Thailand… Officially? Kingdom of Thailand. Historically? Siam. Full ceremonial name? Let’s not delve into that. Just know that it’s the longest city name in the world. The country is famous for its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and their very unique cuisine. I mean, have you tried their mango sticky rice?!? One bite and it will …
Noodles? From rice? Groundbreaking. But I kid you not, they are a thing. And a thing that Asians enjoy. We’re rice fanatics. Did you honestly think we won’t be able to come up with other variations for rice? Japanese ramen? Korean japchae? Vietnamese bún? A lot of Asian countries have their own version of rice …
I think there’s a more glaring topic we need to discuss before knowing what to do with leftover Mexican rice. It throws off people whenever they order Mexican rice just for a waiter to tell them it’s actually Spanish rice. It also throws some serious shade on the whole of Mexican cuisine and its flavorful …
There’s nothing quite new about brown rice. It has been on grocery shelves for as long as any of us can remember. Its only distinctive attributes nowadays? Its brown color and its healthy reputation. But go back to ancient China and you’ll find a very different scenario. Brown rice was once so valuable that they …
What do you think of when someone mentions Japan? Is it the delicate pink cherry blossoms? Perhaps the massive anime and manga subculture? Or maybe the famous Nintendo games? Japan has so much to offer (a lot more than those mentioned). No doubt. But if you were to ask me, I’ve always associated Japan with …
I’ve always wondered how chefs of Asian restaurants do their fried rice magic. When they do it, every bite is perfect. The rice grains blend seamlessly with the meat, vegetables, and spices. No odd clumps, mushiness, or uneven flavors that I often encountered with our home-cooked fried rice. When I was old enough to take …
Let me set the scene… Circa 16th century. An invitation just arrived for an opulent Mughal feast. The great Shah Jahan himself has invited you to his palace for supper. As you enter the royal dining halls, there’s a certain aroma wafting in the Indian summer air. You decide that it’s something definitely unique to …
While coffee may be the morning salvation for many of you here, it’s a whole different ordeal for us, Filipinos. If you’re fumbling around for your morning brew in a pre-caffeinated haze, I’m digging into a helping of sinangag (our version of leftover fried rice), eggs, and tapa (fried marinated pork or beef). The coffee …
Not to food shame you or anything, but remember that leftover Spanish rice patiently waiting for you? Yes, that. Good. Now that I’ve jogged your memory… Let’s start this article with you getting it out of the fridge from its current sad, solitary existence and thinking of a way to revive it. I mean, it …
The human race has witnessed countless wars being waged. Some, pointless. And too many, avoidable. The same could be said about the last World War. Overly constricting restrictions were imposed world wide. Basic commodities were heavily rationed in order to feed an entire nation. Just take rice as an example. Who would’ve thought that a …