Check out these Featured Sailings that Highlight Culinary Delights in Asia and the Middle East:
- Seabourn’s December 2022 – 16 day Perls of Arabia & India II Cruise
- Cunard’s April 2023 – 16-Day Asia Cruise
- Seabourn’s April 2023 – 14-Day Island Jewels of Japan Cruise
10 Amazing Culinary Experiences in Asia & Middle East:
When in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Luqaimat (pictured above) – hot dumplings with sticky date sauce and topped with sesame seeds
When in Japan:
- Sushi – The best lace is at Tokyo’s Tsukiji fish market, surrounded by excellent restaurants!
- Okonomiyaki – Its name combines 2 words: okonomi (no one’s liking) & yaki (cook over direct heat) to mean a savory pancake filled with anything you like!
- Shabu-Shabu – Very thin slices of pork or beef you swirl in boiling broth at teh table before eating.
- Sake – High quality sake is much more than just rice wine… it’s a divine elixir with subtle and complex flavors.
When in Singapore:
- Hainanese Chicken Rice (pictured above) – One of Singapore’s national dishes, the chicken is poached at sub-boiling temperatures, with the resulting stock a blend of this plus garlic, pandan leaves, and ginger.
- Chili Crab – Mud crabs cooked with a signature sweet, salty, and lightly spicy chili sauce, it’s more sweet than spicy.
- Kaya Toast – A quintessential part of a Singaporean breakfast, kaya is a sweet jam made from mixing sugar and coconut cream.
- Guay Teow – Classic noodle soup where you select the type of noodle and ingredients.
When in Thailand:
- Thai Desserts – Asia isn’t known for sweet treats, but you have to try mango sticky rice or tasty fried bananas
So many things to try!
Asia & the Middle East offer so many flavors to try and enjoy. Between the beautiful landmarks and amazing food, these amazing experiences will stay with you for a lifetime.
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