Steamed Sand FlowerPrepared by Ina KurniatiJaringan Masyarakat Tani Indonesia (JAMTANI)Indonesia Along the southern coast of Java in Indonesia, a plant bearing delicate pink flowers thrives. In the local language, this flowering plant is known as “kembang pasir,” or bay bean. Kembang pasir shares similarities with common vegetables, boasting a subtle sweetness and a neutral fragrance. […]
Pork with Fermented Shrimp Paste (Gia Vien)Prepared by Dinh Thi Thu Hien, Pham Thi Huong, and Dinh Thi Thu ThuyViet Nam Farmers’ Union (VNFU)Vietnam Hailing from Ninh Binh province, Vietnam, this dish is a quintessential part of the region’s culinary heritage. Its star ingredient is the locally renowned fermented shrimp paste, a beloved product of […]
Ka Jingtah Shyriew (Yam Dish)Prepared by Santina MakdohNorth East India Committee On Relief & Development (NEICORD)India This dish, featuring yam as its primary ingredient alongside an assortment of other vegetables and indigenous spices, holds a special place in the culinary heritage of Meghalaya, India. Among the people of Meghalaya, yam isn’t just a main course […]