Red bean paste is a wonderful ingredient that is used in a number of different types of buns throughout the Far East. In Korea it is used in porridge or shaved ice, in Japan and China the paste is incorporated into delicious buns, as in Dou Sha Bao (https://wrapitupfood.com/dou-sha-bao/).
The Adzuki bean has a long history. Originally domesticated in china approximately 3000 BC. They are called “anko” in Japan and probably arrived in Japan from China in the 1600s. The original filling was made out of meat and vegetables, however to fulfil Buddhist vegetarian requirements the red beans made in a paste was used.Adzuki…
Nice is the capital of the French Reviera, a beautiful and wonderful city on the Mediterranean Ocean. The area was first inhabited by early man about 400,000 years ago. They dwelt in the caves in the hills and nountains surrounding the area where the city was to develop. This city has a long history, first…
Perhaps one of the most recognized wrapped dumpling in the Western world, apart from Chinese and Japanese dumplings, is the Pierogi. Pierogi is plural meaning multiple dumplings. One pierog is singular. So many of the dumplings around the world are made from unleavened dough, formed into a half moon and either boiled, fried or baked,…
Aloo paratha is a dish originating in the Punjab region of India. Frequently served for breakfast. The name, derives from aloo, meaning potato, parat, meaning layers, and atta, meaning flour. This dish can be found in other regions of India and in Pakistan. It has spread in popularity from Punjab and India, to Malaysia, Singapore…
The term “rissoles” derives from the French verb “rissole” which means to brown. The term has gone through extensive changes from when Auguste Escoffier used the term to describe Hors d’oeuvers or starters that were made with a brioche pastry and stuffed with a beef filling that are usually fried. The Rissole is basically a…
These rolls are easy to make and using a pasta maker and cookie cutter makes the work even easier. They are delicious and a wonderful appetizer. Variations on this recipe are legion.These are consistently listed as a traditional Estonian dish. However, many cultures and countries have similar recipes, but Estonian have claimed this dish. I…
As with most pierogi recipes the dough is not a yeast dough, but it handles well. It can be made, as can the filling, the day before and kept in the refrigerator. I love sauerkraut and make my own eating it almost every day. A very easy to make vegetable dish.* These pierogis are delicious…
It is not known exactly where the pepper bun originated, however most state it originated in the province of Fujian in the city of Fuzhou. Fujian is the closest province to Taiwan. It is thought that Fujian immigrants brought the dish to Taiwan and many of the oldest pepper bun vendors have Fuzhounese ancestry. The…
The poppy plant is thought to have originated in the Mediterranean and Middle east centuries ago. The Sumerians, Egyptians, Greeks and Roman’s harvested this seed to make oil and cakes. The first archeological evidence of use of the poppy in India dates back about 5000 years ago and in China back to 3000 B.C. Native…