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Central Asian Food

Central Asian cuisine includes food from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The food has origins from Russia, revolves around mutton and horse meat, as well as various milk products. Central Asian food has much in common with Afghan, Russian, and Uzbek cuisines. Plov, also called osh, is the national dish in many Central Asian countries in the region. It consists of chunks of mutton, carrots and rice fried in a large cast-iron cauldron similar to a Dutch oven. Green tea is the national drink.

South Far East Asian Food

South Far East Food

• Malaysian cuisine reflects the multicultural aspects of Malaysia. Various ethnic groups in Malaysia have their own dishes, but many dishes in Malaysia are derived from multiple ethnic influences.[44] Spices, aromatic herbs and roots are all used in Malaysian cuisine.
• Penang cuisine
• Ipoh cuisine
• Peranakan cuisine combines Chinese, Malay and other influences into a unique blend.

South East Asian Food

south east food

Southeast Asian cuisine emphasizes lightly prepared dishes with strong aromas, featuring such flavors as citrus, mint, coriander (also known as Chinese parsley), and basil. Ingredients in the region contrast with the ones in the Eastern Asian cuisines, substituting fish sauces for soy sauce and including such ingredients as galangal, tamarind and lemongrass. Cooking methods include stir frying, boiling and steaming.

East Asian Food

East Asian cuisine has evolved with common usage of oils, fats and sauces in the preparation of dishes with the exception of Japanese food. Traditional Chinese cuisines include Anhui, Cantonese, Fujian, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shandong, Sichuan, and Zhejiang,[4] all of which are defined and termed per the respective regions within China where they developed. A number of different styles contribute to Chinese cuisine, but perhaps the best known and most influential are the Sichuan, Shandong, Jiangsu and Guangdong cuisines.