Being able to appreciate other cultures is definitely a good thing to do. We all love Asian foods at some time and if you want new ideas in your weekly table setting theme, you will definitely want to consider an Asian theme. However, we may already have one idea when it comes to Asian table settings. Each Asian country is alike and different in many ways, from foods to table settings; each one has their own unique personality. Here is some of each one's unique personality:
Knowing the Asian Table Setting Focusing in on Asian culture, there are some very beautiful kinds of table settings that anyone would love to notice. Here are some things that one should know if you are planning to have an Asian table setting.
Korean Did you know that unlike other chopstick-using countries, Koreans do not eat rice using chopsticks, instead using a spoon with a longer handle? Koreans, unlike the Chinese would not pick up their foods and transfer them on their plate, rather would eat from the table sharing with everyone. Korean table setting in particular, each person is served an individual serving of rice and soup for himself while several side and main dishes are arranged in the table for everyone to share - they say that this is a symbol of unity. Koreans are strict in table manners, though people do not require finishing all the shared food that was provided; it is expected for one to finish one's individual servings of rice. Bad manners include chewing loudly and with an open mouth, talking with food in one's mouth, sticking chopsticks straight up in a dish, mixing rice and soup, picking up food with one's hands and staring at the other people's food or while they are eating.
Other Asian table settings include Japanese and Chinese styles. At first glance, the typical Japanese setting does not look so different from the Korean style mentioned above. Again, there are small, pretty China bowls of side dishes on the table, and chopsticks are used here as well. However, the food is somewhat different as Japanese cuisine is very much fish based. In ancient times, the Japanese used to eat from very low tables or from floor trays. Today, this has changed and most people use western-style tables. The classic setting consists of five plates being put in front of the diner: bowls for rice and soup are placed closest to you, with rice on the left and soup on the right. The other three plates, which are slightly behind, are for three side dishes. These are in addition to pickled vegetables that are served towards the end of the meal.
Chinese table settings also follow the pattern of chopsticks and several small bowls. Nothing like the Korean traditional table setting, the Chinese dinner table is quite noisy, with lively conversations. In the Chinese tradition, the way that the chopsticks are held and used is very significant and strict rules govern the Chinese dining table. Food is eaten at a round or square table, with the most important person sitting furthest away from the door. They make sure that a person's status is clearly stated.
Though we don't need to practice their status and talking rules, we just have to make sure that the feel and the food of our Asian theme is perfect.
Knowing the Asian Table Setting Focusing in on Asian culture, there are some very beautiful kinds of table settings that anyone would love to notice. Here are some things that one should know if you are planning to have an Asian table setting.
Korean Did you know that unlike other chopstick-using countries, Koreans do not eat rice using chopsticks, instead using a spoon with a longer handle? Koreans, unlike the Chinese would not pick up their foods and transfer them on their plate, rather would eat from the table sharing with everyone. Korean table setting in particular, each person is served an individual serving of rice and soup for himself while several side and main dishes are arranged in the table for everyone to share - they say that this is a symbol of unity. Koreans are strict in table manners, though people do not require finishing all the shared food that was provided; it is expected for one to finish one's individual servings of rice. Bad manners include chewing loudly and with an open mouth, talking with food in one's mouth, sticking chopsticks straight up in a dish, mixing rice and soup, picking up food with one's hands and staring at the other people's food or while they are eating.
Other Asian table settings include Japanese and Chinese styles. At first glance, the typical Japanese setting does not look so different from the Korean style mentioned above. Again, there are small, pretty China bowls of side dishes on the table, and chopsticks are used here as well. However, the food is somewhat different as Japanese cuisine is very much fish based. In ancient times, the Japanese used to eat from very low tables or from floor trays. Today, this has changed and most people use western-style tables. The classic setting consists of five plates being put in front of the diner: bowls for rice and soup are placed closest to you, with rice on the left and soup on the right. The other three plates, which are slightly behind, are for three side dishes. These are in addition to pickled vegetables that are served towards the end of the meal.
Chinese table settings also follow the pattern of chopsticks and several small bowls. Nothing like the Korean traditional table setting, the Chinese dinner table is quite noisy, with lively conversations. In the Chinese tradition, the way that the chopsticks are held and used is very significant and strict rules govern the Chinese dining table. Food is eaten at a round or square table, with the most important person sitting furthest away from the door. They make sure that a person's status is clearly stated.
Though we don't need to practice their status and talking rules, we just have to make sure that the feel and the food of our Asian theme is perfect.
About the Author:
Cassia writes extensively with regards to hosting wonderful parties on a budget. She highly suggests using proper table setting like korean table setting to add class and style to any kind of dish.
