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Singapore: Must Try Foods you Need to Know
I didn’t have tons of time, but everything I ate in Singapore was delicious! Here are my notable munchies. Hainanese chicken is a classic and always amazing – it is poached chicken, seasoned rice, chili sauce, and often times a side soup. Always good (and cheap!). I couldn’t visit without trying Bak Kut Teh. There are many variations but it…
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Myanmar: Must Try Foods you Need to Know
Ah, Myanmar, how I miss thee. I was sick for the majority of the country and also eating vegetarian (traveling with one) but I did have some of the best seafood of my life! Veggie Soup: As stated above, I was sick a lot of the month. I would feel bad especially at night so almost every day we would…
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Malaysia: Must Try Food you Need to Know
I’m sorry to my vegetarian friends, but I didn’t realize how much I missed meat. There is a savory-ness that is hard to match with veggie soup. Most of my meals in Malaysia were meat-centric and I had so many amazing meals that I enjoyed SO much. Nasi Lemak: A famous dish in Malaysia that I had on my first…
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Laos: Must Try Foods you Need to Know
Oh Laos…you gave me food poisoning yet I still love you. Fun fact: steamed sticky rice is eaten more in Laos than anywhere else in the world! Lap (larp/laap) A mixture of marinated meat with a lot of cilantro, this is arguably the most famous dish from Laos. It was delicious — luckily I love cilantro. ‘The’ Noodle Soup Night…