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Sukiyaki (Japan)
The origin of this Cantonese dish dates back to when travelers along the Silk
Road would take a respite to drink tea. Tea was served with small portions of
food which has evolved into modern-era dim sum, a cornucopia including
dumplings, noodles, meat, vegetables and seafood brought to diners tables
a la carte.
Pancit (Philippines)
Pho (Vietnam)
Many Americans are familiar with pho, the Vietnamese noodle soup typically
made with meat, bean sprouts, onions and hoisin sauce. Pho was invented
in the early 20th century near Hanoi. When the country was divided into
North and South Vietnam, pho spread south, then came to the U.S. with
refugees in the 1970s80s.
A tandoor is a traditional South and Central Asian clay oven that adds the
smoky flavor of the wood or charcoal as it cooks. Tandoori chicken is the
most familiar dish served in Indian restaurants. The chicken is flavored with
cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic, ginger and other spices, which add a red hue
to the meat.