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Asian Heritage Month

Celebrated across Canada every May, Asian Heritage month presents an opportunity to learn about, reflect on and celebrate the many contributions that Canadians of Asian descent have made and continue to make on Canadian society. 

Asian Heritage Month

Celebrated across Canada every May, Asian Heritage month presents an opportunity to learn about, reflect on and celebrate the many contributions that Canadians of Asian descent have made and continue to make on Canadian society. 

Join us on our journey to explore a whole new World of Flavours, and bask in the aromas of various spices, savour the mouth-watering palates, and tickle your taste buds with something new. From Chinese, Thai, Korean, Indian, and Vietnamese to name a few, many Canadians enjoy trying new flavours, dishes and spices. Asian dishes are incredibly diverse, offer a variety of tastes and textures, and are beloved by many across Canada.  

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While our Nation commemorates Asian Heritage, we at Nestle would like to contribute in that celebration by sharing some of our Asian recipes

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Pad Thai arc-en-ciel sans noix | Découvrez Fait avec Nestlé

Pad Thai was created in the 1930s in Thailand by Plaek Phibunsongkhram, who was the prime minister at the time. Noodles are economical to produce and could be dried and kept for long periods of time. The amount of rice used to make noodles was 50 per cent of what would be consumed if it was eaten unprocessed, so noodles essentially doubled Thailand’s rice stores. Colorful vegetables stir-fried with rice noodles and a lip-smacking sauce make this a delicious and easy alternative to take-out.



Some of the products used in these recipes are not available for purchase Canada. Therefore we encourage you wherever possible to find local alternative products. Nestlé Canada Inc. does not recommend using Nestlé products not for sale in Canada and is not liable for any injuries related to the purchase and consumption of these products.

40 mins.

20 mins.

Coffee-Marinated Korean Short Ribs

Korean short ribs, otherwise known as “galbi,” refers to a strip of beef cut across the bone from the chuck end of the short ribs. Unlike American- and European-style short ribs, which include a thick slice of bone-in beef, Korean-style short ribs are cut lengthwise across the rib bone. The lengthwise cut helps to soak up the rich, Korean flavor–infused coffee marinade and serves to help grill it up quickly.



Some of the products used in these recipes are not available for purchase Canada. Therefore we encourage you wherever possible to find local alternative products. Nestlé Canada Inc. does not recommend using Nestlé products not for sale in Canada and is not liable for any injuries related to the purchase and consumption of these products.

25 mins.

15 mins.

Learn more about Asian Canadian Heritage

In 2002, the Government of Canada officially designated May as Asian Heritage Month in Canada after Senator, Vivienne Poy, proposed a motion in the Senate of Canada to acknowledge Asian Canadians
Nearly half of the immigrant population in Canada was born in Asia. In 2016, 48.1% of all immigrants were born in Asia (including the Middle East)
The first Chinese restaurants opened around the 1850s when Chinese immigrants first started to arrive in Canada for the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railroad that linked Montreal with Vancouver
The New York Times named British Columbia the best place for Asian food in North America
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