photo: Bitter melon soup (Photo: NungNing’s Shutterstock) Bitter is not a palatable taste, obviously. It is perceived as unpleasant and disagreeable. As such, modern food has largely removed bitter from its flavor palette, focusing on the sweet, salty, and umami flavors instead. However, bitterness is an indication that the...
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photo: The Blooming Gallery (photo: The Blooming Gallery’s Facebook page) It is not unusual for city dwellers to yearn for an escape into the tranquility of nature. Many seek to press pause on the hustle and bustle of city life. Tapping on this trend, a handful of enchanted garden-themed...
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photo: The king of fruits – Durian Durian is an iconic Southeast Asian fruit. With its strong smell, unique texture, and spiky exterior, the king of fruits is easily recognized. In Singapore, August is the most delicious and cheapest period to have durians. While the fruit tastes lovely on...
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photo: Grated cheese Cheese is traditionally associated with western dishes – pizzas and pastas to name a few. However, this dairy product is gaining traction amongst consumers across Asia. According to the United States (US) Diary Export Council, top importers of US cheese include South Korea, Japan, and Southeast...
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photo: Participants of the U.S Poultry Cooking Challenge 20 final-year students of the Singapore Hotel and Tourism Education Centre (SHATEC) participated in the U.S Poultry Cooking Challenge on July 2nd. These students had previously attended a U.S. poultry course as part of their culinary curriculum. During the competition, they...
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photo: Chef Jing Qin elaborates on the use of the egg product The third Master Class on U.S. egg products was carried out on August 3 at Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore, for a group of 25 participants including culinary students from five polytechnics, trainee chefs, and culinary school lecturers. Participants...
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photo: Supermarket in Danang Since 1986, when economic and political reforms were launched, rapid economic developments turned Vietnam from one of the poorest nations into one of the fastest growing economies in Asia today. Its GDP is estimated at US$216 billion in 2017 and has achieved an average annual growth...
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photo: Fried quail with sticky rice Tourists are becoming more adventurous today. They are immersing themselves in local culture, living like a local, and trying out local food. A quick search on the internet shows several local tours that bring travelers on an authentic local food expedition. Some of...
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photo: Green papaya beef salad Vietnam has a reputation for its bland-tasting food. Lightly cooked, boiled or stir-fried meat and vegetables often paired with a big serving of fresh herbs on the side, may not sound appetizing to one’s taste buds. However, that is changing. As with any national...
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photo: Street Food Dining Commonly Found in Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), fondly remembered as Saigon by many, is the financial hub of Vietnam. Today, it is also known for its thriving food scene. With easy access to a wide range of western and eastern...
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