Indian cuisine consists of the foods and dishes of India (and to some extent neighboring countries)‚ is characterized by the extensive use of various Indian spices‚[1] herbs‚[1] vegetables[1] and fruit‚ and is also known for the widespread practice of vegetarianism in Indian society. Each family of Indian cuisine includes a wide assortment of dishes and cooking techniques. As a consequence‚ it varies from region to region‚ reflecting the varied demographics of the ethnically-diverse subcontinent
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Brahmins (Manipuri Brahmin locally called "Bamons") and the Meitei Muslims (called Miah Meitei or Pangal). All of them have Meiteilon as their mother-tongue. Their language‚ Meiteilon (also known as Manipuri)‚ is the language in the state. MANIPURI CUISINE When we think of Manipuri food‚ the first things that come to our mind are ngari‚ eromba chamfoot‚ morok and the various herbs. Most Manipuri food is hot and rich U-morok which is also the same with Naga Mirch (or Raja Mirch) may not be as famous
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Spanish rule was devastating to the indigenous tribes‚ it brought new foods and techniques this part of the world. By the middle of the 17th century the island became a French colony and as always the French had a massive influence with its culinary methods. A result of French colonization was the importation of African slaves (olgp.net). This has devastated living standard in Haiti‚ it has resulted in a melting pot of world cuisine. The island of Hispaniola has many native foods such as guavas
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Indian Cuisine Think of India and one of the first things that come to mind is its diversity. A large populous country divided into many states; each with its own unique traditions and gastronomic fare. Indian cooking is one of the most popular cuisines across the globe. Not only is it popular among the large Indian diaspora but also among the mainstream population of North America and Europe. For the uninitiated‚ Indian food may seem foreign‚ scary‚ spicy and not for the faint of heart. This paper
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Salted Cod in a Scramble In order to discover what food you like and do not like you must first try something new. Trying new things is not very difficult for me‚ though it may be a tough task for others. I come from a family that is very diverse and from a state where there is no single type of person. I was however surprised that I have never had Portuguese food‚ until recently. I have tried Greek and Italian food and loved it‚ and I can now say I also love Portuguese. Portuguese food
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1 1. What is Thai Cuisine? An Introduction There is a degree of ambiguity attached to the understanding of Thai cuisine. Having lived half of my life outside of Thailand‚ it seems that food became Thai only in foreign settings‚ whereas Thai food in Thailand is rarely identified in such fashion. There must be‚ to borrow Roland Barthes’ terminology‚ ‘a system of communication’‚1 and an established body of knowledge that enables Thais and foreigners alike to identify what food is and is not Thai
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CHINESE CUISINE Historical Preparation and appreciation of food has been developed to the highest level in the country of China. Cooking is considered an art in Chinese culture whereas all other philosophies consider it a craft. The two main philosophies of the Chinese culture are Confucianism and Taoism. Both influenced China ’s history and the Culinary Arts. Confucianism stressed the importance of enjoyment of life involving the art of cooking. If you have a gathering‚ there must be food
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Cuban cuisine has been influenced by Spanish‚ French‚ African‚ Arabic‚ Chinese‚ and Portuguese cultures. Traditional Cuban cooking is primarily peasant cuisine that has little concern with measurements‚ order and timing. Most of the food is sautéed or slow-cooked over a low flame. Very little is deep-fried and there are no heavy or creamy sauces. Most Cuban cooking relies on a few basic spices‚ such as; garlic‚ cumin‚ oregano‚ and bay laurel leaves. Many dishes use a sofrito as their basis. The sofrito
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Introduction: The Filipino Cuisine has a humble beginnings. The early Filipinos used simple ways of cooking like broiling on an open fire‚ boiling and roasting. But with the frequent visit of Asian neighbors like the Indonesians‚ Arabs‚ Indians‚ The Malays and the Chinese who used to come to the Philippine shores to barter their goods and produce‚ the Filipinos were introduce to their use of spices and herbs to enhance the flavor of the food they eat. Filipino Cuisine can be best described as a
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European cuisine | | | | | About 2 pages (640 words) | | | | | | | ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Bottom of Form An English Sunday roast. Croissant‚ of unknown origin‚ associated with France. Hungarian goulash. Smørbrød from Norway. European cuisine‚ or alternatively Western cuisine is a generalized nomenclature for people especially from East and Southeast Asian countries referring collectively to the cuisines of theWestern countries including Europe
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