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Chapter 11 questions
1. List the countries for each region of Asia
East Asia Japan
China North Korea
Taiwan South Korea
Mongolian people republic
Southeast Asia
Philippines Malaysia
Indonesia Brunei
Vietnam Cambodia
Thailand Laos
Singapore Myanmar
South Asia
Afghanistan Sri Lanka
India Nepal
Pakistan Bhutan
Bangladesh Nepal
2. Visit a Chinese restaurant or just look at the menu. Can you tell which region of China
the recipes represent? How? Why do so many Chinese restaurants in the United States
cook Cantonese style (Guangdong)?
Chinese foods are identifiable with different regions in the country depending on the flavor
and ingredients availability. In the northern part of china meals with Peking duck, mu shu pork,
millet and soya beans are predominant. This is due to the cool climate that limits food produces.
As well, southern China uses flavors from Chiles and garlic while dairy products and seafood
mainly characterize their dishes. In the United States, most of the Chinese restaurants serve
Cantonese style meals, which is a popular meal back in china. 1 “The food is composed of stir-
fried dishes, seafood, delicate thickened sauces, and the use of vegetable oil instead of lard". The
availability of these ingredients in the US makes it a popular meal for Chinese living there.
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Chapter 11 questions
1. List the countries for each region of Asia
East Asia Japan
China North Korea
Taiwan South Korea
Mongolian people republic
Southeast Asia
Philippines Malaysia
Indonesia Brunei
Vietnam Cambodia
Thailand Laos
Singapore Myanmar
South Asia
Afghanistan Sri Lanka
India Nepal
Pakistan Bhutan
Bangladesh Nepal
2. Visit a Chinese restaurant or just look at the menu. Can you tell which region of China
the recipes represent? How? Why do so many Chinese restaurants in the United States
cook Cantonese style (Guangdong)?
Chinese foods are identifiable with different regions in the country depending on the flavor
and ingredients availability. In the northern part of china meals with Peking duck, mu shu pork,
millet and soya beans are predominant. This is due to the cool climate that limits food produces.
As well, southern China uses flavors from Chiles and garlic while dairy products and seafood
mainly characterize their dishes. In the United States, most of the Chinese restaurants serve
Cantonese style meals, which is a popular meal back in china. 1 “The food is composed of stir-
fried dishes, seafood, delicate thickened sauces, and the use of vegetable oil instead of lard". The
availability of these ingredients in the US makes it a popular meal for Chinese living there.
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