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    This document provides information about food customs and taboos in several Asian countries. It discusses etiquette around chopsticks in Asia, the importance of rice as a staple crop, and how different regions have influenced the cuisines of countries like the Philippines, India, and Korea. Specific dishes from each area are highlighted, including balut in the Philippines, dum aloo and vindaloo in India, and live octopus and gopchang in Korea. Proper chopstick and table etiquette in Asia is also outlined.

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    This document provides information about food customs and taboos in several Asian countries. It discusses etiquette around chopsticks in Asia, the importance of rice as a staple crop, and how different regions have influenced the cuisines of countries like the Philippines, India, and Korea. Specific dishes from each area are highlighted, including balut in the Philippines, dum aloo and vindaloo in India, and live octopus and gopchang in Korea. Proper chopstick and table etiquette in Asia is also outlined.

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    This document provides information about food customs and taboos in several Asian countries. It discusses etiquette around chopsticks in Asia, the importance of rice as a staple crop, and how different regions have influenced the cuisines of countries like the Philippines, India, and Korea. Specific dishes from each area are highlighted, including balut in the Philippines, dum aloo and vindaloo in India, and live octopus and gopchang in Korea. Proper chopstick and table etiquette in Asia is also outlined.

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    This document provides information about food customs and taboos in several Asian countries. It discusses etiquette around chopsticks in Asia, the importance of rice as a staple crop, and how different regions have influenced the cuisines of countries like the Philippines, India, and Korea. Specific dishes from each area are highlighted, including balut in the Philippines, dum aloo and vindaloo in India, and live octopus and gopchang in Korea. Proper chopstick and table etiquette in Asia is also outlined.

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    ASIA

    Jason Hwang
    Taboos
     When using chopsticks, never put them on a
    public plate, place them on your own plate.
     To show hospitality, host takes food from the
    public plate and places it on guest’s plate
     When side dishes are given, do not ask for
    refills since side dishes are complimentary
     Don't stick the chopsticks or spoon straight up
    in the rice bowl. (This signifies death or a wish
    for death to someone)
    Taboos Cont.
     Don't pick up chopsticks or spoon before the
    eldest/most senior person.
     Don't stab foods with chopsticks.
     Don't eat with fingers.(Finger foods are an
    exception)
     Use both hands when offering a dish or drink
    to another diner.
     Don't stir common or shared dishes with your
    spoon/chopsticks.
     Do wait for the Elder/Senior person to finish
    or dismiss you before leaving the table.
    Right: Putting one’s chopsticks
    on top of your bowl and not on
    someone else’s shows good
    etiquette. Also, notice how the
    chopsticks are not stuck inside
    the rice.

    Left: Host has given food to the


    guests and placed some food on
    their plate which shows
    hospitality and friendship.
    Rice
     Rice is Asia’s most important crop because it
    provides food for large populations. e.g. Asia
     Originated in Thailand and diffused to India
    and China.
     Chinese created rice paddies to save water and
    kill weeds
     Rice is Asia’s staple food and is the primary
    grain in most Asian countries
    Phillipines
     Indigenous food from land and sea, field and
    forest.
     China, Spain, Mexico, and the United States,
    greatly influenced Filipino food.
     Filipino-Chinese = Noodles, Dumplings
     Filipino-Hispanic = Chicken, Tamales, etc.
     America provided the Philippines with skills
    for cooking including pressure-cooking,
    freezing, and pre-cooking.
    Extraordinary Filipino Food !!

    Balut : Fertilized duck egg with a


    nearly developed embryo inside
    that is boiled then eaten.

    Seaside Crabs : Big red crabs


    flavored with classic oyster
    and chili garlic sauce, sautéed
    to bring out a unique Asian
    flavor, and complimented
    with a slurry serving of sweet
    gravy
    India
     Indians differ from one another: religion,
    region, state, language & caste.
     Each have own unique cuisine making India
    the most cuisine diverse country in the world.
     N. India = Not spicy, meat based, dairy
     W. India = Seafood, spicy, vegetarian
     E. India = Fish, potato, coconut, rice, vegetables
     S. India = Spiciest, rice, mustard seeds
     Most foods made into curry or mixed with rice
    Extraordinary Indian Food !!

    Dum Aloo : Boiled and Fried


    potatoes in spiced yogurt

    Pork Vindaloo : Sweet,


    Sour, and Fiery hot pork
    curry
    Korea
     Korean meals are generally more heavily
    seasoned than those of Japan or China
     Korean meals, drinks, sauces, and seasonings
    are all intended to harmonize with each other
    as a whole experience
     Korean meals are usually based on rice,
    noodles, vegetables, meats and tofu.
     The main dish is normally a shared plate or
    large bowl accompanied by rice and a number
    of side dishes, primarily kimchi.
    Extraordinary Korean Food !!

    Live Octopus, it is usually


    accompanied wit h a spicy
    sauce.

    Gopchang (pig
    intestines) : pig intestines
    are usually grilled and
    accompanied with a spicy
    sauce. However, they are
    also used to create stews
    to bring out flavor.

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