Indian Nimbu Pani (Shikanji)
Nimbu pani, often called shikanji, is a refreshing Indian citrus drink balanced with sugar, salt, and warming ground cumin. Fresh lemon and lime juice are …
Filipino Ube Halaya
Ube halaya is a Filipino purple yam jam served on its own and used in many desserts. Slow cooking concentrates the yam, dairy, coconut, and …
Sri Lankan Fish Ambul Thiyal
Fish ambul thiyal is a southern Sri Lankan preparation in which firm fish cooks with goraka, black pepper, and aromatic spices until coated in a …
Vietnamese Bo Kho
Bo kho is a Vietnamese beef stew scented with lemongrass, star anise, cinnamon, and warm spices. Its tomato-red broth is lighter than many Western beef …
Japanese Gyudon
Gyudon is a popular Japanese beef bowl built from thin slices of beef and onion simmered in a savory-sweet dashi sauce. It is fast, comforting, …
Indian Rogan Josh
Rogan josh is one of the best-known dishes of Kashmiri cooking, prized for tender meat and a fragrant red gravy. Its color traditionally comes from …
Chinese Dan Dan Noodles
Dan dan noodles are a beloved Sichuan street-food dish built around wheat noodles, seasoned pork, preserved vegetables, and a deeply savory sesame-chili sauce. This home …
Cambodian Beef Lok Lak
Beef lok lak is a popular Cambodian dish of quickly seared marinated beef served with cool vegetables, rice, and a sharp lime-pepper sauce. A short …
Taiwanese Lu Rou Fan (Braised Pork Rice)
Lu rou fan is Taiwan’s comforting braised pork rice bowl, built around caramelized pork, soy, rice wine, and warm spices. Slow simmering turns pork belly …
Bhutanese Ema Datshi (Chili and Cheese Stew)
Ema datshi is Bhutan’s beloved chili-and-cheese stew, a warming everyday dish often served with Bhutanese red rice. Gentle simmering softens the chilies while the cheese …