1 Southeast Asia

List 7 Southeast Asian Countries

¾ of Southeast Asia is Agricultural based.

What does Agricultural based mean?

2 Food

Twice as much fish is consumed in Southeast Asia than in any other Region.

Why do you think this is?

3 Food

Rice is a staple food in Southeast Asia.

Rice serves as a staple food for more than half the world’s population.

What is a staple food in the United States?

What is a staple food in Utah?

4 Food

People in Southeast Asia use a wok to prepare food.

Wok cooking is economically efficient . Woks require low fuel.

How do most Americans cook food?

5 Food

Traditionally, food is consumed in Southeast Asia on a mat raised off the ground.

How is food consumed in your house?

6 Food

Most people in Southeast Asia eat food with their hands.

How would this be perceived in our American culture?

7 Food

Southeast Asians do not consider milk, yogurt, cheese, and other dairy foods to be a popular source of nutrition. Instead, soy-bean milk, soy-bean paste, and soy sauce are alternative food preferences for most people.

8 Food

It is an insult to refuse to eat food that is offered in Southeast Asia (Perhaps one is an enemy and afraid of being poisoned. Or perhaps one is not grateful or approving of the type of food being offered).

Would you say this is similar or different in America? Why?

9 Food

In the cities and suburban areas of Southeast Asia today, Western influences in the form of fast-food restaurants are becoming more common. McDonalds, Wendy's, Shakey's Pizza, and Kentucky Fried Chicken are among the more common fast food chains that have penetrated Southeast Asia

Why do you believe our style of food has become popular in Southeast Asia?