The Best Asian Cuisines One Must Try in Their Lifetime

Asia is a land of versatility. Each country on this beautiful continent is unique in every aspect. From the cultural values, to the architecture and from the people to the cuisines. Asia is the biggest continent in the world with 48 countries. Each of these countries have their own unique taste, flavours and aroma. The world is now getting acquainted with the cuisines of Asia and people all over are falling in love with the texture and flavours of Asian dishes. Many brands have acknowledged this growth and are expanding to the western countries and blooming. 

Asian dishes carry a very distinguished taste and the spices used have various health benefits added to them. All diet conscious and health fanatics have slowly started realising the benefits of consuming Asian food and thus have started incorporating them in their plans. Here are some of the various benefits of having an Asian meal at least once a day: 

1.      Most dishes are cooked thus the chances of catching a bacterial or viral infection through raw food is lesser

2.      Spices, herbs and vegetables used in Asian cooking are mostly organic and are easily available in Asian supermarkets like Spice Village in Berlin, Germany
 

3.      For people who enjoy cooking and find it therapeutic, the process of preparing an Asian dish is blissful

4.      Since there are so many cuisines inside the Asian cuisine it provides the person with a wide range of dishes to choose from

5.      Asian dishes are vibrant, flavourful and aromatic, perfect for you to make everyday, every meal a special one

6.      It takes efforts to an authentic, traditional Asian meal thus making it the perfect companion for an exceptional night

Some of the most popular sub-cuisines of the Asian cuisine are Thai, Indian, South Indian, Chinese, Korean and Japanese. The Asian cuisine particularly is distributed in the following sections: 

1.      Central Asian cuisine: Most countries of this cuisine have a strong influence of the Mongolian cuisine. It is the birthplace of the famous yogurt. Some of the major dishes from the Central Asian cuisine resemble that of the Middle East mainly due to the usage of seasonings, rice, vegetables, yoghurt,legumes and meats. 

2.      East Asian cuisine: This cuisine includes food from China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Singapore, Taiwan and Tibet. Dishes from this cuisine are very similar to those of the SouthEast Asian cuisine, due to the cultural and ethinic mix. Being one of the most populated regions of the continent, the East Asian cuisine includes various regional and cultural cuisines too.

3.      North Asian cuisine: Most dishes of this eloquent cuisine are grilled, boiled, stewed, stuffed and cooked with meat and rice. The countries in the North Asian region have a great influence of Russia which is reflected in the flavours of their dishes. 

4.      South Asian cuisine: Our personal favourite South Asian cuisine which can also be called Indian cuisine. It mainly comprises dishes made in ghee, zinged up with spices and herbs that have medicinal properties too, along with the goodness of organically obtained and farm grown ingredients. 

5.      Southeast Asian cuisine: Most dishes of this beautiful cuisine are stir fried or boiled or steamed to attain the perfect softness, texture and aroma. This cuisine includes a strong emphasis on lightly cooked dishes with a strong aroma which carries flavors such as citrus and herbs like lime, coriander and basil.

6.      West Asian cuisine: Cereals like wheat and rice are staple to the West Asian cuisine, along with barley and maize. Grilled meats, kebabs, flavoured meats like lamb and mutton in butter or clarified butter are widely consumed in West Asian cuisine. 

The common dish between all the Asian cuisines is dumplings. Available in different shapes, with multiple filings, doughs and cooked uniquely in the different regions. This mouth-watering dish also has various names commonly called momos in the South Asian region. This delicacy is mostly enjoyed with a spiced up red chilli sauce or chutney and tangy mayonnaise. Dumplings are called Pelmeni in North Asia, Khinkali in Central Asia, Manti in Western Asia, Samosa in South Asia, Xiao Long Bao in East Asia and Curry Puff in South East Asia. 

The most famously consumed and favoured Asian dishes in the world belong to the Indian, Thai, Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Most countries have restaurants and dining outlets specific to these cultural cuisines. The increased availability of ingredients, spices and herbs staple to the Asian cuisines has also made it easier for people to make beautiful and delicious dishes at home. To get authentic and true-to-taste, organic Asian ingredients in Germany, order online from Spice Village, an Asian supermarket in Berlin. Spice Village has almost all brands and products required to create the perfect Asian meal. Be it the Indian herbs or Thai spices or Chinese noodles and sauces, find them all under one roof at Spice Village Supermarket.