Potluck: A dish from memory

1. Name of the dish?

2. How does it taste?

3. Explain the ingredients

4. Why did you choose this dish? Is there any

memory or story behind it?

5. How do you feel about the food you chose?

Dish Name: Fufu with Egusi Soup
Taste: Savory, spicy, and rich with a smooth, soft texture from the fufu.
Ingredients: Ground melon seeds (egusi), palm oil, vegetables, assorted meats, spices; served with cassava-based fufu.
Memory/Story: It reminds me of home, family gatherings, and Nigerian culture.
Feelings: I feel proud and connected to my roots whenever I eat it.

1. Wine sauce sirloid steak

2. Sophisticated, Complex with a hidden sense of exquisiteness. Tender to the touch while balanced with firmness

3. Sirloin steak (Portion depends on the dish), Wine for fermentation, Veggies such as carrots and rosemary

4.

The hidden taste behind the brown-golden crust reminds me of the hidden meat of my identity. Its kicking taste represents the vision I want to carve into the world.

5. Enigmatic and fit with my identity

Dish name chilli chicken.

It taste really very good

Ingredients Chicken pepper garlic etc

Memory In my hostel they made it so good I miss it as well as my friend my parents also love this menu

Feeling I feel good and remember those days so missing it

This is kanhom Jeen with chicken sauces

Taste : very delicious it a little bit spicy and some sweet and salty

Ingredients: chicken basil leaves coconut milk and some spices

Memories: this is my mom chicken sauce and it very delicious

Feeling: I almost miss this sauce because I never find more delicious chicken sauce than my mom’s recipe.

Dish name : bonchon chicken eiei

Taste : juicy yummy with bonchon sauce

Ingredients : chicken some part of chicken and rice

Story : I just ate this week ago 😝

Feeling : happy that I bought when it is a promotion buy 1 get 1

1. Egg Fried Rice

2. eggy, salty, umami

3. Rice, Egg, Scallions + whatever else is available

4. It is something I commonly eat when I don't want to order food or just have rice leftover and don't wanna work too hard.

5. Its simple but still filling and delicious

1. Shrimp Cake

2. Savory, Slightly Sweet, Crispy and Crunchy on the outside

3. Shrimp, Pork Lard, Coriander Root, Garlic, Soy Sauce, Salt, Ground Pepper, Propose Flour, Egg, Bread Crumbs, Plum Sauce

4. I just love it when I was a kid when I tried it when I was very little. Still loved it until now.

5. Just a comfort food of mine.

Name :

Indian Curry Mutton

Tastes :

It tastes rich, spicy, and flavorful. The meat is tender and the spices are deeply aromatic.

Explain the ingredients :

The main ingredients are Mutton, curry powder, onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, yogurt, and Indian spices such as turmeric, cumin, coriander, and garam masala.

Why did you choose this dish :

I chose this dish because it was the first meal I cooked together with my friend. It was a fun and memorable experience that made me feel closer to them.

How do you feel about the food you chose :

I feel happy and nostalgic when I think about this dish. It reminds me of friendship and trying something new.

1.Green curry.

2.Creamy and tasty with a hint of herbal aroma.

3.Green curry paste, coconut milk, chicken (or meat), eggplant, Thai basil, fish sauce, palm sugar, kaffir lime leaves.

4.I chose this dish because my grandmother used to cook it when I was a child, and I loved it very much.

5.It makes me feel nostalgic for my childhood, especially after coming home from school.

• Dish name: Noodle soup (ก๋วยเตี๋ยว)

• Taste: Savory, slightly sweet, and a little spicy depending on how it’s seasoned. The broth is rich and flavorful.

• Ingredients: Noodles (such as rice noodles or egg noodles), broth, pork or chicken, meatballs, morning glory, garlic oil, green onion, and chili flakes.

• Memory/story: I used to eat noodle soup very often in high school because I thought it had the best taste in the canteen. I usually had it with my friends during lunch. Those moments were simple but full of joy.

• Feeling: Eating noodle soup reminds me of those fun and happy times with friends at school. It makes me feel warm and nostalgic.

Grilled chicken

When I was in primary school, my grandma gave me grilled chicken before school It’s salty, a bit sweet, and very tasty ,yummy and made me feel happy every morning.

It reminds me of my childhood and my family.

Name of the dish:

Korean-style BBQ

Taste:

Savory, slightly sweet, and smoky. The grilled meat is tender and flavorful.

Ingredients:

Sliced pork, marinated skewers, fresh vegetables, and dipping sauce.

Why I chose it / Story behind it:

I shared this meal with a close friend. We enjoyed grilling while talking and listening to soft music. The camping-style outdoor seating made the atmosphere even more enjoyable—I personally love that kind of setting.

How I feel about it:

The food was delicious, and the relaxed environment made the experience feel warm and memorable🥰

1. NAME : Sour curry Thai / Kaeng som

2. TASTE : Spicy, Sour

3. Ingredients : Fish,Vegetables (Cabbages,Cauliflower,Morning glory) , Keang Som Curry

4. MEMORY : It reminds me of my grandmother

5. FEEL : Comforting menu 😋

1.Pad Thai

2.It tastes sweet, salty, a little sour, and slightly spicy. The noodles are soft, and the peanuts make it a bit crunchy.

3.Pad Thai has rice noodles, egg, tofu or shrimp, bean sprouts, garlic, peanuts, and Pad Thai sauce made from tamarind, fish sauce, and sugar.

4.I chose this dish because it is very popular in Thailand and I like how it has many flavors in one bite. I also have a good memory of eating it with my family at the market.

5.I feel good when I eat it. It’s tasty and always makes me think of fun times with my family.

Dish Name: Pineapple Sour Soup with Pork Belly

Taste: Sweet and Sour from pineapple, a little bit salty from fish sauce, and hot and spicy from pepper and garlic.

Ingredients: Pork belly, garlic, fish sauce, pineapple, and pepper

Memory: This is one of my favorite menu that I cooked with my family.

Feeling: Delicious, from the texture of pork belly with the a little bit of hot spicy from pepper which is perfect for winter weather. But I don't like pineapple texture just like the taste.

Dish Name: Yum omelette

Taste: spicy, sour first sweet and salty later

Ingredients: egg, chili, tomato, pork, cucumber, onion, sugar, lime, fish sauce

Story: my mom used to often cook this dish and I very liked this favor.

Feel: It’s very refreshing menu.

Ema Datshi (Chili and Cheese Stew)

2. How Does It Taste?

Spicy, creamy, and comforting — with the bold kick of chilies balanced by rich melted cheese.

3. Ingredients:

Chilies, cheese, onion, garlic, butter, and a bit of water. Sometimes tomatoes or mushrooms are added.

4. Why Did You Choose This Dish? Any Memory?

It reminds me of National Day at home — watching the celebrations on TV with my family, followed by a warm meal together. The dish brings back those proud and happy moments.

5. How Do You Feel About the Food You Chose?

I feel proud and nostalgic. Ema Datshi is more than food it’s a taste of Bhutan and family.

1. Name of the dish: Egg tomato spring onion stir fry

2. Taste: Perfect mix of four flavors, fragrance from the oil and spring onion, sweetness from the egg and tomato, just right oiliness balanced with tomato juice and acidity, and saltiness from just simple salt.

3. Ingredients: Egg, tomato, spring onion, oil, salt

4. Memory: I didn't know this recipe when I cooked it, I wasn't a good cook so I usually follow other people's recipe, but that one time, I wanted to try putting random ingredients into a fried egg and it was tomato, turned out very delicious, so from then on I have been trying inventing my own recipes.

5. How I feel: I felt a great sense of accomplishment, and have great boost in my creativity.

Taste: These fried dumplings are super crispy on the outside, with a tasty mix of shrimp and veggies inside. The dipping sauce is spicy and sour: a perfect match for the savory filling.

Ingredients: Dumpling sheet, shrimp, carrot, cabbage, cilantro, chili, garlic, oil, lime

Story: I made this dish for my family, and even though it wasn’t perfect, the little mistakes and experiments made it special

Feel: It was more than a Food. The progress was the fun part of it where I find great moments with family and it is something which I am proud of myself.

Dish Name: Grilled Pork with Sticky Rice

Taste: They're sweet and salty from the sauce, with a smoky aroma from the grill. The sticky rice adds a soft, chewy balance.

Ingredients: Pork, three musketeers(coriander root, garlic, and white pepper), soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and sticky rice.

Memory: This is one of the classic meals I often ate during morning school especially during road on the bus from home to school.

Feeling:Great like nostalgia, especially the contrast between the juicy grilled pork and the warm, sticky rice. It feels like a taste of old memory. I love everything about it the flavor, the texture like a little crunch, and the memories it brings back.

1. dish name : Xiao Long Bao

2. Taste : You'll experience the rich aroma of pork intestines and the sweet and salty broth all in one.

   This delicious, rich, aromatic, and full-bodied soup, with a hidden secret, creates a "smooth yet rich" experience.

3. Ingredients : Flour (Wheat flour + water) Minced pork (filling + sauce + ginger + prisoner) Bone broth + Jedi sauce

4. MEMORY : I chose this dish because it's a dish that I only eat during Chinese festivals. I usually make it myself at home or go out to eat with my family.

5. How do you feel about the food you : When eating, it gives a feeling like just one bite gives a variety of flavors and is mellow (if it is made perfectly).

1. Green curry

2.spicy and creamy

3.its made with green curry paste, coconut milk , chicken or whatever you like is fine, eggplant and thai herbs.

4.my mom used to make it for me,especially when i got back from school.

5.feel good when i eat it. it brings back those joyful moments I spent with my family.