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04:47PM June 08, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

California Roll Sushi

(Japanese) (Japanese Sushi) (1 )

Is a makizushi, a kind of sushi roll, usually made inside-out, containing cucumber, crab meat or imitation crab, and avocado. In some countries it is made with mango or banana instead of avocado. Sometimes crab salad is substituted for the crab stick, and often the …

04:38PM June 08, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Uramaki

(Japanese) (Japanese Sushi) (0 )

Uramaki (裏巻, "inside-out roll") is a medium-sized cylindrical piece with two or more fillings, and was innovated as a result of the creation of the California roll, as a method originally meant to hide the nori. Uramaki differs from other makimono because the rice is …

04:17PM June 08, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Makizushi

Maki Sushi, Rolled Sushi

(Japanese) (Japanese Sushi) (0 )

Probably the most widely found style sushi in the US. Maki usually consist of vinegar seasoned rice plus a filling bound in a roll of nori (seaweed), soy paper and a thin egg omelet. Usually cut into six or eight pieces, which constitutes a single …

04:11PM June 08, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Sashimi

(Japanese) (Japanese Sushi) (0 )

Generally, Sashimi can be identified or defined as a piece of meat, not necessarily only seafood and not necessarily raw, typically draped over a garnish like daikon (asian white radish shredded into long strands) and possibly accompanied by one perilla leaf per slice. Sashimi is …

01:49PM June 08, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Horchata

(Salvadorian) (0 )

In El Salvador, horchata is typically flavored with Morro (Calabash tree) seed, ground cocoa and cinnamon as well as sesame seeds, and in some cases is strained; this style is served in Salvadoran restaurants, particularly in the Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. metro areas.

12:00AM June 08, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Salvadorian Breakfast

(Salvadorian) (0 )

An El Salvador breakfast, including refried beans, queso fresco (fresh cheese) and fried plantains. http://gocentralamerica.about.c…

12:00AM June 08, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Chicken Tikka Masala

(Indian) (1 )

Chicken tikka, chunks of chicken marinated in spices and yogurt, that is then baked in a tandoor oven, and served in a masala (spice mix) sauce. A tomato and coriander sauce is common, but there is no standard recipe for chicken tikka masala; a survey …

12:00AM June 08, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Curtido

(Salvadorian) (0 )

Curtido is an authentic Salvadoran cabbage slaw or relish made with finely shredded cabbage, red onion, carrot, spices, and vinegar.

12:00AM June 08, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Chicken Tikka Masala

(Indian) (1 )

Chicken tikka, chunks of chicken marinated in spices and yogurt, that is then baked in a tandoor oven, and served in a masala (spice mix) sauce. A tomato and coriander sauce is common, but there is no standard recipe for chicken tikka masala; a survey …

12:00AM June 07, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Sopa A La Minuta

(Peruvian) (0 )

Minute Soup is a delicious hearty soup made instantly (minuta = minute)

12:00AM May 29, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Chicha Morada

(Peruvian) (1 )

Chicha morada is a sweet Peruvian beverage made from purple corn, a variant of Zea mays native to the Peruvian Andes, and spices. Non-alcoholic, it is a type of chicha usually made by boiling the corn with pineapple, cinnamon, clove, and sugar. Its use and …

12:00AM May 26, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Sopa De Pollo

caldo de pollo, Peruvian Chicken Soup

(Peruvian) (1 )

Peruvian version of the comforting chicken noodle soup. Potatoes and eggs are commonly added

12:00AM May 20, 2015 - by: JoseNY

Yum Moo Yang

(Thai) (0 )

Marinated salad with pork belly & red onions.

12:00AM May 20, 2015 - by: JoseNY

Tres Leches Cake

Torta De Tres Leches, Pan Tres Leches

(Mexican) (0 )

Tres Leches Cake is a sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream. This creamy sponge cake highlights three kinds of dairy—evaporated milk, condensed milk, and cream.

12:00AM May 20, 2015 - by: JoseNY

Goong Pa Lo

(Thai) (0 )

Shrimp with mushrooms & Chinese herbs.

12:00AM May 20, 2015 - by: JoseNY

Kao Pad Lychee

(Thai) (0 )

Fried Rice with lychee, nuts and shrimp.

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Chicharron

Chicharron de puerco, chicharron de chanc…

(Peruvian) (1 )

In Peru, chicharrón is meat that has been boiled until the liquid evaporates and most of the fat renders out, at which point the meat fries in its own fat (basically a confit). Because of the fat content, the meat is almost always pork; but …

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Pernil

Roast Pork Butt, Roasted Pork Shoulder

(Puerto Rican) (0 )

Pernil (pernil asado, pernil al horno, roast pork butt), a slow-roasted marinated pork shoulder, In Puerto Rico the dish is commonly shared during Christmas, typically accompanied by arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas). The pork shoulder is used as a whole piece, with skin …

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Bánh Dầy Đậu

(Vietnamese) (0 )

glutinous rice flour with a mung bean crumble.

12:00AM May 19, 2015 - by: itisclaudio

Chocolate Cake

chocolate gâteau, gâteau au chocolat

(French) (0 )

Chocolate cake is a cake flavored with melted chocolate, cocoa powder, or both.