About us
We are based in south of Finland in the capital city Helsinki. The staff who work on the project all come from either a Nordic country or Asia. We hope we can give you inspiration for more creativity in the kitchen. Keep your mind open and explore your local Asian or other ethnic stores.
Chef, Narrator and Host:
Julia L B Nielsen
Photographer, videographer, Homepage and Edits:
Stine Lise Nielsen
Short about the video content
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine refers to the variety of dishes originating from the diverse regions of China. It is one of the most popular and widespread cuisines in the world, known for its unique flavors, spices, and cooking techniques.
Chinese food can be divided into eight regional styles, including Sichuan, Hunan, Cantonese, Shandong, Anhui, Fujian, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu. Each region has its own distinctive flavors and cooking methods, often based on the local climate, geography, and available ingredients.
Common ingredients in Chinese cuisine include rice, noodles, vegetables, soy sauce, tofu, seafood, and various types of meat, including chicken, pork, beef, and duck. Chinese cuisine also places great emphasis on the balance of flavors, with dishes often incorporating a combination of sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami tastes.
Some popular Chinese dishes include Kung Pao chicken, Peking duck, hot and sour soup, dumplings, stir-fried noodles, and various types of fried rice.
Nordic food
Nordic food refers to the cuisine of the Nordic countries, which include Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. It is a cuisine that emphasizes fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients, with an emphasis on simple preparations that highlight the natural flavors of the ingredients.
Some common ingredients in Nordic cuisine include fish (such as salmon, herring, and cod), meat (such as reindeer, elk, and lamb), berries (such as lingonberries and cloudberries), root vegetables (such as potatoes and carrots), and grains (such as rye and oats). Dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt, are also commonly used.
Some popular Nordic dishes include gravlax (cured salmon), smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches), meatballs, and various types of pickled vegetables. Nordic cuisine has gained popularity in recent years due to its focus on fresh, healthy ingredients and simple, flavorful preparations.
Asian cuisine
Asian cuisine refers to the diverse styles of cooking and food traditions that originate from the continent of Asia. Asia is the largest continent in the world and it includes countries such as China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, and many others. Each of these countries has its own unique culinary traditions, but there are also many shared ingredients, techniques, and flavors that tie them together.
Some of the common ingredients used in Asian cuisine include rice, noodles, seafood, vegetables, tofu, and various spices and herbs. Cooking techniques also vary widely, with methods like stir-frying, grilling, steaming, and stewing all playing important roles in different Asian cuisines.
Asian cuisine is known for its bold and complex flavors, often balancing sweet, salty, sour, and spicy elements in a single dish. Some popular Asian dishes include sushi, pad Thai, pho, dumplings, curries, and stir-fries.
Short about gear
Gear:
Canon C200
Canon EOS R
Canon EF 16-35mm f4 L IS
Canon EF 24-105mm f4 L IS
Canon EF-S 18-135 IS Nano USM +
Canon PZ-E1
Canon EF 100mm f2.8 L Macro
RØDE NTG 2
RØDE NTG 2
RØDE Wireless GO II
BOYA Wireless BY-WM8 PRO
BOYA BY-WXLR8 PRO
BOYA BY-WHM8 PRO
3 x Godox SL60
Atomos Ninja V
