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Finger-licking yumminess

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Jocelyn Wong

People from many cultures, especially in the Middle East and South Asia, eat with their hands. But some Western food, too, is designed for manual mealtimes. Some people say eating with your hands makes food taste better, because of the added tactile element. Think about how enjoyable this method of eating is: in Western eateries, you don't see many people cutting their quarter-pounders into small, ladylike bites; and people rip their barbecue pork buns absentmindedly as they yum cha.

Kaya toast

One of the most popular snacks in Malaysia and Singapore, Kaya toast was originally created by the Hainanese people. The multi-layered delicacy is made up of kaya (coconut jam), eggs, sugar and coconut milk.

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