We couldn't leave Asia without reminiscing about all the amazing things stuffed in our face! The smells and flavours of a country are one of the first things I recall when thinking to my favourite places. South East Asia has amazing food so we've put together a list of our favourite eats. This list, in part, is to encourage us to try cooking some of our favourites when we get back and maybe entice you to try something new if you're in this part of the world! Nasi GorengThis is what a traditional breakfast looks like in Bali, Indonesia. It's not just for breakfast though. We found variations of this dish all over South East Asia and they were all fantastic! Basically just rice, some veggies, chicken and a fried egg. So easy yet soooo good! Pad ThaiThailand has strong noodle game and Pad Thai is one dish you can't leave here without eating! You can get it with chicken, shrimp or veggie at pretty much any restaurant in Thailand. SataySeasoned meat on a stick, how can you go wrong? Finding this at street markets is the best way to go, it's cooked on the spot and is an easy take away. Often it's served with super tasty peanut sauce. We found this in every country we visited in S.E.A. so we ate it alot! Fruit Shakes and Fresh CoconutsIt's humid, hot and you're tired. What better way to perk up an afternoon of temple exploring than with a fresh fruit smoothie or a coconut! We were careful where we bought our shakes to make sure they used safe ice. Most touristy places we didn't worry and we never got sick as a result. Every country has their own twist and seasonal fruit to pick from. Coconuts were available only where they were in season, super cheap and very good! Pho!Finding Pho in Vietnam is easy. We fell in love with Pho 2000 located near the Bing Tang market in Saigon. Rice... LOTS of rice.It's not a meal without rice! Rice comes in every form, in a coconut, pineapple, plain or with meat and veg you name it. It's a safe bet if you're a picky eater (like me). Coffee... mmmmmhhhhThey seriously know what they're doing in South East Asia. The coffee scene is huge and there are tons of funky cafe's to match the quality of the coffee they serve. Animal poo coffee (Civet or Luwak Coffee) is popular, a bit pricy but very tasty if you're wiling to try! Spring RollsThey come deep fried or not and both are amazing. Our favourite spring rolls were found in Canggu, Bali served with peanut dipping sauce, a match made in heaven! We even learned to make our own while in Vietnam, super easy! Honorable MentionsThese are a few of the one offs we tried that are worth mentioning as well because they were all fantastic! These are just a few of the most delicious and fun things we ate during our 2 months in South East Asia. There is lots we left out (and don't have photos for) including Thai Green Curry, Mango Sticky Rice, Coconut pancakes, Fried Noodles and so much more! If you're a foodie at heart than this is a region worth visiting!
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