What better foods to represent Asia than raw fish and the popular spice ginger. Sure I could have done the popular sushi, but we don't really need all that rice and extra stuff!
Ginger is native to India and China, where it has been used medicinally for centuries (and can be found in the writings of Confucius). It is one of the earliest spices known to western Europe; brought in the 9th century. In Asia it is usually used minced, crushed, or sliced; and is served pickled, with chutney or in curry pastes. It has been used to help relieve indigestion, gas pains, diarrhea, stomach cramping, nausea (both motion sickness and morning sickness), and to treat asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory conditions (because it helps to loosen and expel the phlegm in the lungs). It has anti-inflammatory qualities as well that help to relieve pain and reduce inflammation caused by arthitis, rheumatism, and muscle spasms. Chinese use it therapeuitcally to stimualte blood circulation, remove toxins, cleanse the bowels and kidneys, and to nourish skin. Interestingly it is a diaphoretic, therefore it causes one to sweat, so it is therefore sometimes used to break sweats, by warming the body and increasing perspiration. It has a spicy, aromatic, and pungent taste. Buy it by the root or in paste and add to any dish, (especially currys).
Sashimi will be short and to the point, as it is simply thinly sliced raw fish (therefore you get the benefits of fish). Sashimi is an excellent source of protein (great for muscles), omega-3 (great for the brain and inflammation), and nutrients like: selenium, niacin, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and magnesium. The options of fish are endless: salmon, tuna, halibut, mackeral, calamari, and so much more. You don't have to be worried about eating raw fish, just eat a reputable restaurant or choose "sashimi grade" fish when shopping for yourself. So go out and get yourself some raw fish and pickled ginger (to cleanse the palate), and maybe go completely crazy and get out your chopstick, and enjoy!
What better foods to represent Asia than raw fish and the popular spice ginger. Sure I could have done the popular sushi, but we don't really need all that rice and extra stuff! Ginger is native to India and China, where it has been used medicinally for centuries (and can be found in the writings of Confucius). It is one of the earliest spices known to western Europe; brought in the 9th century. In Asia it is usually used minced, crushed, or sliced; and is served pickled, with chutney or in curry pastes. It has been used to help relieve indigestion, gas pains, diarrhea, stomach cramping, nausea (both motion sickness and morning sickness), and to treat asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory conditions (because it helps to loosen and expel the phlegm in the lungs). It has anti-inflammatory qualities as well that help to relieve pain and reduce inflammation caused by arthitis, rheumatism, and muscle spasms. Chinese use it therapeuitcally to stimualte blood circulation, remove toxins, cleanse the bowels and kidneys, and to nourish skin. Interestingly it is a diaphoretic, therefore it causes one to sweat, so it is therefore sometimes used to break sweats, by warming the body and increasing perspiration. It has a spicy, aromatic, and pungent taste. Buy it by the root or in paste and add to any dish, (especially currys). 
Sashimi will be short and to the point, as it is simply thinly sliced raw fish (therefore you get the benefits of fish). Sashimi is an excellent source of protein (great for muscles), omega-3 (great for the brain and inflammation), and nutrients like: selenium, niacin, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and magnesium. The options of fish are endless: salmon, tuna, halibut, mackeral, calamari, and so much more. You don't have to be worried about eating raw fish, just eat a reputable restaurant or choose "sashimi grade" fish when shopping for yourself. So go out and get yourself some raw fish and pickled ginger (to cleanse the palate), and maybe go completely crazy and get out your chopstick, and enjoy!
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