1) West Bengal cuisine emerged based on local ingredients abundant in the fertile Bengal region like rice, vegetables, fruits, fish, milk and spices.
2) Staple foods include rice and fish like hilsa and carp, cooked with mustard oil, panch phoron spice blend and seasoned with poppy seeds.
3) Meals typically include rice, fried snacks, vegetables, lentils, fish or meat dishes, chutneys, papads and sweet desserts like rosogolla, sandesh and misti doi made from milk, jaggery and coconut.
The document discusses food practices and culture in Singapore. It explains that food plays an important role in cultural celebrations and traditions. The three main ethnic groups in Singapore - Chinese, Malay, and Indian - each have their own distinctive food practices, including preferred ingredients, cooking methods, and signature dishes. Some examples of cultural festivals mentioned are Lunar New Year celebrated by Chinese families, Hari Raya Puasa celebrated by Muslims, and Deepavali celebrated by Hindus in Singapore.
Food cultures around the world and different cuisinesjeshin jose
Chinese cuisine is one of the eight major styles and is known for its wide variety of foods and cooking techniques. It uses a lot of spices and is divided into regional cuisines like Cantonese, Fujian, Szechuan, etc. Japanese cuisine focuses on seafood, rice and seasonal ingredients. Sushi, tempura and noodles are popular dishes. Thai cuisine balances flavors through ingredients like lemongrass, chili and coconut milk. Vietnamese cuisine uses five fundamental tastes represented by natural elements. Indian cuisine varies greatly by region but commonly uses spices. The document also provides information on recommended food places in Bangalore.
This document discusses southern home-style cooking and provides details about a research project on the topic. It lists foods commonly found in southern cooking like fried chicken, ham hock, cornbread, black-eyed peas, and pecan pie. The document notes that different cultures influenced southern cooking and that the project was facilitated by a woman named Lori who has experience cooking southern dishes her whole life. It outlines what was learned from the project, including that cooking requires patience and money can be saved by buying store brands.
The document provides information about the state of Uttarakhand in India, which became the 27th state in 2000. It lists popular hill stations in Uttarakhand and describes traditional cooking utensils and methods used in the region. Major local foods are discussed, including dishes made from rice, dal, and seasonal vegetables, as well as festival foods like arsa, roat, and singhori. Crops grown and fruits available seasonally in the region are also mentioned.
This document provides information about different Asian cuisines from various countries including Indonesia, Philippines, Korea, Thailand and others. It discusses specific dishes from each country's cuisine such as Bakso and Nasi Tumpeng from Indonesia, Maja Blanca and Suman from Philippines, Tangpyeongchae and Songpyeon from Korea. For Thailand, it outlines the four main regions and their characteristic foods like Pad Thai, Green Papaya Salad and Khanom Jeen. It also discusses the relationship between Thai foods and their culture and traditions.
This document provides information about Korean cuisine in 4 parts. It discusses the uniqueness of Korean cuisine compared to other Asian cuisines. It highlights some traditional Korean foods like kimchi, rice cakes, and porridge and their health benefits. The document also examines how the Korean diet may contribute to Koreans having longer lifespans and lower healthcare costs compared to other developed countries.
1) West Bengal cuisine emerged based on local ingredients abundant in the fertile Bengal region like rice, vegetables, fruits, fish, milk and spices.
2) Staple foods include rice and fish like hilsa and carp, cooked with mustard oil, panch phoron spice blend and seasoned with poppy seeds.
3) Meals typically include rice, fried snacks, vegetables, lentils, fish or meat dishes, chutneys, papads and sweet desserts like rosogolla, sandesh and misti doi made from milk, jaggery and coconut.
The document discusses food practices and culture in Singapore. It explains that food plays an important role in cultural celebrations and traditions. The three main ethnic groups in Singapore - Chinese, Malay, and Indian - each have their own distinctive food practices, including preferred ingredients, cooking methods, and signature dishes. Some examples of cultural festivals mentioned are Lunar New Year celebrated by Chinese families, Hari Raya Puasa celebrated by Muslims, and Deepavali celebrated by Hindus in Singapore.
Food cultures around the world and different cuisinesjeshin jose
Chinese cuisine is one of the eight major styles and is known for its wide variety of foods and cooking techniques. It uses a lot of spices and is divided into regional cuisines like Cantonese, Fujian, Szechuan, etc. Japanese cuisine focuses on seafood, rice and seasonal ingredients. Sushi, tempura and noodles are popular dishes. Thai cuisine balances flavors through ingredients like lemongrass, chili and coconut milk. Vietnamese cuisine uses five fundamental tastes represented by natural elements. Indian cuisine varies greatly by region but commonly uses spices. The document also provides information on recommended food places in Bangalore.
This document discusses southern home-style cooking and provides details about a research project on the topic. It lists foods commonly found in southern cooking like fried chicken, ham hock, cornbread, black-eyed peas, and pecan pie. The document notes that different cultures influenced southern cooking and that the project was facilitated by a woman named Lori who has experience cooking southern dishes her whole life. It outlines what was learned from the project, including that cooking requires patience and money can be saved by buying store brands.
The document provides information about the state of Uttarakhand in India, which became the 27th state in 2000. It lists popular hill stations in Uttarakhand and describes traditional cooking utensils and methods used in the region. Major local foods are discussed, including dishes made from rice, dal, and seasonal vegetables, as well as festival foods like arsa, roat, and singhori. Crops grown and fruits available seasonally in the region are also mentioned.
This document provides information about different Asian cuisines from various countries including Indonesia, Philippines, Korea, Thailand and others. It discusses specific dishes from each country's cuisine such as Bakso and Nasi Tumpeng from Indonesia, Maja Blanca and Suman from Philippines, Tangpyeongchae and Songpyeon from Korea. For Thailand, it outlines the four main regions and their characteristic foods like Pad Thai, Green Papaya Salad and Khanom Jeen. It also discusses the relationship between Thai foods and their culture and traditions.
This document provides information about Korean cuisine in 4 parts. It discusses the uniqueness of Korean cuisine compared to other Asian cuisines. It highlights some traditional Korean foods like kimchi, rice cakes, and porridge and their health benefits. The document also examines how the Korean diet may contribute to Koreans having longer lifespans and lower healthcare costs compared to other developed countries.
This document summarizes Lauren's sustainable meal of a roasted vegetable wrap with baba ghanoush spread. The meal uses locally grown vegetables that can be purchased from a farmer's market 3 miles from UCLA, and processed components from Trader Joe's that sources ingredients locally. The meal is both vegan and nutritious, containing various vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It can be easily prepared with minimal waste.
This document provides information on the key ingredients and functions of three multicultural dishes: an Indian vegetable korma pie, a Persian spiced root vegetable cake, and a Chinese-style zucchini pad Thai.
For the korma pie, the main components are the pastry and the vegetable korma filling. The korma contains spices like chili powder, cumin and turmeric for flavor. Vegetables like peppers, carrots and potatoes are used to bulk out the filling and provide vitamins. The pastry uses flour and butter.
For the Persian cakes, root vegetables, spring onions and eggs are used to make colorful and nutritious cakes. A tamarind and date sauce provides
Asian cuisine encompasses the cuisines of many diverse countries and regions. It has been influenced by factors like geography, climate, religion, and colonization. Some key characteristics include the use of rice, noodles, soy sauce, fish sauce, fresh herbs like cilantro and basil, and cooking techniques like stir-frying and steaming. Popular dishes vary between regions, from sushi and tempura in Japan to curries in Thailand and adobo stew in the Philippines. Asian cuisine showcases a wide variety of flavors balanced across meat, seafood, vegetable, and grain-based dishes.
This recipe calls for one apple, one carrot, a piece of watermelon, 200g of strawberries, and a little bit of sugar and one orange to make a fruit salad. The method is to chop all the fruits and mix them together in a bowl along with some sugar. The fruit salad takes 5 minutes to prepare and 1 minute of cooking time to chill before serving.
Food pattern of East & North East indiaSupta Sarkar
Food pattern of East India & North East India:
FOOD PATTERN OF EAST INDIA:
-WEST BENGAL -BIHAR -JHARKHAND -ORISSA
FOOD PATTERN OF NORTH-EAST INDIA:
-ARUNACHAL PRADESH
-ASSAM
-MANIPUR
-MEGHALAYA
-MIZORAM
-NAGALAND
-SIKKIM
-TRIPURA
Bhutanese cuisine is known for its spiciness, as chilies are used in nearly every dish and are considered an essential ingredient. Meats like chicken, pork, beef, goat, mutton and yak are commonly consumed in stews with vegetables and spices like ginger, garlic and turmeric. All meals are served with rice, which is steamed or boiled, and dairy foods such as butter and cheese from yaks and cows are also popular. Some distinctive Bhutanese dishes include ema datshi, a spicy cheese dish; phaksha paa, a spicy pork dish; sel roti, a sweet rice bread from southern Bhutan; and momos, dumplings stuffed with meat or vegetables.
The document provides an overview of Indian cuisine and its regional variations across India. It discusses that Indian cuisine consists of thousands of regional cuisines influenced by various historical and geographical factors. It then describes some key characteristics and popular dishes of several major Indian states and regions such as Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Kerala, Nagaland, Orissa, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Tripura, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim and provides some details on calorie content of common Indian foods.
The main dishes for Christmas in Ukraine include Kutia, Uzvar, salad of beetroot, Holubtsi, and Varenyky with potatoes. Kutia is a traditional dish made of boiled wheat, poppy seeds, and honey. Uzvar is a drink made from dried fruits like apples, pears, and prunes, sometimes with berries, sweetened with honey or sugar. The document also provides recipes for Kutia and details on Uzvar.
Indian cuisine is characterized by its vibrant colors, strong aromas and diverse flavors from an abundance of spices. Dishes are designed to balance different tastes like hot and sweet. Regional cuisines exist across India. In contrast, Western cuisine lacks the strong aromas and flavors of Indian food. Variation between Western dishes and regions is less pronounced than in India. Additionally, Indian food is considered healthier and more diverse compared to Western cuisine.
Burmese cuisine includes dishes mohinga, Dun Pauk,Nangyi Thoke and La Phet Thoke. It consist of a variety of noodles, sliced onions , seafood , vegetables and fish. http://www.destimyanmar.com/#!cuisine/c1qs8
This document provides information on traditional Indonesian herbs and spices that are commonly used in cooking. It discusses 9 different herbs - red onion, garlic, red and green chili, candle nut, galingale, kluwak, turmeric, asam kandis/belimbing wuluh, and rese. For each herb, it describes their functions, benefits, and some example dishes they are used in, such as sambal, gulai, noodles, and fish dishes. The document emphasizes that many Indonesian herbs need to be crushed or minced before being added to dishes so that their flavors are better released during cooking.
This document provides information about various Asian cuisines from different regions, including Central Asia, the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia. It discusses key dishes, ingredients, cooking methods, and cultural aspects of the cuisines of countries in these regions such as Kazakhstan, Japan, Korea, India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. The document also compares foods between different Asian countries and how they have been adapted in various cultures.
This document discusses three common herbs in Indonesian gastronomy: coriander, pepper, and nutmeg. Coriander is used to improve digestion and expel gas. It is commonly used in dishes like rempeyek, gulai, areh and gudeg. Pepper is used to add spiciness to meat, fish and vegetable dishes. Nutmeg has medicinal properties to relieve pain from colds and gas, and is often grated or crushed and used in soups, cakes, puddings and other dishes to add flavor.
Art Chef Inc. was founded in 1998 by Chef Jimmy Zhang to promote the Chinese art of fruit and vegetable carving in the United States. The art has its origins in China dating back to the Tang and Sung Dynasties. Chef Jimmy is highly skilled in carving, having won numerous competitions in China. He teaches classes and trains students to master the art, helping to pass on the tradition to new generations.
This document provides information on various Indonesian herbs and spices, including their uses in cooking and medicinal properties. It describes 12 different herbs: chili, clove, dried shrimp, cinnamon, cubeb, mesoyi, star anise, rese, ginger, lime, cardamom, and galangal. For each one it discusses efficacy as traditional medicines or ingredients in dishes like curries, soups, and sambals. It also notes benefits such as relieving pain, digestive issues, or circulatory problems. The document aims to showcase how these herbs are integral to both Indonesian cuisine and herbal medicine.
Michael Gueiss had a career change in his 30s from a lineman for a telephone company to becoming a chef. He attended the Culinary Institute of America and his first job after graduation was as a tournant chef at the prestigious Tavern Room in The Greenbrier resort. He has since worked at various venues for Aramark, including Fenway Park and universities. At UNC, he enjoys being part of the campus community and working with their sustainability focused food program.
This document provides an overview of Chinese cuisine, outlining its main characteristics and regional styles. It discusses the unique traditions of Chinese cooking, including the emphasis on harmonizing flavors and textures. The document also describes the four major regional cuisines - Sichuan, Shandong, Cantonese, and Jiangsu - as well as other regional styles. It covers the culinary history and influences on Chinese cooking throughout the dynasties.
Southeast Asian cuisine is heavily influenced by Indian, Chinese, and European cuisines. Rice is a staple food and fish consumption is high due to coastal areas. Cooking methods include stir-frying, steaming, and curries made with coconut milk instead of dairy. Religious influences like Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism have impacted food choices and preparation styles. Meals are communal with shared dishes and eating by hand or with spoon and fork from individual plates.
The document discusses the culture of the Baba and Nyonya people in Malaysia. It covers their history as descendants of Chinese traders who intermarried with local Malay women 500-600 years ago. Their culture shows influences from Chinese, Malay, Portuguese, Dutch, British and Indonesian traditions. They celebrate both Chinese and Malay festivals and have a unique fusion cuisine. Traditional performing arts include Ronggeng dancing and the Dondang Sayang duet singing form. In the past, Baba men wore Indian cotton clothes while Nyonya women wore two-piece sarong and blouse ensembles.
This document provides information about Korean culture and cuisine. It discusses the geography of Korea and how it influences culture. It then covers historical influences on Korean food from the 1500s onward, including the introduction of chili peppers from the Americas. The document outlines traditional Korean family and clan structures. It also lists several Korean festivals and the foods associated with them. Finally, it describes some popular Korean dishes like kimchi, japchae, samgyeopsal, kimbap and tteokbokki. It includes recipes for kimchi and details common Korean ingredients, cooking equipment and kitchen terminology.
This document summarizes Lauren's sustainable meal of a roasted vegetable wrap with baba ghanoush spread. The meal uses locally grown vegetables that can be purchased from a farmer's market 3 miles from UCLA, and processed components from Trader Joe's that sources ingredients locally. The meal is both vegan and nutritious, containing various vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It can be easily prepared with minimal waste.
This document provides information on the key ingredients and functions of three multicultural dishes: an Indian vegetable korma pie, a Persian spiced root vegetable cake, and a Chinese-style zucchini pad Thai.
For the korma pie, the main components are the pastry and the vegetable korma filling. The korma contains spices like chili powder, cumin and turmeric for flavor. Vegetables like peppers, carrots and potatoes are used to bulk out the filling and provide vitamins. The pastry uses flour and butter.
For the Persian cakes, root vegetables, spring onions and eggs are used to make colorful and nutritious cakes. A tamarind and date sauce provides
Asian cuisine encompasses the cuisines of many diverse countries and regions. It has been influenced by factors like geography, climate, religion, and colonization. Some key characteristics include the use of rice, noodles, soy sauce, fish sauce, fresh herbs like cilantro and basil, and cooking techniques like stir-frying and steaming. Popular dishes vary between regions, from sushi and tempura in Japan to curries in Thailand and adobo stew in the Philippines. Asian cuisine showcases a wide variety of flavors balanced across meat, seafood, vegetable, and grain-based dishes.
This recipe calls for one apple, one carrot, a piece of watermelon, 200g of strawberries, and a little bit of sugar and one orange to make a fruit salad. The method is to chop all the fruits and mix them together in a bowl along with some sugar. The fruit salad takes 5 minutes to prepare and 1 minute of cooking time to chill before serving.
Food pattern of East & North East indiaSupta Sarkar
Food pattern of East India & North East India:
FOOD PATTERN OF EAST INDIA:
-WEST BENGAL -BIHAR -JHARKHAND -ORISSA
FOOD PATTERN OF NORTH-EAST INDIA:
-ARUNACHAL PRADESH
-ASSAM
-MANIPUR
-MEGHALAYA
-MIZORAM
-NAGALAND
-SIKKIM
-TRIPURA
Bhutanese cuisine is known for its spiciness, as chilies are used in nearly every dish and are considered an essential ingredient. Meats like chicken, pork, beef, goat, mutton and yak are commonly consumed in stews with vegetables and spices like ginger, garlic and turmeric. All meals are served with rice, which is steamed or boiled, and dairy foods such as butter and cheese from yaks and cows are also popular. Some distinctive Bhutanese dishes include ema datshi, a spicy cheese dish; phaksha paa, a spicy pork dish; sel roti, a sweet rice bread from southern Bhutan; and momos, dumplings stuffed with meat or vegetables.
The document provides an overview of Indian cuisine and its regional variations across India. It discusses that Indian cuisine consists of thousands of regional cuisines influenced by various historical and geographical factors. It then describes some key characteristics and popular dishes of several major Indian states and regions such as Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Kerala, Nagaland, Orissa, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Tripura, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim and provides some details on calorie content of common Indian foods.
The main dishes for Christmas in Ukraine include Kutia, Uzvar, salad of beetroot, Holubtsi, and Varenyky with potatoes. Kutia is a traditional dish made of boiled wheat, poppy seeds, and honey. Uzvar is a drink made from dried fruits like apples, pears, and prunes, sometimes with berries, sweetened with honey or sugar. The document also provides recipes for Kutia and details on Uzvar.
Indian cuisine is characterized by its vibrant colors, strong aromas and diverse flavors from an abundance of spices. Dishes are designed to balance different tastes like hot and sweet. Regional cuisines exist across India. In contrast, Western cuisine lacks the strong aromas and flavors of Indian food. Variation between Western dishes and regions is less pronounced than in India. Additionally, Indian food is considered healthier and more diverse compared to Western cuisine.
Burmese cuisine includes dishes mohinga, Dun Pauk,Nangyi Thoke and La Phet Thoke. It consist of a variety of noodles, sliced onions , seafood , vegetables and fish. http://www.destimyanmar.com/#!cuisine/c1qs8
This document provides information on traditional Indonesian herbs and spices that are commonly used in cooking. It discusses 9 different herbs - red onion, garlic, red and green chili, candle nut, galingale, kluwak, turmeric, asam kandis/belimbing wuluh, and rese. For each herb, it describes their functions, benefits, and some example dishes they are used in, such as sambal, gulai, noodles, and fish dishes. The document emphasizes that many Indonesian herbs need to be crushed or minced before being added to dishes so that their flavors are better released during cooking.
This document provides information about various Asian cuisines from different regions, including Central Asia, the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia. It discusses key dishes, ingredients, cooking methods, and cultural aspects of the cuisines of countries in these regions such as Kazakhstan, Japan, Korea, India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. The document also compares foods between different Asian countries and how they have been adapted in various cultures.
This document discusses three common herbs in Indonesian gastronomy: coriander, pepper, and nutmeg. Coriander is used to improve digestion and expel gas. It is commonly used in dishes like rempeyek, gulai, areh and gudeg. Pepper is used to add spiciness to meat, fish and vegetable dishes. Nutmeg has medicinal properties to relieve pain from colds and gas, and is often grated or crushed and used in soups, cakes, puddings and other dishes to add flavor.
Art Chef Inc. was founded in 1998 by Chef Jimmy Zhang to promote the Chinese art of fruit and vegetable carving in the United States. The art has its origins in China dating back to the Tang and Sung Dynasties. Chef Jimmy is highly skilled in carving, having won numerous competitions in China. He teaches classes and trains students to master the art, helping to pass on the tradition to new generations.
This document provides information on various Indonesian herbs and spices, including their uses in cooking and medicinal properties. It describes 12 different herbs: chili, clove, dried shrimp, cinnamon, cubeb, mesoyi, star anise, rese, ginger, lime, cardamom, and galangal. For each one it discusses efficacy as traditional medicines or ingredients in dishes like curries, soups, and sambals. It also notes benefits such as relieving pain, digestive issues, or circulatory problems. The document aims to showcase how these herbs are integral to both Indonesian cuisine and herbal medicine.
Michael Gueiss had a career change in his 30s from a lineman for a telephone company to becoming a chef. He attended the Culinary Institute of America and his first job after graduation was as a tournant chef at the prestigious Tavern Room in The Greenbrier resort. He has since worked at various venues for Aramark, including Fenway Park and universities. At UNC, he enjoys being part of the campus community and working with their sustainability focused food program.
This document provides an overview of Chinese cuisine, outlining its main characteristics and regional styles. It discusses the unique traditions of Chinese cooking, including the emphasis on harmonizing flavors and textures. The document also describes the four major regional cuisines - Sichuan, Shandong, Cantonese, and Jiangsu - as well as other regional styles. It covers the culinary history and influences on Chinese cooking throughout the dynasties.
Southeast Asian cuisine is heavily influenced by Indian, Chinese, and European cuisines. Rice is a staple food and fish consumption is high due to coastal areas. Cooking methods include stir-frying, steaming, and curries made with coconut milk instead of dairy. Religious influences like Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism have impacted food choices and preparation styles. Meals are communal with shared dishes and eating by hand or with spoon and fork from individual plates.
The document discusses the culture of the Baba and Nyonya people in Malaysia. It covers their history as descendants of Chinese traders who intermarried with local Malay women 500-600 years ago. Their culture shows influences from Chinese, Malay, Portuguese, Dutch, British and Indonesian traditions. They celebrate both Chinese and Malay festivals and have a unique fusion cuisine. Traditional performing arts include Ronggeng dancing and the Dondang Sayang duet singing form. In the past, Baba men wore Indian cotton clothes while Nyonya women wore two-piece sarong and blouse ensembles.
This document provides information about Korean culture and cuisine. It discusses the geography of Korea and how it influences culture. It then covers historical influences on Korean food from the 1500s onward, including the introduction of chili peppers from the Americas. The document outlines traditional Korean family and clan structures. It also lists several Korean festivals and the foods associated with them. Finally, it describes some popular Korean dishes like kimchi, japchae, samgyeopsal, kimbap and tteokbokki. It includes recipes for kimchi and details common Korean ingredients, cooking equipment and kitchen terminology.
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Actually,my ppt. was presented at school and I want to share this to you .I hope you will like my Asian cuisine.
Children's Day is a South Korean national holiday celebrated on May 5th to instill independence and national pride in children. It was founded in 1923 by writer Pang Chong-hwan. The day highlights the dignity of children and their need for love, care and respect, as well as honoring adults who improve children's lives. Pang Chong-hwan said "Children are the future of our nation. Let's show respect for children."
Korea is divided into North and South Korea, with Seoul as the capital of South Korea. The traditional Korean houses are called hanok, while accommodations include hanok stays, budget stays, exclusive stays, hotels, and temple stays. Popular tourist attractions include the cherry blossom festival in Jinhae, Ikseon-dong neighborhood, Seoraksan National Park, Hallasan National Park, and lighting festivals. Korean culture is demonstrated through ancestral ceremonies, traditional clothes called hanbok, table manners, languages influenced by social status, and mixed religions.
Korea is divided into North and South Korea, with Seoul as the capital of South Korea. The traditional Korean houses are called hanok, while accommodations include hanok stays, budget stays, exclusive stays, hotels, and temple stays. Popular tourist attractions include Seoraksan National Park, Hallasan National Park, and various festivals, cruises, and activities like Vivaldi Park Ocean World and Asan Spavis. Korean culture and food like kimchi, bibimbap, and soju are also major draws for visitors to learn about traditional Korean manners, clothing, religion, and way of life.
Chinese cuisine has a long history and culture. It is based on principles of balance and uses ingredients like rice, noodles, soybeans, and vegetables. There are eight major regional styles of Chinese cooking including Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine. Chinese meals emphasize freshness, color, and flavor. Proper etiquette at the dining table includes following seating order, using chopsticks correctly, and being polite to other guests.
This document discusses the ethnic and global influences on Singapore's food culture. It describes the traditional foods and culinary practices of the main ethnic groups in Singapore - Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian - as well as other Asian cuisines like Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese that have influenced Singapore cuisine. It also discusses how globalization has led to the rise of Western and fusion foods in Singapore. Key dishes mentioned include chicken rice, chili crab, fish head curry and laksa.
This document provides an overview of culture and life in South Korea. It discusses typical Korean foods like rice, soup, kimchi, bulgogi and bibimbap. It describes traditional hanbok clothing and taekwondo as the national sport. Popular music genres include k-pop. Major holidays are Lunar New Year and Chuseok harvest festival. Ondol heated floors are commonly used in homes and buildings. Specific places mentioned include the city of Pohang known for its sunrise, Jeju Island with beaches and volcanoes, and the historic Bulguksa Temple.
Tết is the Vietnamese New Year and most important celebration, celebrating the arrival of spring based on the lunar calendar. Popular foods include bánh chưng (steamed glutinous rice cake) and xôi gấc (sticky red rice), considered lucky due to its bright color. Families clean houses before Tết to remove bad spirits, decorate with flowers/trees, and honor ancestors by visiting graves and offerings. New clothes are worn and elders give money to children on the first day, while visiting friends on the second day is common. Greetings typically wish for good health, happiness, prosperity and longevity.
The document summarizes types of Chinese food, including main foods like rice and wheat that vary regionally, traditional dishes like doufu and dim sum, festive dishes made for holidays, vegetarian diets emphasized in some religions, use of herbs and spices as well as sauces, and desserts such as bing, candies, gao, and jellies. It also notes differences between authentic Chinese cuisine and American Chinese food, which tends to use more oil, salt, and MSG and ingredients not used in China.
This document provides an overview of Korean cuisine, including its historical influences, key characteristics, and common ingredients and cooking methods. Some key points:
- Korean cuisine was influenced by China and Japan but developed unique traditions using native ingredients like kimchi, gochujang, doenjang, and vegetables/seafood from Korea's climate and coastline.
- Meals center around rice, banchan (side dishes), soups, and grilled or braised meats/seafood. Fermented foods and vegetables are prominent.
- Common cooking methods include steaming, braising, stir-frying, and barbecue. Key tools include knives, pots/pans, and the rice cooker.
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This document summarizes different aspects of Korean cuisine, including:
1. Main meals and side dishes commonly served in Korea such as rice, soups, kimchi.
2. Elaborate table settings for formal meals containing different numbers of side dishes.
3. Kimchi, the national dish of fermented vegetables, with over 100 varieties made from ingredients like cabbage and radishes.
4. Popular Korean foods such as bulgogi (marinated beef), bibimbap (mixed rice bowl), and tteok (rice cakes).
The document provides information about noodles in China, Japan, and Korea. It discusses the history and origins of noodles in each country, popular types of noodles, cooking and eating customs, and comparisons across the three cultures. Key points include: noodles originating in China over 1900 years ago; common Chinese noodle dishes like Beijing fried sauce noodles and Sichuan dan dan noodles; Japanese noodle varieties like udon, soba, and ramen along with their regional popularity; and bibimbap being a popular Korean cold noodle dish.
Chinese regional cuisines are the different cuisines found in different provinces and prefectures of China as well as from larger Chinese communities overseas.
Taiwanese students wanted to learn about instant noodles from other cultures. They discovered that instant noodles were invented in Taiwan by Momofuku Ando. Taiwan has a large instant noodle market, consuming 900 million packs annually. The students researched major Taiwanese noodle brands and how to prepare instant noodles. They tried cooking dishes from overseas recipes and learned about preparation difficulties and food representing other cultures. The project aimed to help students learn through food and sharing recipes internationally.
Makgeolli is a traditional Korean rice wine that is made from rice. It has a long history in Korea dating back to 1837. While its basic color is white, it can be made in various colors using different ingredients like grapes, strawberries, chestnuts or honey. The authors' first experience drinking makgeolli in their 20s was very enjoyable since it is less bitter than soju or beer. Makgeolli is often consumed in rainy weather in Korea. Some popular side dishes enjoyed with makgeolli include tofu and kimchi, as well as various Korean pancakes called jeon. The document recommends a pub near Hannam University called Hwangtogil that serves
Traditional foods in Malaysia come from Malay, Chinese, and Indian influences. Some key traditional foods include nasi lemak (coconut rice), kuih lapis (layered kuih), chicken rice, and char kuey teow (stir fried noodles). Nasi lemak is considered Malaysia's national dish and consists of fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk served with condiments. Kuih lapis are steamed cakes made of many alternating colored layers. Chicken rice originated from Hainanese immigrants and is now popular throughout Southeast Asia. Char kuey teow is a Teochew dish of stir fried noodles, meat, and seafood.
3. What is Songpyeon?
• Songpyeon (송편) is a traditional
Korean food made of rice powder.
• It is a type of tteok, small rice cakes,
traditionally eaten during the Korean
autumn harvest festival, Chuseok.
• Songpyeon is also given to other
family members and close
neighbors.
• Songpyeon is used to show gratitude
for the year's harvest by placing it on
a table with other foods, included
newly harvested fruit.
4. • These small half-moon
shaped rice cakes (tteok,
떡) are stuffed with sweet
fillings such as sweetened
sesame seeds and
traditionally steamed on a
bed of pine needles.
• The name songpyeon
stems from the use of
pine needles, because
“song” in “songpyeon”
means pine tree.
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DESCRIPTION
8. • Also known as “hangawi”.
• A major harvest
festival and a three-day
holiday in both North-
and South
Korea celebrated on the
15th day of the 8th
month of the lunar
calendar on the full
moon.
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9. • Some other typical food
made during chuseok are
Japchae, Bulgogi, Jeon
(korean pancakes),
Banchan (korean side
dishes), Hangwa and
many more.
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11. Regional Differences
1. Chungcheon Province :
• As pumpkin is widely
grown in this region,
Chungcheong Province is
known for its pumpkin
songpyeon.
2. Gangwon Province:
• With an abundance of
potato crops and oak trees,
Gangwon Province is
known for its potato
songpyeon and acorn
songpyeon.
12. 3. Gyeongsang
Province:
• Songpyeon made
in Gyeongsang
Province are typically
larger than
the songpyeon found in
other regions.
• 4. Jeju Province: A
traditional filling for
songpyeon made on
Jeju Island is
sweetened peas.
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13. 5. Jeolla Province:
• Jeolla Province is also
known for its flower
songpyeon which are
made with natural dyes
and made to resemble
flowers either by hand
or by using a mold.
6. North Korea:
• The traditional
songpyeon made in
Pyeongan Province in
North Korea is seashell
songpyeon.
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14. 7. Seoul:
• Seoul is known for its small,
five-colored or osaek
songpyeon (오색송편).
• The five colors—white, brown,
pink, green, and yellow—
represent the harmony of
nature.
• White songpyeon lacks any
color additives, but the other
colors are obtained using
natural ingredients.
• Brown is created using
cinnamon; pink, by using
strawberry or omija syrup;
green, by using mugwort; and
yellow, by using gardenia
seeds.
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