ASIAN FOOD

by:Cercel Andrei
Cocsura Ilker Emre
Cocsura Ilyas Rhian
Gheorghica Istrate David
Popescu Denis Andrei
 Fun facts about Japan

1.About 50% of the fish catch, and 80% of the tuna

catch is undertaken by the Japanese.

2.Just like Chinese cuisine, chopsticks are used to

eat several Japanese dishes. However, one should
remember to follow the chopsticks etiquette when
using them in formal events. It is rude to insert the
chopsticks straight vertically into the food.(It means
death)

3.Japanese cuisine was heavily influenced by

Buddhist traditions. Because the Buddhists forbid
the killing of animals for meat, eating meat aside
from seafood was almost unheard of.
 Popular food

Sukiyaki

Onigiri

Sushi Dorayaki
 Onigiri - Rice Balls

Onigiri, also called omusubi, may just look like

plain rice, but they often have a savory filling
inside and are wrapped with a salty sheet of
seaweed.
 Sukiyaki
Generally sukiyaki is a winter dish and
it is commonly found at bōnenkai,
Japanese year-end parties.
 Dorayaki
In Japanese, dora means "gong", and
because of the similarity of the shapes,
this is probably the origin of the name of
the sweet. Legend has it that the first
Dorayaki were made when a samurai
named Benkei forgot his gong (dora)
upon leaving a farmer's home where he
was hiding, and the farmer subsequently
used the gong to fry the pancakes.
 Sushi

You’ll be surprised at the diversity of

sushi. While each type is distinct
and doesn’t necessarily require fish,
there is one thing that all sushi
have: vinegar rice. If it doesn’t have
rice, then it isn’t sushi.
 Miso soup
Talking of miso soup, the soup is very good for
digestion and hence, should be eaten at the
beginning of the meal; and not at the end,it is
also rich in vitamins like:essential oils, minerals,
vitamins and protein of the highest quality,
containing all of the essential amino acids.
Chinese food
Chinese cuisine is one of the richest culinary heritage on earth.
Due to China's intrinsic diversity, its cuisine can be divided into
many regional styles:

Buddhist Chinese Cuisine

JiangHuai Cuisine
Yunnan Cuisine
Northeast Chinese Cuisine
Hunan Cuisine
Islamic Chinese Cuisine
Shanghai Cuisine
Taiwanese Cuisine
Hainan Cuisine
FUN FACT
1. According to a statistical study published in China in 1983, there are over
60,000 different Chinese dishes.
2. Traditional Chinese breakfast consists of rice, rice noodles, rice porridge,
bread, boiled pancakes that are combined with Chinese tea or soy milk.
3. An ordinary Chinese meal usually consists of several main dishes, and not
just one main course. The most interesting thing is that the last dish is soup.

4. Traditionally, desserts are not very popular among the Chinese and
surprisingly the Chinese ravas did not appear in China - it is a purely American
invention.
SPRING ROLLS
It is a must-have during spring festivals in China to consume spring
rolls because, in addition to marking the beginning of this season,
they are believed to attract wealth and prosperity. Although they are
easy to consume due to their convenient taste, shape and size, the
reason behind their shape is not the convenience of consuming them,
but to give them the appearance of "gold bars", rolls of golden
cylindrical shape that symbolize wealth.
 Indonesian food

In a country so rich in history and tradition like Indonesia, a meal is never just a meal.
Traditions, stories and culture are cooked into every recipe, creating a unique cuisine
loved by many. Indonesian food is the product of the nation’s own ancient recipes,
refined by influences from other cultures seen throughout India, China, the Middle East
and more.
 Almost everything contains rice!
Rice is a staple food in the Indonesian diet. The goddess of rice, Dewi Sri, is highly
revered in Java and Bali and because of this divine inspiration almost everything
comes with rice on the side – even carb-loaded meals like noodles or potatoes!
Indonesians also use rice to make various desserts, such as tasty rice pudding. Aside
from rice, some cultures in Indonesia have other staple foods such as cassava, sweet
potatoes, and corn.
 Pepes (herbal packet )

Pepes is very similar to Thai aeb, but it’s the Indonesian version
of an assortment of fish, meat or tofu, mixed with lots of healthy
herbs and spices, wrapped in a banana leaf package, and either
steamed or grilled
 Nasi Goreng (fried rice)

If you read any Indonesian food guide or guidebook, likely one of

the most famous foods they will mention is Indonesian fried rice,
known better as nasi goreng. Although just wok fried rice with a
host of salty seasonings, this simple hot and fresh cooked single
plate meal is a popular street food throughout Indonesia
 Muttabaq

Muttabaq is a famous Saudi Arabian

snack that consists of a thin layer of
bread stuffed minced meat ,eggs,
leeks and scallions.The word murtabak
roughly translates as folded.Crispy on
the outside and generously stuffed on
the inside, the dish is usually shallowly
fried, though you will find them baked
in some regions.
 Tamiya (falafel )

Tamiya, also known as falafel is a

vegetarian fritter made from either
chickpeas or fava beans, or in some
cases both, and is probably one of the
most popular snacks available in Saudi
Arabia.Tamiya is a highly popular food
throughout the Middle East.It is a staple
dish in Lebanon, Jordan, Syria or UAE
(United Arab Emirates), as well as other
countries in the region.
 Shawarma
Although the roasting of meat on horizontal
spits has an ancient history, the shawarma
technique—grilling a vertical stack of meat
slices and cutting it off as it cooks—first
appeared in the 19th-century Ottoman Empire,
in what is now Turkey, in the form of doner
kebab.Both the Greek gyros and shawarma
are derived from this. Shawarma, in turn, led
to the development during the early 20th
century of the contemporary Mexican dish
tacos al pastor when it was brought there by
Lebanese immigrants.
 Indian Food
Indian cuisine consists of a variety of regional and traditional cuisines native
to the Indian subcontinent. Given the diversity in soil, climate, culture, ethnic
groups, and occupations, these cuisines vary substantially and use locally
available spices, herbs, vegetables, and fruits.

Indian food is also heavily influenced by religion, in particular Hinduism and

Islam, cultural choices and traditions.

Indian cuisine has shaped the history of international relations; the spice
trade between India and Europe was the primary catalyst for Europe's Age of
Discovery. Spices were brought from India and traded around Europe and
Asia. Indian cuisine has influenced other cuisines across the world,
especially those from Europe (especially Britain), the Middle East, Southern
African, East Africa, Southeast Asia, North America, Mauritius, Fiji, Oceania,
and the Caribbean.
 Mulligatawny

Mulligatawny is the most popular Indian soup and it’s

basically a curry soup, most often made with chicken,
vegetables, apples, and rice. Not only is it absolutely
delicious, it's the perfect example of how one culture
acquires food from another and adapts it to their own
taste.

Mulligatawny is served hot.

 Biryani

Biryani is a mixed rice dish originating

among the Muslims of the Indian
subcontinent. It is made with Indian
spices, rice, and usually some type of
meat, and sometimes, in addition, eggs
and potatoes. Biryani is one of the most
popular dishes in South Asia, as well as
among the diaspora from the region.

Biryani is usually served hot.

Naan is a leavened,
oven-baked or tawa-fried
Naan
flatbread which is found in the
cuisines mainly of Western
Asia, Central Asia, Indian
subcontinent, Indonesia,
Myanmar, and the Caribbean.
Main ingredients: Yoghurt, Milk,
Wheat Flour, Yeast, Atta flour,
Maida, Cooking fat, Water
Fun Facts about Indian food
1. Chai, the indian mix of black tea, vanilla and cinnamon that everyone loves is
actually an ancient drink that was used for healing over 5000 years ago.
2. A cook’s reputation Is often based on their Curry, every region has different
characteristics for a good curry, and every chef has their own blend.
3. There are over 200 Indian desserts and almost every single one of them
contains honey and fruit.
4. India is the Spice Capital of the World.
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