Asian

A ginger chicken stir fry in a wok.

Asian cuisine refers to any of several major regional cuisines, including East Asian, Southeast Asian, South Asian, Central Asian, and Middle Eastern. A cuisine is a characteristic style of cooking practices and traditions, usually associated with a specific culture. Asia, being the largest and most populous continent, is home to many cultures, many of which have their own characteristic cuisine.

Ingredients common to many cultures in the East and Southeast regions of the continent include rice, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, chilies, dried onions, soy, and tofu. Stir frying, steaming, and deep frying are common cooking methods.

While rice is common to most Asian cuisines, different varieties are popular in the various regions. Basmati rice is popular in the subcontinent, Jasmine rice is often found across the southeast, while long-grain rice is popular in China and short-grain in Japan and Korea.

Curry is a common dish in southern ,western and southeastern Asia, however it is not as common in East Asian cuisines. Curry dishes with origins in India and other South Asian countries usually have a yoghurt base while Southeastern and Eastern curries generally use coconut milk as their foundation.

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RECIPES:

Sukiyaki

Serve this Japanese-style stir-fry over rice or noodles.

Serves 4.

3/4 cup Beef broth, low sodium
1/3 cup Soy sauce
1 Tablespoon Sherry
1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Ginger, fresh, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon Oil
1 teaspoon Sesame oil
1 pound Sirloin steak, thinly sliced
2 cups Snow peas
1/2 cup Onion, thinly sliced
2 cups Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Bamboo shoots

Mix together the broth, soy, sherry, garlic and ginger in a bowl. Allow this to sit for 20 minutes. Heat the two oils in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the beef and cook for 2 minutes. Add the vegetables and cook for an additional two minutes, stirring frequently. Add the sauce and heat for 1 minute. Serve warm.