Welcome to Te Kauru’s International Food Festival!

Welcome toTe Kauru’s

International Food Festival!

brazil

This well-known country’s flag has a green background, a yellow diamond with a green circle that has stars in it and then a stripe saying ordem e progresso. Currency for this place is called reals – (Re-als is how you pronounce it).

This wonderful country is not a commonwealth country. The continent is part of South America. It’s capital, Brazillia is named after the country. This country’s population is 201,032,714!

What a Brazilian child would usually eat in a day!7am -10amThey will drink hot chocolate, eat some fruit (I would eat the fruit first) ham and cheese sandwich with requeijao and crackers.12am-5pmRice for lunch and aBrazilian child will eat baked asparagus or vegetable burger.

Staple foods/Traditional foods• Queiojio de coalho- type of cheese • Salgado- party food usually used after soccer games.• Coxnha- a poplar food in Brazil but mostly a snack (it’s a little

chicken thigh).• Pao de queijo- Traditional candy in Brazil.

Did you know Brazil is home to the third best soccer player in the world, Naymar Jr. The famous statue of Jesus stands on top of a hill in Rio de Janiro above the favelas down below and it is a popular tourist attraction.

You have to always use utensil's like fork’s spoons and knives.

But you can use your fingers for traditional foods or normal finger food.

Baked Asparagus

2 pounds of asparagus3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil1 cup of Brazilian nuts (about 5 ounces) toasted and chopped3 tablespoons of dry white wine

COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS &NOW BAKE AT 180 C.

SCAN THIS QR CODE TO FIND MORE BRAZILLIAN

RECIPES!

ALASKAFACTS ABOUT ALASKA

ALASKA IS PART OF THE NORTH AMERICAN CONTINENT. ITS ESTIMATED POPULATION IS 718,240. SOME OF ITS FAMOUS LAND MARKS ARE MOUNT ADAGDAK, THE OLD OREGON TRAIL AND THE GOLDEN NORTH HOTEL. DID YOU KNOW THAT THE LAND WAS FIRST DISCOVERED IN 1741 BY DANISH EXPLORER JANSSEN BERING?. THAT’S 273 YEARS AGO. IN 1959 IT BECAME THE 49TH STATE OF AMERICA. JUNEAU IS THE CAPITAL CITY. THEIR CURRENCY IS U.S DOLLARS.

SOME OF ALASKA'S TRADITIONAL FOODS INCLUDE:

WILD BERRIESOCTOPUSSMOKED SALMONKING CRABOYSTERSAHI TIGER EYE SUSHI MOOSE ALASKAN PINK SALMONWHALEWALRUS

Table manners  

Don’t talk with your mouth full.

Use the correct silverware for each course.

Don’t take a call at the table.

You don’t have to stand when a lady is leaving the table.

Wait until the host has started eating.

A TYPICAL DAILY MENU FOR CHILD IN ALASKA

BREAKFAST: FRENCH TOAST.PANCAKE.BACON AND EGGS AND TOAST. LUNCH:SALMON AND CANAPÉ. TROUT.CRAB/KING CRAB.  DINNER: SPIN ON CRAB CAKE.MOOSE. SALMON.

Maryland Crab cakesMETHOD: PREHEAT OVEN BOILER.  MIX TOGETHER CRAB MEAT, BREAD CRUMBS, PARSLEY, SALT AND PEPPER.  BEAT TOGETHER EGG, MAYONNAISE, HOT SAUCE AND MUSTARD. COMBINE WITH OTHER INGREDIENTS AND MIX WELL.  FORM INTO PATTIES AND PLACE ON A LIGHTLY GREASED BOILER PAN OR BAKE.  BROIL FOR 10 TO 15MINS UNTIL LIGHTLY BROWN.

RECIPE: MARY LAND CRAB CAKE1 POUND OF CRAB MEAT, SHREDDED.1 ½ TABLESPOONS DRY BREADCRUMB.2 TEASPOONS CHOPPED FRESH PARSLEY.SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE.1 EGG.1 ½ TABLESPOONS MAYONNAISE. 1 ½ TEA SPOONS OF GROUND DRY MUSTARD. 1 DASH OF HOT PEPPER SAUCE.

Australia

One of many famous landmark is Uluru or

Ayers Rock.

There is a population of 22.68 million people.

Australia is a very rich country and uses Australian dollars and cents.

The continent is Australasia. Australia is a commonwealth country.

Did you know that prisoners from England were sent to Australian prisons!

Do’s Show that you are full by putting your knife

and fork on your plate.Bring your own beer

to a restaurant. Eat with your mouth

closed.

Don’tsNo licking the plate. Eating off the knife.Facing knifes and forks up

instead of them being down.

Table Manners

Mix can of beer,bottle of liquid smoke,onion powder,garlic powder,pepper large pinchsalt large pinchtablespoon of brown sugartablespoon of lemon pepperbring to boil, let cool and soak meat overnightdry.

Staple FoodsMeat piesKangaroo

Fish and chips Beef

Bush tuckerSheep

BBQRoast dinners

FIZZYbread

Traditional FoodsAnzac biscuit’s

DamperLamingtonPavalova

Wattle seedsDimsim

Passover

MENU

BreakfastCereal

SausagesOat meal

LunchShrimps

Fish n chipsBurgerTortilla

Mc Donald'sOnion rings

Pie’sLamington

Crustation’sToastBacon

Dinner

ChickenRoast

BurgersSteak

Potatoes saladFish

BaconEggs

RECIPEKangaroo jerky

Italy

STAPLE FOODS IN ITALY

PASTA IS A STAPLE FOOD IN ITALY AS WELL AS MEAT BALLS, LINGUINI, AND PIZZA.

TABLE MANNERS IN ITALY

EVERYONE SHOULD WAIT UNTIL THE MOTHER HAS SAT DOWN AT HER TABLE. OR ELSE YOU WILL NOT GET YOUR DINNER AND YOU WILL BE VERY RUDE TO YOUR COUNTRY. THE MOTHER SUGGESTS THAT EVERYONE REGARDS WHAT THEY EAT FIRST. CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO AVOID ELBOWS ON THE TABLE WHILE EATING. BECAUSE IF YOU DO YOU WILL EMBARRASS YOUR FAMILY.

  Typical daily Menu for

ItalyItalian breakfast:

Brioche Italian lunch:

PaniniItalian dinner:

Meatballs, pasta, and pizza

In Italy the population is 60.8 million people. Did you know that the famous landmark is the coliseum which is in the centre of Italy?Did you know the Appenies are another HUGE mountain range which go all along the boot and separate the east and the west of the country? The continent of Italy is Europe and the currency is euro. The capital is RomeThe flag is green, white, and red also green represents the country and white means hope and last red means blood, and no Italy is not in the commonwealth games.

BEST TIRAMISU

bb

Put the cream, mascarpone, Marsala and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk until the cream and mascarpone have completely combined and have the consistency of thickly whipped cream.

Get your serving dish ready. Put the coffee into a shallow dish and dip in a few sponge fingers at a time, turning for a few secs until they are nicely soaked, but not soggy. Layer

these into your dish until you have used half the biscuits, then spread over half of the creamy mixture. Using the coarse side of the grater, grate over most of the chocolate. Then

repeat the layers (you should use up all the coffee), finishing with the creamy layer.

Cover and chill for a few hrs or overnight. This can now be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days. To serve, dust with cocoa powder and grate over the remainder of the chocolate.

INGREDIENTS568ml pot double cream2.250g tub

mascarpone Method3.75ml of masala

4.5 tbsp of golden caster sugarrr

5.5300ml of strong coffee 6. granules and 300ml boiling water

7. 175g pack sponge fingers 8.25g chunks of dark chocolate

9. 2 tsp of cocoa powder.

ThailandFACTS

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and is on the Asian continent. Did you know the approximate population is 67,108,507? The currency is Thai Baht. A famous landmark you will see is Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, The Grand Palace and Wat Arun Temple. Thailand Isn’t part Commonwealth. The colours of the flag are red, white, blue, white and red.

Traditional Foods/Staple FoodsTraditional Thai cuisine is usually egg noodles, rice and rice noodles. Curries are often eaten as are stir fry dishes.

Table MannersDishes are placed in the middle of the table before being served. Meat will be cut in to bite size pieces. You only use a fork to push food on the spoon. You should only eat from a spoon most times.

Daily Menu In ThailandBreakfast: Thai eggs with leftover grains. Lunch: Thai chicken coconut soup. Dinner: Thai curry or Thai beef with basil. Snack: Vanilla snack cakes also with snack cake crème.

Thai Curry Seafood StewIngredients

• 1 TBSP Thai curry paste.• 2 ½ cups canned unsweetened coconut milk.• 1 cup of water .• 1 ½ cups of purchased broccoli slaw. • ½ pound of uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined.• ½ pound of sea scallops.• 1 pound of mussels, scrubbed.• ½ a cup of chopped fresh basil. • 2 TBSP of fresh lime juice.• 2 cups of hot cooked Jasmine rice or medium grain rice [2/3 cup raw.]• Place curry paste in large pot. Whisk in 1/2 cup coconut milk. Bring to boil; boil

1 minute. Stir in remaining 2 cups coconut milk and 1 cup water. Add broccoli slaw, shrimp, and scallops. Top with mussels. Return to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until mussels open and seafood is cooked, about 3 minutes. Discard unopened mussels. Add basil, lime juice, and fish sauce, if desired. Season with salt and pepper.

• Press hot rice into four 2/3-cup custard cups, dividing equally. • Invert cups to unmold rice into 4 bowls. Spoon stew around rice and serve.

INDIAFACTS ABOUT INDIAIndia is a Commonwealth country on the Asian continent. 1,210,193,444 is the approximate population. NEW DELHI is the capital city, and the currency is the Indian rupee. Visitors head to India to see the famous landmark, the TAj MAHAL. FUN FACT-Did you know that India is the 2nd most populated country in the world.

Traditional foodsChapatti and roti are flat breads that are handmade. Curry is just meat and spicy sauce. Rice is mostly eaten with almost every meal.

Table manners • Always use your right hand

when eating or receiving food and never your LEFT!!

• Eat everything on a plate to show respect.

• Wait for the host or the eldest person to start first.

• You should maintain silence while eating food.

Kids daily menuBreakfast CHAPATI

DosasIalis

Lunchcurryriceroti

Dinnercurryumparice

Traditional Kerala Tomato SambharIngredients:

Tomatoes-250gm ( Chopped)Big onion-2 (chopped)Thuvar dal-1cupCoriander leaves-2 spoonGreen chilli-3Red chilli powder-2 table spoon

Turmeric powder-1 /2 TablespoonHing-1/4 TablespoonSalt-2 TablespoonWater - 2 cupsMustard seeds 1 TablespoonCooking oil-4 TablespoonSambar powder- 1 Tablespoon

Directions:

• Wash and dice all the vegetables. • Cook thuvar dal with turmeric and salt till it is done.• Heat some oil in a pan and add onions. Saute for some time. Add brinjals and tomatoes and cook till the

vegetables are done.• Add the cooked vegetables in Thuvad dal along with tamarind pulp. Mix well and let it boil for few

seconds.• Heat some oil in a pan splutter mustard,red chilly,hing,sambhar powder fry for few minutes. • Now pour the tampering over the cooked dal and serve with Rice.

Canada `THE CONTINENT OF CANADA IS NORTH AMERICA. DID YOU KNOW THAT THE POPULATION IS 35,344,,962. THE FAMOUS LANDMARK IS THE CN SKY TOWER. CANADA HOLDS THE RECORD OF THE MOST GOLD MEDALS EVER WON AT THE WINTER OLYMPICS. THE CAPITAL IS OTTAWA. THE CURRENCY IS THE CANADIAN DOLLAR. IT IS ALSO A COMMONWEALTH COUNTRY.

STAPLE FOODS IN CANADA:IN CANADA, KIDS EAT PAN CAKES, POUTINE, CROCK POT LASAGNE, MAPLE SYRUP BISCUITS AND BACON.

Table Manners Chew with your mouth closed and don’t talk with your mouth fullGive the food to the person next to you to pass the dish around the table.Use a fork unless you are eating a finger food.

Typical Daily Menu for a Kid in Canada :Breakfast

They eat pan cakes with maple syrup and bacon with baked beans.

Lunch Kids eat a lot of meat and dairy

products so they have beef burgers.Dinner

They eat crock pot lasagne.

INGREDIENTS:

2 CUPS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR4TEA SPOONS OF BAKING POWDER 2 TABLE SPOONS GRANULATED SUGAR 1 TEA SPOON OF SALT1/3 CUP OF BUTTER OR 1/3 CUP MARGARINE COLD¾ CUP MILK COLD

PREPARATION

IN LARGE BOWL, WHISK TOGETHER FLOUR, BAKING POWDER AND SALT. USING PASTRY BLENDER OR 2 KNIVES, CUT IN BUTTER UNTIL COARSE CRUMBS. POUR 1-3/4 CUPS (425 ML) OF THE MILK OVER TOP, STIRRING WITH FORK TO FORM RAGGED DOUGH. 

TURN OUT ONTO LIGHTLY FLOURED SURFACE. WITH LIGHTLY FLOURED HANDS, KNEAD GENTLY UNTIL DOUGH COMES TOGETHER. PAT OR ROLL INTO 3/4-INCH (2 CM) THICKNESS. USING 3-1/4-INCH (8.5 CM) FLOURED CUTTER, CUT OUT ROUNDS. PLACE ON UNGREASED RIMLESS BAKING SHEET. GATHER UP SCRAPS AND RE-PAT DOUGH; CUT OUT MORE ROUNDS, PRESSING REMAINING SCRAPS INTO FINAL BISCUIT. 

BRUSH TOPS WITH REMAINING MILK. BAKE IN CENTRE OF 375°F (190°C) OVEN FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES OR UNTIL GOLDEN. LET COOL ON PAN ON RACKS

CANADIAN BISCUITS

FACTSThe population is 118.851 million. One famous landmark is Chechen Itza, it is a really big pyramid. The continent is South America. It`s not a Commonwealth Country and never will be. Did you know that the Mexican capital is Mexico City and the currency is peso (Mexican).

Staple foodIn Mexico a staple food is corn it

is used to make nachos, tacos and tortillas. Other staple food in Mexico is jalapenos also known

as chilly not hot chilly just normal chilly. Salsa don`t forget salsa. Have you heard flan well it`s a dessert but it`s not flat. Would you like some rice but

spicy it`s Mexican spicy rice or would you like some milk cake

mmm milk cake. 

Mexico

Table manners:.Put only what you can eat then stop

.Do not drink a lot of alcohol.Thank and praise the food

.Do not begin till the host says

.Don’t eat with your mouth full.Do not ask for refreshments they will be served

CHICKEN AND CHEESE ENCHILADASIngredients

500g Chicken Breast, sliced thinly1 Onion, finely chopped1 Garlic Clove, crushed12 Corn or Flour Tortillas1 c Tasty Cheddar, grated1 c Tasty Cheddar, grated400g can Tomato Purée1 Green Capsicum, finely chopped1 tbsp Olive Oil

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C.• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan.• Add the chicken and brown over a medium heat. Remove the chicken and set aside.• Add the onion, garlic and green capsicum to the pan and cook over a medium heat until the onion

is soft.• Add 2 tsps Mexican Seasoning and cook for a further minute.• Add the tomato puree and 1/2 cup water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 2 minutes.• Place half of the tomato puree mixture into a bowl and set aside.• Add the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes or until• the chicken is just cooked.• Brush some of the reserved sauce on to each tortilla then place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken

mixture on one end.• Roll up and place in a lightly greased ovenproof dish.• Brush any remaining sauce on top of the enchiladas then sprinkle with the grated cheese.• Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden and the enchiladas are heated through.

Our country is Netherlands and their population is 16.7 million people. Their capital is Amsterdam Their continent is EUROPE. They have a famous landmark, which is the “ROYAL PALACE”. Did you know that in the Netherlands they ride bikes instead of driving cars. Our country is not a common wealth country. Their currency is Euro. The flag has red on top white in the middle and blue on the bottom. STAPLE FOODS OF NETHERLANDS Here are some staple foods from our country; bread, veges, rice, steamed rice, life queen club, cabbage, patat, cow head, pasta, sadza, potatoes, waffles, rusk desert, crab, black corn, cheese, stuffed grape leaves, conch fritters and eggs. TABLE MANNERS !!!

Except to go Dutch, it is rude to not eat everything on your plate, to indicate that your finished put your knife and fork down, men generally stay standing until the women have taken a seat, don’t start eating until your host has started eating. TYPICAL DAILY MENU FOR A CHILD IN THE NETHERLANDSBread rolls, cheese, cold meat, pastries, soup, Casserole, vegetables, cui, eggs.

Netherlands

NETHERLANDS

Scrambled Eggs

The key to fluffy scrambled eggs is to beat the eggs briskly for at least 15 seconds before cooking, incorporating air to produce large, puffy curds.Instructions:

In a medium bowl, beat eggs (2 per serving) vigorously for at least 15 seconds. In a medium non stick skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 teaspoons butter. When the butter is melted and foamy, add eggs. Reduce heat to medium, and using a spatula or flat wooden spoon, push the cooked eggs toward the centre while tilting the pan to distribute the runny parts. When the eggs are almost set, scramble them gently, turning them over a few times. Serve immediately .

.  

England There are many famous landmarks of this country and these are just a few:  London Eye Big Ben Buckingham

Palace

England is a Commonwealth country with approximately 53,012,456 people. The continent is Europe and the capital is London . The flag is white with a red cross on it and its currency is pounds.

In England there are many foods and a lot of traditional dishes too! Some

of these are:

Pasty Yorkshire pudding Toad-in-the-hole Black pudding

Kippers Mushy peas

Mashed potatoes with sausage, peas and gravy.

Did you know the Queen lives in England!

How to make toad in the hole P.S Toad in the hole does not involve real toad

Ingredients:How to make toad in the hole: 8 pork sausage 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil 225g of plain flour 4 eggs Salt and pepper 250ml of milk1.preheat oven to 200 degrees c. 2.Pour oil into baking dish and layer sausages over it bake for 15mins.3.Mean while, in a bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs and half of milk slowly add in the, rest of milk in until smooth a batter forms then season with salt and pepper.4. Remove sausages from oven, and pour batter over them. Bake until centre rises then enjoy!

This meal takes 45mins to cook then ENJOY!

Scan for the recipe online!

Table manners:1. Hands under table when waiting for food.2.Eat with mouth closed.3. Use knife and fork.

GERMANYFACTS ABOUT

GERMANYGermany is part of the Continent of Europe. The approximate population is 82,656,067 and the famous landmark is the Brandon berg gate. Germany is not competing in the commonwealth games.

Did you know that Germany has 16 statesBerlin is the grand capital?Meaty Apple Skillet is the recipe from our country.You will know our recipe if you go to this website :www.tastofhome.com/recipes-meaty-apple-skillet.

DAILY KIDS MENU

BreakfastMeaty apple skilletLunchPretzel sticksDinnerGoulashWiener schnitzel

TABLE MANNERS

 Hold your fork in your left hand.Hold your knife in your right hand.Don’t put either down.

MEATY APPLE SKILLET

MEATY APPLE SKILLET.1 large apple tart.2 table spoons of butter.1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.1/8 teaspoons corn-starch.2/3 cup of cranberry juice.1 pound polish sausage.¾ pound bulk pork sausage cooked and drained.3/3 pound smoked sausage cooked and sliced.1-1/2 cubed fully cooked ham.

SPAINFacts about Spain:Spain is a continent in Europe with a population estimated as 46,704,314. Madrid is the Capital city. Did you know that Spain is the second largest country in Western Europe?Spain is not a commonwealth county, the people that live there are very lucky to have a beautiful royal family. The currency is the Euro (EUR).

There are 5 main famous landmarks: 1.The fantastic Sagrada Familia is a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona (Spain).2. Outstanding Alhambra was named that because of its reddish walls.3. The Queens and Kings royal palace of Madrid.4. Cathedral of Cordaba a building that symbolizes the many religious changes it has undergone.5. Excellent El Escorial is located in San Lorenzo it is the most important architectural building.

• TRDITIONAL FOODS • Croquettes:• This food is thought-out Spain they are packed with

flavour it is filled with creamy cheese/ Spanish cured ham sweet-spiced sausage mm mm!!!.

• Paella:• This is a well-known dish it has chicken rabbit beans/

vegetables and mix seafood is also common in paella.• It has rice/octopus/clams/mussels and lots more

divine flavours.

TABLE MANNERS:Spaniards do not switch knives and forks.When you are finished you put both utensils parallel to each otherFork and spoon are above your plate for dessert.Bread is served without butter and know butter knife.When you are not holding utensils your hands should be visible.

PAELLA RECIPERECIPE:

Ingredients:1 tbsp. of olive oil

1 leek or sliced onion110g packed chorizo

sausage chopped

1 tsp turmeric300g long grain rice1l hot fish or chicken

stock 200g frozen peas

400g frozen sea-food mix defrosted.

Method Heat the oil in a deep frying pan, then soften the leek for 5mins without browning. Add the turmeric and rice until coated by the oils, then pour in the stock. Bing to boil, then simmer for 5mins stirring occasionally.Tip in peas and cook for 5mins, then stir in the seafood to heat thought for a final 1-2mins cooking or until rice is cooked check for seasoning and serve immediately lemon wedges.

FRANCE

France is part of the continent of Europe with an approximate population of

66,616,416 people. Paris is the capital. The most famous landmarks is the Eiffel

Tower and The Louve. The currency is Euro. If you are wondering

if it is a commonwealth country, the answer is no. Did you know that French

fries aren’t from France? French fries are actually from America.

Table Manners in France

Both hands must be above the table at the same time.

You have to finish everything on your plate.You have to eat with your fork in your left

hand.Before you eat you have to wait until the

table host says “bon appetite”.You have to be really tidy and polite when

you are eating.

Traditional Foods in France

There are all sorts of traditional foods in France. But France is best known for their yummy breads like Baguette. Baguette is served with Escargot (snails). Escargot is also a traditional food in France. 

Daily Menu for a child in FranceBreakfast:

Oatmeal with flax oil, maple syrup, blueberries and apple juice.

 Lunch:Chicken Scallop with green peas and

beetroot salad. Dinner:

Winter stew with baguette and water. Dessert:

French chocolate cake with stewed peaches

ESCARGOTS À LA BOURGUIGNONNE (SNAILS IN GARLIC–HERB BUTTER)

INGREDIENTS16 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened

¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley1 tbsp. white wine

1 tsp. cognac or French brandy 3 cloves garlic, minced

1 shallot, minced Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and nutmeg, to taste

24 extra-large snail shells 24 canned extra-large snails

Rock salt Country bread, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS1. In a bowl, whisk butter, parsley, wine, cognac, garlic, and shallots with a fork. Season with salt,

pepper, and nutmeg. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to let the favours meld.

2. Heat the oven to 400°. Spoon about ½ tsp. of butter mixture into each snail shell. Push a snail into each shell. Fill the shells with the remaining butter mixture. Cover the bottom with a 9" x 13"

baking pan with a layer of rock salt. Arrange snail shells butter side up on bed of salt and bake until the butter sizzles, 10–12 minutes. Serve snails on a platter, with bread to soak up the butter, if you

like.

Madagascar is part of the African continent. Wow! The approximate population is 23,042,300. Antanarivo is the Capital city. Go for a swim in Nosy Mangabe which is part of Madagascar National Park, one of Madagascar’s famous landmarks. It is a commonwealth country and the currency is the Malagasy Ariary. Did you know the island was exposed to tropical cyclones which brought deadly floods in 2004?

Traditional FoodsSome of their traditional foods are fish, rice and onions. Their national dish is Romazava. Sugar cane is chewed after dinner for a treat.

Table MannersIn Madagascar when men and woman eat together the elder men eat first. When men and women eat separately the elder men or women eat first.

Madagascar

BREAKFAST:Breakfast consists of rice and a tea made of local herbs or leaves and sweetened with sugar. LUNCH:Lasary : made of chili peppers, green mangos, or lemons can be added to enhance flavour DINNER:kabaka (a protein dish such as fish, meat, chicken, or beans). In some parts of the island a side dish (romazava ) made of green leafy vegetables in broth is common.

Salady VonkazoFruit Compote with Lichee Nuts

Ingredients1 cup pineapple, fresh but in 1 inch pieces1 cup cantaloupe, cut in small pieces1 cup orange, peeled and thinly sliced1/2 cup strawberry1/2 cup lychees1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup water1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons vanilla extract

Directions

Mix pineapple, cantaloupe, oranges, strawberries and lychee.In a small saucepan combine sugar, water, salt and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and boil hard for 1 minute. Remove from heat.Add vanilla.Pour hot syrup over the fruit and chill in fridge for 1 hour.

Or try this recipe for

Salady Vonkazo!

Japan!

Japan is part of the Asian continent. The population is 127.2 million people and the capital is Tokyo city. The currency is called yen. The famous land marks are Kototoku-in and Mount Fuji. Japan is not a commonwealth country. Did you know that raw horse meat is a popular food? Also Sumo wrestling is a national sport.

Table manners: • Hold rice bowl in one hand and

the chop sticks in the other hand.

• For sushi pour some soya sauce into a small dish provided.

• Miso soup: Drink the soup out of a bowl as if it was a cup then you fish the solid food pieces with your chop sticks.

Daily menu for a kid in Japan: Breakfast: miso soup, curry, rice and normal soup. Lunch: sushi, rice, curry, and nikuman. Dinner: Ramen (favourite) or rice.Snack: hamburgers.

A Common traditional

food is shabu-shabu, udon, sukiyaki, and kaiseki Ryori

Chicken Sushi.

1. ½ cups sushi rice. 2. ½ Tsp salt. 3.Tbsp sushi vinegar. 4. Sheet’s nori. 5. 1 bamboo sushi mat.6. 160g can wattie’s chicken mayo. 7. 1 avocado, halved, stoned peeled and chopped. 8. Small carrot, cut into thin strips, wasabi, pickled ginger, a soy sauce to serve.

MethodPut rice in a sieve and wash thoroughly under cold water .Place in a saucepan with 2½ cups of cold water and ½ teaspoon of salt. Bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and stand for 10 minutes with the lid on. Carefully stir through the sushi vinegar and transfer to a tray to cool.Place a sheet of nori, shiny side down with the lines running horizontally, on a bamboo sushi mat. With wet hands, spread about 2 handfuls of rice over the nori, leaving one edge with a 2cm strip free of rice.Place mayo down the centre of the rice and arrange avocado and carrot strips on top.Using the bamboo mat as a guide, roll the sushi away from you to firmly enclose filling. Wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.Slice and serve with wasabi, pickled ginger and soy sauce.

ChinaFacts about CHINA

China is a part of the Asian continent. Beijing is the capital. Its estimated population is 1,360,763,000. Plus did you know china has the world’s most population? If you were in China one of the famous landmarks you would find is Tiananmen square and also the Great Wall.

Traditional Chinese foods Dumplings Fried rice Char Siu Dongpo pork Stir-fry Twice cooked

pork Sweet and

sour pork

• Table Manners

You eat with chop sticks but you must not point with chopsticks.

Bowls are always on the table. Green Tea is served. The host does a toast. Nihau is how you say hello.

Typical daily menu for a child

Breakfast: Yum Chas , Dim Sum, Rice

Lunch: Dim Sum Dinner: Dumplings and rice Dessert Nian Gao

Nian GoaRecipe from daily menu Niangao DessertIngredients 16.o7 oz. of Mochiko sweet rice flour 1 stick of butter or ¾ cups of vegetable oil 3 eggs 2 1 of milk 1/2 teaspoons of sesame seedsPreparation:• Mix everything but the beans with an electric mixer at

medium speed for 2 minutes. Beat for 2 more minutes at high speed.

• Sprinkle Mochiko flour over a 9"x13" baking dish that has been oiled or sprayed with Pam.

• Spread half of the batter on the bottom of the baking pan Spread the red azuki beans (you can mix some batter into the beans if they are too thick to spread).

• Spread the other half of the batter over the red azuki beans. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes.

• Test by inserting a chopstick (this is Chinese New Year’s Cake after all)—if it comes out clean, it is done.