BESETO Express Ep21

Rice Meals of the Three Countries
Appetite is the first among man's desires.
It could even be say that the history of man has changed and developed in order to fully satisfy his palate.
Wheat has long been the staple food of the West.
Wheat was grinded into powder, made into a dough, and then baked or fried to develop various dishes.
The 3 Beseto countries have rice as their staple food.
This is because Korea, China, and Japan are located within the Monsoon climate region, a climate suitable for rice producing.
And since rice has a high production rate per area,
it is a type of grain suitable for areas of high population density.
Japan tries to maintain the natural tastes of foods.
Rice was once a sub-dish for eating fish.
But with the introduction of vinegar, 'sushi' developed,
making rice the main dish on Japanese meal tables today. Korean meals show how different ingredients come together to create new unique taste.
Let's find out about the unique cultures of rice meals of the 3 Beseto countries.