Monthly Archives: May 2013

Puchka (Bangladesh)

Posted on May 28, 2013 by findingfoodfluently

Given Name: Puchka Alias:  Panipuri*, Phuchka, Gol Gappa, Gup Chup Place(s) of Origin: India Place Consumed: Dhaka, Bangladesh Common Features: Potatoes, chickpeas, puri, tamarind, water, a newspaper (taking the place of banana leaves) Background: I was teaching English in Shenzhen, … Continue reading →

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Ikinari Dango (Japan)

Posted on May 10, 2013 by findingfoodfluently

Given Name: いきなり団子 Alias:  Ikinari Dango*, Imokoi* Place(s) of Origin: Kumamoto, Japan Place Consumed: Kitakyushu, Japan Common Features: Glutinous rice, sweet potato, red beans Background: I get a kick out of wandering about the depachika* of Japan, collecting food samples, … Continue reading →

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Tavë Dhèu (Albania)

Posted on May 6, 2013 by findingfoodfluently

Given Name: Tavë Dhèu Alias: Calf’s Liver and Sour Ricotta Stew Place(s) of Origin: Albania Place Consumed: Shkodër, Albania Common Features: Calf’s liver (and/or veal), gjize*, onions, tomato paste, pepper Background: I asked one of the employee’s at my Tirana … Continue reading →

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Rose Bandung

Posted on May 4, 2013 by findingfoodfluently

Given Name: Rose Bandung Alias: Air Bandung* Place(s) of Origin: Singapore/Malaysia Place Consumed: Singapore, at a 7-11 Common Features: Evaporated milk, rose syrup, food coloring, and water Background: Pink all over the place?  Klaxons were blaring, so I proceeded with … Continue reading →

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Five Years Later, Gristle Still Tastes The Same

Posted on May 3, 2013 by findingfoodfluently

The memory is a bit cloudy as to when I started eating street food, though I was likely in my single-digits upon having my first New York pretzel and hot dog.  That’s where things get much clearer- I haven’t eaten … Continue reading →

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Mexico City’s Griddle of Gastric Goodness

Posted on May 1, 2013 by findingfoodfluently

Some might complain that the same griddle shouldn’t be used for both vegetables and carne, or meat.  Sometimes I’d agree– I’m a big fan of late-night barbeque vendors in China, but when they place the red tide shellfish and Chinese … Continue reading →

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