A Plate Full Of Asian Luscious

Evolution of the humankind has prospered food from being a necessity to now a delicacy. What pleases the mouth stays on our plate and other food items find their place in the bin. Who does not like eating delicious? From fashion to choosing our partner, everyone has got distinctive taste and so goes the distinctiveness for their tongue as well.

Asia is considered to be one of the most healthy and spicy food consumers. A vast number of spices and herbs are used in making Asian food. Meat and vegetables are used in the proportion of 1:3, which makes the meal healthy and appetizing.

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Rich flavors and the juicy aroma fulfils our nose before our stomach. Living in the ‘Land of Spices’ ourselves, we have got some mouth-watering dishes for you easily available all over Asia. Relax and feel that tasty sting on your tongue!

1. Massaman Curry, Thailand

Lying in the south-eastern part of Asia is a country that is known for serving around 40 million tourists per year, making it one of the most visited countries in Asia. Delicacy and beaches are the two most prominent elements that attract so many people to this country. It indeed is culture-rich and an essence of Thai-Heritage.

Massaman Curry can be easily found on the streets of Thailand. This dish is one of the most loved curries which portrays an Indi-Thai fusion of spices and soup. Traced all the back to the 17th century, Massaman originates after a popular Persian term “Mussalman”.

The Curry itself needs many spices such as Serrano chilies, cinnamon, lemongrass, coriander, kaffir zest, and many more. This curry is then mixed with shrimp paste which gives it the desired texture and chicken and vegetables are added after forth. You can also enjoy the vegan variant too, which replaces meat with tofu. If you do ever plan to visit Thailand, spice up your vacation with this package of rich and flavoury dishes.

2. Penang Laksa, Malaysia

A dividing line lies between the peninsula of Thailand and Malaysia, but nobody can divide the gap between the flavor-rich and appetizing dishes of both countries. Malaysia shares the border with Thailand which is very different when it comes to food and culture. You have to visit them both for determining the starling set of differences each country possesses.

Penang Laksa is one such representation of differentiation of taste and spices. Readily available in Malaysia, it is a noodle dish with a touch of soup and fish in it, and garnished with a chunk of vegetables which makes the dish rather wholesome. The gravy uses a special prawn-styled paste which makes it rather unique.

Appetizing enough? Well, then do try this sparkling dish, its spicy and sour flavor will set your soul at ease.

3. Laping/Laphing, Nepal

For all the hot noodle lovers we have got some cold noodles. Sounds weird right? Well, actually it tastes much better than your regular noodles. Laphing is the most underrated Tibetan dish ever to exist.

Adorning the moist and slippery texture, this dish is as mouth-watering as it sounds. Packing a vast number of spices inside the cold noodles, this dish will set you on a spicy voyage that could be halted with a sip of water.

Originating from Southern China, Laphing made it all the way up to Nepal. Now, it is an integral part of the country and portrays its culture in true senses. Laphing is made from potato or wheat flour extracts and dried overnight to let the moisture set its pace, then it is cut into long pieces to resemble the silhouette of noodles. It can either be taken as dry with some soya chunks and spices inside or it can be taken with vinegar which gives it a soupy texture.

If you ever plan to visit Nepal, without laphing, your visit is futile.

4. Sushi, Japan

Japanese culture is known for being rich and prospering. Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish that has made its way to western restaurants also. As delicious as it looks, it is good for your health too.

Sushi is made from vinegared rice and they taste absolutely delicious. The variations in this dish are uncountable. You can try it with sugar, salt, seafood, vegetables, and meat but you just cannot get enough of it anytime. The presentation of sushi itself is so appealing that it ignites the fire of appetite just by the looks of it.

White grain rice is used in preparing sushi, it can also go with brown and short-grain rice. If you are visiting Japan anytime soon, this dish is all set to rejuvenate your spirits!

From the September 2021 issue of FHM India.