Essay About Traditional Food

Korean Food Korean food is unique. It's known for its spicy flavor and the use of other seasonings to enhance the taste. Dishes are usually flavored with a combination of soy sauce, red pepper, green onion, bean paste, garlic, ginger, sesame, mustard, vinegar, and wine. The Korean peninsula is surrounded water on three sides, but connected to the Asian mainland. This environment contributes to theuniqueness of Korean cuisine. Seafood plays a very important role as do vegetables and livestock. Let's examine three of the most common and famous types of Korean food.

Kimchi is a very popular Korean dish. It is made by fermenting vegetables, usually cabbage and white radish, and seasoning them with red peppers and garlic. Kimchi...show more content...

Like American Barbeque, Pulgoki is usually made from beef, pork, sometimes chicken, and also other more exotic meats like cow tongue. Unlike American Barbeque, Korean Pulgoki is almost always thinly sliced and cooked on a built in grill on the table where it will be served. Kalbi, a type of Pulgoki, is made from thinly sliced beef short ribs. When eating Pulgoki or Kalbi, it is customary to cook the meat then move it on to a small dish containing either sweet or sour sauce. It will be left in the dish until it is cool enough, at which point it should be eaten. Pulgoki is very popular in Japan where it is called Yakiniku. It is also available in America. Where Americans may find Kimchi too bitter for their tastes, Pulgoki's taste is more similar to the popular sweet and meaty taste of American food.

Hoe is the Korean version of sushi. It is made by slicing and serving raw fish. The serving methods may vary greatly, but common garnishes include ginger, mustard, red pepper paste, and soy sauce. Some of the more popular Hoe dishes in Korea include tuna, croaker, flatfish, oyster, skate, sea cucumber, abalone, sea urchin, and squid.

Korean food is becoming more and more popular among other countries. There are already many Korean restaurants in America, Japan, China, and the rest of the world. As the numbers continue to grow, Korean food may become less exotic, and more common.

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Reflection About Food And Culture

There are many types of food in the world and each food represents many elements, such as: meaning; uniqueness; special ingredients; etc. People usually create the food for celebrating things and so people make food as a symbol full of meaning and hopes. Each culture uses origin ingredients that would make food become unique. It also gives different intercultural food. Food also represents the culture in which food was created. So it is important to appreciate the traditional food as a form of appreciation towards the world cultural heritage. However, we as the young generation is currently facing globalisation where we get to taste other countries food or dish. Most of us, making a first impression about how is the traditional food taste or how it was made. people still compare between two foods based on its taste. In some case, many people as a guest house sometimes reject traditional food that is provided by owner because it looks bad or it tastes bad. Indirectly, we despise their culture. We as humans often confess that we are persons who being upheld the other cultures, whether it be from Indonesia itself or from outside such...show more content...

In this year, the theme is "Food and Culture." I intend to register for selection. Personally, I have many insights about culture, especially Indonesia culture, which I also learned about it. Based on my experience, I joined javanese traditional dance course at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) for five years (2009–2014). There, I learned not just about dance, but also about the clothes; food; manners; and traditional ceremonies. Also, I met many friends from different cultural dance courses. We shared many things about our origin culture. From there, my knowledge about cultures in Indonesia became plentiful and complex. Each culture has many aspects that interrelated and inseparable, and that's what creates the uniqueness of its

The Importance Of Food Culture

Most people want to find out who they really are. We can first start by looking at their food culture. Food culture is a very important element that makes us who we are. From a young child to an adult most people have developed their food culture by trial and error or simply by their preference. Food culture is different for every ethnicity from the holidays to the meals themselves. Araceli is someone important to me and hands down her food culture is very different from my own. Nicaraguan food is very different from my culture which is Mexican food getting to know about her food culture helped me get to know Araceli that much more. My food culture is based off my Mexican roots, which most people might think it is just beans and rice. Although that is partially true, most known dishes revolve around parties and holiday dinners. During these events we usually have tamales which is a popular dish and is served with sides of rice and beans of course. Food around this time is special because food gathers everyone together. Tamales take hours to prepare and usually my family gets a day to prepare for our feast. Tamales are very popular, and most people make them the same way. I recently found out that Mexicans are not the only ones who make their style of tamales. For Aracelis' culture, although the dishes are familiar the preparation itself is completely different. Tamales are still eaten for holidays and special events, but they are called "Nacatamal." Nacatamals have the

Factors Influencing Food Habits and Culture Eating food is essential for all of us, it keep us alive and also gives us enjoyment at the same time. Food can be defined as any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue. (ilearn) In ancient time, when people feel hungry, they eat. However, as human history keep developing and evolving, we have a higher standard on choosing food that we like to eat nowadays. In this paper, we are going to evaluate factors that are influencing our food habits and food culture. Those factors can be divided into two main categories, internal factors (individual preference and values) and external factors (geographical, religion, social, economic and political). Internal...show more content...

Another example would be Chinese like to eat hot pot in winter to keep them warm. In the northern part of China, there are more spicy dishes than the southern part of China. This is because eating spicy food will keep people warm. In costal region, there is more seafood than the inland region. The reason is because it is easier to get fresh seafood in costal region than in the inland region. Japan is an island surrounded by sea, and that is why eating seafood is famous in Japan. Some locations are better for growing specific food, for example China have the climate advantage in growing tea, and France have the advantage in growing wine. Religion is another external factors influencing food habits and food culture. Different culture has different religion, different religion has different custom and food is an important part of a religion. Some religion such as Muslims, consider eating pork as a dirty food, and people should not eat them. Buddhism do not recommend members to eat meat, because they think that is cruel to kill an animal and that we should respect them so we should not eat them. Therefore, a lot of Buddhism followers are vegetarians. Hinduism followers do not eat cow because they think that cows are scarce. People who believe in a religion will follow the rules of the religion, so this will influence their food habit. Some religions do not have rules about food, but they have specific food to eat.

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Benefits Of Traditional Food Products

While the country scores high marks from the World Bank Doing Business Report in enforcing contracts, it ranks poorly in providing attractive conditions to start a business and protecting investors. When talking about functional food products it is noticed that they are much less common in China than in Western Europe and North America and the Chinese organic market is still in its infancy. However, although still timid, organic and functional foods are starting to be present in supermarkets and other caterings in China. Growing increasingly distrustful of local food sources, many people are turning to organics and/or imported food items, which are perceived to be safer. Lesser trends have also developed, including urban farming and dining out less frequently due to recent food scares.

Despite there being opportunity in China, we still don't recommend Eurochoice to enter the Chinese market at the moment for a few reasons.

First of all, there is already a huge variety of different goods on the market. Secondly, local people prefer traditional medicine to the healthy import foods, and in the end, Chinese economy is unstable right now, and it is risky for an unknown company to launch a new product for a specific segment of consumers.

But if the company is ready to take a risk, we have a few recommendations for launching and branding nutrition products in China.

First of all, as our research shows, if it is necessary, the company might be prepared to alter the products Get

traditional and modern food systems

Development Policy Review, 2006, 24 (1): 31–49

Traditional vs. Modern Food Systems? Insights from Vegetable Supply Chains to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)

Jean–Joseph Cadilhon, Paule Moustier, Nigel D. Poole, Phan

Thi Giac Tam and Andrew P. Fearneв€

This article describes the development of vegetable marketing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), where modern distribution outlets are competing fiercely with traditional traders for wholesale and retail customers. Data from interviews with supply chain stakeholders and a survey of vegetable wholesalers have been used to compare the performance of modern and traditional chains, and the findings reveal the chains as segmented in their product focus, the modern sector focusing exclusively...show more content...

Section 3 details the methodology and the performance indicators chosen. Section 4 presents the structure of the fresh vegetable marketing system in HCM City and the relative market share of competing vegetable distribution channels. Section 5 compares the performance of traditional and modern supply chains, and the final section discusses the implications of the research findings for development policy.

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2.1 The rise of supermarkets in developing country food marketing systems Food marketing research in developing countries has shifted in recent years from a bias towards the export function in favour of research into local markets and the increasing market share of modern distribution outlets (Balsevich et al., 2003). Indeed, supermarkets are becoming dominant outlets for local fresh produce compared with export markets (Neven and Reardon, 2004; Reardon and BerdeguГ©, 2002). Furthermore, supermarkets in developing countries engage in relationship

marketing and set up dedicated supply chains with secondary wholesalers or farmers, as opposed to relying on traditional adversarial relationships in spot markets. This emphasis on slim margins and high quality has created new opportunities as well as new challenges for farmers and other fresh produce suppliers (Cacho, 2003). The supermarket focus on quality is particularly noticeable to consumers in country contexts where official quality standards are low, not Get

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When my brothers and I were younger, noodles and cottage cheese were a staple food for us. My mom says that they're a classic in every Jewish household, but she might remember it that way because cottage cheese is another food group for my Bubbie. There's no telling how much my mom and her siblings must have ate it. But it started a family food tradition, one that my mother put a healthy twist on, as usual: one day, she served the dish with chunks of avocado.

I remember my twin brother, Jordan, bringing the bowl right in front of his face and chowing down on the new variation of the dish, unfazed for once to try this new thing.

"What's that green stuff?" I asked my mom as she piled some noodles onto my dad's plate. I tried a piece of the mysterious substance, skewering it on my fork, and recoiling at the creamy, earthy taste. It was too fatty, strangely nutty, and most of all, too green.

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We were in Mexico, after all. Could the local fare be that bad?

The truth is, no. But it wasn't the meal of a lifetime, either. The highlight of the meal was the guacamole, the dish that completely changed my perspective on avocados and started my long–standing love affair with the fruit.

When the waiter brought the complimentary dip to our brightly decorated table, I was skeptical at first, not knowing what it was.

"Come on, try some," my dad beckoned. "We might be filling up on it if the rest of the food is bad,"

I rolled my eyes. "That's what you told us last night, only with the breadsticks at La Cucina,"

"Look, all we've been eating on this trip is chicken and pasta, exactly what we have at home almost every night. Don't you want to try something new and authentic?"

"Fine," I sighed, dipping a tortilla chip in the Get more content

Mexican Culture And Traditional Food Habits

Introduction

The United States has become such a culturally rich country in the last century. (STATS ON HOW DIVERSE THE US HAS BECOME). Mexicans make up 14.5% of the total U.S population. (Ohio State University)The reason I choose Mexican ethnicity is because it's the largest minority group there is in the United States, yet I don't know much about their culture. Traditional food habits In the culture, there is a big influence in their food that goes back centuries their indigenous Indian background. The core foods that are present in Mexican culture are corn and corn products. Every region in Mexico has a specialty that that region is known for. The food preparation in the Mexican culture uses many different spices. Mexican cuisine can many times be very spicy. There are 90 varieties of chilies that vary from very spicy to mild, which are traditionally incorporated into many recipes including desserts. Many dishes are rich in tomatoes sauces and it 's very common to have a lot of food fried.(Ohio reports) Customarily Mexicans have four to five meals a day but when living in the United States have changed to 3 meals a day. Every meal has carbohydrate, many times corn tortillas, a protein that may come from an animal source as well as beans, and lastly fat. The fat that many times is used can come from the fat that is used to fry or that is used in the cooking. The economic income has a big impact on the way a family plans their meals. A higher income family will have

Family Food Traditions

Family Food Traditions Eating brings people closer together everyday, and for everyone, there are important memories that have been created because of food. Whether it's a formal dinner, or an informal picnic, there will always be special bonds between people because food was involved. We need to have traditions with food because they form and strengthen the bonds between us. There are holidays in every culture where the food is the focal point. For example, the most important tradition involving food in the U.S. is Thanksgiving. According to a 2015 poll, 95% of people in the U.S. spend Thanksgiving with their families."Thanksgiving by the Numbers." Fox Business, Fox Business, 23 Nov. 2016. This is because people in the U.S. grew up making memories with their families, and they want to make more memories with their children. These traditions are important to people because they make them nostalgic, so it's necessary for people to take a break and spend time with their families. To relate the topic of nostalgia with food to my life, I recall a cherished memory I have about making enchiladas with my grandma when I was nine. My mom's father is hispanic, but her mother is not, so she learned how to make hispanic food just for him. I have always admired this, because she learned how to do this just to make my grandpa happy. She made us many hispanic dishes, but my favorite is still her enchiladas. I still remember the smell of the chicken and beef that my grandma had prepared Get

Chinese Cuisine – The Food of China

China's food is very unique and traditional. Grains are the main food in China. Rice is the favorite grain among the people in the South. In the north, people prefer wheat, which they make in to bread and noodles. Corn millet, and sorghum are also eaten. Vegetables, especially cabbage and Tofu rank second in Chinese diet. Roasted sweet potatoes are a popular snack eaten by the Chinese. Pork and poultry are the favorite meats in China. The people also like eggs, fish, fruit, and shellfish. Chop Suey originated in China. Chop sticks and soup spoons are served as the only utensils at a Chinese meal. Tea is the traditional Chinese beverage. Ice–cream has gained popularity in China. Food...show more content... Food in China is mostly stir–fried rapidly in oil at a very high temperature. Fujian Cuisine is famous for delicately cooked fish and crabs for soups and for flavorings such as soy–sauce.

Breakfast in China may be rice porridge, chicken noodle soup, or deep fried pastries that taste like donuts. In China the people's favorite lunch time foods include eggrolls, and dumplings filled with meat or shrimp. A typical Chinese dinner includes vegetables with bits of meat or seafood, soup, and rice and noodles.

A Chinese cuisine has definite rules for the appropriate combining of the ingredients into dishes, and dishes in to an appropriate meal. A typical home meal for no special purpose might include boiled rice, soup, steamed fish, and stir–fried pork with vegitables. Each dish is in a separate category. 1. The cooking method 2. Appearance 3. Texture. Main ingredients are all different. Asian individual dishes, flavors, textures and ingredients should complement and harmonize each other, rather than being the same. Food must strike attention in good cuisine cooking. Chef Martin Yan is the best of Asian Chefs. He has his own TV show called "Yan Can Cook" which now airs in 70 countries for the past 19 years. He recently took a trip to Boston to have a cooking duel with a French chef named Jacky Robert. In Boston Yan turned similar sets of ingredients into

Mexican Cuisine

Mexican cuisine is a style of food that originates in Mexico. It is known for its varied flavors, colorful decoration, and variety of spices and ingredients, many of which are native to the country. What makes a meal distinctly Mexican, of course, are the lively seasonings. Not all Mexican recipes are fiery, though; while renowned for their heat, many subtle and intriguing spice combinations are also found in Mexican fare. The staples of Mexican cuisine are typically corn and beans. Corn, traditionally Mexico's staple grain, is eaten fresh, on the cob, and as a component of a number of dishes. Most corn, however, is used to make masa, a dough for tamales, tortillas, gorditas, and many other corn–based foods. Squash and...show more content...

Mexican Cuisine

Mexican cuisine is a style of food that originates in Mexico. It is known for its varied flavors, colorful decoration, and variety of spices and ingredients, many of which are native to the country. What makes a meal distinctly Mexican, of course, are the lively seasonings. Not all Mexican recipes are fiery, though; while renowned for their heat, many subtle and intriguing spice combinations are also found in Mexican fare. The staples of Mexican cuisine are typically corn and beans. Corn, traditionally Mexico's staple grain, is eaten fresh, on the cob, and as a component of a number of dishes. Most corn, however, is used to make masa, a dough for tamales, tortillas, gorditas, and many other corn–based foods. Squash and peppers also play important roles in Mexican cuisine. The most important and frequently used herbs and spices in Mexican cuisine are chilli powder, oregano, cilantro, epazote, cinnamon, and cocoa. Chipotle, a smoke–dried jalapeГ±o chilli, is also common in Mexican cuisine. Many Mexican dishes also contain garlic and onions. Next to corn, rice is the most common grain in Mexican cuisine. Mexican food varies by region, because of local climate and geography and ethnic differences among the indigenous inhabitants and because these different populations were influenced by the Spaniards in varying degrees. The north of Mexico is

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The forest not only hides man's enemies but it's full of man's medicine, healing power and food. ~African Proverb. Africa is a continent that is rich and diverse in terms of culture and traditions. The continent is also considered to be the agricultural hub in the world. Due to this, most of African culture is ultimately intertwined with the foodstuffs that the land has to offer. In general, most of the inhabitants of Africa live within the rural areas and rely on subsistent farming to meet their day to day food needs. Fast food restaurants and supermarkets where processed and packaged food is sold are usually frowned upon and considered a waste of money and resources (AIG, 2011).

CHARACTERISTICS OF AFRICAN FOOD

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Beans, cassava, groundnuts, maize, tomatoes and sweet potatoes thus were introduced to Africa as a direct cause of the European exploring of the American continent. Asian seasonings like pepper, cinnamon, clove, curry and nutmeg were introduced as well. More often than not, the ingredients used to prepare an African dish are fresh, very cheap and easily used to make a quick meal. Common vegetables include kale, spinach, cabbage, tomatoes, beans, potatoes, avocados and other leafy greens, while beef and goat meat are the common meats served in an African meal. Fish, chicken, and mutton are also available but are more expensive (AIG, 2011). Meat is often used merely as one of a number of flavorings, rather than as a main ingredient in cooking. Tropical fruits such as mangoes, oranges, pineapples, bananas, papaws, and pears are cheap, plentiful and popular among the people of Africa, because they are not available all year round and are dictated by seasons. Other ingredients used in typical dishes include rice, corn meal or maize, wheat and millet flour.

Yams, plantains, green bananas and cassava are the essential staples in Africa. These vegetables are grown and used all over the continent, either on their own or combined with others. Cassava is an important source of dietary carbohydrates in the tropical and subtropical areas of the world, with its roots providing food for over 500 million Get

Native American Food Culture Essay

There is an evident difference in a variety of cultures and traditions throughout the world. According to Dr. Lucy Long, food culture "refers to the practices, attitudes, and beliefs as well as the networks and institutions surrounding the production, distribution, and consumption of food. It encompasses the concepts of foodways, cuisine, and food system and includes the fundamental understandings a group has about food, historical and current conditions shaping that group's relationship to food, and the ways in which the group uses food to express identity, community, values, status, power, artistry, and creativity." (Dr. Lucy Long, lexiconoffood.com). Four cultures and foods related to heath and obesity that are very different are the Chinese,...show more content...

The main factor of not being able to consume more fruits regularly is the cost, availability, and the quality of the products. The rates of obesity and overweight individuals has increased and become more common amidst Native Americans. Along with overweight and obesity issues among Native Americans, is a high prevalence of eating disorders among adolescent Native Americans. A major concern that often coincides or results from obesity is type 2 Diabetes. Part of the cause for higher rates of type 2 Diabetes is the overconsumption of non indigenous proteins such as beef and chicken along with consuming less native foods. Native Americans are two to four times more likely to develop type 2 Diabetes than the general United States population and Alaskan natives and American Indians have the highest rates of type 2 Diabetes than any other ethnic or racial group in the United States. As a result of the high prevalence of obesity and type 2 Diabetes among Native Americans, death rates are three times as high for the Native American population. The ending issue that results from type 2 Diabetes and obesity, is cardiovascular

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Why are traditional foods important?

Due to the fast food culture people have forgotten/don't know what the traditional food in their country is. Cooking at home has reduced and people prefer going out to eat or order in.

For me, traditional food brings out a sense of comfort and belonging. It brings family and friends together and helps us reconnect with one another. The recipes that have been passed on by my families offer a chance to say thank you for the contribution that someone has made. It helps in creating lasting memories for our families and families.

India is a country of rich culture where people of more than one religious culture lives together.

When I hear the word mango, it takes me back to my childhood. It was the waiting for...show more content... Its smell is its most distinguishing feature, the colour of the pulp resembling saffron, the spice it is named after. The skin is greener than most other mangoes. Kesar mangoes are used primarily to make aamras in Gujarat.

Totapuri–

These mangoes are the easiest to identify, due to the shape with the tip looking like a parrot's beak. The flesh is not sweet like the other mango varieties but is great for salads or with a tempering of salt and chillies because of its tangy taste and chewy texture.'

The above mentioned mangoes are a few mangoes that can be used raw in salads, chopped into desserts, pureed into beverages like smoothies and mango lassi and even pickled into the quintessential aam ka achaar or shredded mango murabba. Mango mousse, mango cheesecake, mango flan are all Western innovations which became possible when India started exporting mango pulp to America in tins. Chefs combine mango with grilled salmon and braised chicken as well. 'With its perfect combination of sweet and sour, mango complements the rich taste of creamy cheeses, balances the heat of smoky dishes, and intensifies the flavours of other tropical fruits. This versatile fruit pairs well with apple, berries, caramel, citrus, coconut, melon, vanilla, and

Food brings everyone together no matter what culture you are in. Culture is a way of life shared by a group of people, beliefs, customs, symbols and etc. Many families can spend time with each other by preparing and eating dinner at the table, going out for dinner or just celebrating holidays. In my family, when we eat at the dinner table, we talk about our day and build better bonds through our interactions. My mother cooks the meal, my sisters and I set up the table with utensils and place mats and my father is ready to eat. We all sit at the table, no technology, elbows off the table and we give grace. While we eat, we talk about our day or anything exciting has happened and we argue and laugh with each other.

Being in my family, we have made many traditions that have been part of my culture since I was a kid. Going to Disneyland is one of the traditions we have. The entire family would go come to have a good time with each other. Since we were a big family, it would be too expensive to buy food for everyone so we make sandwiches. Everyone would contribute to bring food, my parents would bring bread, my uncles would bring the meats and veggies and my aunts would bring chips and sodas. Being a hispanic family, we would also bring black beans with bread. Since its too much to carry, we would meet up at the cars in the parking structure and eat in the cars. The sandwiches weren't just ordinary sandwiches, the bread which call " pan frances" basically french bread.

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About Traditional Hispanic Food

Hispanic American: "Heritage" is defined as the customs and traditions that are handed down from generation to generation of families and society. A person with Latino heritage is a descendant of a family from Mexico, Central America, or South America. Peeps who are Hispanic are from a country where Spanish is spoken. Let's check out some of their traditions. Hispanic Food Hispanic foods have many different characteristics, but one of the main things that make it distinctive is that it tends to be spicy! Here are some traditional Hispanic dishes: * Moles: Pronounced Mo–lay, the name of this dish comes from the Aztec word for "mixture." Mole Poblano de Guajolote, is a mixture of dried chiles, nuts, seeds, vegetables, spices and...show more content...

Some of the most popular Hispanic dishes that are prepared during Cinco de Mayo are carnitas, barbocoa, moles and menudo. Identification

Traditional Hispanic food can be identified by the appearance of the tortillas and the thick, rich enchilada sauces that can be green, brown or red and resemble a thick gravy. Rice and refried beans typically are served inside of the tortillas or on the side, and this dish can be referred to as an enchilada or as a chimichanga if it is deep fried on the outside. Melted cheese over the top of the dish is also a good indication of Hispanic food. Function The function of Hispanic food is to fulfill the traditional ways of growing, eating and serving Hispanic food. Hispanic food is high in carbohydrates, making it a filling meal because of the beans and cheese that are served along with it. The combination of the beans and cheese with the spicy seasonings and salsa give the food added flavor and traditional Hispanic flair. Hispanic food can be made into meals for large groups of people and large families quickly, cheaply and easily. Most Hispanic food keeps for a long time and does not spoil if stored in a cool, dry location. Reference: http://www.ehow.com/about_4578072_traditional–hispanic–food.html CUBA : Cuban Cuisine Cuban cuisine has been influenced by Spanish, French, African, Arabic, Chinese, and Portuguese cultures. Traditional Cuban cooking is primarily peasant cuisine that has little concern with measurements, order

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Vietnamese cuisine can be very diverse due its geography and climate. There is no accurate average temperature for the whole country. The Vietnamese national culture emerged from a concrete living environment: a tropical country with many rivers and the confluence of great cultures (Vietnam Country).Vietnamis a long, narrow country in Southeast of Asia that borders south China, east of Laos and Cambodia. Vietnam is practically the size of Italy and Japan put together; and is divided into three regions: north, central, and south. Vietnam has variety types of food for every occasion, from an everyday meal to New Year's festivities food. The flavor of the Vietnamese food varies from sweet, sour, salty, and spicy. However, rice, the...show more content...

This fish sauce is also commonly used a dipping sauce as ketchup is in America. The dipping fish sauce would be diluted with other ingredients like: boiled water, sugar, a little vinegar, lime, and some peppers. Another way nouc mam can be used it to balance out some of their delicious cuisine; some say that nouc mam is their secret recipe. Pho is the most popular dish among the Vietnamese society. What is pho? Well Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup, but there are two type of common pho and that is Pho Bo (beef noodle soup) and Pho Ga(chicken soup). Pho Bo is beef broth and that is made by the stewing of a cow bones in a large pot for quite some time. Pho Ga is very similar to Pho Bo. Instead of beef broth is made of chicken broth and that is made from stewing chicken. The noodle itself is made from varieties of rice. However, the ingredients and toppings may vary a slight bit in the North and the South. And that is topped with numerous herbs like: lime, bean sprout, mint leaves, basil green onions, and several other vegetables or fruit. This dish is absolutely refreshing and warming for the soul. With the brutal cold, pho was home of the North. Pho is normally eaten for breakfast, but many of people eat at lunch, or even dinner. The spiciest food is Central Vietnam. Here, everything consists of abundant spices like chili pepper and color food. The food here is hotter and spicier. Spring rolls and Bun Bo Hue are commonly eaten. A spring roll contains fresh meat or Get more content

Different Types of Vietnamese Foods

Tinh Nguyen

Nufs 144

29 September 2014

Different Types of Vietnamese Foods It is amazing how diverse the various types of culture can be. From country to country, even down to the different states and regions within the same nation. Culture is said to have five basic characteristics; it is learned, it is has symbolic structure, it is shared, and it has the ability to adapt. It is a system consisting of variables that constitute a rational way of life (Vien, 2003). A change in social environments results in a change in culture as well, which is why Vietnamhas three different regions. Many times, food is a factor that differentiates cultures from various areas. Within...show more content...

Each region is known to have its own specialty dishes that were influenced by its surrounding environment. Climate plays a huge factor in foods that are popular amongst these areas. Climate affects the food in several ways, such as direct effects production of crops, which leads to food supply (Gregory, Ingram, & Brklacich, 2005). Each of these groups has its own distinctive culture and is associated with a specific environmental setting (Vien, 2003). Also, another factor to consider on the different types of food from each region is the influences from the neighboring countries. The first region is North Vietnam; Bac Bo. China influences many of Bac Bo's dishes. That's why many of the dishes tend to be more stir fried and include egg rolls, soy sauce and MSG (Destination, 2014). Their dishes tend to have delicate flavors. The weather in North Vietnam is a bit colder; therefore they cannot grow much herbs and spices (Destinations, 2014). Their dishes have less vegetables, fish and meats compare to other areas in Vietnam (Destinations, 2014). Since they don't cook with chilies, use black pepper and they use less sugar in their dishes. A popular dish that originated from Bac Bo is Banh Cuon. Banh Cuon is a paper–thin rice pancake rolled with ground pork and mushrooms with a side of dipping sauce with herbs and sausages.

Southern Vietnam, Nam Bo, is also hugely influenced by China. However, influences from India, France, and Thai have also made an impact on