As of: February 23, 2024, 5:15 a.m
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From the streets of Bangkok to the food stalls of Seoul: 13 Asian recipes that showcase the diversity and finesse of Far Eastern cuisine.
1 / 13The harmonious mix of sweet, sour, salty and umami flavors is the heart of the Pad Thai recipe.
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2 / 13Hot chilies, Asian spice sauces and aromatic Thai basil are a must in this traditional recipe for Pad Krapao.
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3 / 13Sticky Mango Rice, a sweet recipe, combines sticky rice with ripe mango and creamy coconut milk.
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4 / 13The Bánh mì burger is the perfect fusion of Vietnamese and American cuisine.
An unusual recipe with a Vietnamese-Western twist.
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5 / 13The popular appetizer of Peking soup from the Chinese restaurant can now be cooked at home thanks to the simple recipe.
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6 / 13This vegan tikka masala is quick to cook and really tasty.
The recipe doesn't require chicken and still tastes super authentic.
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7 / 13With this recipe you can make homemade naan bread that is just as delicious as in an Indian restaurant.
The perfect side dish to accommodate any sauce.
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8 / 13Aloo Paratha, Indian pan bread with a spicy potato and cheese filling, is a filling dish and is ideal as a quick meal in between.
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9 / 13Bhaji with raita are traditionally eaten with fingers.
The recipe for the Indian onion patties is ideal for a buffet.
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10 / 13Tteokbokki in Gochujang Sauce, a spicy recipe, is a hit with soft rice cakes and spicy sauce.
This dish is also going viral on TikTok.
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11 / 13The Korean Kale Salad is fresh, healthy and delicious - ideal for enjoying something light.
And the recipe is also easy to prepare.
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12 / 13A new star in the dumpling sky: The "Smashed" Gyoza recipe combines simplicity with crispy enjoyment. Instead of being elaborately folded, they remain open here. © Simply Tasty
13 / 13German tradition meets exotic in this recipe for Asian cabbage rolls.
The whole family will enjoy this.
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The journey begins in Bangkok, the vibrant capital of Thailand, where the bustle of street markets and the sweet smell of freshly prepared food fill the air.
Here, under the bright neon lights, the national dish Pad Thai (No. 1) cannot be missed, a perfect example of the balance of the five basic flavors in Thai cuisine.
Just a few steps further you will discover the spicy and hearty Pad Krapao (No. 2), served with a fried egg on top, which is prepared in the food stalls next to steaming pots.
From there the path leads to a quieter place where the sweet scent of ripe mangoes fills the air.
Here you can enjoy Mango Sticky Rice (No. 3), a dessert that combines the simplicity and richness of Thai ingredients.
The journey takes an unexpected turn when you suddenly find yourself on the busy streets of Hanoi, where the Banh Mi Burger (No. 4) is a creative fusion of Vietnamese and Western cuisine, served on a tiny plastic chair on the side of the road.
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The journey continues north, via the Ha Giang Loop, a breathtaking route that connects Vietnam with China.
There, in the cool air of the mountains, a bowl of Peking soup (No. 5) warms the soul, a culinary greeting from neighboring China.
The culinary journey continues in India
A jump across the continent takes us to India, where the aromatic Tikka Masala (No. 6) sizzles in the tandoori ovens.
Accompanied by a piece of fluffy naan bread (No. 7) dipped in the creamy sauce and the spicy filling of an aloo paratha (No. 8), every meal becomes a celebration of spices.
In the alleys of Mumbai, the streetscape is dominated by the colors and scents of bhaji with raita (No. 9), a dish that tells stories of tradition and diversity.
The culinary expedition continues east, to South Korea, where Tteokbokki in Gochujang sauce (No. 10) has won the hearts of not only the locals but also those of the TikTok community, a spicy and sweet temptation that cannot be missed should leave.
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Asia is full of delicious ideas that combine enjoyment and culture
Amidst Korea's urban landscapes, a hint of green can also be found in the Korean Kale Salad (No. 11), a fresh change from the intense flavors.
Back in Japan, where the precision and elegance of the cuisine is expressed in the Smashed Gyoza (No. 12), you will find a new dimension to the popular dumplings.
At the end, the journey returns home, where even the traditional cabbage rolls receive an Asian interpretation (No. 13), proof that the love for Asian cuisine knows no bounds and finds its way into every corner of the world.
This is how a culinary tour through Asia, which not only enriched the palate but also the soul, ends with the realization that every dish has a story to tell, embedded in the cultures and traditions of a distant country.
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