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1. Sushi
Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice (shari) and ingredients (neta). Common ingredients in sushi are seafood, often raw fish like tuna, salmon, thinly sliced (sashimi). Although sushi may seem simple, its preparation is intricate, defining Japanese cuisine. The rice used for sushi is special (sumeshi) and the vinegar used is not ordinary vinegar but vinegar mixed with sugar, sake (sushisu). There are also many types of sushi:
- Nigirizushi: Hand-pressed sushi, the most popular type, often served with wasabi
- Makizushi: Rolled sushi, typically wrapped in seaweed, similar to Korean Kimbap
- Oshisushi: Boxed sushi
- Naresushi: Fermented sushi
- Inarizushi: Fried sushi, usually wrapped in tofu skin
- Temaki: Hand-rolled sushi in a cone shape
- Kaitensushi: Conveyor belt sushi where diners can pick and choose.
Sushi is often served with wasabi or Japanese soy sauce for dipping.
Each region of Japan has its own unique way of preparing sushi. Perhaps it is the diversity, finesse, and intricacy that epitomize Japanese cuisine that makes sushi the top choice for the Top 10 Most Delicious and Famous Asian Dishes.
2. Curry
Curry (also known as Kari in Vietnamese) is a traditional and distinctive dish originating from India. Extending far beyond the borders of India, curry has gained fame worldwide, becoming a culinary delight in restaurants across the United States and Western countries.
Curry is a spicy-sweet stew, with a complex blend of spices creating its unique flavor profile, and curry powder being the essential ingredient in its preparation. In fact, traditionally, Indian locals would combine natural ingredients found in their surroundings to cook curry, but due to its complexity, curry powder was industrially produced and introduced by the British colonists, leading to its widespread popularity in Western countries.
Typically, meats used in curry include chicken, poultry, fish, and beef is generally avoided in Indian curry due to religious reasons. Today, curry has influenced cuisines in various countries, particularly in West Asia, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. Many dishes in the Southeast Asian region, such as Massaman Curry (Thailand), Kang Phed (Thailand), Kambing (Indonesia), and Rendang (Malaysia), have their origins from Indian curry.
3. Spicy Tom Yum Soup
The final name in the Top 10 most delicious Asian dishes in the World belongs to another Japanese delicacy. It's Miso Soup. One could say, Miso Soup is as traditional as sushi in Japan.
Miso Soup is made from various ingredients, including dashi (stock) and Miso paste. Dashi is typically made from dried fish, seaweed, bonito flakes, and mushrooms. Meanwhile, Miso paste comes in various types: red Miso, white Miso, blended Miso.
Other ingredients in Miso Soup are quite diverse, depending on the region and season, but generally divided into two parts. The floating part usually consists of tofu, green onions, seaweed while the sinking part includes mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, shrimp, fish... The way these ingredients are combined in Miso Soup showcases the sophistication of Japanese cuisine as this combination follows principles of color, aroma, and taste for harmony.
With its two distinct layers, the correct way to enjoy Miso Soup is to scoop from the bottom to the top.
