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From interviews with the best chefs to a primer on Asian dining traditions, read on for informative—and entertaining—features on all things Asian food.

Thai Soup with Lily Buds
Bright golden yellow buds add a delicate subtle flavor to this Thai soup.
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Vietnamese Pho
This Vietnamese staple, pronounced ‘fuh’, is a concoction of fresh rice noodles soaked in hot flavorful broth, thin cuts of seasoned beef and a variety of garnishes.
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Vietnamese Sour Soup with Pineapple
A refreshing soup made with fresh pineapple, preferably half-ripe and tart.
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Water Lily Sour Soup
Fish, water lily stems and tamarind come together in a flavorful soup.
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Pad Thai
Popular Thai stir-fried rice noodles with fish sauce, egg, chili pepper, and other delicious condiments.
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Red Lentil and Rice Kitchri
Similar to a pilau, rice and red lentils prepared in this way are the standby of every Indian cook.
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Taro Leaves in Coconut Cream
This is a favorite in many parts of the Pacific, and is known as palusami or lau me wau niu.
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Rice in Coconut Milk
This is known in Sri Lanka as kiri bath. Serve with coconut sambal or shaved palm sugar for a sweeter flavor.
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Rice with Fried Bean Curd
Thin pockets of deep-fried bean curd (aburage) add great flavor to this rice dish.
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Saffron Rice Pilau
Serve this aromatic rice with any meat, poultry or vegetable dish.
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