Asian Countries

China Japan Vietnam India Thailand

Countries we will be looking at…

China

Egg foo yung – basically a bean sprout omelette Dim sum – bite sized food in individual portions in a

steamer or basket Bird nest soup – is a swiftlet birds nest served in a

chicken broth Dumplings – cooked balls of dough that might have

meat or veggies in the center often served alone or in soup

Stir fry - rapid cooking in small amounts of oil over high heat

Rice – a staple in most meals

China – types of food

China – types of food

Mushrooms Bamboo shoots Eggs Pork Water chestnut Vegetables – bok choy, bean sprouts, etc

China - ingredients

Plum sauce Oyster sauce 5 spice powder – star anise, fennel seed,

szechuan pepper, cinnamon and cloves Hoisin sauce Ginger Black bean and garlic sauce Sesame oil Sweet and sour sauce Soy sauce

China – spices/sauces

The wok – made of iron, is a large pot that has

rounded sides – helps flipping and flavouring food Chop everything prior – everything

comes to the table bite size and easy to share

4 schools of cooking based on regional styles Eastern China – Shanghai “red cooking” – braised meats Northern China – Peking – noodles, dumplings, steamed

buns Western China – Szechwan – spicy peppery sauces Southern China – Canton – crisp, fresh ingredients with

delicate flavourings like oyster sauce or sweet and sour

China – cooking techniques

Fortune cookies are not a traditional Chinese

custom – they were invited in the 1900’s in San Francisco

Mount Huashan is known as one of the most dangerous hiking trails in the world

http://www.boredpanda.com/worlds-most-dangerous-hiking-trail-huashan-mountain-china/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9UZbnNjJbY

China – fun facts

Japan

Miso soup – bean paste soup Sushi - vinegared rice with raw fish or

vegetables Tempura – battered and deep fried vegetables

or shrimp Donburi – “bowl” – rice bowl dish

Japan – types of food

Pickled vegetables Rice Fish soba noodles Udon nooodles Seaweed (nori) Tofu Daikon

Japan - ingredients

Ginger Myouga (flower bud) Wasabi Soy sauce Yuzu (citrus) Goma (black and white sesame seeds) Shichimi – 7 spice mixture (red pepper, sansho

powder, dried mandarin orange peel, hemp seeds, nori seaweed, white sesame seeds and dried ginger)

Dashi

Japan - spices

Agemono – fried foods Mushimono – steamed foods Nimono – boiled foods Yakimono – broiled foods

Knife skills – important to get the right cut, taste and texture

Makisu - bamboo mats for rolling sushi

Japan – cooking techniques

Bullet trains are one of the most popular

modes of travel in Japan reaching speeds of 320km/h

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7kor5nHtZQ

Japan has a vending machine for everything

Japan – fun facts

Vietnam

Cha ca – seasoned fish Pho – noodle soup with cuts of meat and vegetables Bahn xeo – crispy crepe with pork, shrimp and bean

sprouts Congee/chao – rice porridge

All dishes are communal and meant to be shared by the table

They eat EVERYTHING and don’t want anything to go to waste

Vietnam – types of food

Rice Fish, beef, chicken Wheat Black eyed peas Mung beans Bitter melon Bok choy Lychee

Don’t have dairy

Vietnam – ingredients

Ginger Cinnamon Fish sauce Shrimp paste Soy sauce Lemongrass Coriander Basil Cilantro

Vietnam – spices/sauces

Om – clay pot cooking Nuong – grilled dishes Bop thau/tai chanh – prepare raw meat or

seafood with vinegar and lime to cook the meat

Steamer – to have fresh lightly cooked vegetables

Vietnam – cooking techniques

Vietnamese food is considered one of the

healthiest world wide

Food balances yin and yang – hot and cold

Chef Ramsay travelled to Vietnam to try some unique food (please excuse his language…) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw9MQeT3JBY

Vietnam – fun facts

India

Ghee – a butter oil made from cooking butter

over a low heat for a long time to clarify and enrich it

Dal – preparation of pulses split into a thick stew

Roti – a bread from atta flour Samosa – fried or baked pastry with savoury

filling Paneer – a cheese that is unaged, acid set and

non-melting

India – types of food

Dried beans – lentils, chickpeas Rice Wheat – atta flour Lamb/mutton Milk and yogurt Chutney

India – ingredients

Turmeric Coriander Cumin Mustard seeds Curry Garaem masala Tamarind Cinnamon Asafoetida

Cardamom Red chilli powder Cloves Allspice Saffron

India - spices

Tandoori Pot – made of terracotta

Bhuno – combination of sauteing, frying and stewing

Baghar – tempering to add spice flavour to oils before making a dish

Desserts are often very sweet made with sugar and milk

India – cooking techniques

Cutlery is often not necessary as fingers or bread acts as scoops

India is the home of yoga, chess and the number pi

There are more road deaths in India than any other country in the world

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ8SxeL2CmA

India – fun facts

Thailand

Chok – rice porridge Khao phat – rice with a meat, coconut and

pineapple Tom yam – hot and sour soup with meat Lap – lao salad with meat, onions, chillies,

roasted rice power and mint Chaokuai – grass jelly with shaved ice

Thailand – types of food

Rice Fish Eggplant Bean sprouts Yardlong beans Bamboo shoots Durian Mango

Thailand - ingredients

Chillies Cardamom Shallot Ginger Basil Lemon grass Turmeric Lime Cinnamon

Pepper Cloves Mint Cumin Fish sauce Coriander Curry Sesame seed

Thailand - spices

Mortar and pestle – to make things like fish

paste

Banana leaf – used to cook in or serve food with

Thailand – cooking techniques

Has some of the most beautiful

beaches in the world such as Koh Phi Phi featured in the movie “the Beach”

Has very popular elephant sanctuaries where you can take care of, wash and feed elephants

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ibAlacNNB8

Thailand – fun facts

Add to your chart from textbook work

comparing and contrasting the various countries

Similarities and differences