Dish Origin – Kimchi
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]