Coconut milk is essential for Thai curry, and often used in Indian curries too. But you see both canned and cartons, so is coconut milk in the can the same as the carton? Carton coconut milk is not the same as canned. The biggest difference between canned & carton coconut milk is that carton coconut … Read more
Coffee is a beloved beverage all around the world. But in Asia, coffee is loved especially in both Vietnam and Thailand. But what’s the difference and is one better? Let’s explore Thai coffee vs. Vietnamese coffee: Thai coffee and Vietnamese coffee vary notably. Thai coffee is made pour-over style and blends strong coffee, sugar, and … Read more
I love Indian food of all kinds and have eaten it for decades. But it’s a huge country with a lot of different ingredients and cultures. So, what are the differences between Northern and Southern Indian food? Southern Indian food has more vegetarian and seafood options than northern and uses less ghee and more coconut … Read more
Lots of Asian cuisines use the term curry. But is curry the same no matter what country you’re talking about? And specifically, what are the differences between Indian and Thai curry? As a general rule Indian and Thai curry differs in that Indian curry contains cumin and coriander, and may also be simmered with curry … Read more
While Japanese food is often associated with sushi, it is much more diverse than that. But what if you have a peanut allergy? If so, you’re probably wondering – does Japanese food have peanuts? As a general rule, Japanese food does not have peanuts or use peanut oil. On occasion though, peanuts may be used … Read more
I pretty much love all types of Asian food, and while I know a great deal about each type, I have wondered specifically how is Vietnamese food different than Chinese? Generally, Vietnamese food is healthier, lighter, and made with more fresh herbs than Chinese food. But the French occupation of Vietnam introduced unique ingredients such … Read more
Cambodia is a neighbor to Thailand and Vietnam which do sometimes use peanut sauces. I love Cambodian food, but began to wonder does Cambodian food have peanuts? Only a few Cambodian dishes have peanuts and usually, they are in sauces or salads and can be easily identified and avoided. Peanut oil is not typically used … Read more
Korean food is known for BBQ, grilled meats, and tangy sauces. But while it’s not known for peanut dishes, I have wondered does Korean food have peanuts? Peanuts are almost never used in cooking Korean food. However, some Korean restaurants do use imported peanut sauces. You may also find peanuts in some desserts, but overall, … Read more
Filipino food might be on your list of unique foods to try. From breakfast to dessert, you’re bound to find a yummy dish in this cuisine you’ve never seen before. However, you may be wondering – does Filipino food have peanuts? No. Most Filipino food does not have peanuts. Typically, Filipino food doesn’t contain nuts … Read more
A lot of East Asian cultures don’t cater to food restrictions as readily as we do in America. And for those looking to avoid gluten, it, unfortunately, appears in most Asian soy sauces. But does Korean food have gluten? Generally, most Korean food does not have wheat or gluten directly. However, many dishes, such as … Read more