PHILIPPINES CUISINES

Filipino cuisine has been called one of the original fusion cuisines. It is heavy influenced not
just by the food of it’s former colonizers, but also by its Asian neighbors. Its complexity is
made even more varied by the country’s geography. The regional cuisine help defined a
particular culture and heritage from a certain point in the country, but it is also connects
people and bridges their differences. The Filipino cuisine has influenced the most Indigenous
Filipino that is heavily influenced by Chinese cuisine, brought along by the various traders
and later on, Chinese immigrants mainly from Fujan region of china and the Cantonese. But
now the Philippine cuisine has evolved it is constantly growing and changing from the first
encounter with the Chinese, who introduced the small group of island in the Pacific to rice,
soy sauce, and the egg roll, sui mai, to their interaction with the Spanish who introduced
cutlery, tomatoes and etc. And also the most Asian countries, their staple food in the
Philippines is Rice. Our leftover rice is we usually steamed and often fried with garlic to
make sinangag or we put also an egg, which we usually served at breakfast. The style of our
cooking in regional cuisines and specialties is based on the different cultures and region like
in Bicol they have their specialties a Bicol Express that no one can do what their exact taste
of their food.
 CHINESE CUISINES

The Chinese food is rich and colorful and it has diversified color , aromatic flavor, and
excellent taste as its main features. With these three characteristics, it is not only tasty but
also a work of art for people to appreciate. And also the Chinese cuisine is one of the oldest
in the entire world, reaching all the way back to the first millenia BC, managing to survive,
evolve and grow into the behemoth it is today using countries techniques, provided not only
by cooks, but also fashion trend settlers and traditional herbal medicine. In the se cuisine they
study Chinese literature and culture will help them bridge the cultural gap, better understand
the Chinese counterparts, and create a platform of knowledge and understanding with the
crucial for effective communication.

Chinese cuisine has a lot of unique dishes include animal parts that foreigners do not
usually eat, such as insects, rats, scorpions, snakes, pig’s ears, dog hotpot, boiled blood, and
other unique meat items. The Chinese eat a lot more fruits and vegetables than in the West.
Chinese influences its unique geographical environment, local produces, and ingredients
local customs, cultural traditions, ethnic inheritance, and some of the popular local authentic
flavors have played an important influence over the development of Chinese cuisine as it is
today.

Dating back at least 2,000 years, the symbolism of foods in china comes from superstitions
or traditional beliefs in eating to invoke/celebrate blessing. A meaning of “power” is
associated with foods through food name pronunciation, food shape, colors, food
history/legends, and so on. The Chinese emphasis more on how to eat to balance Yin and
Yang. High importance is placed on freshness and flavor of produce or food. A typically
Chinese meal is usually consists of rice, soup, and three to four side dishes. Dishes are made
of seasonal vegetables, fresh seafood or bite-sized portion of meat and poultry.

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 JAPANESE CUISINES

The Japanese cuisine has a traditional cuisine of Japan (Japanese: washoku) is based on
rice with miso soup and other dishes; there is an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. Their side
dishes often consists of fish, pickled, vegetables and vegetables cooked in broth. Seafood is
common to them, often grilled, but also served raw as sashimi or sushi. The importance of
their cuisines is the Culinary traditions in Japan have developed over countries and give us a
rich insight into the history of the country and the strong sense of nationality which is
prevalent in Chinese. UNESCO even added Japanese food for it’s intangible cultural heritage
list, making it an important and protected part of Japanese culture. It is also known for its
beauty and delightful subtle flavors. Traditional Japanese fare always manages to look like
work of art, since it is based on washoku. Aside from that, its incredible healthy as well,
which is deemed the reason why Japanese people live a long life.

Their traditional Japanese cuisine is based on fresh ingredients and minimal processing,
allowing the natural flavors of the food to be enjoyed. Fish, rice, noodles and vegetables are
some staples that make up the basis of most Japanese diets. Japanese food culture is unique
because it is often confuses travelers. A noodle soup restaurant has its own etiquette , and a
sushi restaurant has another. Each dining experience is different in this country, making the
food culture just as enjoyable as the flavors. The Japanese culture expresses itself most
vividly in its food, that is also where ultimate adventure for foreign visitors lies. There
preparation and presentation was reflect on the traditional emphasis on form, color and
texture. Any fine Japanese meal is supposed to be a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

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 KOREAN CUISINES

This cuisine is known for one of the worlds healthiest because of the wide use of natural
and seasonal components of their food sources, like tofu, beans, garlic and their all-natural
kimchi. Rice is their precious precious in Korean diet, preparing the starchier short grain rice
with its stickier texture. Their cuisine is the best because their food is often loaded for its
healthy components and good reason. And also they don’t rely on processed foods or
excessive sugar to give its dishes a sweet flavor not like us the Filipino sometimes we use
sugar to add flavor in the dishes that we cooked. Instead Korea’s, most ingredients are fresh
and natural, making them an excellent choice for health-conscious diners. As I see some
Korean People in J-Park Island they are not eating rice, instead they eat vegetables, fruits and
I see some of them eating pizza as their lunch. Not like us Filipino we usually eat rice three
times a day or more than three times. And also some Filipino loves to eat Korean foods,
that’s why this is one of the main reason’s why Filipino loves Korean culture and products.
As Filipino became fans if Korean drama and music, most were influenced by Korean idols
to buy foods and products that they aet or one of their favorite.

Korean cuisine is also a product of its history and location. For many centuries China
dominated East Asia ‘s culture. Writing, governmental systems, arts and foods that evolved
in China were passed on to Korea and then to Japan. Rice , for instance, was first
domesticated in China, as were kinds of cabbage.

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 VIETNAMESE CUISINES

Vietnamese cuisine is varies greatly from one region to the other. Northern food tends to be
blander, and uses flavor spices and herbs. In Central Vietnam, the food can be a bit spices.
Southern cooking, familiar to Westeners who have eaten in Vietnamese restaurants overseas,
tend to be more flavorful and robust. They also varied landscape of Vietnam, all of the
cuisine contains this brilliant balance of aromatics, heat, sweetness, sourness, and fish-
sauciness. As with other Asian cuisines, it’s all about the Yin and Yang: the sweet and the
salty, the cooling and the warming, the fresh and the fermented. Vietnamese cuisines is relies
the heavily diet on fresh fish, vegetables, rice and a whole host of verdant herbs and spices---
from Vietnamese mint to the crisp kick of birds eye chilies. It’s a wonderfully simple cuisine
that celebrates food at its freshest, with minimal use of oil.

Many Vietnamese dishes include the five fundamentals taste senses: spicy(metal),
sour(wood), bitter(fire), salty(water), sweet(earth). These correspond to five organs: gall
bladder, small intestine, large intestine, stomach and urinary bladder respectively. They
include also five types of nutrients: powder, water, mineral elements, protein and fat. The
food ranges across five colors: white(metal), green(wood), yellow(earth), red(fire),
black(water) in their dishes. And also they have the five senses which are: the food
arrangement attracts the eyes, sound comes from crisp ingredients, you detect five spices on
the tongue, aromatic ingredients coming mainly from herbs stimulate the noise, and some
meals, especially finger food, stimulate touch.

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 THAILAND CUISINES

Thai cuisine is a perfectly blend of four seasonings- salty, sweet, sour and spicy. Almost
every Thai dish combines all four tastes. Thai cuisine lays a lot of importance to fresh fruits
and vegetables which is very much evident in their curries and every desserts that come
loaded with fruits. They also a typically, truly authentic dish has at least two of these flavors
working to pack a powerful lunch. Their food is different from other cuisines because its use
of contrasting flavors. Thai food often pairs hot spices with sweet, light citrus flavors like
lime and mango. The signature peanut sauce is somewhere between sweet and savory and
adds depth to any dish. The Thai has influenced by many cultures including India, China and
Portugal. The Thai’s have incorporated these influence into their cuisines for centuries to
create their own unique dishes.

Being a large agricultural country, the food of Thailand is both regional and seasonal. This
country is being Theraveda Buddhist with around 95%, the belief system and values of
Buddhism play a huge role in day-to-day life. Etiquette in Thailand is extremely important,
throughout the country, the most important values that Thai people hold to are respect, self-
control, and a non-confrontational attitude. The Thai culture is also unique because of the
families are bond by tradition with a long history. Thai people greet each other with a wai
(pressing their palms together as they bow or curtsy) to show respect. Thai’s try to live with a
jai yen (a cool heart) , so it's uncommon to see them expressing extreme emotions.

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 INDONESIAN CUISINES

Indonesian food is one of the most vibrant and colorful cuisine in the world, full of intense
flavor. Over the centuries many different cultures have visited and left their stamp on the
cuisine- Indian, Chinese, Arabs, Portugese, English and Dutch. Indonesia has with 6,000
islands , it is just like the Philippine cuisine has its and island. Indonesia often demonstrate
complex flavor, acquired from certain ingredients and bamboo spices mixture. Indonesian
dishes have rich flavors. Most often described as savory , hot and spicy, and also
combination of basic tastes such as sweet, salty, sour and bitter. They also love story of
endless flavors and styles.

Indonesian food has grained influence from Middle Eastern and Indian cuisines, creating
dishes like flavored rice, curried meat and vegetables. Also influenced by the culinary
traditions of diverse nations such as China, India, Middle East and the Netherlands. In fact,
the country’s cuisine is so varied that travelers can be assured of finding at least one dish that
becomes a lifelong favorite.

Indonesian cuisine is a collection of various regional culinary traditions that formed the
archipelagic nations of Indonesia. There are a wide variety of recipes and cuisines in part
because Indonesia is composed the total of 17,508 in the world’s largest archipelago, with
more than 1,300 ethnic groups. Many regional cuisines exist, often based upon indigenous
culture with some foreign influences. Indonesia has around 5,350 traditional recipes, 30 of
them considered the most important. They may also include rice, noodle and soup dishes in
modest local eateries to street-side snacks and top-dollar plates.

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 INDIAN CUISINES

Indian cuisine consists of a variety of regional and traditional cuisines native to India.
Given the diversity in soil, climate, ethnic groups, and occupations, these cuisines vary
substantially and use locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian provides the
important nutrients fuels to our body and helps our body produce energy. Pulses are rich in
vitamins A, B, C and E. They also contain a good proportion of minerals like potassium, iron
and zinc. Rice and the flours fulfils the required carbohydrates, protein and fiber
consumption of the body. And also their spices are not just to add aroma to their dishes but it
can also be an ancient herbal medicines to the body.

Indian cuisine is praised by the West not only for its heat alone but also its combination of
spices and not just chili powder. The whole set of spices used to matter and for which you get
the best food. Their culture is a philosophy and encourage languages, religions, dance music ,
food and architecture with varying features within the country. Indian culture is a mixture of
many cultural systems and make a diversified country.

Their country is home for over 1.4 billion people, 120 languages , 9 religions, and 27 states,
each containing its own unique landscape and customs. Indian cuisine dates back over 500
years. Each region has its own tradition, religions, and culture that influence its food. Hindus
tends to be vegetarian and Muslims tend to have meat dishes, although pork is forbidden.
Indian food has been influenced by Mongolian, Persian, and Chinese cuisine, among others.
The Mughlai cuisine consists of dishes developed in the Medieval Indo-Persian cultural
centres of the Mughal empire. It represents a combination of cuisine of the Indian
subcontinent with the cooking styles and recipes of Central Asian and Islamic cuisines.