Seeing that there is no Sri Lankan restaurant within a 200 miles radius, and Sri Lankan food is probably some of the tastiest to stuff to emerge in popular consciousness in the last few years, I would have thought there would have been a run, no, a sprint, to sign up for the latest Sri Lankan Supper club. After ...
SCIENCE OF THE LAMB Yemeni specialists offer oasis in pastaland J.M. GIORDANO By S.H. Fernando Jr. PUBLISHED: APRIL 9, 2014 There’s a new kid on the block in Little Italy, and pasta is not what they’re pushing. But the recently opened Yemen Arabian Restaurant (411 S. High St., [410] 385-4900) has lamb down to a science. Whether it comes chopped up as ...
SCIENCE OF THE LAMB Yemeni specialists offer oasis in pastaland J.M. GIORDANO By S.H. Fernando Jr. PUBLISHED: APRIL 9, 2014 There’s a new kid on the block in Little Italy, and pasta is not what they’re pushing. But the recently opened Yemen Arabian Restaurant (411 S. High St., [410] 385-4900) has lamb down to a science. Whether it comes chopped up as ...
Remember that great squid dish you always order at Thai restaurants? The one with the fiery Thai chilies and the awesome Thai basil. Well, with only a handful of ingredients, this dish is yours to enjoy at home anytime you want. And believe me–the fact that you made this all by yourself is going to make it taste that ...
It was great to see Sri Lanka on CBS’s “The Amazing Race” last night. It showed a peaceful place full of culture, history, and great hospitality, which is the Sri Lanka I know. We have made rapid strides since the end of the 27-year conflict with the LTTE terrorist group in 2009, and the country is finally living up ...
It’s time, once again, for another rice & curry feast courtesy of yours truly. This time I’m doing it for the home town crowd here in The Wire country aka Bodymore, Murdaland aka just plain Bmore, for those of us who live here. Since I don’t own a restaurant, I’m taking over a friend’s place for a truly one-of-a-kind dinner ...
About a year ago I did a post on Sri Lanka’s best restaurant, Ministry of Crab. http://riceandcurry.wordpress.com/2013/04/15/adventures-in-dining-ministry-of-crab-colombo-sri-lanka/ It seems that the word is getting out as they were just featured on CNN. http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/12/travel/sri-lanka-experiences/
I’m lucky to live in a town with a truly incredible Afghan restaurant, The Helmand (which, incidentally, is owned by Afghan President Hamid Kharzi’s elder brother Qayum). It’s white tableclothes and attentive service conjure a high-end feel, but the food itself is simple, unassuming, delicious, and downright affordable. Since I’ve eaten here countless times, I kind of take for ...
Welcome to the 4th season of Pan Asian! I never figured that this little exercise in opening my own food horizons would last this long, and garner such a loyal following. So thanks to all of you readers and viewers, and everyone who has checked out my blog and YouTube channel. If you like what you see, please spread ...
The following is another recent article about the benefits of Ceylon Cinnamon, that I found in the Wall Street Journal. Little Bit of Spice for Health, but Which One? While Ceylon Cinnamon Is Milder Than Grocery-Store Variety, There Are Few Studies on Its Benefits By LAURA JOHANNES Oct. 14, 2013 5:35 p.m. ET Ceylon cinnamon, from a tree native ...
Nimal, on the right Across the street from my Aunt Dora’s flat in central Colombo is a small Buddhist temple nestled beneath the branches of a sacred Bo Tree. During the day, the little temple is a hub of activity as worshippers come to pay their respects. In the evenings, I like to watch as the tree’s magnificent limbs becomes ...
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was viewed about 110,000 times in 2013. If it were an exhibit at the Louvre Museum, it would take about 5 days for that many people to see it. Click here to see the complete report.
A unique dish from the Caspian region of Iran, Fesenjan is usually made for special occasions. Its bold, sweet & sour flavor profile comes from such ingredients as walnuts, beets, and pomegranate molasses, and it is not difficult to make. I find Persian food fascinating because it tends to be its own thing–completely distinct from both Middle Eastern and ...
Who isn’t into eating healthy these days? And saving time and money. These are some of the reasons I provide this community service known as Pan Asian. Until very recently, I did not have health insurance, so the food I eat has become an important part of ensuring that I stay on top of my game (along with exercise, ...
Doro Wat is one of those iconic dishes inextricably linked to its country of origin, Ethiopia. Pieces of chicken slow-cooked in a rich sauce redolent of onions, spices, and clarified butter, this dish features complex layers of flavor unlike anything I’ve eaten around the world. Though I’ve enjoyed it countless times at Ethiopian restaurants, the first time I saw ...
As a fusion dish, Jjampong embodies the term “Pan Asian” in every sense of the word. While its name comes from the Japanese word for “mix,” the dish was supposedly created by Chinese immigrants living in Nagasaki, Japan. Today, Jjampong is most closely identified with Korean cusine, and it remains a mainstay on most Korean restaurant menus. It’s a ...
I don’t usually reprint articles from other blogs in full, but I thought the information in this particular piece was important enough to share. It comes from the blog of one Joel Fuhrman Ph.D., a New York Times Best-selling author and nutritionist. Ceylon cinnamon and Cassia cinnamon The two major types of cinnamon used in food preparation are Ceylon ...
Cinnamon is a fun spice. While most people typically use it for sweet applications, I like to use a whole stick in curries and even to subtly flavor rice. The cinnamon we get in Sri Lanka, home of the cinnamon tree, is a dusty light brown that crumbles easily and grinds to a peppery sweet powder. Also try some ...
