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Today, it is common to witness diners placing orders using touch-screen devices or have a robot serve food at a restaurant. This phenomenon of minimal human interaction and having processes controlled through integrated technology is known as automation. Over the years, various forms of automated technology have been implemented...

Century eggs are traditional Chinese delicacies produced by preserving duck, chicken or quail eggs1. It was created “by accident” more than 500 years ago during the Ming Dynasty, when a farmer found naturally preserved duck eggs in a muddy pool of water and slaked lime2. The farmer replicated this...

According to industry analysts at Euromonitor International, the food and beverage (F&B) industry in Asia Pacific is estimated to accumulate total revenue of US$3.23 trillion in 2016. Despite the slowing economy, China, Japan and Indonesia are recognized as leading F&B producers in Asia Pacific. Source: Asia Pacific Food Industry...

Chicken is one of the commonly consumed poultry items in the world1 and widely known for its high protein content. Several health benefits2 from consuming chicken include reducing risk of cancer, lowering cholesterol, boosting immune system, building muscles, and promoting heart health3. Loaded with vitamins and minerals, the following...

“Do not leave food or rice on your plate. Otherwise, every remaining piece of it will be moles or pockmarks on your future spouse’s face” – a traditional Chinese superstition passed down for generations. This tactic has helped to cultivate the habit of not wasting food from young. However,...

A quick online search about competitive eating and food challenges turns up numerous entries about the latest happenings in the realm of competitive eating internationally. Though not a new concept, the phenomenon of competitive eating has captured the public’s imagination in recent years, and is finding its way into...

Summer is in high gear for most of the world. In Southeast Asia, we get to enjoy summer all year round. Southeast Asians have learnt to beat the heat by keeping body temperature low and enjoy a cool meal or an iced drink. Here are some all-time favorites from...

Korean cuisine can be traced back to the Gojoseon Kingdom nearly 4,300 years ago1. Over time, Korean food has kept close to its traditional roots. In recent years, the Korean wave has hit Southeast Asia with a bang. Back in 2012, South Korean singer PSY released the hit song;...

Image credit: Flickr Sweet or Savory? One has an assortment of choices when it comes to purchasing ‘Bak Chang’ (rice dumplings). The story of rice dumplings begins with the tale of Qu Yuan, a minister of state during the Warring States era of China who failed to prevent the...

Image Credit: Ong Wende “Moo” in Thai is “pork” while “kata” loosely refers to the “skillet”. It is the brainchild of combining the steamboat and grill. Its dome-shaped grill has a soup trough placed over charcoal cinders. One theory claims that Mookata came about from Korea, when it was being...