Food and Culture, Lesson 10: Southeast Asians and Pacific Islanders

A Filipino Lunch

Lumpia

Sinigang

Chicken Adobo

Steamed Rice Pansit Canton

Halo-halo or Puto

Research Filipino cooking and then choose one typical Filipino dish and describe it. Explain how it conforms to the principles of Filipino cooking. Select one or two ingredients and discuss whether they are due to an influence from another culture and why that might have happened.

List the indigenous foods of the Pacific Islands. Pick two from your list and describe how they might be prepared today, and discuss whether they are considered to have any special dietary or healthful properties.

A Native Hawaiian Dinner

Lomi-Lomi

Chicken Lu'au

Poi or Sweet Potatoes

Haupis or Guava Cake

Juice or Coffee 

Processed meats, such as Spam, are common in the Filipino, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander diet. How did this come about? Include in your notes a recipe using Spam.

A Vietnamese Dinner

Asparagus and Crabmeat Soup

Braised Bean Curd or Grilled Beef with Lemongrass

Stir-fried Vegetables

Steamed Rice

Iced Coffee with Evaporated Milk