Asia

Dashi is a type of Japanese stock. Dashi is the base for miso soup, and it is used to make broth, Japanese noodle soup and other recipes.

This thick, dark, rich & spicy sauce goes well with as a dipping sauce with bland foods such as tofu.

Baklava is Turkey's most famous dessert. It consists of whole or chopped pistachio nuts enclosed between paper thin layers of phyllo pastry, drizzled with a honey based syrup. It makes a deliciously sweet and nutty dessert or a treat to serve with aromatic Turkish coffee.

The salad for the prosperity toss. This salad is only prepared during the celebrations for the Chinese New Year in Singapore and South Eastern Asia. It is not part of the Chinese traditions.

Here we see a significant difference from, say, Tandoori Chicken.

This meat Mughlai style is easy to prepare, although a moderate rating may be applied because of the long list of ingredients due to the variety in spices.

This is a fantastic way to know about Indian culture. Mix your own spices or, as an easier alternative to the separate spices, buy some garam masala pre-made.

This quick dish makes and ideal supper or a side dish to other Chinese recipes. It is also suitable for vegetarians and a good way to introduce children to Chinese cooking, children love pasta.