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Asian cuisine is one of the healthiest and most popular cooking styles in the world. Fans of this cooking style enjoy its filling nature and focus on nutrition. There are many different types of Asian cuisine, from sushi to dim sum, and yet they all have some of the same distinctive features.

5 Unique Features of Asian Cuisine

1. Perfect for Seafood Lovers

Asian cuisineFishing is a time-honored tradition in most Asian cultures, and as a result, seafood is a diet staple. In addition to being the main ingredient in most types of sushi, seafood is also eaten alone, with rice, stir-fried alongside vegetables, and included in soups.

2. Rice Is Often Combined

Although rice is a filling and accessible grain, white rice alone can be very starchy and raise your blood sugar. To counteract this effect, many forms of Asian dishes combine different types of rice such as brown, long grain, or wild rice. This helps slow the digestion and improve the nutritional value of rice.

3. More Vegetables Than the Standard American Diet

Despite expert recommendations that adults get between 2-3 cups—or 5-9 servings—of vegetables each day, the average American does not meet these goals. In Asian cultures, meeting these standards is not a problem because most meals feature a 3:1 ratio of vegetables to meat. This feature of Asian food is part of why many Asian countries possess some of the highest life expectancies in the world.

4. Plenty of Soup

From ramen to miso, there is plenty of soup to be found in Asian cuisine. These soups are eaten as starters or a main course and can include meat, vegetables, eggs, seafood, and mushrooms.

5. Portions are Small

The portions in Asian restaurants are generally smaller than those in American restaurants. Asian food is meant to be eaten in several courses, so there is no need to overfill in any one particular course. Eating in this manner is also easier on the stomach and allows you to better enjoy your meal.

 

To enjoy great Asian cuisine in Kihei, HI, visit Isana Restaurant.Their menu includes delicious and authentic Korean food, happy hour specials, and late-night sushi. To make a reservation, call (808) 874-5700 or visit their Facebook to view the full menu.

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