2. AGRICULTURE OF SEA
3/4 agricultural based
Twice as much fish consumed
due to long coastline and rivers
Rice-staple food
Half of world’s population eat
rice
http://2012forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=14693&start=2280
4. INDIAN & CHINESE INFLUENCE
Proximity between each
country
Influences from India and
China
Manipulated to suit palate
and taste
5. INGREDIENTS
Bread as snack or breakfast food
Milk, yogurt, cheese are not as
popular
Soy-bean paste/ soy sauce
Evaporated milk/ Coconut Milk
6. INFLUENCES ON SEA FOOD
Food varies by country,
religion and ethnic
tradition
Indian/ Chinese/
Western
7. ISLAM AND HINDUISM
Islam
Muslim do not eat pork.
Ramadan month is for
fasting.
Hinduism (Indian)
Cows are sacred of Hindus.
Eating beef is forbidden.
8. CHINESE INFLUENCE
Combine food for medicinal or healing
properties
‘Hot’ food (i.e. chili pepper and ginger)
avoided by pregnant woman and person
with high blood pressure
‘Cool’ food (i.e. eggplant, winter mellon)
help lower blood pressure
Wheat - noodles
9. BUDDHISM INFLUENCE
Killing of animal is antithetical
Buddhists eat meat as well as
fish
Most closely observed by monks
10. TYPES OF FOOD
Curries originated in India
use milk and butter
Southeast Asian countries
substituted those with
coconut milk
Noodle reflects Chinese
Spices- Indian influence
11. EUROPEAN INFLUENCE
In the Philippines, Spanish influences
types of food
Pan de sal- type of bread
Kilawin - marinated raw seafood or
meat with chili and vinegar
Paella -stir-fried Rice with seafood or
meat
Empanada - a sweet bread http://panlasangpinoy.com/2009/09/02/filipino-cuban-spanish-food-
chicken-empanada-picadillo-recipe/
12. POPULAR MEALS
Rice, fish, vegetables,
fruits, and spices
Curries
Satay (marinated and
barbecued meat on
stick)
Spicy soup
Pad Thai Noodle
20. THINK-PAIR-SHARE
What is American food like?
What are common ingredients of
American food?
What cooking methods are used
to prepare food?
How are types of fruit and
vegetable of Southeast Asia
different from those in the US?
21. INVITATION
No invitation required
Once drop in, one receives food
without question
Insult to refuse to eat
At feasts, all are welcome to eat
regardless of status
Can be seen in rural area, rather
than city
22. HAVE YOU EATEN YET?
Have you eaten yet?
Kin Kao Rue Young?
Eat Rice have you?
23. WESTERN INFLUENCE
Fast food restaurants are
common.
McDonalds, Wendy’s, Domino
Pizza, KFC,
Traditional restaurant, bistros,
Indian curry shops, Chinese
noodle, dim sum shops, sidewalk
vendors
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jirikoo/3809579652/
http://www.noodlepie.com/2004/07/in_need_of_junk.html
http://www.thailandtips.info/thai-street-food/
24. EATING STYLE- THAI DINING
Meal is served all at once,
not in courses.
Served warm or at room
temperature
Rice is served steaming hot
in a shallow bowl or plate
26. COMMUNAL-STYLE EATING
Own plate of rice
Dishes served in the middle
with a serving spoon
A rotating table may be used
in Chinese families
Combination of stir-fry, soup
or curry, fried dish, salad
http://blog.hotelclub.com/amazing-thai-cuisine/
27. THAI STYLE EATING
Diner takes a small spoonful
and put it on their rice bowl.
Mix the food into the rice
and eat
Impolite to take more than
you can eat in a couple of
spoonful
