is a curry that is steeped in tradition. It...

One of the most common snacks in India is potato fritters, aloo tikki, as they are lovingly called. They are available at every street...

Biryani has a long history in Hyderabad. Some dishes were made of rice with spices before the Mughals arrived. The oldest traces are to the Bahmani Sultanate and the Qutb Shahi rulers in Golconda. These dishes were similar to the pilafs of the Persian and Turkish courts. The rule of the Nizams in 1724, during the reign of Asaf Jah I, introduced "dum cooking", a technique in which the pot is sealed and the food is cooked slowly on a low flame in its own steam. The royal house

This is a lovely recipe that plays with flavours from Mexico and India. It is generally served as a side, but I enjoy making canapes from...

Islamic culture has a tradition of bread puddings that arose from the need to use stale bread. It was a simple solution to soak the bread...

This is a contemporary noodle dish that pulls from elements from across Asia. The soba is traditionally Japanese, earthy and delicate....

I have been on a fritter craving of late, and so here is another beautiful variation of this dish. Fritters, in my mind, are a perfect...

Tofu came to Vietnam from its neighbour, China, centuries ago. It rose to prominence due to Buddhism. Tofu serves as an essential part of...

Raita is an essential side dish served with pulao or biryani. There are 1000'sof variations of raita made with all manner of vegetables...

Chutneys are an essential part of the Indan table and come in innumerable variations based on region and style. They are the perfect...

Mee sua is a traditional Chinese dish meaning "wheat threads," which describes the extra-thin wheat noodles used in the dish. Originating...

This dish is a classic in the Sichuan region. This dish pays homage to the emperor, Ding Baozhen, from the 19th century. As the legend...

This dish reminds me of cacio e pepe, but with prawns. This is a dish from the Medici family, and hence core to the cuisine of Florence....

Malay cuisine is dominated by seafood, which is their primary source of protein nd the most important part of their diet. It is enjoyed...

The Northeast of India has numerous varieties of rice that are endogenous to the region. These rice varieties are crucial to the...

This is a simple fritter recipe, but one that is bright in colour and has a lovely flavour. The bright red colour of these fritters is...