Chapter 50 Foods of South, East, & Southeast Asia
The cuisines of South, East, and
Southeast Asia are diverse, vibrant, and
flavorful, and include a variety of colorful
ingredients and tasty dishes.
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Chapter 50 Foods of South, East, & Southeast Asia
Cuisine of South Asia
• South Asia includes:
• India
• Pakistan
• Bangladesh
• Nepal
• Bhutan
• Sri Lanka
• Many elements of Indian cuisine are found
throughout the region.
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Chapter 50 Foods of South, East, & Southeast Asia
Cuisine of South Asia
• Indian cuisine is known for its creative use of
spices.
• Common Indian dishes include:
chutney
• naan
A condiment made
• chutney
from fruit, sugar,
spices, and vinegar.
• curry
• tandoori
curry
• sweetened
A dish of vegetables, legumes, and
sometimes meat, poultry, or seafood
dairy desserts
in hot, highly seasoned sauces.
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Chapter 50 Foods of South, East, & Southeast Asia
Cuisine of South Asia
• East Asia includes:
• China
• Taiwan
• Mongolia
• Japan
• North Korea
• South Korea
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Chapter 50 Foods of South, East, & Southeast Asia
Cuisine of East Asia
• Vegetables and rice are staples in China.
• Pork, chicken, beef, and duck are popular meats
in China.
• Chinese condiments can be sweet or spicy.
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Chapter 50 Foods of South, East, & Southeast Asia
Cuisine of East Asia
• Different regions in China have very different
cuisines.
• Szechuan cuisine: hot, peppery dishes
• North Chinese and Mongolian cuisine: Peking
duck and Mongolian Hot Pot
• Cantonese cuisine: mild seafood dishes and
dim sum
dim sum
Bite-sized dishes eaten at tea or
between courses of a banquet.
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Chapter 50 Foods of South, East, & Southeast Asia
Cuisine of East Asia
• Fish, shellfish, sea vegetables,
rice, and soybeans are central
to Japanese cuisine.
• Popular Japanese dishes
include:
• Sushi
• Tempura
sushi
• Teriyaki
Vinegar-dressed rice that
is combined with sashimi
• Sukiyaki
or rolled in nori.
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Chapter 50 Foods of South, East, & Southeast Asia
Cuisine of East Asia
• Korean cuisine revolves around rice, vegetables,
fish, seaweed, and tofu.
• Popular Korean dishes include:
• Kimchi
• Bulgogi / Korean barbecue
• Tteok
What forms of tofu have you
tried?
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Chapter 50 Foods of South, East, & Southeast Asia
Cuisine of Southeast Asia
• Southeast Asia includes:
• Laos
• Thailand
• Cambodia
• Vietnam
• Indonesia
• Phillipines
• Fish sauce is a staple of the complex and
intensely flavored cuisine of Southeast Asia.
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Chapter 50 Foods of South, East, & Southeast Asia
Cuisine of Southeast Asia
• Thai cuisine features:
• Colorful curries
• Fish, pork, duck, and
vegetables
• Key spices: lemongrass,
basil, garlic, ginger
• Jasmine rice
• Spring rolls
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Chapter 50 Foods of South, East, & Southeast Asia
Cuisine of Southeast Asia
• In Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, seasoned
ingredients are often wrapped in leaves.
• Tropical fruits and spices
are plentiful in Indonesia.
• Filipino cuisine has
Chinese, Spanish, and
Malay influences.
• Rice and seafood are
Filipino mainstays.
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Chapter 50 Foods of South, East, & Southeast Asia
Chapter Summary
• The cuisines of South, East, and Southeast Asia
are diverse, vibrant, and flavorful.
• The cuisine in South Asia features many elements
of Indian cooking.
• East Asian cuisine features a balance of tastes,
textures, and techniques, but each nation has its
own distinctive ingredients and dishes.
• The cuisines of Laos, Thailand, Cambodia,
Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines have
many influences.
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