Customs and customs of Southeast Asia

Basic, food, housing and transportation

Feel the outline of Southeast Asia

●Orientation: Southeast Asia consists of the Indochina Peninsula and the Malay Archipelago, including the Philippines, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, East Timor and other countries. Indochina is named after it is located south of China. There are seven countries on the island: Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia and Singapore. Malaysia consists of the southern part of the Malay Peninsula in the southern part of Indochina (commonly known as "West Malaysia") and Sarawak and Sabah in the northern part of Kalimantan Island (commonly known as "East Malaysia").

●Clothing: The annual temperature in Southeast Asian countries is 25℃-30℃. The temperature difference between the coldest month and the hottest month is very small. In many areas, there are only two seasons a year: dry season and rainy season: November to the following year. May is the dry season, and June to October is the rainy season. Generally speaking, the dry season (that is, now) is a suitable travel season, and light summer clothes are the main way to travel.

Shorts, durable slippers that can absorb water, and swimwear are essential equipment for the day you go out to sea. In addition, it is very useful to bring a piece of white, long-sleeved, breathable clothing. Firstly, it can prevent cold when the air conditioning temperature indoors and in the car is low. Secondly, it can help block the ultraviolet rays of the strong local sunshine.

Major travel agencies recommend that tourists bring their own sunscreen, parasols or sunglasses, and medicines to prevent mosquito bites, heatstroke, and acclimatization. Bring comfortable shoes with flat soles to prevent your feet from being bruised when climbing up or down or walking long distances.

●Food: The taste is sour and spicy, and there are many cold and raw foods. Tea and ice water are free during meals, but drinks, drinks, etc. are charged separately. Pay attention to dietary hygiene, and it is best to bring your own medicine to prevent gastrointestinal discomfort.

●Accommodation: For environmental reasons, hotels in Southeast Asia generally do not provide toothpaste, toothbrushes, slippers and other personal necessities, and tourists need to bring their own. Hotels generally have swimming pools for free use.

●Walking: Contrary to our country, all pedestrians and motor vehicles should follow the left-hand traffic rules. Correspondingly: the car is right-hand drive, and guests get on from the left door. When driving by yourself, try not to honk your horn when someone is crossing in front of you.

When entering or leaving the country, you should carry your own luggage and do not help others carry their luggage. When traveling from Thailand to Malaysia, Singapore or Hong Kong, you need to take an international flight. There are no baggage check procedures at the customs clearance at international airports, so tourists should not carry cash or valuables in their checked luggage.

●About money: Each person can carry no more than 5,000 US dollars or equivalent in foreign exchange and 20,000 yuan in RMB out of the country. RMB, Hong Kong dollars, and US dollars can be exchanged for foreign currencies at banks, hotels or with tour guides. The specific exchange rate must be determined based on the current exchange rate. In Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, RMB can be used in some places.

Southeast Asian regions and countries are tipping countries. Each tourist participating in a group tour must prepare 20 yuan per day as a tip for the driver and tour guide. Certain rewards should be given to bellboys, room cleaners, toilet and cleaning staff, tour guides, drivers, etc. in the hotel who have provided services to themselves. Generally, it is about two US dollars per person per day; in Thailand, a tip of 20 baht is required for the waiter to carry luggage or bring boiled water to the room. Singapore and Malaysia do not have this habit.

●Communication: Please refer to China Mobile’s international roaming rates. Receive text messages for free.

Vietnam’s traditional festivals and folk customs

Vietnam’s traditional festivals are the same as those in China, including the Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Double Ninth Festival, etc., among which the Spring Festival is the most grand festival. Vietnamese folk customs are simple and the people are civilized and polite. When meeting, it is customary to say hello, nod, shake hands, or hug each other according to French etiquette. They are usually addressed as brothers and sisters. Vietnam is deeply influenced by Chinese culture and many believe in Buddhism. Buddhism was introduced to Vietnam in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. After the tenth century, Buddhism was revered as the state religion. There are currently about 20 million Buddhists in the country. In addition, Catholicism has been introduced to Vietnam for more than 400 years, and there are currently more than 3 million believers, mostly in the south. Vietnamese worship their ancestors and are generally superstitious about the City God and the God of Wealth. Most people have altar tables and incense tables in their homes, and they worship at home during holidays. Clothing is simple. For formal occasions, men wear suits, and women wear ethnic "long shirts" (similar to cheongsam) and trousers. The eating habits are similar to those of some ethnic groups in Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan in my country. He eats with chopsticks and likes to eat light, cold, sour and spicy food. Vietnamese people are taboo about taking a group photo of three people together. You cannot use a match or lighter to light cigarettes for three people in a row, as it is considered unlucky. You don't want others to touch your head, and you can't point your feet towards others when sitting on the floor.

Vietnamese snacks

Snail noodles in Hanoi: In the early morning, you can often encounter stalls selling snail noodles on the streets of Hanoi. This kind of round vermicelli is slightly thinner than Guilin rice noodles and Yunnan rice noodles. It uses high-quality rice. The powder is fine and flexible, white and transparent, and it tastes very refreshing. The snails are picked and eaten freshly. They are picked out with bamboo needles and put into powder, and then snail soup, chili and other condiments are added. It is delicious.

Hanoi’s chicken noodle: Chicken noodle is made with exquisite ingredients. In addition to shredded chicken, it also comes with shredded pork, shredded egg, shredded fungus, shredded green onion, and shredded coriander. The egg shreds are uniquely made. They are spread into thin slices and cut into thin shreds without sticking or sticking together. They are sprinkled on the flour to complement the red shredded meat and white shredded chicken, which is particularly appetizing.

Beef Noodles: Beef noodles in Vietnam must use yellow beef. Add a large piece of fine yellow beef with various condiments and cook it in a pot, then cut it into thin pieces and add it to the rice noodles. After blanching in a pot of boiling water, add beef, beef broth and various seasonings to give it a unique flavor.

Shrimp cake: It is also a famous snack in Vietnam. Fresh prawns are wrapped in seasoned batter and fried in a pan. The aroma is fragrant and crispy when eaten. tasty. There is a restaurant on the edge of the West Lake in Hanoi that has a high reputation for its shrimp cakes.

Pork brown: a traditional Vietnamese delicacy. In the past, ordinary Vietnamese people could only eat it during festivals. In rural areas, every household must make meat browning every time before a festival, especially before the Spring Festival. Add various spices to the best lean pork, pound it into a paste in a stone mortar, then wrap it in banana leaves or lotus leaves to make a rice dumpling, and cook it in a pot. Cut into pieces or thin slices and steam hot before eating, dipped in fish sauce and pepper. It is delicious, not greasy, and leaves a fragrant mouthfeel after eating.

Vietnamese enema: It is a favorite food of Vietnamese people. Use pork red meat mixed with lean minced meat and various corianders, stuff it into the pig's small intestine, and then cook it. Cut into sections and dipped in various seasonings before eating.

Fried spring rolls: This is the most popular dish among Vietnamese. In recent years, many domestic restaurants have introduced it, but the cooking and eating methods are not as authentic as Vietnam. Vietnamese spring rolls are made of glutinous rice, as thin as cicada wings, white and transparent. Wrap the spring roll wrappers with fillings made of bean sprouts, vermicelli, shredded squid, shrimps, green onions, etc., and fry in an oil pan until crispy and brown. When eating, wrap the spring rolls with glass lettuce and dip them in fish sauce, sour vinegar, chili and other condiments. It is crispy and not greasy, and is very delicious.

Mung bean cake: It is also a flavor food worth tasting. The finest Vietnamese mung bean cake is produced in Haiyang (place name) not far from Haiphong, and the Golden Dragon brand is the best. Vietnam's mung bean cake is made from high-quality mung beans, ground into very fine powder, and mixed with refined white sugar and fat. It tastes soft and sweet. Ocean Mung Bean Cake is beautifully packaged and is a great gift for relatives and friends.

Beef hot pot: The biggest feature of this hot pot is that the bottom of the pot is made with sour vinegar. Thinly sliced ??yellow beef is dipped in the boiling sour vinegar for a while, and then dipped in condiments. Accompanied by thinly sliced ??water spinach, lettuce and various coriander, it tastes endless.

Sour soup: a special dish in Ho Chi Minh City. The sour soup is not made with sour vinegar, but with a local sour seed. Sour seeds are the core of a locally grown leguminous plant that is shaped like a sword bean and has a sour taste. In addition to sour seeds, grouper fish, bean sprouts, tomatoes and coriander are also added to the sour soup, making the soup taste extremely delicious.

Grilled squid: In the streets and alleys of Ho Chi Minh City, you can often see vendors selling grilled squid along the street pushing a cart. There is a pot of red charcoal fire on the cart and dried whales on the side. Customers can choose the size of the whales themselves. After the whales are roasted over charcoal fire until browned, they are then stretched and pressed into long and large thin pieces using an iron calender, and then rolled up with condiments such as yellow skin sauce and chili sauce. eat. In the evening, when you are tired of shopping at the night markets in Ho Chi Minh City, buy some grilled squid, add a bottle of beer, and taste it carefully. You will definitely feel particularly comfortable.

Eating vegetables raw: When dining in Vietnamese restaurants, you may often see Vietnamese eating various kinds of fresh green vegetables raw. This way of eating is a traditional way of eating in Vietnam, and I am afraid it can also be eaten. It can be called a major feature of Vietnamese food culture, and it is quite in line with the modern nutritional point of view. Of course, there are certain things to pay attention to when eating raw vegetables. These vegetables mainly include washed water spinach, lettuce, and mung bean sprouts. In addition, there are various corianders, such as turnips, mint, etc. Raw vegetables should be dipped in condiments, mainly fish sauce, sour vinegar and fresh lemon juice. Vietnam is located in the tropics and has a hot climate. Eating raw vegetables has the effect of promoting body fluids and reducing internal heat, and helps digestion and nutrient absorption. If you haven’t tried eating raw vegetables, you can’t really understand Vietnamese snacks.

It is worth mentioning that Vietnamese coffee is also very accomplished in the field of coffee. The first choice of coffee is called "Tik Tak Coffee". After grinding the coffee beans originating in Vietnam into powder, place it on the brewer, place it on the coffee cup, then pour in boiling water, and let the rich coffee flow along. The small hole at the bottom of the brewing device drips into the cup, and the toffee is added by itself. You can say without pretense: "It tastes great!"

Philippine Customs

The Philippines is Asia The only Catholic country that has inherited the traditions of Spain, the United States and other places, the Muslims on the southern island of Minanao have particularly strong folk customs, which are very different from the residents of Central and North Philippines.

The Philippines celebrates Christmas is the craziest time. Their Christmas holiday starts on December 16th and extends to January 6th. For more than half a month, every house is decorated with lights and colors, and the streets are beautifully decorated.

Lao food habits

Lao people usually eat a simple diet, usually glutinous rice and fresh fish, and only kill pigs and sheep during festivals. The Ka people's favorite staple food is palm cake (a cake made of palm powder that is baked on hot stones). Many people regard it as a precious food. They are addicted to betel nut chewing and smoking habits. Even women are no exception. They enjoy tasting Chinese food. They generally do not use knives, forks and chopsticks when eating, but are accustomed to eating with their hands.

Lao people have the following characteristics in their eating habits:

① Pay attention to affordable meals and the variety of dishes.

②Taste Generally, people don’t like too salty, but prefer sweet, sour and slightly spicy tastes.

③The staple food is rice (glutinous rice), and I also like to eat red bean paste buns.

④Non-staple food likes fish, shrimp, chicken, duck, mutton, pork, beef, etc.; also likes tomatoes, tofu, mushrooms and fresh vegetables; commonly used seasonings are onions, garlic, peppers, coriander, oil, and sauce , salt, etc.

⑤ Preference for dishes prepared by cooking methods such as stir-frying, roasting, and grilling.

⑥Chinese Food I like Beijing cuisine and Cantonese cuisine.

⑦ I like the recipes of lotus root slices mixed with sugar, Peking roast duck, roast suckling pig, dry-roasted chicken breast, winter melon cup, hot-boiled mutton, roasted winter bamboo shoots, dry-roasted mandarin fish, shredded beef with green pepper and shredded chicken, etc. Flavor dishes.

⑧Water and wine: I like to drink milk, soda, coffee, juice and foreign wine.

⑨ Fruits: Among fruits, they like to eat bananas, pineapples, peaches, watermelons, tangerines, oranges, apples, etc.; they like to eat dried fruits such as walnuts and almonds.

Customs and Habits of Laos

Laos is a multi-ethnic country. The Lao Long people account for 70% of the country’s population. The customs and habits of the Lao Long people represent the customs and habits of Laos to a large extent.

In rural areas and remote mountainous areas, various ethnic groups in Laos mostly wear clothes sewn by themselves. In cities and more economically developed areas, the clothing has become more commercialized and internationalized. The national costume of the Laolong people is similar to that of the Dai people in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China. Men wear collarless tops with sarong style trousers or long wide-leg pants, and women wear collarless tops with slanted breasts and skirts. Whenever there are festivals or major events, women have to wear national costumes and tie their hair in a bun, while men wear more suits and less national costumes.

Lao people like to eat glutinous rice. The characteristics of Lao cuisine are sour, spicy and raw. Dishes with national characteristics include: fish sauce, grilled fish, grilled chicken, fried minced meat with coriander, cold papaya shreds, sour Spicy soup, etc., eat more raw vegetables.

Lao people are very gentle, kind and polite. When meeting and parting with people you know, you should say hello, put your hands on your chest, perform a namaste salute, and sometimes shake hands. Men generally do not take the initiative to shake hands with women. To express intimacy, people who are familiar or unfamiliar can call their elders uncle or aunt, those who are older than themselves are called eldest brother or eldest sister, and those who are younger than themselves are called younger brothers or sisters. In state agencies or the military, they are generally called comrades. .

When visiting a Laotian home, you should prepare gifts, which should be beautifully packaged. Commonly used gifts include flower baskets, handicrafts, tobacco and alcohol, etc. When attending wedding banquets or festive occasions, it is customary to give cash. Guests should go through the front door when entering, take off their shoes when entering the house, and generally sit on the floor. Be careful not to use your feet to point to people or objects. Men should cross their knees, and women should put their knees together and put their feet to the side. When someone is sitting across from each other and talking, do not pass between the two people talking. If there is no place to go around, you need to pass through the middle, lower your head and say sorry. Do not touch people's heads (including children), and guests are not allowed to enter the owner's inner room.

It is more popular to drink solidarity wine when visiting a Laotian home. The host brings a bottle of wine and a wine glass. The host drinks first, and then invites the guests to drink in turn. Jar wine is also a traditional etiquette for Laotians to entertain guests. Many bamboo tubes are inserted into the wine jar, and the guests and hosts sit around the jar and talk and drink.

The thread-tying ceremony is an etiquette and custom of the Laolong people. It is a blessing ceremony that is often held during festivals, welcoming distinguished guests, and wedding celebrations. During the ceremony, the guests sat on the ground, with a silver tray filled with flowers in the middle, and bunches of white cotton threads hung on the flowers. At the beginning of the ceremony, a respected elder or monk recites a blessing. After reciting, the cotton threads on the flowers are removed, and the guests and guests are tied with threads on their wrists. While tying the threads, they say blessings. Guests can also take the initiative to tie a thread to wish the host or others. The thread tied to the hand is usually worn for 3 days to a week.

Malaysian Religion and Customs

Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy. It is mainly composed of three major ethnic groups: Malays, Chinese and Indo-Pakistan. They have different religions, cultures and customs. More than 90% of the Malays believe in Islam, the Chinese mostly believe in Buddhism and Taoism, and the Indians and Pakistanis believe in Hinduism. The Constitution of Maldives clearly stipulates that Islam is the official religion of Maldives. Most Muslims in Malaysia are Sunni.

Malay Muslims are generally devout and pray five times a day, and those who have made pilgrimages to Mecca are highly respected. The ninth month of Muharram is the month of Ramadan. Malays generally fast during the day and night, except for the elderly, infirm, pregnant women or travelers. Malays generally avoid using their left hand and are accustomed to using their right hand to eat or receive things from others. Men generally do not initiate handshakes with women. Malays generally like spicy food, avoid eating pork, do not drink strong alcohol, and do not toast on formal occasions. The most taboo animal among Malays is pigs, but they love cats.

The mosque is a place where Muslims hold religious ceremonies. When it is open to the public, women must wear robes and headscarves. Otherwise you will be turned away. The traditional attire for Malay men and women is as follows: men wear collarless tops, trousers, short waist sarongs, "Songkok" hats, and leather shoes. Women's dresses are also made of tops and sarongs, which are as wide as robes, and their heads are covered with brightly colored gauze scarves. Malay men's and women's formal clothes and casual clothes all have the same characteristics, that is, they are wide and long, cover the hands and feet, are brightly colored, have unique patterns, and are beautiful in style. At present, migrant workers usually wear light suits for the convenience of work. They only wear traditional clothes when they are at home after work, visiting relatives and friends, or during major festivals. In various formal occasions, men can wear long-sleeved badi shirts in addition to ethnic clothes or suits.

The batik shirt is a long-sleeved top made of batik fabric with a thin and cool texture. It has gradually replaced the traditional Malay dress and become the "national dress" of Malaysia. In Malaysia, except for members of the royal family, yellow clothing is generally not worn.

The eating habits of the Burmese people in Myanmar

The Burmese people in Myanmar like to eat coconut rice and glutinous rice with turmeric powder, shredded coconut and shrimp floss; they must eat something called "Ya" with every meal. "Better than" fish and shrimp paste; dishes like curry. The Kachin people in Myanmar like to eat animal meat. They are accustomed to roasting their food over fire, then sprinkle it with salt and eat it with their hands. The Karen people of Myanmar, both men and women, old and young, smoke pipes. Wine is a daily necessity. In any ceremony, people will use wine to cheer up. Myanmar people generally like to eat Western food in the morning and Chinese food at lunch and dinner. They like to have condiments such as chili oil and chili sauce on the dining table. They are used to eating with a spoon and a soup plate per person, but they are not used to using bowls. The "tool" for eating is the right hand, which is dexterous and convenient for grabbing food. They are happy to eat together after the dishes are ready.

Burmese people have the following characteristics in their eating habits:

① Pay attention to the richness of the dishes, and the quality and small quantity of the dishes.

②Taste Generally, I don’t like too salty food, I like sweet, sour and spicy food.

③The staple food is rice, and I am also very interested in dumplings, steamed dumplings, pies, scones, siomai, etc.

④ For non-staple food, they like to eat chicken, fish, shrimp, duck, eggs and various vegetables; for seasoning, they like to use tomato sauce, shrimp soy sauce, chili oil, chili sauce and curry powder.

⑤ Preference for cooking methods such as grilling, deep-frying, stir-frying, pan-frying, roasting, sauce, and mixing.

⑥Chinese food: I like Chinese Sichuan food. < /p>

⑧ Water drinkers like to drink beer, soda, orange water, etc.; they have the habit of drinking coffee or hot tea after meals, but what they like to drink is strange-flavored tea (that is, tea mixed with soybean powder, dried shrimps, etc.) Shrimp soy sauce, minced onions, fried chili seeds, etc., stir and make a strange-flavored tea for drinking).

⑨Fruits: Like bananas, coconuts, mangos, papayas, citrus, pineapples and other fruits; dry fruits like walnuts, etc.

Myanmar Folk Customs

Myanmar is a Buddhist country, with 89.4% of the country’s population being Buddhists. There are pagodas everywhere across the country, and it has the reputation of being the “Golden City”, especially among those who admire it. SHWEDAGON PAGODA is world-famous. You must take off your shoes and socks when entering the Buddhist temple. Women are not allowed to wear stockings when entering the Buddha. It is also not advisable to wear shorts.

Due to their strong belief in Buddhism, Burmese people have different personalities, are kind-hearted, and are very hospitable. When visiting friends’ homes, they usually prepare small gifts.

Interestingly, Burmese people have a famous name. For surnames, men’s names are preceded by U (Nian Wu), and women’s names are preceded by DAW (Nian Dao).

Burmese people attach great importance to education, and Burmese and English are commonly used. If you must find a Chinese translator, it is not difficult to find one.

There is no entertainment at night in Myanmar, and tourists have nowhere to go after dinner. Groups traveling in Yangon can ask a travel agency to arrange traditional singing and dancing. Some newer hotels have facilities such as karaoke and lounges.

Burmese clothing is very distinctive. Both men, women and children wear cotton "sarongs" on their lower bodies, which are knotted in front for boys and at the waist for girls. On ordinary occasions, boys wear long-sleeved shirts on the upper body and saloon clothes on the lower body. On formal occasions, they wear a long-sleeved short coat with Chinese cloth jackets sewn on it and plastic slippers on their feet. Many government officials in Myanmar are soldiers and will wear military uniforms when meeting foreign guests. Girls wear sewn close-fitting clothes and brightly colored scarves for formal occasions. They also wear slippers, but some fashionable young ladies wear high heels.

The average temperature in Myanmar is 32 degrees Celsius. In the hottest season, the temperature in the dry central area is quite high. Men can wear a shirt. For formal occasions, they should wear a tie or suit. Women are advised to wear cotton dresses. The rainy season is from mid-May to mid-October, so you should bring an umbrella. The cooler season is from late October to mid-February, so you can bring a spare jacket. In winter, you must bring winter clothes when traveling to Mandalay and the northern SHAN state.

Talk about Thai food

Thai food is characterized by spicy, sour, appetizing, and addictive as soon as you eat it. Fish, shrimps and crabs are the specialties of various restaurants, such as charcoal grilled crabs, charcoal grilled shrimps, pork neck meat, curry crabs, etc. After trying several Thai restaurants, everyone seems to be impressed by these dishes. deep impression.

The materials used are exquisite

Thailand is a tropical country near the sea and is extremely rich in green vegetables, seafood and fruits. Therefore, Thai cuisine mainly uses seafood, fruits, and vegetables. The main meal of Thai people is a large bowl of rice, accompanied by one or two curry dishes, a fish, a soup, and a salad (lettuce). The order of meals is not particular, it depends on personal preference. Desserts are usually seasonal fruits or various desserts made with flour, eggs, coconut milk, and palm sugar. Due to its unique advantages, Thai food is brightly colored, with alternating reds and greens, and is very pleasing to the eye. Whether it is the bright and refreshing fresh vegetables and fruits, or the meaty texture of seafood such as squid and squid, it is a feast for the eyes.

Unique seasonings

Everyone who tastes Thai food for the first time will think that the seasonings of Thai food are very unique. There are many seasonings that are unique to Southeast Asia and even Thailand and cannot be found in their own country.

The most commonly used condiments are:

1. Thai lemon (Kaffir Lime)

Thai lemon is a unique flavoring fruit in Southeast Asia with a similar taste. Individual lemons are slightly sweeter than American lemons, while Thai lemons are small, sour, and rich in fragrance, which often makes those who smell it unforgettable. It can be used to make lemon juice drinks, beer flavoring, and most importantly It is used as a seasoning for Thai dishes. Thais squeeze lemon juice into almost every dish, giving each dish a rich fruity fragrance and a typical Southeast Asian flavor. Thais can say they can’t eat without fish, but they can’t live without lemons.

2. Fish Sauce

Fish sauce is a typical southern Thai condiment. Some people call it white soy sauce. As the name suggests, it is a condiment like soy sauce. The method is similar to that of Chinese soy sauce. It is mainly made by fermenting some small fish and shrimps. The smell may be off-putting to some people as it has a strong smell of rotten fish and shrimp. It makes people who are not used to eating fish smell so disgusting that they hide their noses and run away.

3. Thai Chili Pepper

It is said that Thai Chili Pepper is the hottest chili pepper in the world. It’s called “rat pepper” in Thai, which shows that this is a very small but extremely spicy pepper. It is widely used in Thai cooking art. Cooking without sprinkling a few chopped chili peppers is like eating Sichuan food without spicy.

4. Curry sauce

Coconut milk is used as the basic ingredient of curry sauce, and there are many seasonings including lemongrass, shrimp paste, fish sauce and more than a dozen locally grown spices. , chili peppers, ranging from mild to extremely spicy, for anyone to choose from. Thai culture is deeply influenced by Indian and Chinese culture. Some people say that the father of Thai culture is India. The influence of curry paste can be felt in Thai cuisine.

In addition, lemon leaves and lemongrass are also commonly used ingredients in Thai cuisine.

Diverse cooking methods

Thailand’s food is deeply influenced by China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and even Portugal, but it is also mixed with strange styles, making it unique and tastes unique. Its main methods are as follows:

1. Stir-fry quickly in a Chinese wok over high heat. This is a method similar to Cantonese cuisine. Fresh vegetables and Thai seasonings can be stir-fried to create extremely fresh dishes. The main representative works are: rice noodles (fried rice noodles with shrimp, pork, eggs and sweet and sour sauce), Thai curry chicken, coconut chicken (chicken juice, lemon and coconut milk) and beef salad.

2. YAM. Currently there is no substitute for Chinese. The method is a bit like a combination of soup and cold dishes. Thailand is located in the tropics, so it has given birth to many unique YAMs. The more famous one is a papaya salad called "SOMTAM". This salad is mainly shredded papaya, dried shrimps, lemon juice, accompanied by fish sauce, garlic and mixed vegetables. Crushed chili pepper for a spicy taste.

3. Stew. The hot subtropical climate has given birth to a rich soup culture. For Thai people, soup is a lubricant that maintains family harmony and enhances the relationship between husband and wife. Therefore, you should drink more soup and delicious soup when you go to Thailand. The taste of Thai lemon shrimp soup is extraordinary, and it may be difficult for ordinary people to accept it. First of all, the soup is extremely spicy, and there is a lot of curry in it. Therefore, only people with non-mainstream tastes can like it.

Different regions of Thailand have different dishes. Northeasterners love to eat glutinous rice with roast chicken. Northerners prefer a unique local sour meat called "NAEM". Southern food is deeply influenced by Malaysian Islamic style and features a variety of fresh seafood.

The basic seating format for Thais when dining:

Traditional Thais sit on the floor when dining, but now Thai restaurants all have tables and chairs. Therefore, there is no difference in the way of dining from ordinary Chinese food. If the diners are old or young or of different generations, they should sit down in order starting from the seat closest to the wall or farthest from the door.

The traditional Thai way of dining in the early days was to serve rice on banana leaves and eat with hands. Today's Thai tableware is also very simple. The basic tableware is a spoon, a pair of chopsticks, and a round plate. When eating, the rice is put into a round plate, and a spoon is used to take the dishes with soup, while chopsticks are used to pick up the dishes.

How to eat Thai food

Because they are not used to eating with a plate, many people feel a little uncomfortable when they first eat Thai food. It's not difficult as long as you know the right way. The correct way to eat Thai food is: when you are seated, first scoop an appropriate amount of white rice on the plate, then mix the dishes with the rice with a spoon, use the spoon to scoop up the soup from the inside of the body toward the front, as you would in Western food. Serve the meal after eating. Since there are many kinds of dishes, don’t serve too much rice at one time, otherwise all kinds of dishes will be mixed together and taste mixed and inconvenient. In addition, when eating, do not pick up the plate and pour it into your mouth for convenience. It is both unsightly and rude.

Thailand Style

Thailand is located in the middle of the Indo-China Peninsula in Asia. It has unique natural conditions and its terrain is mainly plains. Thailand is located in the tropics, and most areas have a tropical monsoon climate.

Thailand is a country of Buddhism. With its varied scenery and rich cultural connotations, Thailand has become a unique choice for tourists in their vacation plans. Whether you are looking for ancient ruins or looking forward to seeing rare things Birds, lush tropical flora, or an exciting elephant ride through the forests, you'll find countless surprises in this hospitable country.

Thailand’s culture spreads from north to south, so there are countless places of interest with Southeast Asian characteristics scattered in the north and central part. In the south there are many beautiful beach resorts. Its beautiful climate, charming tropical customs and unique Buddhist culture are important elements that attract tourists.

In this beautiful country known as the "White Elephant Kingdom", there are splendid, towering temples and pagodas everywhere; there are exquisite and beautiful Buddha statues, stone carvings and paintings everywhere. These ancient ruins, shaded by ever-green coconut groves, add brilliant colors and a lot of mystery to Thailand's charming tropical scenery.

Thailand has unique cultural traditions and folk customs, such as colorful festivals, fresh life of people living on the water, world-famous classical dance and folk dance, interesting pantomime and Nakorn Opera , the unique Muay Thai, cockfighting, fish playing, etc. are all quite enjoyable.

Singaporean Style Hainanese Chicken Rice

To be honest, I never thought chicken rice was anything special until I read in various newspapers and entertainment magazines that Anita Mui would definitely eat it every time she came to Singapore. She wants to eat Mandarin's Hainanese chicken rice; Sandra Ng is most afraid of coming to a new job because the "abominable" Hainanese chicken rice will ruin her weight loss plan...

It turns out that Hainanese chicken rice is the food of Singapore Food pride.

With the vigorous promotion of many Hong Kong and Taiwan celebrities, Singapore's "Hainan Chicken Rice" has long been famous all over the world, at least in places with Chinese people around the world.

Chicken rice and coffee are the representative delicacies of Hainanese people. Unexpectedly, in the past ten years, with the efforts of Hong Kong and Taiwan artists, chicken rice has become a national food representative.

Hainan chicken rice refers to white-cut chicken, and other roasted chicken, grilled chicken, and fried chicken are not included. The deliciousness of Hainanese chicken rice is that the chicken is extremely smooth, and the fragrant chicken rice is oily but not greasy. Serve with cilantro, dipped in dark soy sauce, minced garlic and special red pepper. Wow, is this taste authentic?

It turns out that the chickens in Hainan Island are not artificially raised, and the meat quality is certainly not as smooth as the local chickens. However, Hainan Island's chicken has a real chicken flavor after cooking, not the sesame oil flavor of local chicken rice. The authentic chicken rice of Hainan Island is cooked with coconut oil, so it has an unfamiliar taste

How to cook Hainanese chicken rice in Singapore

Ingredients: One chicken, Three or four tablespoons of salt, a little each of ginger and garlic.

Rice ingredients: white rice, appropriate amount of chicken broth and cooking oil, a little salt, pandan leaves and garlic.

Ingredients for chili sauce: appropriate amounts of chili pepper, small chili pepper, garlic, onion, ginger, lime, chicken broth and salt.

Material processing and cooking:

Chicken cooking method:

1. Wash the chicken, add salt and leave it for half an hour, then wash off the salt, and then Stuff the chicken belly with a tablespoon of salt, a pinch of ginger and garlic.

2. Boil a pot of water and put one to two tablespoons of salt in the water.

3. Put the whole chicken into the boiling water and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove the chicken, drain the water, put it into the boiling water and cook for another 10 minutes. Turn off the heat. Cover for 10 minutes, remove, let cool, and cut into pieces. The chicken should be turned occasionally while cooking so that the chicken is cooked through.

How to cook chicken rice:

1. Wash the rice and leave it for at least half an hour. The rice will be softer, more delicious and easier to cook.

2. Saute the garlic and stir-fry the white rice.

3. Pour the rice into the pot, add appropriate amount of chicken broth, salt and pandan leaves, and cook the rice together.

How to make chili sauce:

1. Slice the chili peppers, small chili peppers (depending on everyone's preference), peeled garlic, onions, and ginger, and put them into a stone mortar to pound them rotten.

2. Add an appropriate amount of salt to the pounded peppers, pour in hot chicken soup, and finally pour an appropriate amount of lime juice and you're done.

Tips:

1. The chicken should preferably weigh two kilograms or more. Only in this way can the chicken be fat enough and oily enough, and the cooked chicken and chicken rice will be more fragrant.

2. Never use high heat when cooking chicken, otherwise the skin will fall off and the meat will become hard, destroying the "eating appearance" and taste.

3. The chicken soup with chili peppers must be boiling hot, and the chili peppers will taste cooked.

4. The prepared chili sauce should be eaten on the same day, as the chili sauce left overnight will be less flavorful.