Asian Food (Engl)

An Introduction to Vietnamese and Thai Cuisine (Engl)

In this video Mai Pham, world-renowned Vietnamese & Thai chef, introduces us to the wonderful flavors and culture of Vietnamese and Thai Cuisine.




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Indonesian Food (Eng)

Indonesian food is one of the most vibrant and colourful cuisines in the world, full of intense flavour and varied textures. With 6,000 islands, there is a huge range of regional specialties, but wherever you are in Indonesia, most meals, including breakfast, are based around rice.
There is also an abundant use of sambals, an accompaniment based on chilli and garlic which can be raw or cooked. It's said that because of the hot and humid climate chilli and sambal help maintain your appetite. Indonesians need a 'kick start'; to their palate from chilli and from pickles, a burst of sour crunch. So each meal is generally rice, sambal, pickles with small amounts of meats, seafood or vegetables, often in curry form. People eat either with their right hand or with a spoon and fork.
Some of the intense flavour in Indonesian food comes from very sweet and sour ingredients - like the thick sweet soy sauce called kecap manis which is used in countless dishes. The sour note in the cuisine comes from tamarind and lime and the aromatic elements from eschallots, ginger, galangal, pandan, turmeric, lemongrass and lime leaves.


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Pakistan Part 1 (Engl)





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Singapore Food (1/3) (Engl)


Not only has Singapore transformed itself in the last 150 years from a fishing village to one of Asia's most dynamic cities, it's also a centre for some of the best food in South East Asia. Settlers and traders from China, India and Malaysia have helped make the cuisine the unique mix it is today along with a strong determination from Singaporeans to eat very well. Food is the national obsession, a constant topic of conversation and for many, eating out is standard practice.




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Mongolian Cuisine (Engl)





Weird Food! Eating Spiders in Cambodia (Engl) (Link)

The BBC Holidays in the Danger Zone team is introduced to a Cambodian food delicacy - spiders! Would you eat a tarantula? Watch this video in full to see if the team is brave enough to try pan-fried spider!

http://www.babelgum.com/129303/50-things-eat-before-you-die-number-1-choice.html

Cooking Asian Cuisine (Engl)

Chef Mark's Indonesian Adventure Part 1: Bali (Engl)

My Indonesian Adventure begins in Bali, where I visit the Bali Bird Park, The New Treasure Island Cultural Center, Pura Uluwatu Temple, and other sites. Along the way, I sample the great foods of Bali and even get a few lessons in Balinese cooking.

Chef Mark’s Indonesian Adventure, Part 2: Central Java

Chef Mark’s Indonesian Adventure continues in JogJakarta, in Central Java, discovering the ancient temples of the great religions of Indonesia. The Prambanan Hindu Temple, the Borobudur Buddhist Temple, and the Sultan’s Palace, along with some GREAT street foods.



Vietnamese Pho - Beef Noodle Soup - Engl)



In the early morning hours, on side streets and street corners, Hanoi’s hard-working cooks begin setting up their pho stations. A soup, a meal, a national treasure—pho is a widespread addiction. Many Vietnamese start the day with a steaming bowl of this divine noodle soup. Often mispronounced, but immediately appreciated, pho is pronounced like “fur” with a soft “r.” Once the broth is prepared, it takes only seconds to assemble—and not much longer to eat. Truly, pho is a fast food that even a dietitian can love.

A Culinary Tour of Bali - Indonesia (Engl) (Link)

Nick Taylor embarks on a culinary tour of Bali, from rice terraces to food markets, to a cookery school in Ubud.

http://travel.guardian.co.uk/flash/page/0,,2237343,00.html

Sri Lanka, Place for Sun Sea and Seafood (Engl)


Rick Stein's cullinary journey continuses as he vist Sri Lanka and discovers a welth of hot and spice vegetable curryies and seafood.

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Indonesia - Crispy Salt & Pepper Shrimp (Engl)

This Indonesian inspired recipe for twice cooked, wok tossed shrimp is sure to be a hit, especially when served with the chunky shallot and chili dipping sauce.