Food and Culture, Lesson 9: East Asians
List the countries for each of the following regions: East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia.
Visit a Chinese restaurant and as you look at the menu, can you tell which region of China the dishes represent. Why do you think that most Chinese restaurants in the United States cook Cantonese style?
Research and then summarize what the basic tenets of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism are. How might these religions influence Asian food culture?
What are the Staples of the Asian diet?
What are some common foods derived from soy beans?
What are some of the different types of teas from Asia? Describe how they are different, including their taste. If possible, have a taste testing tea time.
How did the Chinese influence the cuisine (and world view) of the Koreans and the Japanese? Provide examples.
Cantonese Dim Sum
Spring Rolls
Shrimp Dumplings
Suite Maichar sui bao
Egg custard tartlets
Jasmine or Chrysanthemum Tea
Visit a Chinese restaurant and as you look at the menu, can you tell which region of China the dishes represent. Why do you think that most Chinese restaurants in the United States cook Cantonese style?
Research and then summarize what the basic tenets of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism are. How might these religions influence Asian food culture?
What are the Staples of the Asian diet?
What are some common foods derived from soy beans?
What are some of the different types of teas from Asia? Describe how they are different, including their taste. If possible, have a taste testing tea time.
A Japanese Family Dinner
Miso Soup
Sashami
Tempura
Pickled Cucumber
Steamed Rice
Pickled Ginger, Wasabi and Soy sauce
Sake, Green Tea
How did the Chinese influence the cuisine (and world view) of the Koreans and the Japanese? Provide examples.
Dinner in Korea
Soybean Sprout Soup
Korean Barbecue Beef
Seasoned Tobu or Chrysanthemum Leaf Salad
Seasoned Eggplant
Steamed Rice, Kimchi
Apple Pear
Ginseng Tea
Optionally, make one or more of the dishes from the menus on this page for your family to taste.
