Asia-PacificSusan

JenniferBrookeKatelyn

The Asia and Pacific Plant Protection Commission (APPPC) ◦ 24

Main Focus:◦ Japan, China◦ Taiwan, Thailand◦ Philippines, Bruneí◦ Malaysia, Singapore◦ Indonesia, Vietnam

Countries of the Region

Thailand:◦ 3 Seasons:

Cool (Nov-Feb), HOT (April-May), Rainy (June-Oct)◦ Monsoon: mid May-September◦ 75-92°

Indonesia:◦ coastal lowlands; larger islands have mountains◦ tropical; hot, humid; moderate in highlands

Climate

Geographical Resources “Asia”= Used by ancient Greeks to describe

the civilizations east of their empire. Agriculture

◦ Rice ◦ Mango, Papaya, and Pineapple.

Forestry & Fishing◦ China, Indonesia, and Malaysia make up ½ of the

forested lands in Asia.

Southwest◦ Countries of India, Sir Lanka, Pakistan, Burma◦ Ingredients: hot peppers, black pepper, cloves, other strong spices, ghee

(a butter oil), milk, chapati, and beans. Curry with a yogurt base Northeast

◦ Countries of China, Korea, Japan◦ Ingredients: emphasize fats, oils, and sauces vinegar and garlic. Dishes are

relatively oily Southeast

◦ Countries of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Viet Nam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei

◦ Ingredients: fish sauce, galangal, lemon grass, and tamarind, chilies. Curry with a coconut milk base

All use rice, ginger, and garlic. Southwest culture are also known for bread such as naan and Northeast their use of noodles.

Dietary Guidelines

Typical Asian Diet

Per Week on Groceries ◦ China: $155.06◦ India: $39.27, ◦ Japan: $317.25

In India 68.8% live with $2.00 a day and in China its 27.2%

Expenses of food

Import: Cocoa, Cereal, dairy, beef, soybeans

Export: spices, seafood, chocolate, tropical fruits, rice

Import/Export Foods

Buddhism: Lacto-ovo, beef, fish (Thailand, Cambodia)

Hindu: Vegetarian, beef (Bali)

Muslim: Pork (Malaysia, Indonesia)

Christian (Philippians)

Religions

Southwest Style◦ Includes cuisines from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka,

and Burma Northeast Style

◦ Includes cuisines from China, Korea, and Japan Southeast Style

◦ Includes cuisines from Thailand, Loas, Cambodia, Veit Nam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei

Ways of cooking

Wok Cleaver Chopstick

Tools for Cooking

Asian Pacific Heritage Month◦ In the month of May by American in the United

States

Events/Traditions of eating

International Menu

Manager: Susan Grilliot

Workers: Katie Woehnker Brooke Munson Jennifer Dirksen

Pictures from Meal:

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