Asian Cuisine

Salty, sweet, hot and sour are the tastes characteristic of Asian cuisine. Staples include rice, vegetables, fruit, soybeans, spices and meats (pork, duck, chicken and fish). Ginger, salt, soy sauce and white pepper add flavor to many dishes.  The most fundamental eastern flavor is created by combining sugar with a dark soy sauce.

Did you know…

• Cantonese is best known for its freshness and emphasis on natural flavors.
• In Southeast Asia, coconut milk is often used to bind sharp flavors, while palm sugar is used to balance the spices.

• Stir-fried Squid with Fermented Black Bean Paste
• Thai Green Chicken Curry