October 2nd, 2009 by Christina
A full moon will appear this Saturday October 3rd. The moon will shine its brightest this season bringing about joys of family gatherings. The celebration of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is accompanied by lots and lots of food and of course the giving, receiving and eating of Moon Cakes. The most common of its forms is of lotus bean paste wrapped in a thin layer of baked pastry in round shapes embossed with ancient Chinese emblems such as dragons, calligraphy and even rabbits.
emblem of a dragon
Tags: banh trung thu, moon cake, moon festival
September 23rd, 2009 by Christina
Banh Da Lon
Asian desserts are full of nutrition. Mung bean, also known as Green bean, is the star legume in this number. This tiny bean is low in fat and a rich source of protein and fiber which lowers the cholesterol levels. The high fiber in mung bean improves digestion and the complex carbohydrates helps to stabilize blood sugar by preventing rapid rise after a meal. In the Indian Ayurveda approach to health, Mung Beans are one of the most cherished foods as it is believed they balance all three doshas. Read more.
Tags: mung bean, pandan
August 3rd, 2009 by Casey
Durian is one of the most expensive, and most luxurious fruits in the world, yet not everyone would go near it, let alone pay to eat it. It boggles the mind to try to understand how one fruit can divide the world into two sides; one praising it as the tastiest member of the fruit kingdom, while the other runs away upon detecting its odor.
a large durian tree with lots of baby durians
Tags: durian, fruit shakes
July 31st, 2009 by Elaine
For those who haven’t tried one yet, the Vietnamese make a mean coffee. And by mean, I’m implying strong, bold, and awesome!
Ca phe sua da - Vietnamese coffee
Vietnamese coffee or Ca phe sua da typically consists of either coarsely ground, dark, chicory-infused French coffee beans or medium, imported Vietnamese beans without chicory, which are placed in individual drip filters that fit over mugs (hot variation) or glasses (cold variation) that have a generous layer of condensed milk at the bottom.
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Tags: coffee, condensed milk
July 25th, 2009 by Christina
If you have ever had Japanese Daifuku ( mochi with anko inside) then you’ll have an idea of what these taste like. They’re called Banh Deo Dau Do (with red bean paste) and Banh Deo Dau Xanh (with mung bean inside). Both Do and Xanh are equally satisfying. If you’re not familiar with having your beans sweet and wrapped in soft chewy dough then you should be prepared, it might become a temporary addiction. If you’re vegetarian or vegan you’ll be able to eat as many as you like and get your dose of protein in the process.
Banh Deo Dau Do and Banh Deo Dau Xanh
Tags: mung beans, red beans
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