Jaew Bong and Its Deliciousness If you have ever been to Southeast Asia, Laos in particular, you have probably tasted the rich and flavorful Jaew Bong (jāwl bong).  The delicious paste is a staple in Laos cuisine, with more and more Westerners falling in love with the chilli paste after visiting the area.  It is packed with so many rich flavors; it is an exotic adventure for the palate.  It is spicy, salty and sweet all at the same time and goes well with a variety of dishes.   Jaew Bong (in Lao, is referred to as ແຈ່ວບອງ).   For many centuries, Laotian Farmers or Fishermen’s would pack a small basket of sticky rice (a staple of Laos food), dried fish and jaew bong before heading out to for the day.  Jaew Bong, then and now can be kept in a room temperature and simply has an extremely long shelf life .  That was one of the main purposes of the condiment, it never goes bad.  Its second purpose is that it is a condiment that can ...

Middle East Eggplant and Yogurt Salad This recipe was taken from centuries old cooking techniques and when possible applied modern cooking methods and/or ingredients.  It uses Asian cooking styles, Asian Spices, Asian Sauces and Asian Ingredients.  The style of cooking may have a slight alteration while still maintaining the dish's overall purpose.  In this blog we touch on recipes that may be predominant for the Chinese Cuisines.  We will also share recipes based upon country, or regions such as: Burma, Cambodia, Indian, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam.  Some cuisines are considered South Asian, South East Asian, Central Asian and/or Middle Eastern and may not be strictly connected to a specific country or culture. Recipe Makes for 4 Servings: 1 pound eggplant, preferably small ones 1 medium onion, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced I½ cups yogurt, preferabl...

Korea Naengmyon (Cold Buckwheat Noodle Soup) This recipe was taken from centuries old cooking techniques and when possible applied modern cooking methods and/or ingredients.  It uses Asian cooking styles, Asian Spices, Asian Sauces and Asian Ingredients.  The style of cooking may have a slight alteration while still maintaining the dish's overall purpose.  In this blog we touch on recipes that may be predominant for the Chinese Cuisines.  We will also share recipes based upon country, or regions such as: Burma, Cambodia, Indian, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam.  Some cuisines are considered South Asian, South East Asian, Central Asian and/or Middle Eastern and may not be strictly connected to a specific country or culture. Recipe Makes for 6-8 Servings: 2 pounds beef brisket 2 pounds beef bones 1 carrot, peeled 1 onion, peeled 10 thin slices peeled fres...

Middle East Kofte in Broth (Meatball Soup with Lemon) This recipe was taken from centuries old cooking techniques and when possible applied modern cooking methods and/or ingredients.  It uses Asian cooking styles, Asian Spices, Asian Sauces and Asian Ingredients.  The style of cooking may have a slight alteration while still maintaining the dish's overall purpose.  In this blog we touch on recipes that may be predominant for the Chinese Cuisines.  We will also share recipes based upon country, or regions such as: Burma, Cambodia, Indian, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam.  Some cuisines are considered South Asian, South East Asian, Central Asian and/or Middle Eastern and may not be strictly connected to a specific country or culture. Recipe Makes for 4 Servings: 1 pound boneless lamb, preferably from the shoulder, excess fat removed 1 medium onion, peeled and q...

Turkey Chicken Salad with Tarator This recipe was taken from centuries old cooking techniques and when possible applied modern cooking methods and/or ingredients.  It uses Asian cooking styles, Asian Spices, Asian Sauces and Asian Ingredients.  The style of cooking may have a slight alteration while still maintaining the dish's overall purpose.  In this blog we touch on recipes that may be predominant for the Chinese Cuisines.  We will also share recipes based upon country, or regions such as: Burma, Cambodia, Indian, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam.  Some cuisines are considered South Asian, South East Asian, Central Asian and/or Middle Eastern and may not be strictly connected to a specific country or culture. Recipe Makes for 4 Servings: 2 ounces good-quality bread 1 cup milk or stock ¼ pound walnuts (about 1 cup) 1 small garlic clove, peeled Salt a...

Korea Beef and Tofu Soup This recipe was taken from centuries old cooking techniques and when possible applied modern cooking methods and/or ingredients.  It uses Asian cooking styles, Asian Spices, Asian Sauces and Asian Ingredients.  The style of cooking may have a slight alteration while still maintaining the dish's overall purpose.  In this blog we touch on recipes that may be predominant for the Chinese Cuisines.  We will also share recipes based upon country, or regions such as: Burma, Cambodia, Indian, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam.  Some cuisines are considered South Asian, South East Asian, Central Asian and/or Middle Eastern and may not be strictly connected to a specific country or culture. Recipe Makes for 4 Servings: 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1½ tablespoons dark sesame oil 3 scallions, trimmed and chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped One 1-inch...

Japan Asparagus Salad with Soy-Mustard Dressing This recipe was taken from centuries old cooking techniques and when possible applied modern cooking methods and/or ingredients.  It uses Asian cooking styles, Asian Spices, Asian Sauces and Asian Ingredients.  The style of cooking may have a slight alteration while still maintaining the dish's overall purpose.  In this blog we touch on recipes that may be predominant for the Chinese Cuisines.  We will also share recipes based upon country, or regions such as: Burma, Cambodia, Indian, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam.  Some cuisines are considered South Asian, South East Asian, Central Asian and/or Middle Eastern and may not be strictly connected to a specific country or culture. Recipe Makes for 4 Servings: Salt to taste 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and peeled if necessary 1 tablespoon dry mustard, dissolved in ...

Middle East Tomato and Onion Salad This recipe was taken from centuries old cooking techniques and when possible applied modern cooking methods and/or ingredients.  It uses Asian cooking styles, Asian Spices, Asian Sauces and Asian Ingredients.  The style of cooking may have a slight alteration while still maintaining the dish's overall purpose.  In this blog we touch on recipes that may be predominant for the Chinese Cuisines.  We will also share recipes based upon country, or regions such as: Burma, Cambodia, Indian, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam.  Some cuisines are considered South Asian, South East Asian, Central Asian and/or Middle Eastern and may not be strictly connected to a specific country or culture. Recipe Makes for 4 Servings: 1 large red onion, diced Salt and black pepper to taste 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ? c...

China West Lake Beef Soup This recipe was taken from centuries old cooking techniques and when possible applied modern cooking methods and/or ingredients.  It uses Asian cooking styles, Asian Spices, Asian Sauces and Asian Ingredients.  The style of cooking may have a slight alteration while still maintaining the dish's overall purpose.  In this blog we touch on recipes that may be predominant for the Chinese Cuisines.  We will also share recipes based upon country, or regions such as: Burma, Cambodia, Indian, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam.  Some cuisines are considered South Asian, South East Asian, Central Asian and/or Middle Eastern and may not be strictly connected to a specific country or culture. Recipe Makes for 4 Servings: ½ pound beef, preferably sirloin, trimmed and chopped 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry 3 tablespoons soy sauce 6 cup...