Asia Food Chronicles

An in-depth culinary resource on the cuisines of East Asia—not for tourists, but for those who want to understand why food is the way it is. Each article explores the cultural, historical, or regional context behind a dish. The site covers street food, regional cuisines, food markets, restaurant culture, and culinary traditions.

Navratri

The Navratri Fasting Pantry: Why Nine Days Without Grain Run on Cassava, Rock Salt and Buckwheat

Cassava pearls, rock salt, buckwheat flour and a millet called rice: the Navratri fasting pantry is younger and more inventive than it looks. Here is what is in it, and how to shop for it safely this week.

Publisher · 7 min