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Num Pia is a robust Southeast Asian beef noodle soup featuring brisket, bones, and tripe simmered with lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Finished with fish sauce, tamarind, roasted rice powder, chili, herbs, and a touch of bile for a traditional, pleasantly bitter depth.
Qurut is a tangy, savory yogurt-based sauce/drink inspired by Central Asian dried yogurt (qurut), thinned with water and scented with garlic and mint. Refreshing on its own, or served as a dip or drizzle for breads, vegetables, and grilled meats.
Klepon are Indonesian pandan-scented glutinous rice balls filled with molten palm sugar and rolled in lightly salted grated coconut. Chewy, aromatic, and delightfully sweet, they’re best enjoyed warm, soon after cooking.
Bukhara Parvarda Bites are traditional Uzbek sugar confections scented with cardamom and brightened with lemon. A crisp, powdery exterior and tender center make them a classic tea-time sweet.
A Kyrgyz-style Issyk‑Kul trout prepared with lemon, dill, garlic, and butter, seared and oven-finished with onions and served alongside golden potatoes. Bright, herbaceous, and comforting with crisped edges and tender, flaky fish.
Tandir Non is a traditional Uzbek tandoor-baked bread, crisp on the outside with a tender, slightly tangy crumb from yogurt and milk. Topped with sesame and nigella seeds, it’s perfect alongside savory dishes or enjoyed on its own with tea.
Sorpa is a traditional Central Asian mutton soup with a rich, aromatic broth, tender meat, root vegetables, and noodles. Finished with fresh dill, parsley, and green onions, it’s hearty, comforting, and deeply flavorful.
A refreshing Hong Kong–style dessert of silky sago pearls in a creamy coconut and dairy base, brightened with sweet mango, juicy pomelo, and a hint of lime. Served chilled for a tropical, citrusy finish.
A wholesome Nepali staple of steamed rice paired with a fragrant lentil dal tempered with cumin, mustard, and aromatics, finished with spinach, cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon. Comforting, nourishing, and deeply satisfying.
Sarymsaq Manty are Central Asian steamed dumplings filled with garlicky lamb and onions, wrapped in tender handmade dough and finished with a gloss of butter.