Asian cuisine

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Asian cuisine includes several major regional cuisines such as the following:

What is a cuisine?

A cuisine is a characteristic style of cooking practices and traditions, usually associated with a specific culture.

Unique cultures

Asia, being the largest and most populous continent, is home to many cultures, many of which have their own characteristic cuisine. Some of the cuisines in Asian based on the country include the following:

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Common ingredients

Ingredients common to many cultures in the East and Southeast regions of the continent include rice, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, chilies, dried onions, soy, and tofu.

Cooking methods

Common cooking methods include:

Gallery

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