Summary of Asia
10 terms and 10 photos of Asian foods
Zakuska (Russia)
a substantial Russian hors d'oeuvre item such as caviar sandwiches or vegetables with sour cream dip, all served with vodka.
Paskha (Russia)
a rich Russian dessert made with soft cheese, dried fruit, nuts, and spices, and traditionally eaten at Easter.
Kulich (Russia)
a kind of Easter bread that is traditional in the Orthodox Christian faith and is eaten in countries like Russia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Georgia and Serbia.
Chapatis (India)
a thin pancake of unleavened whole-grain bread cooked on a griddle.
Masala (India)
- any of a number of spice mixtures ground into a paste or powder for use in Indian cooking.
Ghee (India)
clarified butter made from the milk of a buffalo or cow.
Congee (China)
broth or porridge made from rice.
Sukiyaki (Japan)
sliced meat, especially beef, fried rapidly with vegetables and sauce.
Tsukemono (Japan)
a side dish of pickled vegetables, usually served with rice.
Kaiseka (Japan)
a style of traditional Japanese cuisine in which a series of very small, intricate dishes are prepared.