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Eat Around the World at Westpoint

With travel off the cards for now, why not bring the flavours of the world to you?
Published 18 August
Make the most of your time at home by whipping up some delicious multicultural cuisines in the comfort of your own home. 
 
There are so many delicious flavours to explore—and Westpoint has a range of fresh food retailers who offer a massive range of international food products. This means it’s super easy to achieve the real deal right at home. 
 
Philippines – Chicken Adobo
 
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This famous dish from the Philippines is sure to be a hit at home! Adobo refers to the method of marinating meat, seafood or vegetables in vinegar and soy sauce. This marinade is flavoured with herbs and spices like bay leaves, garlic, and whole peppercorns—pretty much all the good stuff! 
 
Not only is this dish simple to make, but its packed full of flavour that even the fussiest palates will love it. Most of the ingredients can be found at your local grocer, so why not pop into our Fresh Food market and whip this up for the family? 
 
Let the experts at Panlasan Pinoy teach you how to make this incredible dish here.
 
Japan – Ramen 
 
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Has winter got anyone else craving a big bowl of hot noodle soup? Ramen showcases an array of Japanese flavours, featuring ingredients and vegetables that are staples of the Japanese cuisine. A hearty bowl of ramen calls for quality meat and fresh produce such as cashu, beansprouts, black fungus and garlic. 
 
This dish is not only comforting, but the signature flavour of a good bowl of ramen can be achieved using as few as 12 ingredients! Why not visit Tong Li Supermarket to pick up the essentials for this dish? 
 
Head here to learn how to create a delicious bowl of ramen at home.
 
Italy – Antipasto Platter
 
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Many of us are wishing that we could be perusing the streets of Italy, tasting all that the place has to offer. Why not recreate the flavours by crafting a delicious Antipasto platter that is sure to hit the spot? Deli Extra has all the authentic ingredients needs to pull together an appetising platter. Check out the range of fresh cheeses, deli meats, bread and produce – you will be like a kid in a candy store. 
 
For some platter inspiration check out this page.
 
Poland – Pierogi
 
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What’s the only thing better than dumplings? Dumplings with cheese and potato of course. 
Pierogi is widely considered to be Poland’s national dish, and after tasting them you can see why. The most popular variety is Pierogi Ruskie, which is stuffed with potatoes and quark cheese. Another popular variety is stuffing the dumpling with meat such as pork, beef chicken or veal. This will be the perfect winter meal which the whole family will enjoy. You can find the recipe here.
 
 
India – Tandoori Chicken
 
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Who doesn’t love Indian food? Packed full of flavour, it’s no wonder this dish is a favourite go-to all over the world. One classic beloved meal is Tandoori chicken. It has a smoky chargrilled flavour which is achieved from being cooked in a clay tandoor built to withhold fierce charcoal heat. 
 
This recipe by ‘Recipe Tin Eats’ reveals all the details on how to achieve big flavours at home with a classic oven. Serve this on a bed of saffron rice and minted yoghurt and you’ve got yourself a drool-worthy meal here.
 
Looking for your ingredients? There’s no need to travel far, simply visit Westpoint’s Fresh Food market on Level 1 to discover a wide range of international ingredients so you can cook up a storm in the comfort of your own home.