Malaysia

The next country up is Malaysia. There is a lot of variety of food there from all sorts of influences around the region, from Thai food to Indian food. Here are a few facts about Malaysia: Capital: Kuala Lumpur Population: about 30 million Area:  330 803 km² Currency: Malaysian ringgit For my Malay dish I made beef Rendang. Beef Rendand…

Thailand

After Cambodia come thailand! Thai food is very exciting, there is a lot of variety and a lot of recipes to choose form. The spices and ingredients in thai food make it very flavorful! Here are a few facts about Thailand: Capital: Bangkok Population: about 67 million Area:  513 120 km² Currency: Thai baht For my Thai dish I…

Cambodia

In the next episode of the south east asian countries is Cambodia. Cambodian food has some delicious curries and I decided to make one of the flavorful Cambodian curries. Here are a few facts about Cambodia: Capital: Phnom Penh Population: about 15 million Area:  181 035 km² Currency: Cambodian riel For my Cambodian dish I made Khmer chicken samlá curry. Chicken…

Vietnam

Next up is Vietnam. Vietnam is probably one of the best known type of cooking of this region. There is a rich food culture there with influences form French and Asian cuisine. Here are a few facts about Vietnam: Capital: Hanoi Population: about 90 million Area:  332 698 km² Currency: Vietnamese Dong For my Vietnamese dish I made beef…

Laos

After Myanmar we are going to Laos for another delicious salad. It is interesting to see how the flavor have changed from a few country west, the use of fish sauce, ginger and a lot of fresh herbs is really making these dishes delicious! Here are a few facts about Laos: Capitals: Vientiane Population: about…

Myanmar

And now the first dish that has more of a south east asian influence, Myanmar! Here are a few facts about Myanmar: Capitals: Dhaka Population: about 157 million Area: 147 570 km² Currency: Bangladeshi taka For the Burmese dish I made gin thoke which is a ginger, napa cabbage, lentils and chickpea salad dressed with fish sauce and with…