Southeast Asian Cuisine
The cuisine of Southeast Asia is the cuisine of countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand. The region is dominated by coastlines and rivers and this is reflected in the cuisine which has a strong emphasis on fish based dishes. Rice is the most common food in most of the countries and most meals feature some … Keep Reading → version of rice. The typical meal in Southeast Asia is a simple dish prepared in a wok. It may contain vegetables and a meat or more commonly, fish. Chinese influence is found in some of the cuisines of the region, most particularly in that of Vietnam. Southeast Asian cuisine rarely features dairy products. When appropriate, soy products or coconut milk might be used instead. The Philippines features the most diverse cuisine of the region, with influences from many different countries and cuisines.
