Under the tag “China” we have already presented a number of dishes from this vast country with its many different cuisines. However, there is also a huge diaspora in which Chinese dishes or their culinary influences are developing in other…
Yakiudon
When you think of udon noodles, you often think of broth, but yakiudon is the opposite: fried and hearty from the pan. And that’s exactly why it’s so popular in Japan: as a quick meal or an improvised dinner made…
Patty melt
There aren’t many reasons to voluntarily engage with the United States these days, given its bitter present. But perhaps that’s all the more reason to engage with its past. With gritted teeth, we hereby present our preparation of a patty…
Mie Goreng
Mie Goreng means ‘fried noodles’ in Indonesian (mie = noodles, goreng = fried). Just as Nasi Goreng (recipe with explanation of special ingredients here) means ‘fried rice’. The origins of Mie Goreng probably lie in the fried noodle dishes of…
Pasta alla Norcina
Pasta alla Norcina might be seen as boring, but it epitomises Italian pasta dishes like few others in its captivating simplicity. Its history and modern evolution, particularly online, justify this description in our view: Norcia is a small town in…
Oeuf Cocotte
Eggs are probably the most versatile of all foods. Entire books have been written about what you can prepare with eggs. Therefore, we also attach importance to explaining the different basic preparations of eggs one by one. We have already…
Linguine con Cavolo Nero
In autumn, our favorite greengrocer not only stocks pumpkins and other seasonal produce, but also lesser-known vegetables, such as black kale, also known as cavolo nero, in German also called “Palmkohl” (palm kale). Its enormous leaves really do resemble palm…
Caldo Verde
At first glance, Caldo Verde appears unremarkable, but that is deceptive. The ‘green broth’ originates from the Portuguese region of Norte (Região do Norte), which is also where Vinho Verde originates. It is now widespread throughout the country and is…
Singapore noodles
You won’t find Singapore noodles (Singapore Mei Fun) in Singapore. They originate from Hong Kong, which is a good 2,500 km to the north-east. This is a classic example of a dish that was created through the fusion of different…
Yakisoba
Yakisoba is not an old dish, but became popular after the Second World War when inexpensive, filling meals were urgently needed. It is related to chow mein from China and mie goreng from Indonesia. Literally translated, yakisoba means ‘fried noodles’,…
