CHINA (Chinese Cuisine Lecture) by Bernadette Olivares December 10‚ 2012 CHINA Population: Ethnic groups: Han Chinese 91.5%‚ Zhuang‚ Manchu‚ Hui‚ Miao‚ Uyghur‚ Tujia‚ Yi‚ Mongol‚ Tibetan‚ Buyi‚ Dong‚ Yao‚ Korean‚ and other nationalities 8.5% (2000 census) Religions: Daoist (Taoist)‚ Buddhist‚ Christian 3%-4%‚ Muslim 1%-2% note: officially atheist (2002 est.) Languages: Standard Chinese or Mandarin (Putonghua‚ based on the Beijing dialect)‚ Yue (Cantonese)‚ Wu (Shanghainese)‚ Minbei
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IRANIAN CUISINES: The cuisine of Iran is diverse‚ with each province featuring dishes‚ as well as culinary traditions and styles‚ distinct to their regions. It includes a wide variety of foods ranging from chelow kabab (barg‚ koobideh‚ joojeh‚ shishleek‚ soltani‚ chenjeh)‚ khoresht (stew that is served with white Basmati or Persian rice: ghormeh sabzi‚ gheimeh‚ and others)‚ aash (a thick soup)‚ kookoo (meat and/or vegetable pies)‚ polow (white rice alone or with addition of meat and/or vegetables
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Philippine cuisine consists of the food‚ preparation methods and eating customs found in the Philippines. The style of cooking and the food associated with it have evolved over many centuries from its Austronesian origins to a mixed cuisine of Malay‚ Spanish‚Chinese‚ and American‚ as well as other Asian and Latin influences adapted to indigenous ingredients and the local palate.[1][2][3][4] Dishes range from the very simple‚ like a meal of fried salted fish and rice‚ to the elaboratepaellas and cocidos created
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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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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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Norwegian cuisine Norwegian cuisine in its traditional form is based largely on the raw materials readily available in Norway and its mountains‚ wilderness and coast. It differs in many respects from its continental counterparts with a stronger focus on game and fish. Modern Norwegian cuisine‚ although still strongly influenced by its traditional background‚ now bears the marks of globalization and Americanization: pastas‚ pizzas and the like are as common as meatballs and cod as staple foods
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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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http://www.lingolex.com/cc/foods.htm http://www.essaypride.com/essays.php?free_essay=2917161&title=British-Cuisine In the UK‚ people are judged according to their table manners. When you are somebody’s guest you must obey certain rules. For instance‚ when you will be at the dinner party just wait till the time your host begins to eat. If offered second helping‚ take it because your hostess will not fall on her knees and will not try to convince you to help yourself. She will just disappear
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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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