Asian food is a cultural subcategory of food. http://asiasociety.org/style-living/food-recipes/food While food refers to any sustenance used for consumption by humans or animals, Asian food specifically originates from Asia, though can be found worldwide.http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=food When most people think of Asian food, they think of the south-eastern countries in Asia, such as China, Japan, Vietnam, or Korea where fish and rice are common dietary staples. Cuisines from other regions of China, such as India, Russia, or the Middle East are generally not included in the term, though could still, by definition, be considered Asian food.
Chinese food from China is simple, often comprised or rice or noodles, meat, and sometimes served with broth soup. The use of a wok to cook vegetables is also common. Much of the Chinese food found in North America is regional to the west, and while it is adapted from Chinese food, is usually quite different from that found in China. http://www.asianfood-recipes.com/ Japan, due to its proximity to water, is known for serving fish and other seafood, as this is a big part of their economy, however, other meats, noodles, and soup are also popular components of Japanese cuisine.http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2035.html http://www.bento.com/tf-recp.html Other countries have similar cuisines, known for their use of rice, noodles, and other ingredients.
Asian food can be prepared at home, or in any of a variety of independent or chain restaurants which can be found in almost any city.
Making Sweet and Sour Pork
Ever wanted to learn to make sweet and sour pork, a popular Asian dish in North America? Using pork, red bell pepper, onion, and pineapple, sweet and sour pork is a quick, easy, and healthy dish that can be made at home. The sauce is made from ketchup, sugar, salt, pepper, vinegar and soy sauce. The host in this case suggests using boneless pork chops, as they are easier to cut. After cutting the pork and adding a marinade, chop the vegetables. Start by cooking the pork in a wok, followed by the vegetables, cooking them separately. Add pineapple when the vegetables are just starting to become tender. Use the same wok to make the sauce, and add the pork and vegetables, cooking until everything is coasted in the sauce.
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Fast Facts
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Where
Asian food comes from any country on the continent of Asia
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Preparation
Asian food can be prepared anywhere in the world using influences from Asia
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Countries
When thinking of Asian food, most people think of Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Korean food
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Fact:
Rice and noodles are popular in asian cuisine
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Fact:
Sushi isn't the only thing that comes from Japan, but fishing is one of their major industries
