Asia

Chopsticks

The Chinese use these as their eating utensils for all dishes except soup and finger foods

Gohan

The Japanese word for meal; Means rice

Chinese Communists

The People's Republic of China was formed in 1949 when these people gained control

Rice

The backbone of the Chinese diet for centuries because it is both inexpensive and filling

Peking Duck

The best-known Chinese roasted dish

Sashimi and Sushi

Two of the most popular Japanese fish dishes that are served in restaurants and snack bars throughout Japan

Seaweed

Used in Japan both fresh and dried as a flavoring, garnish, and vegetable

Tea

China's national drink

Nihon-cha

Green teas served by the Japanese

Wok

A Chinese cooking utensil that looks like a metal bowl with sloping sides

Soybean

A basic Japanese ingredient; A legume with seeds that are rich in protein and oil

Schi

A cabbage soup that is one of the most popular Russian soups

Stir-frying

A common Chinese cooking method in which uniform pieces of food are cooked quickly in a small amount of hot oil

kaiseka

A delicate meal served after the Japanese tea ceremony

Sappari

A description of Japanese cuisine; Means "clean, light, and sparkling with honesty"

Chapatis

A flat, unleavened wheat bread commonly eaten in India

Religion

A major influence on Indian cuisine, along with geography and climate

Tofu

A mild-flavored, custard-like cake made from soybeans

Sukiyaki

A popular Japanese dish made of thinly sliced meat, bean curd, and vegetables cooked in a sauce

Paskha

A rich cheesecake served as part of the Easter celebration of the Russian Orthodox Church

Hibachi

A small grill where many Japanese dishes are prepared, usually at the table

Caste

A social system in India that developed from Hinduism; Has a great influence on Indian culture

Kulich

A tall, cylindrical Russian yeast bread filled with fruits and nuts

Congee

A thick porridge made from rice or barley that is often served for breakfast in China

Beef Stroganov

A well-known Russian meat dish made with strips of beef, mushrooms, and a seasoned sour cream sauce

Borscht

Beet soup, often topped with a dollop of sour cream

Monsoon Season

Begins in June in India, bringing storms with high winds and heavy rains

Kasha

Buckwheat that is fried and then simmered until tender; A Russian staple food

Curry

How Indians describe a type of stew that can be prepared in many ways, depending on the region

Ghee

India's preferred cooking fat; A clarified butter

Pulses

Legumes; An important source of protein in Southern India where many people are vegetarians

Tsukemono

Lightly pickled vegetables eaten with rice near the end of a Japanese meal

Fish

More important to the Chinese diet than meat

Caviar

Processed, salted eggs of a large fish, often sturgeon

Zakuska

Russian appetizers

Slavic

Russian cuisine has what origins?

Oshibori

Small, soft towels the Japanese use instead of napkins

Tandoori, Korma, Vindaloo, and Chasnidarth

The four major cooking techniques that characterize Indian cuisine

Asia

The largest continent in the world

Masala

The mixture of Indian spices used to make curry