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rainforest
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Northern Asia
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Often associated with exotic and distant locations, sometimes with a sense of mystery
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2
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rainforest
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Southeast Asia
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Viewed as a valuable natural resource and a source of diverse flora and fauna
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3
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rainforest cuisine
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Asia
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Incorporates a wide range of tropical vegetables, herbs, and seafood
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1
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4
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rainforest cuisine
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Asia
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Emphasizes the balance of flavors such as sweet, sour, salty, and bitter in dishes
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1
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5
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rainforest cuisine
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Asia
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Relies heavily on rice, coconut, and taro as staple ingredients for many recipes
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1
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6
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rainforest cuisine
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Southeast Asia
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Includes traditional methods of fermenting and preserving food using natural resources
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1
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7
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rainforest plants
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Central Asia
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Not commonly encountered and not part of traditional culinary practices
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1
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8
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rainforest plants
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Southeast Asia
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Source of unique spices and fruits used in local cuisine
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1
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9
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rainforest plants
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Southeast Asia
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Frequent use in traditional herbal medicine and spiritual practices
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1
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