Food is a necessity in all of our lives. It is always great and adventurous to try new food. If you like it, you will have some more. If you do not like it, at least, you can say you tried it. Below are a list of must-try Asian foods from various ethnicities that will open your mind and taste buds.
1. Mushroom Pepper Masala (Indian): If you are into something spicy and flavorful, this is the dish for you.
2. Butter Chicken (Indian): If you are craving some chicken, this dish is full of spices that give a unique flavor.
3. Tom Yam Goong (Thai): This is one of the dishes that gives a glimpse into the taste of Asian dishes. It contains lemongrass, lime leaves with fish sauce, and huge pieces of shrimps and mushrooms.
4. Pad Thai (Thai): Probably one of the most frequently served dishes in the United States. This dish contains noodles, tofu, bean sprouts with crushed peanuts, fish sauce, and chili powder.
5. Pho (Vietnamese): What is Vietnamese cuisine without the famous pho? It is a soup that comes in different type of meat (beef, chicken, etc.). The delicious smell of the broth will make your mouth salivate just by looking at the hot bowl.
6. Banh xeo (Vietnamese): This is a version of the Vietnamese crepe with pork, shrimp, bean sprouts, herbs and a lot of fish sauce. This is a finger food, therefore, you must be ready to get messy.
7. Soondubu Jiggae (Korean): This is a soft tofu stew that is thicker than soup but thinner than porridge. Just the fact that it is cooked in an earthenware pot gives off something of a slightly burnt taste that contain fish, beef, pepper, eggs and tofu.
8. Bimbimbap (Korean): If you go to a Korean town, this dish is most likely on the menu. Served with hot steamed rice, the dish is spicy with various meat and egg.
9. Wontons (Chinese): This bowl of deliciousness contains wontons boiled in soup with cut up pork and shrimp.
10. Peking Roasted Duck (Chinese): This is a famous dish enjoyed in many Chinese households. The thick and crispy skin of the duck with tender meat is eaten with sweet soy sauce and mashed garlic served with think pancakes.
11. Shabu Shabu (Japanese): This is a hot pot dish with thin sliced beef. It is cooked and eaten immediately and is a great meal for families to cook together and bond over.
12. Katsudon (Japanese): This dish contains deep-fried pork and eggs cooked in a sweet and salty soup that is served over rice.
Though there are many more ethnic groups in Asia, these are a few delicious dishes from a few countries. The list is infinite, and it is always good to try new things once in a while. Many of these dishes might seem exotic initially, but they all contain and show the culture of that country.
