cultures and cuisines Flashcards
what influences world cuisine
geography and climate, migration, faith and religion, economy
define cuisine
a style of cooking
define terrain
a stretch of land, typically referred to in reference to the characteristics of that land. for example, rough terrain
define climate
the weather conditions typical to an area in general or at any specific time
define culture
they way of life, the general customs and beliefs of a particular group of people at a particular time
define fertile land
land or soil that is able to produce plentiful crops
define migrate
when people or animals move from the one geographical area to another
deaf standard of living
the measure of wealth, comfort and material goods typical people in a community or region
define traditions
customs, ways of living or beliefs that are recognized as very long established and typically passed from one generation to anther over time
define disposable income
the portion of income that a household or individual has left after tax has been deducted and that they are able to spend as they please
define sustenance
food or drink that provides nourishment to sustain the body and life
define staple food
food that forms a large part of the diet, usually from starchy foods
name 3 traditional middle eastern dishes
fattoush - bread based salad, pitta bread combined with mixed greens, vegetables and herbs
shawarma - roasted lamb cooked on a rotisserie
chelou - an Iranian rice dish, cooked with butter, saffron and yoghurt
name 3 traditional African dishes
North - couscous, small particles of grain cooked by steaming traditionally served with a meat or vegetable
South - biltong, sun dried meat
fufu - mash made with a starchy carbohydrate such as yam, maize, cassava, millet or potatoe
name 3 traditional dishes from Japan
sushi - slices of raw fish mixed with, wrapped in or atop cooked sushi rice (flavored with vinegar)
teriyaki - a glaze of soy sauce, mirin and sugar
gyoza - pan fired dumplings
name 3 traditional dishes from china
baozi - steamed filled buns
dim sum - bite sized portions of food served in small steamer baskets or on small plates
chow mein - stir fried egg noodles with vegetables and meat
name 3 traditional dishes from India
samosas - stuffed deep fried pastries
curry - dish of meat, vegetables etc cooked in an Indian style sauce of strong spices
saag aloo - spinach with potatoes
name 3 traditional dishes from South America
tamales - called different names in each country, a corn filled snack wrapped in a banana leaf
ceviche - raw fish marinated in lemon or lime juice
bori-bori -meat broth with dumplings, corn meal and cheese
name 3 traditional dishes from Mexico
tortilla - can be made from wheat or corn frijoles refritos
quesadilla - a tortilla with filling, cooked on a griddle
doughnuts and churros
name 3 traditional dishes from Canada
fish and shellfish chowders
bannocks - griddle baked oat cakes
pancakes wit maple syrup
name 3 traditional dishes from USA
southern fired chicken
hash browns
fruit pies
name 3 traditional dishes from Russia
borsch - beetroot soup
kisel - apple pudding
blinis - small yeasted pancakes
name 3 traditional dishes from turkey
kofte - meatblls
borek - filled potatoes
lokum - Turkish delight
name 3 traditional dishes from Greece
tzatziki - mix of yoghurt, garlic, cucumber and dill
hummus - a dip made from cooked, mashed chickpeas
horiatiki - traditional greek salad
name a 3 traditional dishes from Italy
risotto - rice dish cooked in stock
pizza - a bread base topped with tomato sauce with cheese and backed
tiramisu - a dessert made with sponge, mascarpone cheese, chocolate and expresso coffee
name 3 traditional dishes from Spain
tapas - hot or cold snacks
churros - a fried-dough pastry
tortilla española - potatoe ommlette
name three dishes from France
pastries - croissant, pain au chocolat
breads - baguettes
galettes - savory crepes made with buckwheat flour
