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Chinese, Indians and Filipino Food
An Undergraduate Research Paper

Presented to the faculty of college of Education
UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM DALTA
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In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements

in the Subject Society and Cultural Anthropology
For the Degree Of Bachelor of Secondary Education
Jasper M. Ortinez
Reinette Lastrilla
October, 2017
INTRODUCTION:
Food is any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink, or that
plants absorb, in order to maintain life and growth (Dictionary).
An anthropological approach to the study of food draws upon and challenges the
perspectives of other disciplines, whether agronomy or nutritional science, economics or
law, history or literature (MA Anthropology of Food of 2009). From The Last Supper to
last nights dinner, food has always played a fundamental role in a nations culture. The
foods you choose to eat can have a direct impact on your ability to enjoy life to its
fullest. Perhaps the most obvious positive effect of food is the pleasurable feeling you
get from eating a good-tasting meal (Catherine E. Woteka, Ph.D. 2012).
Food has many symbolic meanings; it establishes the relationship between

people and their environment as well as between people and what they believe.
Therefore, food is an important component of a society. Food consumed by one person
alone is not a social food. However, when it is consumed by a group of people together
or eaten in a religious ceremony, the sociality of food is identified. In human society,
food is a means for people to establish and express relationships between one another.
This relationship can exist among individuals, community members, religious groups,
and ethnic groups. (Jonathan Deutsch 2007). The uniqueness of the culture of each
country shows the important of the diversity of its belief. Food is not only the source of
nutrition for human, but also plays various roles in our daily life, beliefs, and
socioeconomics. The study of Foods depended on historical evidence and reasoning.
That might be ambiguous and era-affected (Richard D. Lewis of 1997). Anthropology of
Food is just one of the many courses that is enhanced by actually being able to travel
the world. (Dr. Heather Paxson of 2012). Food is a medium of communication. There
are subtle messages in everything food-related: who sits first, who cooks what, when
you are comfortable enough to eat leftovers off someone plate. Food is almost always
shared; people eat together; mealtimes are events when the whole family or settlement
or village comes together. Food is also an occasion for sharing, for distributing and
giving, for the expression of altruism, whether from parents to children, children to in-
laws, or anyone to visitors and strangers. Food is the most important thing a mother
gives a child; it is the substance of her own body, and in most parts of the world
mothers milk is still the only safe food for infants. Thus food becomes not just a symbol
of, but the reality of, love and security, all animals eat, but we are the only animal that
cooks. So cooking becomes more than a necessity, it is the symbol of our humanity,
what marks us off from the rest of nature. And because eating is almost always a group
event (as opposed to sex), food becomes a focus of symbolic activity about sociality
and our place in our society. (Robin Fox 2014). In this research the culture of the
Chinese, Indians and Filipino people will determine the difference of the food and how
they prepare it through their faith and beliefs to their culture. In Chinese society, people
usually treat others with meals in order to make new friends or enhance established
relationships. The food of China has not only been nationally successful, it has also
become international. In North America, it is estimated there are more Chinese
restaurants than the branches of all the fast food chains combined. Chinese food is the
original fast food. As an adaptation to scarce fuel and cheap labor, much of the
ingredients are cut into small bits, which not only cook rapidly but boast relatively much
surface area that can deliver taste with great efficiency. In Indian society, in the study of
Kim Fuller, the Indians are largely based on religion and tradition. A high-vegetable diet
with no beef and generally no pork comes from the Hindu religion. Their habits of how
and when food is consumed are also based on social traditions, and most family, form
their food that they prepare is heavily influenced by religious, in particular Hindu and
cultural choices and traditions. Whereas in Philippines according to FFE and Lifestyle
staff of 2014. Filipino food culture is quite unique in the world because we have very
specific taste, idiosyncrasies, behaviors, and rituals that surround the dining experience
necessities that our non-Filipino friends may have to be introduced to know what to
expect.
Typical Food
The researchers consider the typical food of the Chinese, Indians, and Filipino
these are the following:
Nationalities Chinese Indians Filipino

Typical Foods sweet and sour pork Alu Gobi, AluMatar, lechn, longganisa,
(chicken), gong bao Barfi, Beef tapa, torta, adobo,
chicken, ma po tofu, Vindaloo, Butter kaldereta, mechado,
wontons, Chicken, Butter puchero, afritada,
dumplings, spring Chicken, kare-kare,
rolls, chow mein ChaatPapri, Chana pinakbet, crispy
and Peking duck Dal, Chana Masala, pata, hamonado,
Chicken 65, sinigang,
Chicken Biriyani, pancit, lumpia. And
Chicken Tikka, etc.
Chicken Tikka, Dal
Makhani and etc..
Special Foods Noodles Curry Sinigang
Significance of their special foods:
According to GuanshengMa of 2015, In China, most of the Chinese people in

preparing their foods has a symbolic significance which is part of their culture. Food had
been used as symbols of meaning in many occasions, to impart different information.
Chinese dates mean that the couples can have children early; peanuts, is also known
as the longevity fruit, mean longevity; oranges and chestnuts mean good luck; rice
cakes, promotion year; seaweed is homonym of rich; noodles is long, which means
health and longevity ; and glutinous rice balls means the family stay together.
According to S. Kumar Sinha of 2014, In India, most of the Indian people their
significance in preparing foods are also connected with their culture and religion. Spices
are known as one of the most remarkable ingredients of the Indian cuisine. Without the
spices, the exotic flavors of the Indian food dont come out. The spices and herbs are
also a prominent reason why the Indian food has become so favorite among the people
across the globe. So, in short, it can be said that the Indian cuisine and the spices go
hand in hand as the traditional food items of India are seasoned with a wide array of
spices.
And lastly the Filipino special foods and how it important to all Filipino people
which is part of their culture. The researchers refer to the research of Taylor Maighdlin
of 2014, Sinigang is a sour tasting soup originating from the Philippines, is usually serve
as a main dish for special occasions such as birthday or baptism, but its not for any
special purpose just a common dish of the Filipino Culture.
How they eat?
The researchers tried to look out on how they eat.
In study of China highlights of 2014, in Chinese their seating arrangement is the

most important part of Chinese dining etiquette, they let their elder to eat first before
they continue to eat all, they concentrate on the meal and their companions and lastly
their attitude in eating is being elegant.
In India they strictly use the right hand to touch the food which Kamayan, Small
amount of food each time, that kind of attitude is about they respect the blessings of
what the God gave to them which is the food so that they strictly follow what their beliefs
while eating, Indians are also believer that foods are not only it feeds their stomach, but
also it feeds their minds through accepting and appreciating of what they have and
lastly by offering a personal connection with your food.
In Philippines, the way of eating of the Filipino people are really unique like using a
spoon and fork for everything, Kamayan and making a Sawsawan which is a partner
of any food to make them more satisfy, they eat more than 3 times a day because of
having a merienda and lastly they love rice.
What food they usually eat?
The researchers found out what and when they eat, according to our research in
different books and websites. These are the following food of Chinese, Indians and
Filipino:
Countries: Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

In Chinese: soya-bean milk, noodles or rice, plus the most important
deep-fried dough some meat and meal for many
sticks, porridge, vegetables; no more Chinese; soup, a
steamed stuffed than 3 dishes variety of meats and
buns, or rice vegetables, and
noodles. rice.
In India: mix of rice and vegetarian dishes spicy chicken curry,

lentils and served serve with rice. beef roast or
with spicy, vegetable kurma.
Cereal, toast, rice-
based traditional
dishes, roti and
juice are consumed
for breakfast.
In Philippines: coffee and adobo with rice, lechon, crispy pata,

pandesal, bicol express with chiken inasal, sisig,
Bangusilog; fried rice, pinakbit with pansit etc.
bangus with lechon kawali etc.
sinangag and egg,
beef tapa with fried
rice and egg,
paksiw na isda etc.
Historical Background
The researchers gathered an information about the history of the unique food
especially the 3 Nationalities which are the Chinese, Indians, and Filipino. In study of
William Thomas Cain of 2008, Food is one of the most basic necessities of life, but just
because its basic doesnt mean its simple. Over the years, time has occasionally
hosted a regular brief history of feature and is often took a look at some of the facts
that lie behind whats on our plates. The researchers found out the significance of the
uniqueness of a food based on their traditional way, religions, and culture. These are
the following:
a. In China:
Spanning thousands of years, Chinese cuisine has one of the worlds marvellous
culinary cultures. Its inventiveness and variety are indisputable. The most influential
cooking styles in China were Cantonese, Shandong, Sichuan, and Huaiyang cuisines.
In study of Saugat Adhikari, the history of Chinese Foods dates back to about 5000
BCE. Over the vast period of time, Chinese people have advanced and mastered their
own kind of system of preparing foods. The credit for such a delightful present day
culinary with varieties of aroma and taste goes to the ancient traditional Chinese food
culture. Chinese people have always considered food as an art. Their emphasis is
always been on the diverse culinary technique ranging from the preparation of food.
This research paper is just an attempt to put together the 10 of the popular traditional
foods of ancient China.
1. Rice (about 3000BC)
2. Millet (since about 4500 BC)
3. Wheat (since about 2500 BC)
4. Noodles (206-220 BC)

5. Tofu
6. Tea (4000 years)
7. Meat (pork, beef, chicken) (4000-3000 BC)
8. Sorghum (also known as milo) (475-221 BC)
9. Wine (rice and millet) (16th-11th century BC)

10. Vegetable (Soybeans and cucumber) (1000BC)

Dining Tool and habits
According toDanzo of 2001, Not same to the people living in western area,
Chinese used to have their dinner together with all the family members, sitting around a
table and each person will have one set of dining tool in front of them, including two
bowls which one for rice and another for soup, one pairs of chopsticks and one plate for
meat / vegetable. They will share the food dishes which were made and put into the
central of table, diners will only pick up the food from the dished which who want to eat.
He will pick it and places it into the small plate in front of him. There are 2 special habits,
one is,Chinese diners never pick up rice from the bowl but will handle the bowl towards
their lips then poke the rice into their mouths by the chopsticks. The other one is,
Chinese always have soup during or after dining.
How they prepare their foods
According to Weebly.com, The Chinese usually cook food in the method of stir-
frying. The method was invented to keep food flavours sealed in, but mostly its a way to
cook a meal using a minimum fuel. Everything is cook in a pot which is called ding.
b. In India:
According to foodindia.com, some of Indias foods date back 5000 years.

The Indus Valley peoples (who settled in what is now northern Pakistan) hunted
turtles and alligator, as well as wild grains, herbs and plants. Many foods from
the Indus period (3000-1500 BC) remain common today. Some include wheat,
barley, rice, tamarind, eggplant and cucumber. The Indus Valley peoples cooked
with oils, ginger, salt, green peppers, and turmeric root, which would be dried and
ground into an orange powder.
Traditional Indian Food
In study of Easy Indian Recipes for Busy People by ShubhraRamineni of 2007
Of all the cuisines in the world, India has one of the most aromatic and colorful.
Varieties of Indian food are countless and identifiable by caste, region or tribe, and
many Indians eat a diet very similar to that of ancestors from many years past. With a
blend of Arab, Turkish and even European influences from a history of invasions and
conquests, India boasts thousands of variations in its repertoire of national foods.
Hefty volumes have been written on the treasure of Indian recipes and seasonings, and
a tour of India makes for vastly different food experiences from north to south. With all
of this regional variety, though, some staples or everyday foods make up the traditional
diet for many across India including these:
Basmati rice
- is typically steamed, formed in molds and served in wraps, and

seasoned with spices like cardamom, cumin, cloves, or mustard, and often mixed
with nuts and onions.
Bread
- naan and luchi (made from flour) and chapati (made with
chickpeas), soft and crispy flatbreads
Dal
-innumerable combinations of legumes and vegetables, including

lentil, chickpeas, potatoes and onions often made with a browned butter
called ghee
Curries and spices
- delectable combinations of ginger, coriander, cardamom,

turmeric, cinnamon, dried hot peppers, and dozens of others
Paan
- leaves of a betal plant that are chewed to cleanse the palate

between courses or after a meal; served washed and fresh and wrapped around
fragrant spices, anise seeds, katha, choona (lime paste) and different nuts
[source: Food-India].
Tea
- a national beverage since at least the 4th century, tea and

socializing while enjoying tea are part of the Indian lifestyle. Darjeeling and
Assam are just two of the countless varieties. Coffee and yogurt drinks are also
popular [source: Tea Board of India].
Chutneys
- thick condiments and spreads made from herbs like mint and
cilantro and from assorted fruits and vegetables like tamarind and tomatoes
Coconut
- used to simmer rice, seafood and other ingredients and to

sweeten or mellow sauces
Meat and seafood
-fish, chicken and others; many do not eat beef because

cows are considered sacred within the Hindu religion, as pork is forbidden within
Muslim law.
How does all of this food come together from kitchen to table?
with the eldest female often delegating tasks to other women in the household, and
preparing a meal can be a day-long affair that consists of pounding spices, preparing
breads from scratch and making multiple sa Women are the main cooks in Indian
families,uces [source: Encyclopaedia Britannica]. Recipes can be handed down within
families or communities for generations. Men are food purveyors of carts and
restaurants in many cities and might help prepare festival feasts, and cooking for friends
is increasingly popular among young men in the larger cities, too [source: Tivedi].
Sitting down to a meal in India might leave a Westerner noticing that something's
missing: silverware or cutlery. Traditionally, fingers and bread are the "utensils" used to
pick up portions of meals from large serving platters. Dining is mostly what those in the
United States would call "family style" and large trays and small bowls might crowd the
table as everyone pinches up finger-fulls of rice and breads for scooping up dals and
other dishes. Thorough hand washing before and after the meal -- often done right at
the table with bowls -- is an important part of each meal.
c. In Philippines:
According to tour2philippines.blogspot.com. The Malays who were the 1st to come over
brought with them the use of hot chilies and coconut milk in sauces.
The Chinese introduced noodles, bean curds, egg rolls and soy sauce. The Filipinos
took after the Chinese when using a wide variety of flavorful sauces and dips with
dishes.
Then the Spanish came and stayed for more than 3 centuries. This colonization had a
big impact on the Filipino food, as majority of the dishes prepared in the
modern Philippines have Spanish resemblance and preparation traits. It is even
estimated by food experts that almost 80% of the Filipino cuisine can be derived from
the Spanish origin. They introduced the Mediterranean style of cooking and eating.
Braising, sauting, meals cooked in oil are some techniques brought in by the
Spaniards. Perhaps the most significant Spanish method influence was making savory
marinates to flavor dishes. They also introduced cooking with seasonings, herbs and
spices garlic, onion, sweet peppers, tomatoes, vinegar.
The United States occupation came after during the early 1900s, shipping in
mayonnaise, hamburgers, apple pies and hotdogs and generally quick and preserved
food. The recent abundant presence of fast food restaurants in the urban areas is also a
very strong American food influence in the country
Style of Eating
Filipinos eat buffet style all the food brought in the table at the same time,
allowing diners to abundantly enjoy all the flavours and tastes together. Traditionally,
before outside influences came, Filipinos used their hands to eat. They still do so now,
in picnics or at home or in places they feel comfortable in. But more commonly now, the
spoon and fork is being used the spoon on the right to scoop rice and other small
pieces of food, also to tear off soft meat and the fork on the left hand to spear or to twirl
noodles with.
Anyone who visits in a Filipino home, anytime of the day is offered food or is
invited to eat with the family. It is always polite to accept the invitation, declining one
would be somewhat offensive as the invitation is always sincere and its the
homeowners way of showing hospitality. On the other hand, when visiting a home, it is
courteous to bring a dish, tray or bag of food, snacks or nibbles for or to share with the
family. Filipinos love to eat communally and together. Meal time is regarded as premium
time, as it is their time to socialize with friends, family and as an ultimate gesture of
making guests feel welcome.
Traditional Filipino Food
According to tour2philippines.blogspot.com.Filipino food tends to be overlooked for

other Southeast Asian cuisines, like Thai and Vietnamese. But youd be mistaken to
neglect it. Pinoy cuisine has been delighting taste buds for centuries with phenomenal
flavors that reflect the countrys multi-cultural influence. These are the top 10 traditional
food:
1. Lumpia
Influence: Chinese
Lumpia is a delicious deep-fried spring roll, stuffed with a mixture of minced meat and
chopped vegetables.
2. Pancit
Influence: Chinese
Pancit, or pansit, are noodles that can be mixed with whatever meat or vegetable your
stomach desires. The name originated from the Hookien word pian e sit, meaning
something conveniently cooked.
3. Chicken Adobo
Influence: Spanish
One of the most well-known dishes on our list, chicken adobos distinctive flavor comes
from a slow cooking process plus plenty of vinegar, crushed garlic, soy sauce, and
black pepper.
4. Leche Flan Influence: Spanish Lecheflan is a custard dessert

made of pudding with a soft layer of caramel on top. The texture is smooth and creamy;
the flavor rich and sweet.
5. Kare-Kare Influence: Native
Kare-Kare is a Filipino stew with vegetables, oxtail, and a thick savory peanut sauce.
Originating before the Spanish arrived to the Philippines, kare-kare is a Filipino comfort
food.
6. Sisig Influence: Spanish
Sisig is a spicy, fatty meat dish with pig head and liver marinated in vinegar, soy
sauce, calamansi juice, and chili peppers. Also known as the golden lime, calamansi
is a citrus fruit thats commonly used in Filipino lemonade.
7. Chicharon Influence: Spanish
Extremely popular in Spain and Latin America, chicharon are fried pork rinds. They can
also be made from chicken, beef, or mutton. Filipinos love to eat this crunchy snack with
beer.
8. Sinigang Influence: Native
Often associated with tamarind, sinigang is a sour and savory Filipino stew made with
onions, tomatoes, eggplant, spinach, ginger, and fish sauce.
9. Cassava Cake Influence: Native
Cassava cake is another popular Pinoy dessert crafted from freshly grated cassava
flour and coconut milk, traditionally baked on coals. And you wont have to feel too guilty
indulging because cassava offers a handful of health benefits.
10. ArrozCaldo Influence: Chinese and Spanish
Similar to Vietnamese congee, arrozcaldo is a chicken and rice porridge stewed in

broth, ginger, chives, and occasionally saffron. The name arrozcaldo literally translates
to rice soup in English.
Methodology
This research paper, the researchers come up with the different approaches of
gathering data with the study about foods and how its origin of the different nationalities
which is the Chinese, Indians and Filipinos. Through surfing in internet, finding books
and interviewing the given nationalities, for this research the researchers will gather a
lot of things about food although it is limited sources for data support but it is not a
problem to make a simple research instead it will help in our self in realizing and
appreciating or being aware to those things which very unique to share.
Religious Aspects
The researchers understand the beliefs of its nationalities in terms of preparing

food which refers to the culture or religions. In this paper about the foods and how it
preparing of the Chinese, Indians and Filipinos has an important meaning to them.
In China, According to Guansheng Ma, People living in different places take nutrients
from different kinds of food; therefore, nutrition is a cultural biological process rather
than a simple physiological and biochemical process. Food intake can directly influence
one's biological function through life, as its results are on a biological level. When
people eat, the process can be influenced by economic, politics, culture, and many
other factors. It has a social function, so the Food is not only the source of nutrition for
human, but also plays various roles in our daily life, beliefs, and socioeconomics.
According to the research by RHONDA PARKINSON Updated of 05/05/17 The Chinese
believe that every meal should contain an equal division between fan, grains and
starches, and T'sai, fruits, and vegetables. One of the grains they rely on to provide this
harmonious dietary balance is noodles. Most in China their religion:
Buddhism. Many Buddhists are vegetarians, though some include fish in their
diet. Most do not eat meat and abstain from all beef products. The birth,
enlightenment, and death of Buddha are the 3 most commonly recognized
festivals for feasting.
In India, according to the research of Gayatri Mantra of 2012, indians grow up hearing,
"Don't waste food, food is God." In the same vein, for most Indian women, stepping into
the kitchen without first having a bath is unthinkable. The preparation of food is viewed
as much as a spiritual process as it is a material, sensory experience. The fusion of two
realms - one that is of subtle spiritual energy and that of blending in ingredients that
bring about a delightful experience to the five senses - this constitutes a perfectly
wholesome experience in the process of preparing food for the family and the loved
ones. Different families have different beliefs about this. In a South Indian Brahmin
family that I personally know of, no one uses shoes inside the kitchen because it is
considered as dirty and full of germs. So, it is not used where food is prepared for the
family. Beliefs are not just spiritual but they are also logical in view of the family's own
dietary preferences and traditions. A curry is a type of Indian meal, and curry powder is a
key ingredient in many -- but not all -- Indian meals. This is a misconception, though, as
all Indian food does not contain curry powder. A curry is an Indian dish that contains meat
and vegetables and served over rice, typically it includes an Indian-style sauce made with
strong spices such as turmeric. There are many varieties of curry meals or curries. The
spice blends used in a curry often vary according to religious beliefs, cultural norms or
geographical regions. Spices can be ground or used whole, or they can be cooked or
added raw during different times in the cooking process. Most in India their religion are;
Buddhism. Many Buddhists are vegetarians, though some include fish in their
diet. Most do not eat meat and abstain from all beef products. The birth,
enlightenment, and death of Buddha are the 3 most commonly recognized
festivals for feasting.
Hinduism. They do not consume any foods that might slow down spiritual or
physical growth. The eating of meat is not prohibited, but pork, fowl, ducks,
snails, crabs and camels are avoided. The cow is sacred to Hindus, and
therefore no beef is consumed.
Sikism. vegetarians, though some include fish in their diet. Most do not eat meat
and abstain from all beef products.
In Philippines, according to Asian-recipe.com, Philippine cooking is surprisingly simple;

no special utensils are needed. Even a wok, which is commonly used in the Philippines
and is almost essential for Chinese cooking, can be done without for most Philippines
dishes. No special skills are needed, either. If you can prepare American dishes, you
can prepare the food of the Philippines. In fact, most of the dishes that follow are either
sauteed or stewed. Other dishes are boiled, braised or fried. Baked dishes are rare,
which is perfectly sensible for a tropical cuisine. According to trissalicious the Blogger
2014, Sinigang is traditionally tamarind-based. Variations of the dish derive their
sourness from ingredients such as guava, calamansi, kamias, santol or
unripe mango.[2] Seasoning powder or bouillon cubes with a tamarind base are
commercial alternatives to using natural fruits. [3] [4] Meat in sinigang (e.g., fish, pork,
beef, shrimp, or chicken) is often stewed with tamarinds, tomatoes, garlic,
and onions. Most of Filipino Religion is Roman Catholic:
Roman Catholicism.The dietary practices of devout Catholics center around the

restriction of meat or fasting behavior on specified holy days. On the designate
days ,Catholics may abstain from all food ,or they may non stimulant liquid are
usually allowed during the fast
Discussion
This research paper, the researchers gathered information about the foods of the
different nationalities which is the Chinese, Indians, and Filipinos, the comparison of the
three nationalities give us an ideas on how their culture and beliefs very unique and
important. Food is very important to everyone in order maintain the life and growth of an
individual as far as the researchers gathered information even though it is limited of
sources, the very diverse of the culture especially in part of foods which is very inspiring
to preserve because our ancestors made it with the unique taste so that all the new
generations should appreciate the foods that we ate everyday on how its made. Part of
this research is to emphasize the typical foods of the (3) three nationalities: 1st is the
Chinese were precisely dynamic in terms of preparing food also being respect in having
the food, the discipline while eating is formally executed for the goodness of new
generations, the Chinese made the noodles which is their especial food and it is used
as symbols of meaning in many occasions, so they believe that noodles is long, which
means health and longevity ; and glutinous rice balls means the family stay together. 2nd
is the Indians they love the taste of spices food, and curry is their especial food. Their
culture that rich in spicy ingredient is one of the most remarkable when it comes in
preparing foods, although their culture are based on what their religion is so that in
preparing their foods are also based to what their faith is. They believe that our foods
feed not only the stomach but also our mind and soul. 3 rd is the Filipinos which is loved
to eat more and more until the satisfaction is there, Sinigang is their typical food which
is sour tasting soup originating from the Philippines, it is usually serve as a main dish for
special occasions such as birthday or baptism, but its not for any special purpose just a
common dish of the Filipino Culture. The Filipinos loved to have an occasions especially
the fiestas event because the traditional food are exclusively share to others and that is
their culture to appreciate what they have and being hospitable to others it known the
uniqueness of Filipino. The researchers include both the traditional and present time to
these 3 three nationalities on how they eat there foods, through their beliefs and religion
although a lot of versions that they practice in preparing the foods but it is not the
reason that the traditional way will gone forever and forget instead it make improve
more and to be known.
Conclusion
The researchers conclude the ideas of the diversity of the foods through proving
with the evidences by conducting interview. So according to them, Foods is just a
sacred thing because it is a gift from our lord God. So why would they say so? Although
a lot of people are believe in God but they eat what the Gods made, like food. The
researchers try to understand the individual opinions of the diverse beliefs to prevent
discrimination even though there is a barrier which is the language. So the foods, it
makes sacred to an individual in a way that their ancestors practice it with their beliefs
and teach to the new generations to continue what they started, we have now the law
that consider and respect the diverse culture especially in the foods although a lot of
strangers try to discover new thing to taste, So different foods represent the unique
culture of their nationality.
Recommendation
The researchers prepare to understand the culture of the diverse nationality in

terms on how they eat and what food they eat including their beliefs on preparing their
foods. As far the researchers know the typical food although it is limited sources of
gathering data it make sense to people who do not know yet about the culture of the
other nationality in preparing foods. The uniqueness of the foods give a lot of ideas how
important the history happen though our Ancestors, in our present time as we observe
the things in this world are quietly a lot of changed and the new generations exposes of
the technology so that the traditional way of living like preparing food are getting closer
to gone. The researchers suggested to preserve the way of preparing food and teach it
to the new generations, to appreciate the importance of these unique things they must
understand how it helps to the society because our ancestors made it for the goodness
of our society.
Evidences of Interviewing
Questions:
1. Can you introduce yourself?
Aling Mila, 64 years old. From Las Pinas City the owner of the canteen.
2. As a Filipino, what typical food you usually eat?
Rice with fried egg, chicken, pork, or rice with tapa, tinula, sinigang, dinuguan o kare-
kare
3. Do you have religion?
As usual because we Catholic country, my religion is Catholic
4. In your beliefs, what food do you avoid to eat?
As a Catholic, we do not eat any kind of meat when it is a holy week
Evidences
Questions:
Tajinder Singh, 23 years old from Punjab North India. Currently student of
University of Perpetual Help system Dalta, taking BS tourism.
2. As an Indian, what typical food you usually eat?

As Indian mostly we eat spices with yogurt. We can eat only vegetarian food.
Yes my religion is Sikhism.
4. In your beliefs, what food do you avoid to eat?
As of our beliefs we can eat only vegetables. We are not allowed to eat meat,
any kinds of meat only vegetables.
Evidences
Questions:
Shannen Lee Anne Sy Belarma 19 years old, from Las Pias City studying at University
of Perpetual Help System Dalta taking BS accounting technology.
2. As a Chinese, what typical food you usually eat?
We were born here in the Philippines so we adapted more Filipino foods than Chinese
foods, but we like to eat in Chinese restaurants every time we will be having our Family
dinner or reunions
Yes, we have religion, same as like the Catholics. As a Filipino Citizen we already
adapted Filipino Culture.
4. In your belief s, what food do you avoid to eat?
Actually we eat whatever is served because in Chinese tradition we shouldnt have

leftovers.
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Chinese, Indians and Filipino Food

An Undergraduate Research Paper

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements

Food has many symbolic meanings; it establishes the relationship between

Nationalities Chinese Indians Filipino

Significance of their special foods:

According to GuanshengMa of 2015, In China, most of the Chinese people in

How they eat?

The researchers tried to look out on how they eat.

In study of China highlights of 2014, in Chinese their seating arrangement is the

What food they usually eat?

Countries: Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

In India: mix of rice and vegetarian dishes spicy chicken curry,

In Philippines: coffee and adobo with rice, lechon, crispy pata,

1. Rice (about 3000BC)

2. Millet (since about 4500 BC)

3. Wheat (since about 2500 BC)

4. Noodles (206-220 BC)

6. Tea (4000 years)

7. Meat (pork, beef, chicken) (4000-3000 BC)

8. Sorghum (also known as milo) (475-221 BC)

9. Wine (rice and millet) (16th-11th century BC)

10. Vegetable (Soybeans and cucumber) (1000BC)

Dining Tool and habits

How they prepare their foods

According to foodindia.com, some of Indias foods date back 5000 years.

Traditional Indian Food

In study of Easy Indian Recipes for Busy People by ShubhraRamineni of 2007

- is typically steamed, formed in molds and served in wraps, and

-innumerable combinations of legumes and vegetables, including

Curries and spices

- delectable combinations of ginger, coriander, cardamom,

- leaves of a betal plant that are chewed to cleanse the palate

- a national beverage since at least the 4th century, tea and

- used to simmer rice, seafood and other ingredients and to

Meat and seafood

-fish, chicken and others; many do not eat beef because

Traditional Filipino Food

According to tour2philippines.blogspot.com.Filipino food tends to be overlooked for

4. Leche Flan Influence: Spanish Lecheflan is a custard dessert

5. Kare-Kare Influence: Native

6. Sisig Influence: Spanish

7. Chicharon Influence: Spanish

8. Sinigang Influence: Native

9. Cassava Cake Influence: Native

10. ArrozCaldo Influence: Chinese and Spanish

Similar to Vietnamese congee, arrozcaldo is a chicken and rice porridge stewed in

The researchers understand the beliefs of its nationalities in terms of preparing

In Philippines, according to Asian-recipe.com, Philippine cooking is surprisingly simple;

Roman Catholicism.The dietary practices of devout Catholics center around the

The researchers prepare to understand the culture of the diverse nationality in

1. Can you introduce yourself?

2. As a Filipino, what typical food you usually eat?

3. Do you have religion?

As usual because we Catholic country, my religion is Catholic

4. In your beliefs, what food do you avoid to eat?

As a Catholic, we do not eat any kind of meat when it is a holy week

1. Can you introduce yourself?

2. As an Indian, what typical food you usually eat?

1. Can you introduce yourself?

2. As a Chinese, what typical food you usually eat?