Local Faves 4 Ways | Chips OmanApr.9.2020
Asian food is a highly popular option for take-out the world over. It’s delicious, flavorful, and versatile. If you’re a fan of Asian cuisine, you likely have a favorite spot you order from, and a favorite dish you get almost every time. But, you don’t have to order out every time you have a craving for some tasty Asian dishes. It’s actually pretty easy to cook up some authentic Asian meals right in your home kitchen. Check out the recipes in our round-up and give them a try next time you need a yummy dinner idea.
Who doesn’t love a good dumpling? Many different international cuisines have their own versions of dumplings. However, nobody does them quite like China. When it comes to authentic Asian dishes, it’s hard to beat these. Chinese dumplings are said to date back nearly 2000 years ago. Back then, they were thought to have the power to cure illnesses and keep sickness at bay. Today, the dumpling is considered to be synonymous with happiness and prosperity in China.
While popular year round, they are especially so during the Chinese New Year. If you’re a fan of dumplings, you will want to check out this recipe from El Munda Eats. The dumplings come out incredibly flavorful, and there’s a handy video to show you how to fold the dumpling wrappers. If you like your wrappers a little more crunchy, you can always pan fry your dumplings for a couple minutes after cooking.
When you think of food and Japan, your mind probably instantly leaps to sushi. But the region has so much more foodie goodness to offer. This authentic Asian dish has been a popular meal since around the 1860’s. It’s thought to be a hybrid of two older dishes, known as gyunabe and Sukiyaki-don. The meal rose in popularity due to its availability at food carts and outside markets, as well as its affordability. Today, it is still heavily favored in Japan for its delicious flavor, and its convenience. Many eateries offer the dish as a quick go-to that can be prepared in as little as 5 minutes. Hello quick lunch break fodder. For a delicious at home version, check out the recipe over at The Woks Of Life. This stuff is crazy good, and there’s nothing about it that is difficult to prepare.
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This authentic Asian dish comes to you from lovely Thailand. It’s a rich and scrumptious curry that dates back to around the 17th century. As the word “Massaman” is not native to the Thai language, there are a couple of theories of how this dish came to be. Some say that it originated in central Thailand, and was introduced by a Persian merchant. Other theories suggest that the recipe came from the southern part of the country, and was the result of Indian and Malay influences.
No matter which story is true, this is one delish meal. It’s not hard to see the influence of Middle Eastern cuisine when you see the ingredients for the curry paste. But, the Thai culinary powerhouses are there in the sauce. The result is this sumptuous blend of flavors and regional influences that is really hard to beat. To try your hand at making some, check out Life Made Simple.
Photo Credits // i2.wp
