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
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
Indian pickle, also known as achar, has been a part of Indian culture and history for 4,000 years. But for those of you, like me, that have an old jar in the pantry or refrigerator, you’ve probably wondered does Indian pickle go bad? Indian pickle is a type of fermented food. It will last for … 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 is Vietnamese food similar to Thai? Thai & Vietnamese food both use rice, noodles, garlic, ginger, and fresh herbs like cilantro and basil. However, Vietnamese food is lighter and milder. The French … Read more
I have loved Indian food for decades, particularly curry. More recently, I’ve been hearing about Jamaican curry. I’ve begun wondering what is the difference between Jamaican and Indian curry. The primary difference between Jamaican and Indian curry is that Jamaican curry is made with curry powder. Curry in India is not made with curry powders … Read more
I have loved Indian food for decades. More recently, I’ve begun hearing about Nepalese food and have started to wonder what is the difference between Indian and Nepalese food? Because Nepal borders India, Tibet & China, you see culinary influences from all of those countries. India & Nepal share a love of spicy curry, turmeric, … Read more
The food processor is an indispensable part of our kitchen, and I love Indian food, but it occurred to me I’ve never explored the uses of a food processor in Indian cooking before. So I decided to investigate. Here’s what I uncovered: A food processor is a GREAT addition if you love Indian cooking. From … Read more