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Indonesian and Filipino Cuisine Comparisons

The document discusses the similarities and differences between Indonesian cuisine and the cuisines of Thailand and the Philippines. Some key similarities include the use of herbs like lemongrass and basil, rice as a staple, and cooking methods like frying and curries. Some differences are that Thai food tends to be spicier, Indonesia is known for dishes like gulai and opor while the Philippines is known for adobo, and Indonesian cuisine makes more extensive use of spices like cloves and cinnamon.

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Indonesian and Filipino Cuisine Comparisons

The document discusses the similarities and differences between Indonesian cuisine and the cuisines of Thailand and the Philippines. Some key similarities include the use of herbs like lemongrass and basil, rice as a staple, and cooking methods like frying and curries. Some differences are that Thai food tends to be spicier, Indonesia is known for dishes like gulai and opor while the Philippines is known for adobo, and Indonesian cuisine makes more extensive use of spices like cloves and cinnamon.

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  • Comparison of Indonesian and Neighboring Cuisines

Submitted by: ALEXIS T.

LOPEZ, BSHM 3

ASSIGNMENT 4

Discuss the similarities and differences of


Indonesian cuisine with the cuisines of at least two
neighboring countries.

*Similarities of Indonesian cuisine to Thai and


Philippine cuisine.

 Herbs such as lemongrass, tamarind, and basil are used in both


cuisines, along with garlic, and spring onions.

 Rice is a staple in both cuisines. Aside from rice, tubers such


as cassava or sweet potato are often used as a rice substitute.

 Being tropical countries, cooking methods in Thailand,


Philippines and Indonesia are very similar. Meats are often
fried, charcoal-grilled, or cooked in soups and curries.
Vegetables are often made into salads, or stir-fried – the latter
probably because of Chinese influence.

 Both Thai, Indonesian and Filipino will not consider meal


without rice as a proper meal.

 The desserts, too, are often heavy on ingredients like coconut


milk, fresh fruit, and sometimes, glutinous or sticky rice.

*Differences of Indonesian cuisine to Thai and


Philippine cuisine.

 Fish sauce is very, very common in Thai cuisine, on the other


hand, roasted shrimp paste (terasi)  tends to be more common
in Indonesian cooking while in Philippine cuisine toyo and
patis.

 Thai dishes are in general spicier compared to Indonesian


dishes. Indonesian food, on the other hand, may or may not be
spicy, with many soups and fried dishes that don’t contain
chillies. But there will always be sambal (chilli paste) on the
side, as a condiment.

 Thailand is famous for its green and red curries, and Indonesia
has dishes like gulai, opor, and kalio while Philippines are
famous in adobo.

Asian Cuisine
Submitted by: ALEXIS T. LOPEZ, BSHM 3

ASSIGNMENT 4

 Although shallots are common to both cuisines, they are used


very differently. Thai cuisine generally uses shallots far less
frequently compared to Indonesian and Philippine cuisine. And
when the Thais do  use it, it’s often semi-cooked, almost as if
it’s a garnish. However, in Indonesian food shallots are often
sautéed until they soften giving Indonesian dishes a flavour
that’s mellower compared to Thai food while in Philippines
shallots are saute and part of boiling.

 When it comes to stir-fried dishes such as fried noodles, Thai


food tends to be cooked on much higher heat compared to
Indonesian and Philippine cuisine. This tends to give it the
charred, bright flavour. In Indonesia, the spice paste is often
still semi-liquid when stir-fried, and the stir-frying process will
continue until the dish becomes dry. In fried noodles or rice,
this makes the dish slightly denser, with a glaze over the rice
or noodles.

 The use of spices such as cloves, cinnamon and cardamom is


more extensive in Indonesian cooking compared to Thai and
Philippine cuisine. This could partly be due to Indian and Arab
influences in Indonesia, especially in coastal areas near
important ports.

 Indonesians hardly use the uniquely Indonesian sweet soy


sauce, or kecap manis. This is a thick soy sauce made with
caramelized palm sugar, and is used extensively in cooking –
especially in Javanese cuisine.

Asian Cuisine

Submitted by: ALEXIS T. LOPEZ, BSHM 3 ASSIGNMENT 4 Discuss the similarities and differences of Indonesian cuisine with the c
Submitted by: ALEXIS T. LOPEZ, BSHM 3 ASSIGNMENT 4  Although shallots are common to both cuisines, they are used very diffe

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