A general overview on the far east cuisine: cuisines of Thailand, Korea and China

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the Thai, Korean and Chinese cuisines of the Far East. Far Eastern cuisine has a rich culinary culture that has hosted many civilizations that serve as a bridge between past and present. Thai, Korean and Chinese cuisines are the most remarkable ones among the Far Eastern cuisines. Therefore, these three cuisines have been the main focus of this study. In this study, cuisines’ history and their development are explained by giving basic information about these three countries. After this step, the general characteristics of the cuisines of these countries are mentioned. Finally, some of the foods that are prominent in these countries and identified with these countries are explained in general terms.