{"id":23560,"date":"2021-03-26T10:40:14","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T07:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/6-memorable-dishes-from-east-and-southeast-asia\/"},"modified":"2023-06-22T15:33:33","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T12:33:33","slug":"east-asian-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/east-asian-food\/","title":{"rendered":"6 memorable dishes from East and Southeast Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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While the term \u2018Asian cuisine\u2019 covers a vast range of geography and flavors, many of the culinary traditions of East Asia and Southeast Asia have traveled throughout the world. Today, it is easy to find a Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese or Thai restaurant in almost any country. Chinese cuisine, in particular, has been adapted with minor arrangements to food cultures in many other nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, a balance of bitter, sweet, salty, spicy and sour is observed across the culinary traditions of Southeast and East Asia. Spices, sauces and contrasting flavors are integrated, blended and complement other dishes in a meal. In addition, these cuisines feature a multitude of options for a vegetable or plant-based diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to discover more about the food of Japan, China, Thailand, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Korea \u2013 and we also provide a recommendation for a typical dish from each. Let us begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Japanese cuisine and sushi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sushi and maki, among the best-known dishes in Japanese cuisine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There is an enormous range of regional and seasonal dishes in Japan. As an important feature of Japanese cooking is the use of fresh ingredients, a culinary understanding of seasons prevails in Japan. At the same time, Japanese food appeals to the eye as well as the palate. The preparation and presentation of individual dishes reflects the subtleties of Japanese culture. In Japan, spices and oil are used lightly in most dishes, to allow natural flavors to shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although dozens of dishes from Japanese cuisine have become popular worldwide, sushi is undoubtedly one of the most prominent. The history of modern sushi began with its use as a quick street food \u2013 a piece of cured fish atop vinegared rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the items used and the method of preparation, today\u2019s sushi can range from a basic snack to a luxurious meal. Accompanied by soy sauce and wasabi, sushi is an item that you\u2019ll see on menus around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are thousands of sushi restaurants in Japan so, if you happen to be in the country, dining at one is easy to do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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