Questions tagged [asian-cuisine]
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What can we do if we accidentally buy tamarind puree instead of paste?
My wife was planning to make us pad thai, but accidentally bought tamarind puree instead of tamarind paste.
We would like to still use the puree if possible - is there any way we could use the puree instead? Is the difference noticeable enough…
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Homemade nori -> aonori?
In the USA, sheets of nori cost about 7 cents per gram. But it's 140 cents per gram online as a powder, "aonori," an essential topping for takoyaki and okonomikayi. (My town of 100,000 has several Asian groceries, but none stock aonori.)
To avoid…
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Which foods and ingredients are the main sources of fibre in traditional Lao cuisine?
I'm taking an interest lately in Lao cuisine (I'm in the country). But I haven't noticed where they get their fibre from.
Which traditional dishes or ingredients should I investigate?
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What can a half-ripe jackfruit be used for?
We got a (fresh) jackfruit that was not so ripe... somewhat bland, not very tender and not enjoyable.
My question is: What should I cook with it?
I cooked it like I would a green jackfruit, but since it is somewhat ripe I figure I should treat it…
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Other uses for Korean salted shrimp
I purchased a jar of tiny Korean salted shrimp to make kimchi. Since I only use a teaspoon or so at a time for the kimchi, I wondered if there were other (Korean or otherwise) creative uses for these salted shrimp.
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What is Black Vinegar?
I get this truly awesome vinegar, BLack Vinegar, at some Asian grocery stores around Los Angeles. I have been saying its similar to Bragg liquid Aminos.
I have no idea what it's made out of, does anyone know for a fact what it is?
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Cabbage Slaw w/ Teriyaki?
I recently had some spicy chicken teriyaki. It came with a side of what was just cabbage in some clear liquid. I've not had luck identifying it online, any idea what it may have been?
It was a bit tangy and sweet, but nicely balanced out the spicy…
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Roti Canai cooking tips?
I am in love with Roti Canai, but I recently moved to a small island.
My local buddy at the farmers market sells Malaysian food, but she has been unable to make Roti Canai, so, what's the secret? Can anyone post a recipe or tips for getting it…
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What do I need to make pho at home?
For those people that don't know, vietnamese pho is usually a beef broth with noodles as the very basic; variations of pho will include beef, beef meatballs, etc.
However, I'm looking for ingredients and instructions on how to create this perfect…
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What is the black, slightly sweet, flavour in some Asian food?
It seems to be a popular ingredient in Asian (esp. Chinese?) food. I encountered them on pork spareribs, and some side dishes. Apparently it turns everything completely black when it is added.
I can rule out soy sauce (which is too salty and tastes…
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What is vietnamese pho? What exactly does it consist of?
What exactly is pho? I know it's a type of vietnamese cuisine.
What does a bowl of pho typically consist of?
What are the bare requirements to consider it pho?
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What is the best way to fry rice cake?
I have some white rice cake. The instructions say to soak it in water overnight, then either fry it or simmer it. I tried part of it simmered some time ago, and didn't like the bland taste. So today I shallow fried some of it. I had soaked enough…
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How to get flavours to infuse into rice
When I try cooking some asian rice dishes, Nasi Lemak, or Hainanese Chicken rice, I always add the "active ingredient" straight into the water used for boiling the rice (Coconut milk and sesame oil respectively in these cases) When cooking they…
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berberis vulgaris vs berberis aristata
I was reading about zershek (dried berberis vulgaris fruit) in Iran and being Indian , I searched if this is grown in India. I found that berberis aristata is grown in Himalayas and it's fruit is edible too.
Does anyone know if I can use berberis…
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Wok Cooking on a Home Stove
I work with woks at work and know about the wok pit used to cook on for heat, to hold the rounded bottom, and to toss the food. Is there a tool or way to use my at home gas stove for my wok (specifically round bottom) or would I have to install a…
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