If I have to select "10 dishes to try before you die", the famous Cherry Pork (Ying Tau Rou) in Suzhou would definitely make the list. There's no cherry in the dish, but instead it's the colour of the sauce that gives it the name. One of the best places to try this is Songhelou … Continue reading Cherry Pork (Ying Tau Rou 樱桃肉)
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Uzbek Plov
Plov is the national dish of Uzbekistan that I fell in love with when I visited the country in 2003 - it's a rice dish consisting of lamb and a variety of vegetables, all cooked to a golden colour. For many westerners, this dish could be considered rather fatty and unhealthy, but for me this … Continue reading Uzbek Plov
Anna's Fish Soup from Gamla Rif, Iceland
I came across this delicious fish soup in the small harbour village of Rif in the Snaefellsnes peninsula in Iceland in June 2010. Gamla Rif, owned and run by two fishermen's wives, has a variety of delicious homemade food and snacks. Their fish soup was made from the freshest daily catch from their husbands' boats. … Continue reading Anna's Fish Soup from Gamla Rif, Iceland
Chow With Chau 