Filipino Biko Sweet Sticky Rice Recipe

Posted on 11. Wed, 2011 by admin in Asian Recipes, Asian Snacks, Filipino, GF-Adaptable, Sweets

Biko is like a soft, warm, sticky rice cake. It uses sweet rice or sticky rice. It is sometimes called glutinous rice because it gets gluey when cooked but it contains no gluten. It’s a different kind of grain and often, attempts to substitute other kinds of rice for sweet or sticky rice just don’t yield the same results.

Tropical Tiramisu

Posted on 07. Fri, 2011 by grace in Asian Snacks, Sweets

By Periplus Editors, Quick & Easy Asian Tapas and Noodles

Sago, derived from a variety of palm trees, often forms the basis for many desserts in Asia. Here it contributes to a playful departure from the traditional tiramisu—where tropical fruits, instead of the expected chocolate and espresso, give oomph to a creamy mascarpone base.

Crêpes with Sweet Coconut Cardamom Filling(Patishapta)

Posted on 03. Thu, 2011 by grace in Asian Snacks, Holi, Indian, Sweets

By Soma Rathore, ecurry.com

This east Indian Crêpe is special – reminds me of the Bengali New Year or Poila Boishak, which usually is celebrated during the month of April. The winter and the early spring times are usually the times that these used to be cooked up at home along with many other sweets. Traditionally the patishapta is not exactly served as a dessert; it is more like an anytime snack kind of recipe.

Sweet Coconut Tarts

Posted on 01. Thu, 2011 by grace in Asian Snacks, Sweets

By Periplus Editors, Quick & Easy Asian Tapas and Noodles

The ambrosial flavor of coconut is the very essence of tropical cuisines—as the juice, milk and flesh of the coconut are all utilized. The unmistakable, sweet savor of desiccated coconut is baked into these dainty little tarts, making them the perfect thing to serve with a relaxing cup of tea or coffee.

Sesame Fried Chicken (Tori Kara-age)

Posted on 10. Tue, 2010 by grace in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Asian Snacks, Japanese, Poultry

By Sarah Marx Feldner, A Cook’s Journey to Japan: Fish Tales and Rice Paddies, 100 Homestyle Recipes from Japanese Kitchens

Japanese fried chicken, is one of the most popular “snack” foods in Japan. You are guaranteed to find it at any street festival, as an addition to most o-bento (lunch boxes), and in the “grab ’n go” prepared foods section of larger grocery stores. But it is Atsuko’s masterful version—perfectly tender chicken on the inside and a crispy, not-too-oily exterior with just the right amount of sesame flavor—that I look forward to on each visit.

Sambal & Cucumber Finger Sandwiches

Posted on 06. Sat, 2010 by admin in Asian Snacks, Malaysian

“The British have their dainty cucumber sandwich….eaten with raised pinkies. Malaysia, a former British colony, added a little a lot of spice to the cucumber sandwich, and came up with the sambal sandwich”, by Chef Linda Tay Esposito.

Sesame Beef Lettuce Wraps

Posted on 05. Tue, 2010 by admin in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Asian Recipes, Asian Snacks, Meat

Simply LOVE lettuce as a wrapper for these crunchy bites. As much as I’m fond of bread and its many forms, it gets a little boring–not to mention fattening.

Chinese Tea Eggs

Posted on 01. Mon, 2010 by admin in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Asian Snacks, Chinese, GF-Adaptable, Healthy Asian, Lunar New Year, Vegetable/Tofu

This is a great dish for Chinese New Year! The eggs symbolize golden nuggets (wealth) at a Chinese New Year feast. To get the intricate marbled effect, make sure you tap the egg hard enough to create the cracks so that the soy/tea can get through. The longer you steep the tea eggs, the darker the design.

Chinese New Year Candy

Posted on 12. Mon, 2009 by grace in Asian Snacks, Chinese, Ingredients, Sweets

Chinese New Year Candy You’ll know it’s Chinese New Year when you visit Chinatown and see windows filled with tiny gold printed red envelopes and bright orange tangerines. If you are invited to a Chinese home during this holiday period, you’ll be offered an assortment of traditional Chinese New Year candies. Decorative lacquer trays are filled with a selection of candied treats including sweet lotus seeds, lotus roots, peanuts, kumquats, water chestnuts, and strips of coconut and winter melon. Buy a few bags of each because after the New Year, they won’t be as easy to find. A selection of candies is available during the Chinese New Year in Asian markets. Fortunately, New Year candies and other sweet treats can be [...]

Singapore Style Fried Carrot Cake

Posted on 12. Wed, 2009 by grace in Appetizers/Dim Sum, Asian Snacks, Singaporean, Vegetable/Tofu