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Dish Origin – Kimchi

February 24, 2021by sybariteunlimited Leave a comment

When the origin of a national dish is disputed, this can lead to “food wars”. And the most scorching culinary battle of the moment might be the “kimchi wars”, over […]

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Dish Origin – Prawn Crackers

March 19, 2020by sybariteunlimited Leave a comment

Did prawn crackers originate from Malaysia or Indonesia, and which country has the better version? Find out the answer and more fascinating info about this classic Asian snack, click here […]

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Dish Origin – Pavlova

March 19, 2020by sybariteunlimited Leave a comment

Did Australia really plagiarise the pavlova recipe from New Zealand? Or does the beloved meringue-based dessert have its origins in royal Germanic kitchens? Find out what I discovered in this […]

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Dish Origin – Balut

March 18, 2020by sybariteunlimited 1 Comment

To the uninitiated, consuming an embryonic duck egg may not sound particularly tempting. Yet balut is so popular in the Philippines that it is often referred to as a national […]

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Dish Origin – Edible Bird’s Nest

December 14, 2019by sybariteunlimited Leave a comment

Said to have anti-ageing properties, and to promote cell regeneration, boost immunity and enhance sex drive, edible bird’s nests have become popular with Chinese millennials. In my latest origin series for […]

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Dish Origin – Rice Paper Rolls

December 3, 2019by sybariteunlimited Leave a comment

One of the most popular dishes associated with Vietnamese cuisine has its origin in China. Learn more about this and what makes a rice paper roll truly authentic in my […]

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Dish Origin – Gnocchi

November 23, 2019by sybariteunlimited Leave a comment

I remember vividly the first time I ever had gnocchi that was befitting of the description, light and fluffy pillows. It was in Verona, at Locanda 4 Cuochi. So it was […]

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Dish Origin – Satay

August 27, 2019by sybariteunlimited Leave a comment

As Disney’s Mickey Mouse makes an unlikely turn as a satay-serving street hawker, I explore the origins of the marinated meat found skewered on street corners across Southeast Asia, in […]

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Dish Origin – Chicken Tikka Masala

August 20, 2019by sybariteunlimited Leave a comment

Fact check: is chicken tikka masala actually Indian, not British? I talk to the experts to answer the question as well as delve into its origin story. Click here to […]

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Chefs, Published Articles

Dish Origin – Laksa

August 6, 2019by sybariteunlimited 3 Comments

Focusing on Nyonya and Singapore laksa, this article looks at the similarities, the differences, which came first, and how laksa got its name. Plus recommendations for eating the dish in […]

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