Famous Delicacies In The World

When Japan wants to build something right, it builds it really right. Brand giants such as Toyota, Nintendo, Sony, Nikon and Yamaha may have been created by people fueled by nothing more complicated than raw fish and rice, but it’s how the fish and rice is put together that makes this a global first-date favorite. The Japanese don’t live practically forever for no reason -- they want to keep eating this stuff. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sushi-rolls-recipe Ingredients 5 sheets nori 2 cups sushi rice, recipe follows 2 ounces sushi-grade tuna, cut into1/4 by 1/2 by 3-inch strips 2 ounces sushi-grade salmon, cut into1/4 by 1/2 by 3-inch strips 1 hot house cucumber, julienne 1 carrot, peeled and julienne 1/2 avocado, thinly sliced Sushi Rice: 5 cups short-grain sushi rice 6 cups water 1/2 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt     Directions Place a nori sheet lengthwise on a bamboo r...

YIELD: Serves 4 to 6 as an appetizer, or 2 to 3 as a main course with steamed rice ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes RATED:      [Photograph: J. Kenji López-Alt] Poke (pronounced poh-keh), a raw-fish salad, is like the hamburger of Hawaii, ubiquitous at family gatherings, parties, tailgates, and supermarket delis across the islands. I've seen the Hawaiian word poke translated variously as "to chop" or "to cut crosswise," in reference to the way in which the fish is cut, so perhaps it's more accurate to say that poke is like the chopped salad of Hawaii. My version features both traditional and modern twists. It's extremely simple to make (think of it like tossing a salad) and uses very few ingredients. WHY IT WORKS Sweet onions provide flavor without pungency or heat. Fresh lean tuna is complemented by simple seasonings and aromatics. Tossing the salad and letting it rest for just a few minutes be...

A simple curry paste gives this northern Thai–inspired soup surprising depth of flavor. Ingredients 6 TO 8 SERVINGS Khao Soi Paste 4 large dried New Mexico or guajillo chiles, stemmed, halved, seeded 2 medium shallots, halved 8 cloves garlic cloves 1 2" piece ginger, peeled, sliced ¼ cup chopped cilantro stems 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon curry powder Soup 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 14-oz. cans unsweetened coconut milk 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1½ lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs, halved lengthwise 1 lb Chinese egg noodles 3 tablespoons (or more) fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam) 1 tablespoon (packed) palm sugar or light brown sugar Kosher salt Sliced red onion, bean sprouts, cilantro sprigs, crispy fried onions or shallots, chili oil, and lime wedges (for serving) Preparation Ingredient info: Dried chiles are available at Latin markets; Chi...