Famous dishes in Asia that international guests love
1. Vietnamese Pho
One of the most popular dishes in Asia is Vietnam’s Pho. Pho has been honored to appear on the culinary rankings of many prestigious magazines, is a delicious dish that international guests cannot ignore when coming to Vietnam. Currently, the word “Pho” has appeared in the English dictionary, affirming the unique value of Vietnamese cuisine.
Traditional Vietnamese noodle soup consists of two main parts: broth and noodle soup. It is the combination of beef bones, chicken, … simmered for many hours with traditional seasoning spices to create a sweet and fragrant broth. A standard bowl of pho must also include beef, thinly sliced chicken, coriander and all kinds of spices such as soy sauce, chili, lemon, pickled garlic, etc.
Today, to meet the diverse culinary tastes of the North, Central and South regions, the way to prepare pho also has some flexible changes. However, the rich sweetness of the broth, the soft fragrant rice noodles and the attractiveness of coriander are the wonderful essences that are always preserved. That is the reason that foreign visitors to Vietnam are boldly calling “Pho” to enjoy.
2. Japanese Sushi
One of the most famous Asian delicacies is the traditional Japanese Sushi. This is a dish that has crossed the Japanese border and is loved in many countries. Sushi is made from rice mixed with vinegar combined with some other ingredients such as shrimp, seafood, fish, etc.
When making sushi, the Japanese will brew rice to a certain acidity. Accompanying rice is usually a side dish called neta. Neta can be seafood, salmon roe, salmon meat, shredded egg, etc. However, the most popular and popular is seafood. Currently, sushi is divided into 5 types: grasped, rolled, wrapped, fried and fermented. Served with sushi is mustard (wasabi) or soy sauce.
Today, sushi is a famous dish in Asia that is very popular. In Japan and many other countries, sushi is enjoyed by cutting into slices and enjoying immediately by putting the whole piece of sushi in your mouth to fully feel the delicious taste of mixed rice, the greasy taste of seafood and a little bit of flavor. wasabi’s spiciness.
3. Tom Yum Thailand
One of the delicacies that glorify Asian cuisine is Thai Tomyum. CNN once called tomyum the most wonderful dish in Thailand. With a variety of ingredients from shrimp, mushroom, lemon, tomato, lemongrass, private, coconut water, broth and Thai fish sauce…. Tomyum broth has a full flavor of sour, spicy, salty, sweet,… .
Tomyum of Thailand can be likened to sour soup of Vietnamese people. However, this dish has a stronger sour taste. Depending on the region, the ingredients to enjoy with tomyum broth can be fish, squid, octopus, oysters, etc., creating a unique and delicious flavor that captivates tourists from all over the world when traveling to Thailand.
Today, tomyum is not only a delicacy of Thailand but also popular in many countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and even in Vietnam. Visitors can easily order tomyum at Thai restaurants around the world to fully enjoy the sweet and sour taste of the special “sour and sour soup” from the land of the Golden Temple.
4. Chinese Dumplings
One of the famous dishes in Asia that is very popular is the dumplings originating from China. This is a dish that has appeared since ancient times, favored by Chinese people on Tet holidays. Dumplings are both a delicious dish and also have a good meaning of reunion, luck and goodness.
Dumplings are delicious dishes with shrimp or meat inside, thin and chewy outer shell. Usually, dumplings are prepared by frying or steaming. However, steamed dumplings are more popular, this dish is best when served with hot, sweet broth.
Dumplings when eaten will be decorated eye-catching. At the bottom of the bowl is a layer of green vegetables like a calyx. Each piece of white and pink dumplings is gradually arranged on top like flowers. When eating, we will pour a kind of hot broth (broiled from pork bones) on top and enjoy.
5. Satay Malaysia
One of the delicacies that make up the Asian culinary brand is Malaysian satay. This dish is known as skewered meat, which is marinated with many delicious spices, then grilled on a charcoal stove. Visitors will be considered as not traveling to Malaysia when they have not tried satay.
Although the way to prepare and enjoy is quite simple, satay has long been a typical Malaysian delicacy. Not only famous in the country, this dish also reaches out to neighboring Indonesia. Of course, in Indonesia, satay also has a combination of chicken, beef, goat meat, tofu, etc. to create its own culinary identity.
The most attractive point of satay is its rich taste, especially the spicy one. This meat skewers is served with a rich peanut sauce. When coming to Malaysia and enjoying satay, you will see the owner’s on-site barbecue process, and eat hot, fragrant satay. Holding a skewer of hot meat, dipping it with peanut sauce and feeling the rich taste is an experience that you will remember forever after your trip to Malaysia.
6. Singapore Chicken Rice
Not only a famous dish in Asia, Singapore chicken rice is also a traditional dish of the lion island nation. This chicken rice dish consists of boiled yellow chicken, rice, cucumber and dipped with black soy sauce mixed with garlic, chili, and ginger. In fact, Singapore chicken rice was imported from Hainan island (China) but has quickly become a culinary symbol of this country.
To make rice naturally sweet and delicious, people often cook it with chicken and spices such as ginger, garlic, pandan leaves, etc. Chicken dipping sauce is elaborately prepared with garlic, red pepper, and black soy sauce. It has a pungent, rich flavor when eaten with sweet and fragrant chicken.
Today, Singapore chicken rice has become the “national food” of this beautiful country. The dish is sold in most restaurants, eateries and spread to many Asian countries, including Vietnam. Even many flights also serve Singapore chicken rice because of its delicious taste, rich in nutrition and suitable for the culinary tastes of many countries around the world.
There are many famous dishes in Asia that you can enjoy such as Vietnamese Pho, Sushi, Satay, etc. Each dish is the “national spirit” of a country, a people, preserving its values. culinary quintessence handed down from hundreds of years.
Tra Van (general) – luhanhvietnam.com.vn
Photo: Instagram