Taste of Asia in Austria: New Offerings from Spar Have you ever wondered why Austrians love Asian cuisine so much? Interest in Asian dishes has been growing steadily, and supermarket chain Spar has launched a new product line called "Taste of Asia" to satisfy curious customers. Topics: Daily Life, Food & Shopping.

Taste of Asia in Austria: New Offerings from Spar

Asian cuisine attracts with its diversity of flavors — from spicy to sweet, from mild to sweet-and-sour. Many Austrians have already tried popular dishes like sushi and sashimi, pho bo and dumplings, and Thai green curry. Around 40% of Austrians regularly cook or order Asian dishes, making it part of everyday life.

Spar’s new “Taste of Asia” line

Spar spotted this trend and launched its “Taste of Asia” range, offering a wide selection of products that replicate traditional Asian flavors:

• Rice noodles — ideal for making ramen.
• Fresh seafood — for lovers of Japanese dishes.
• Soy sauce sausages — an unexpected fusion snack.
• Asian sauces — perfect for marinating or cooking.

Simple recipe: Thai green curry

You’ll need:

• 200 g chicken fillet
• 1 can coconut milk
• 2 tbsp green curry paste
• Vegetables of choice (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers)
• Rice for serving

Preparation

Fry the chicken until golden. Add vegetables and fry another 5 minutes. Pour in coconut milk and curry paste, simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with boiled rice.

Sushi roll recipe

You’ll need: nori sheets, sushi rice, fish (salmon or tuna), avocado and cucumber.

Preparation

Cook the sushi rice and let it cool. Spread rice evenly on nori. Add sliced fish and vegetables in the center. Roll tightly and slice.

Why shop at Spar?

The range offers variety — a wide selection of Asian products in one place — along with Spar’s quality standards and regularly updated seasonal offerings.