About Tasvel and Mandy

Welcome to tasvel! This blog will give you a taste journey which takes you on a travel around the world!

In our blog you will explore and discover:

Simple recipes from different countries which allow you to cook and taste the unique flavour around the world.
Cooking tips for different cultures and ingredients.
How to taste different ingredients which can make you a great taster and home cook.

Meet Mandy Chung

Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Ming Wai and you can call me Mandy. I am a Hong Konger who spent most of my life time in Hong Kong and 6 years in Australia.

Grew up in a combination of asian and western cultures, I was blessed to taste lots of good food from different countries, which also makes me an enthusiastic taster.

During my university time, I had lots of spare time but not much money to dine out, that makes me became a home cook who was able to turn a tight budget into an incredible meal.

I am passionate in cooking cuisine from different countries. I believe the cuisine of a country reflect the unique culture and life style, and hence become a unique flavour to taste. While learning how to cook and taste flavours all over the world, I also learning to be humble and open-minded.

That’s the reason I start this blog, I’d love to share my favourite recipes and explore the food cultures and tastes with you all over the world!

Chinese Si Chuan Ma Po Tofu with spring onion sprinkle on top, Si Chuan pepper and spicy powder as side decoration

Thai-style steam fish recipe - Green lime and coriander, red chili and white garlic are mixed with fish sauce and laying on the steamed fish

Korean rice roll kim bap recipe image of serving the kim bap

What is Indica Rice (Jasmine Rice)?

Within different types of rice, Indica rice is one of the most flavourful rice type that famous in its delightful fragrant. Why it make people obssess with its flavour? Let’s investigate!