Healthy Home Cooking: Asian Food Network

Vietnamese shrimp paste on sugar cane

rosalina — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:22:08 +0000

Oh, when I visited Vietnam in 1999, I simply love the food. Okay, so being a foodie, I love food, all types or cuisine with fresh taste that tantalize my sense of smell, taste I will try! Only food that are way fatty, steeped in animal oil and greasy, I can’t really stomach. Enough about me, [...]

Shopping for groceries, selecting for healthy meals

rosalina — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:43:53 +0000

Most of us write down a list of items to get when shopping for groceries. Some of us just walk down the shopping aisles and pick up items along the way. Looking round to see what’s best on offer, looks fresh, that appeals to your tastes buds and that of the families. Even when we create [...]

Drinking hot water or tea after a meal

rosalina — Wed, 21 May 2008 01:55:35 +0000

Here’s an article I came across. States the benefits on drinking warm/ hot water, or tea after a meal. Not sure what is the truth and science behind it. Read on and make your own judgment. In food culture, the Chinese and Japanese often drink hot tea with their meals. Drinking warm water after your meal, can [...]

a healthy asian drink concoction

christina — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:48:25 +0000

this is one drink that i concocted it myself.. basically i got inspired by a drink that i had when i was staying at the oriental hotel, bangkok many years ago… everyday, the stuff will serve a refreshing lemon grass drink… it was so aromatic and therapeutic whenever i had it..such refreshing, soothing frangrance..since then, [...]

Chinese Steam buns- Man tou or Pau

rosalina — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:06:00 +0000

Chinese steamed bun, also know as “Man tou” or ‘Pau’ meaning ‘packet’ Man tou or steam bun is steeped with the Chinese cuisine since… oh I don’t know, the start of the Chinese food culture. Anyways, its history goes far and long and has been a main staple in Chinese cuisine, besides rice. ‘Pau’ is made [...]

Asian Pancake

rosalina — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:08:50 +0000

Asian pancakes are easy to prepare and versatile compliment to a soup or curry dish. Different from the western pancake, Asian pancakes are made from plain flour dough, rather than a batter, and served with some savory fillings rather than sweets. There are two types of pancakes in China, either thick or thin. Thin pancakes (bobing) are [...]

Organic diet- the benefits of going organic

rosalina — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:53:14 +0000

This factsheet I found that highlights the benefits or an organic diet. The article concluded that a predominantly organic diet: reduces the amount of toxic chemicals ingested; totally avoids GMOs [genetically modified organisms]; reduces the amount of food additives and colourings; increases the amount of beneficial vitamins, minerals, EFAs [essential fatty acids] and antioxidants consumed; appears to have the potential [...]

Organic foods- what is your take?

rosalina — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:19:27 +0000

Organic food stores are a great source to get ingredients that are gluten-free, chemical-free, or another other growth hormone-food-altering substance used. Great food quality but it comes with a higher price tag. Have you ever wondered why there are so many cancers and allergies these days compared previously? Say our parents and past generations? Have [...]

Taste of China- Chinese food culture

rosalina — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:56:48 +0000

China is a vast country and its climate and food produce, style of cooking are influence are consequently varied. Each region has very distinctive style of cooking. Resulting in the world’s most diverse cuisine. Yet the fundamental character of Chinese cooking remains the same throughout. From Peking in the north, to Canton in the south and [...]

Basic Fried Rice- Extremely quick and simple

rosalina — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:15:44 +0000

Instead of plain rice, how about this simple fried rice served with other meats and vegetables dishes? A classic dish, fried rice is believed to have originated in the city of Yangzhou, a province in China. Made with barbecued pork, shrimp and spring onions, Yangzhou Fried Rice is the standard and by far the most [...]