Food Report of Malaysia
As requested, I enclose the report on the research on international cuisine and factors affecting its development.
The report will include the influences and impact that different nations, regions, cultures and ethnic groups have had on the emergence of international cuisine, in this case, Malaysia.
Thank you for requesting this research on international cuisine. I will be happy to discuss any other questions not clearly answered in this report if required.
Yours sincerely
A REPORT ON THE RESEARCH ON INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
MALAYSIA
Prepared for: Mr Andrew Summers
Submitted: 10 October 2007
Prepared by:
JOSHUA SEOW
ICHM 1ST YEAR
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to research, examine and develop international cuisine knowledge, with focus on Malaysian cuisine. The scope of the report covers the geographic area of Malaysia and its associated climatic conditions, the impact of history and climate on its cuisine, the main ethnic and religious groups relevant to the cuisine, the main food commodities grown in Malaysia, the main indigenous foods, flavours and ingredients used, the main dishes indicative of Malaysian cuisine, the contribution of Malaysian cuisine to International cuisine, and examples of the ingredients and cuisines that have been incorporated into international cuisine.
Research has been carried out by the form of books, websites and statistical figures.
It is found that Malaysian cuisine has been heavily affected by the diversity of the people found in Malaysia and their history. A blend of the three main ethnic groups, Chinese, Malays and Indian, has been formed to suit the taste of each other.
Religious and ethnic dietary needs have been considered in the cuisine styles of each ethnic race and Malaysian cuisine as a whole.
Malaysian cuisine has a distinct flavour of spicy, and their main ingredients include rice and noodles as the staple food, and seafood.
Malaysian cuisine has contributed to
The report will include the influences and impact that different nations, regions, cultures and ethnic groups have had on the emergence of international cuisine, in this case, Malaysia.
Thank you for requesting this research on international cuisine. I will be happy to discuss any other questions not clearly answered in this report if required.
Yours sincerely
A REPORT ON THE RESEARCH ON INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
MALAYSIA
Prepared for: Mr Andrew Summers
Submitted: 10 October 2007
Prepared by:
JOSHUA SEOW
ICHM 1ST YEAR
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to research, examine and develop international cuisine knowledge, with focus on Malaysian cuisine. The scope of the report covers the geographic area of Malaysia and its associated climatic conditions, the impact of history and climate on its cuisine, the main ethnic and religious groups relevant to the cuisine, the main food commodities grown in Malaysia, the main indigenous foods, flavours and ingredients used, the main dishes indicative of Malaysian cuisine, the contribution of Malaysian cuisine to International cuisine, and examples of the ingredients and cuisines that have been incorporated into international cuisine.
Research has been carried out by the form of books, websites and statistical figures.
It is found that Malaysian cuisine has been heavily affected by the diversity of the people found in Malaysia and their history. A blend of the three main ethnic groups, Chinese, Malays and Indian, has been formed to suit the taste of each other.
Religious and ethnic dietary needs have been considered in the cuisine styles of each ethnic race and Malaysian cuisine as a whole.
Malaysian cuisine has a distinct flavour of spicy, and their main ingredients include rice and noodles as the staple food, and seafood.
Malaysian cuisine has contributed to
Bibliography: (, September 2007) Malaysia is divided into 2 separate geographic entities, namely West Malaysia and East Malaysia Nonya cuisine, being a blend of Chinese and Malay cooking, uses a lot of chillies, shrimp paste, coconut milk and aromatic roots and leaves, while retaining the use of pork and noodles (Davidson 2006). Since nobody lives far away from the coast or from rivers, fish is very much available, and is one of the highest consumed food commodities in Malaysia (Brissenden 1970).