Topic: Asian Food and Cooking
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10 weirdest global fast foods
In the US, fast food can get pretty predictable: Burgers, fries, chicken, and a taco or a fish sandwich, if you’re feeling adventurous. Leave it to our international brethren to show us how to loosen up and live a little. Take a look at ten wacky fast food items from around the world.
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3 noteworthy new young adult books
In these new young adult books, three plucky female protagonists face considerable odds.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/31
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15 recipes for Memorial Day
Memorial Day marks the start of America's season of eating outdoors. Typically, that means food that is either grilled or packed into portable containers and served cold. From the Monitor's archives, here is a list of 15 recipes – some exotic, some traditional, and all delectable – to help you prepare for your next picnic, barbecue, or day at the beach.
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In Pictures: Subway stories
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Coconut curry shrimp soup
A soup that is light enough for spring but warm enough for chilly, bright days.
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Kimchi soup
And one cook's list for an essential Asian pantry.
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10 weirdest global fast foods
In the US, fast food can get pretty predictable: Burgers, fries, chicken, and a taco or a fish sandwich, if you’re feeling adventurous. Leave it to our international brethren to show us how to loosen up and live a little. Take a look at ten wacky fast food items from around the world.
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Ripe for a bagel spread
A recipe disaster and a whimsical poem unite an avocado with heat.
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Reader recommendation: The Case of the Man Who Died Laughing
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
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A delicate balance of New England shellfish, world flavors: curried mussels with cilantro
Curry powder, garlic, shallots, coconut milk, wine and cilantro blend into a surprisingly delicate broth for steamed mussels.
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3 noteworthy new young adult books
In these new young adult books, three plucky female protagonists face considerable odds.
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Meatless Monday: Masoor dal with cumin seed oil
A delicious Indian dish, ready to go in 20 minutes.
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Meatless Monday: Coconut vegetable curry
A coconut vegetable curry that is delicious, easy to make, and good for you.
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Meatless Monday: Balsamic glazed carrots and edamame grilled cheese
Carrots and edamame in a grilled cheese sandwich – why not?
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Meatless Monday: Coconut ginger vegetable soup
A lovely Thai soup that intermingles lemony, spicy, and creamy flavors.
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Bluefin tuna auctioned in Tokyo for record $736,000
Bluefin tuna auction: Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market saw last year's record broken with the auction of a $736,000 bluefin tuna. It also broke the record for most expensive bluefin tuna by the pound, priced at $1,238 per pound.
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Meatless Monday: Udon noodle soup
A delicious broth is the key to this noodle and vegetable Asian soup.
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Ig Nobel prizes cause a stink
Ig Nobel prize winners this year include a team who created a fire alarm using the smell of wasabi, research on the effects of withholding urine, and others. The light-hearted science prizes are funny, but also aim to make people think.
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Chinese-style steamed fish
A healthy cooking technique made fragrant and delicious.
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Top Picks: Korean food, hipster farmsteads, self-appointed superheroes, and more
A culinary tour of South Korea on PBS, farming skills for city dwellers, a documentary on caped vigilantes, and more recommendations.
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Indian curry: pea, potato, and cheese
A quick Indian dish that can easily become part of your weeknight repertoire.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/31
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15 recipes for Memorial Day
Memorial Day marks the start of America's season of eating outdoors. Typically, that means food that is either grilled or packed into portable containers and served cold. From the Monitor's archives, here is a list of 15 recipes – some exotic, some traditional, and all delectable – to help you prepare for your next picnic, barbecue, or day at the beach.
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Sweet and spicy Thai curry
The cuisine of Thailand fuses unexpected flavors – but beware the spicy kick.
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Turkey burgers
Turkey burgers 'livened up' with Asian flavors.
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Simple beef pho
Pho is Vietnamese soup flavored with meat and fresh herbs.
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Guyanese chow mein
A traditional Guyanese dish that reveals a fusion of Asian influences.
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Caramelized shrimp and pork belly
This traditional dish can be found in any region throughout Vietnam.
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Caramel corn for Red Sox home opener
Baseball, the Red Sox, and caramel corn have returned to Boston.
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