As an Indian kid who grew up next to New York’s China Town, I grew up on Asian cuisine, be it my mom’s homemade south Indian dishes to noodles from the local corner shop. I became friends with the Chinese, Japanese, Telugu, and Thai kids, and we would have a feast by sharing our traditional food for me; this is one of the best memories I have from growing up in New York.

Asian cuisine, with its unique characteristics, refinement, and multiple styles, is a tourist attraction. Asian dishes are famous for their aroma, meaning, taste, appearance, and colors. Discover here the 6 Asian dishes that you absolutely must taste in one of the restaurants of the city of Lescar.

Fishballs

Fish balls are made from pressed or pulverized fish flesh. They can be grilled or steamed. Then they are put on skewers to form the dish. Similar to American hot dogs, fish balls are a less expensive specialty that you can find in a restaurant specializing in Asian dishes in Lescar.

They can be eaten alone or dipped in a bowl of sauce first. Sometimes they are served in a bowl of noodles or rice. To flavor them, garlic, spring onions, vinegar, and sweet soy sauce are added.

Laksa

Laksa is a spicy Asian noodle soup, particularly popular in Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia. It is a rich and complete specialty that can be prepared in many different ways.

But most of the time, it contains thick noodles, tofu, shrimps, fish or meat sticks, bean sprouts, and a coconut-based curry sauce. It is flavored with lemongrass, chili, coriander, and curry paste.

Hainanese Chicken Rice

Hainanese chicken rice is a simple specialty popular in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and China. As one of the least spicy Asian dishes, it is usually served with a dipping sauce such as ginger or chili for added flavor. It is made of plain white rice and boiled chicken and can be served with cucumber, lettuce, and egg. It can also be served with broth.

Shan Noodles

Shan noodles are a popular specialty in Myanmar, a country in Southeast Asia. This dish is eaten with crushed peanuts, fermented vegetables, green mustard, and green onions. It is a perfect combination of spicy broth with marinated pork or chicken, thin rice noodles, garlic oil, and toasted sesame seeds.

These toppings are presented separately so that the consumer has the opportunity to adjust the flavor to suit their taste. The Shan noodles can be served as a soup or as a salad with broth on the side.

Tom yam

Originating from Thailand or Laos, this Asian specialty can be described as a spicy watery soup with a sweet and sour taste. This taste is due to additions such as lime, tamarind, and lemongrass. Tom yam can be served as a main course or as an appetizer.

It can be eaten with or without rice, and you can also add vegetables and meat. Cooked with various herbs and spices generously used in the broth, this dish is characterized by its spicy flavors.

Satay

Still called sate, satey, sati, etc., satay has different spellings in different parts of Asia, but the dish remains the same, meat on a stick. Various types of meat can be used to make it, and this ingredient can be roasted over an open fire or charcoal. Most of the time, meats such as beef or chicken are used.

However, it is possible to find more unusual variations such as the stomach or heart of frogs, pigs, and insect meat. Satay is served with various dips and often with a side dish of sticky rice.

All in all, the Asian dishes that you must try in Lescar are: fish balls, laksa, Hainanese chicken rice, Shan noodles, tom yam, and satay

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