World foods PART 2
What are the similarities and differences in West and East African traditional cuisines?
The similarities are they are vegetarian. West African--> The Ingredients" Tomatoes, Hot chile peppers, Onions, Dishes are spicy, thick and sticky ,Legumes Peanuts ,Cow peas, Black-eyed peas Eaten as a meat, often combined with a starch. East African--> Predominantly vegetarian , Influenced by Arab, Asian Indian and British, Bread at every meal, Kenya's National dish, Ugali - a doughy cornmeal porridge, Coconut milk, chile peppers, curries as flavorings, Uganda uses peanuts extensively, Tanzanian core food is plantain
Difference in Cajun and Creole Cooking.
The similarities between Creole and Cajun cuisines are due to the French heritage of both cultures, and the new ingredients to which French cooking techniques were applied by Creoles and by Cajuns. Both types of cooking have culinary roots in France. Creole cooking is city cooking: refined, delicate and luxurious, developed and originally prepared by servants. There is greater emphasis on cream, butter, seafood (though not shellfish), tomatoes, herbs, and garlic, and less use of cayenne pepper and file powder than in Cajun cooking, resulting in rich sauces, elegant pureed bisques, and time-intensive soups, brunch dishes, and desserts. Cajuns in Southwest Louisiana have steadfastly adhered to the preservation of their habits, traditions, and beliefs in terms of lifestyle, language and cooking. They became noticed by society during the oil boom in the mid-1900s, which brought many outlanders (non-Cajuns) into the area. These new residents began to discover the food-oriented, talented Cajun cooks whose lives and socializing revolve, to a large extent, around the preparation, sharing, and enjoyment of food. The word began to spread.
INGREDIENTS IN CROQUETAS
They are fried croquettes with fish, ham, cheese and etc.
INGREDIENTS IN PICADILLO
They are made with ground beef, tomatoes and other ingredients depending on the region. Also, its served with rice.
MAIN INGREDIENT IN MINCE MEAT PIES
They are prepared with seasoned ground meats, suet, and fruit but now they are made with dried and candied fruits nuts and spices.
ITALIAN CORNMEAL MUSH
This was thought to be made from semoinola wheat and typically served with cheese or sauce. It is tasty, extremely versatile, and an ideal accompaniment to all sorts of things. Medium or coarsely ground.
POPULAR BREAD IN SCOTLAND
WHEAT FLOUR IS USED.
What is the main ingredient in stlatko?
a balkan specialty which uses fruits simmered in thick syrup. Fruits or rose petals.
Cornerstone of daily diet in central America
beans and corn
What is the popular Mexican one dish meal similar to stew?
caldos
What is the dulce de leche ingredients?
can sweetened condensed milk (cow milk) and fine salt.
Countries of origin of Cajuns
descendants of French settlers who moved into the area of Canada known as Acadia.
ITALIAN, FLAT EGG NOODLE SERVED WITH GRATED CHEESE
fettucine alfredo
ITALIAN PIZZA DOUGH FOLDED OVVER
its a calzone that filled cheese, choice of ham or salami, then its baked or fried
COMMON MEATS EATEN IN GREAT BRITAIN
lamb and roast beef.
What dish, along with rice is commonly served at breakfast?
porridge
What are the staple food crops of Africa? Peas common in West Africa
(WA)-->Corn, millet, rice in coastal areas, Sierra Leone Yams in Nigeria Cassava and plantain in more southern areas Congo and Angola Sahara Desert Tribes were pastoral, herding camels, sheep, goats, and cattle Common peas are black eye peas (EA)--> Staples include form of millet called teff Sorghum Plantain Coffee leading export Enset Staple in mountainous regions of Ethiopia. Chicken, fish, mutton, goat, and beef
What are the main difference in Chinese and Japanese cuisine?
- Chinese cuisine likes to mix things together (stir fries, sechuan chicken, etc) and serves each different dish in succession. Often there will be only one dish of food at the table at a time and everyone will share. Chinese food uses a lot of oil (all that frying), and a lot of sweetening. Chinese food also makes a lot of use of more "exotic" ingredients, like coconut and bat, has more meat than Japanese food. -Japanese cuisine keeps everything very separated when it's served, even something like noodles and tempura with soy sauce will have the soy sauce in a dipping dish, the noodles on one plate and the tempura on another, and then things are combined, mixed, or dipped only as you eat them (this has changed somewhat in the past two decades as more chinese and korean style foods are imported, but it's still a good basic principle). All dishes will typically be served at once, and except for things that need to be kept hot or cooked at the table, each person will usually have their own portion on a separate dish. Japanese foods are also drier, less oily.
How have tenets of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism affect Asian food culture ?
- yes because they must be cautious of what they eat so can have a simple life. Also, the manners towards elders come in play in Confucainism. Taoism is about obtaining a simple life with balance in yin and yang. Buddism is blended with chinese beliefs.
What are the differences in the varieties of teas from asia?
-Green: dried tender leaves; yellow, slightly astringent drink -Black(red): toasted, fermented leaves, reddish drink, common in Europe and US -Oolong (black dragon): partially fermented leaves -Light colored teas go with light colured food (chicken, fish, seafood) -Dark coloured teas go with red meats and oily foods.
Categories of french cuisine
-Haute or grande -Elegant, formal -Restaurants -Finest ingredients throughout the country
What are the ingredients in Chinese dumplings?
-It consists of minced meat and finely chopped vegetables wrapped into a piece of dough skin. The skin can be either thin and elastic or thicker. Popular meat fillings include ground pork, ground beef, ground chicken, shrimp, and even fish.
What was the African cure for the evil eye? Influences on East African cuisine
-May view illness as punishment from God or angry spirits -Somali Bantus may believe this, too -May use herbals remedies or spiritual healing -May stop meds as soon as symptoms subside --------- Influenced by Arab, Asian Indian and British
What are the food preparation techniques for Chinese food?
-Oil-based cooking methods are one of the most common in Chinese cuisine which is deep frying, pan frying, stir fry -air based are baking and smoking -boiling scalding baking braising are some other methods.
Hot-cold system of diet and health practiced traditionally by mexicans
Applies to food and to the prevention and treatment of illness. The concept was the world resources are limited and must remain in balance. Hot was strength and cold was weakness. Hot examples are pregnancy, hypertension, diabetes, indigestion. Cold examples are pneumonia, colic and empacho.
TRADITONAL FOODS OF CUBA
Black beans and rice and spicy black bean soup.
What is the main ingredient in tabouli?
Bulgur is cracked whole wheat steamed and crushed. BULGUR, TOMATOES, AND PARSLEY.
What food group is typically not consumed by East Asians?
Dairy
What are the placement of the the chopsticks in the bowl of rice?
Do not stick your chopsticks upright in your rice.Do not use one chopstick at a time, especially not to spear food. Bring one's rice bowl close to one's mouth and quickly scoop the rice into it with one's chopsticks
Best farmland in Europe
FRANCE
Why Mediterranean Diet is considered unhealthy?
Greeks still use lots of olive oil Consumption of beef and pork increased Consumption of legumes decreased Consume more milk Dinner now main meal ------------------------------------------------------- Low in saturated fats High in monounsaturated fats High in omega-3 fatty acids Lowered risk of CVD and cancer Diet is becoming more westernized Role of alcohol consumption not fully understood
What was the Mexican hot condition relieved by cold foods?
Hot examples are pregnancy,hypertension, diabetes, indigestion. Cold examples are pneumonia, colic and empacho.
FRUITS GROWN IN COLUMBIA
IT INCLUDES: LULO, TAMARILLO, GRANADILLA, UCHUVA, GUANABANA, CARAMABOLA, ZAPOTE, PITAYAS, AVOCADO, MARACUYA, MAMONCILLO, GUAVA , GUANABANA, & CHERIMOYA.
TRADITIONAL ENTREE SERVED ON NEW YEARS EVE IN SCOTLAND
In Scotland, Haggis on New Year's Eve. Its served with neeps, mashed turnips, and tatties, mashed potatoes.
COLUMBIAN BANDEJA PAISA
It includes red beans, rice, ground beef, chorizo with lime, plantain, arepa, avocado, fried egg on top and of course a big slice of chicharron or fried pork belly. And is considered one of the national food for Columbia.
What is Kimchi?
It is a traditional fermented Korean side dish made of veggies with different seasonings.
What are the Balkan specialty of fruit in the thick syrup?
It is fruit simmered in thick syrup
What is the main ingredient in moussaka?
It is made with minced lamb, eggplant, onions, and tomato sauce baked in a dish lined with eggplant slices. EGGPLANT & MINCED MEAT.
What is the main ingredient in souvlaki?
It is thin slices of lamb layered onto a rotisserie, grilled, carved, served & May be made into gyros.
INGREDIENTS IN CHURROS
Its a fried dough pastry and is eaten normally in the morning for breakfast with hot chocolate. Also, they can be sprinkled with sugar.
COLUMBIAN AJIACO
Its a soup made with chicken and 3 different kinds of potatoes and the Galinsoga parviflora herb.
COLUMBIAN SANCOCHO
Its a soup that have fish, plantain, beef, chicken, pigeon peas or pork and some veggies. Also, its served with avocado, white rice and aji( spicy sauce).
EMPANADAS
Its a stuffed bread or pastry baked/fried. They are made by folding dough or bread with stuffing which has different kinds of meats, cheeses, veggies , huitlacoche, and fruits
TRADITIONAL FOODS OF D.R
Locrio is a rice dish that had its origins in Spanish paella and can include chicken, shrimp, or sardines. Also, other dishes like rice with chicken and pigeon peas and mashed plantains topped with sauteed red onions.
What is the sauce with unsweetened chocolate called?
Mole poblano
MAIN CITY IN US WHERE PUERTO RICANS LIVE
NEW YORK CITY
FOOD STAPLES OF PUERTO RICO
Rice with red kidney beans, and yuca, peppers and corn.
What food(s) are the foundation of the Korean diet?
Rice.
POPULAR BREAD IN IRELAND
SODA BREAD (MADE WITH BAKING SODA)
BEVERAGE SERVED IN IRISHPUBS
Serve beer, wine, hard liquor and light meals & Beer is served at cellar temperature and is naturally carbonated
Ploughman's Lunch
Served in pubs -->Cheddar cheese, Bread, Pickled onions, & A pint of beer.