If you love Southeast Asian cuisine, then you are probably a fan of Jasmine rice. Come with us and learn more about this delicious type of rice, from the origins of its name to the differences with other types of rice. What Is Jasmine Rice? Jasmine rice is a type of fragrant long-grain rice that…
Bok choy, a leafy green vegetable member of the cruciferous family, is a staple ingredient of many Asian dishes. Read on to learn more about the history of bok choy, your options to serve it, and its nutrition facts. What Is Bok Choy? Bok choy, also called Chinese cabbage or spoon cabbage, that has been…
What is Tofu? First things first: What is tofu? This is a product of relatively neutral favor, very popular in the cuisines of Japan, China, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Tofu is made condensing soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into cubes. The traditional coagulant used to make this traditional food is nigari, or…
You may be familiar with a recent (and surprisingly heated) debate: Does pineapple belong on pizza? The jury is still out regarding this specific question, but pineapple is a fascinating ingredient that can add excitement to any dish. The earliest written references to pineapple are found in documents by Christopher Columbus, and Sir Walter Raleigh,…