“Every year for New Year’s, my great-aunt would make somen, Japanese noodles normally eaten cold.
Even after she passed away years ago, I check that we keep up the tradition.”
There’s nothing better than the home-cooked meals you ate growing up.
“Every year for New Year’s, my great-aunt would make somen, Japanese noodles normally eaten cold. Even after she passed away years ago, I make sure we keep up the tradition."
You know, the ones that transport you right back to childhood.
So, werecently askedAAPI folks in the BuzzFeed Community to share their favorite meals as a kid.
Here’s what they said:
1.“HALWA!!!
My grandmother made it for special occasions, and no food will ever measure up.
Her special recipe, which has been passed down to me, is something even restaurants cant recreate.
Also, many establishments in the US dont serve it (nobody knows why, LOL).
Halwa is probably the BEST food ever growing up!”
“Bo Chien Bo (translates to butter-fried beef, essentially Vietnamese BBQ).
Lots of butter, lots of marinated meats.
you might just eat it with vermicelli, or you might wrap it with rice paper.
Anonymous
3.
“Sapasui is Samoan chop suey.
I have sooo many wonderful memories of attending family events where I’d pile this high on my plate!
“I loved congee or porridge.
It was such a delicious comfort food.
Whenever I was sick, my parents made it for me, and I always felt better.
I still crave it whenever I’m feeling sick.”
xy8lu
5.
“My mom used to always make stir-fried cucumbers with eggs paired with hot sticky rice.
It was the best and still a comfort food for me!
Also, I remember my grandpa used to make us the Mama brand of instant noodles.
“Niu rou mian, or beef noodle soup!
Anytime my mom makes it now, I get transported back to childhood.
And it’s delicious, too!”
“Fried spam and eggs with rice for breakfast.
It’s still one of my favorite breakfasts now that I’m grown up.”
To this day, I never get tired of it.”
“I am so grateful for the home-cooked meals I get.
They taste awesome hot, and I always look forward to eating them!”
“Sinigang and white jasmine rice!!!
The more sour, the better.
And with okra.”
Its basically white rice with lentil soup made with lots of different spices.
Kids usually mash it up, and its a dinner staple in South Asian homes!”
“Every year for New Year’s, my great-aunt would make somen, Japanese noodles normally eaten cold.
vasato
14.
Its rice, green beans, beef, and thats pretty much it!
It sounds simple but tastes so delicious!”
“My personal favorite that I’ve luckily mastered is biryani.”
slowtubelite89
16.And finally, “Panikeke!
One of my absolute favorite Samoan foods.
They’re fried pancake balls, and I especially love the ones made with bananas.
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
