http://feastasia.net Asian food, Asian lifestyle Sat, 27 Mar 2010 07:16:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 http://feastasia.net/food/turmeric-curcuma-longa/ http://feastasia.net/food/turmeric-curcuma-longa/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:23:04 +0000 Connie http://feastasia.net/?p=883 http://feastasia.net/food/turmeric-curcuma-longa/feed/ 4 http://feastasia.net/food/sesame-seeds/ http://feastasia.net/food/sesame-seeds/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:37:26 +0000 Connie http://feastasia.net/?p=731 We find them on hamburger buns and bread sticks and most think they're merely decorative. Sesame seeds are more than a food decoration. They add a subtle crunch, they impart a distinct flavor and, especially when toasted, an indescribably unique aroma.]]> http://feastasia.net/food/sesame-seeds/feed/ 2 http://feastasia.net/food/coriander-coriandrum-sativum-seeds/ http://feastasia.net/food/coriander-coriandrum-sativum-seeds/#comments Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:40:42 +0000 Connie http://feastasia.net/?p=447 Native to southwestern Asia west to north Africa (others say it is native to the Middle East), the coriander plant grows to about 20 inches in height. All parts are edible -- even the roots -- but most people are only familiar with the leaves, popularly known as cilantro or coriander leaves, and the seeds. Each coriander "pod" contains two seeds. The flavor of these seeds, sold whole or ground, has been described as reminiscent of both orange peel and sage. Coriander is one of the five spices that make up curry powder.]]> http://feastasia.net/food/coriander-coriandrum-sativum-seeds/feed/ 4