1. Thailand By: Vicky Hayley, Alex And… Joe

2. A map of where the country of Thailand is Located in lower southeast Asia

3. Influences Europe Central North western Northern Southern Not limited by food available Oceans, rivers and lakes Rolling hills, forests and farms

4. Northern Flavor Warmer feel Less spicy but has Northeastern flavor. (Isaan) In cold Mountains

5. Central Flavor Combinations of all other area flavors Wide variety The “real taste” of Thai food

6. Northeastern Extremely spicy Rare fish from rivers Rice, salads, grilled chicken, larb (minced pork salad)

7. Southern Flavor Salty, Sour and Hot Influenced by Chinese and Malay Curries coconuts and chilies

8. Flavors Four Flavors Salty Sweet Sour Pungent (sometimes spicy)

9. General Health Healthy Low-fat High fiber

10. Eating Communal 2 or more dishes being shared 2 or more people

11. Customs Colorful/hard to make foods at weddings Generally more beautiful tasty and delicate made than common foods

12. Recipe 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3-5 Thai chili pepper, minced 1 teaspoon sugar 2 shallots, thinly sliced 1 lime 1/3cupgreen mango 2 tablespoons fish sauce ½ lb catfish ¼ cup cashew Crispy catfish green mango salad Fry fish then add ingredients as stated. Serve’s as an appetizer

13. Bibliography http://www.dininginthailand.com /foodfacts.asphttp://www.dininginthailand.com /foodfacts.asp http://www.thaitable.com/Thai/r ecipes/Crispy_Catfish_Green_Ma ngo_Salad.htmhttp://www.thaitable.com/Thai/r ecipes/Crispy_Catfish_Green_Ma ngo_Salad.htm