Exam 13: Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines

Which European nation gained control of the Spice Islands, now known as Indonesia, in the 15^th century, introducing their cooking styles and ingredients to the local population?

Like all of its Asian neighbors, the people of Indonesia eat with chopsticks, which were first introduced by the Chinese in 400 AD.

In the capital city of Manila you are likely to find spicy sauces, a higher consumption of pork and poultry then other parts of the Philippines, stuffed meat and poultry dishes, and vegetables sautéed with onions and garlic.

What Arabic dish is related to satay, although in Indonesia they only use strips of meat instead of cubes?

Influences from these two neighboring countries also had an effect on the foods of Thailand.

Why is the cuisine of the Philippines a mix of Chinese, Arabic, Indian and Malaysian food styles and techniques?

Which modern cooking technique is rarely used in the mountains of Vietnam?

Red curries in Thailand contain this fiery spice which lends flavor and color to the dish.

What type of oil is preferred for stir-frying in Southeast Asia?

What is nuoc mam, which is used as a seasoning in a lot of Vietnamese dishes?

When did Spain gain control over the Philippines and remain there until 1898?

What foods did the Spanish bring to the Philippines from Mexico and Latin America that quickly became part of the local cuisine?

Most of Indonesia's population resides in the Greater Sunda Islands to the west, which include Borneo, Java, and Sumatra.

While the foods served in Sumatra are quite spicy, inhabitants of Java prefer sweeter tastes.

Which European nation gained control of Vietnam in the 16^th century, bringing their foods and cooking styles with them?

Because a large percentage of the people of Thailand practice Buddhism, this type of entrée dominates most restaurant menus.

Which two cultures strongly influenced the culture and cuisine of Vietnam early in its history?

Nám pla is a sweet condiment made from green plums and honey; it is used as a sweetener in Filipino cooking.

What dishes are found in southern Vietnam thanks to Indian influences?

Thanks to the Spanish, this other oil gained wide spread popularity in the Philippines for frying and for salad dressings.