F&N CULINARY TRADITIONS Flashcards
Definition of cuisine
Style of cooking and eating that is characteristic of a particular region or country developed over many centuries
2 factors cuisine is influenced by
- Geography and climate affect what is grown, caught and gathered
- Immigration - bringing traditional food habits to a new country
Definition of multicultural
People of different races, ethnicity and nationalities living in a communities
2 things traditional cuisines use
- Distinctive ingredients
2.specific cooking methods, equipment and presentation style
6 ways the uk has adapted to specialist cuisines
- Increase of specialist shops
- ready meals - frozen
- Dried ingredients - pasta and noodles
- Supermarkets have dedicated isles
- Recipes adapted to our taste - tikka masala
- Providing jars of ready made sauce
How does religion affect culinary traditions
(Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, Christianity)
Hindu : no beef- Diwali dhal, pakora, samosa
Muslim : no pork-Ramadan Eid al fitr
Jewish : no pork, Shabbat Challah
Christianity : Turkey, Christmas pudding, pancakes
Geographical features of the uk
Island surrounded by sea water
Plenty of land to rear and grow food
Staple foods of Britain
Wheat + potatoes
How has British culture been influenced
Romans - brought fruits herbs and spices + cheese making and pheasant
Anglo Saxons - fruits like raspberries poor people ate bread + porridge + pigs used for meat preserved by salt
British eating patterns
3 meals a day, elevenses + afternoon tea
British cooking methods
Stew, bake and boil
British meal presentation
Ketchup, mint sauce.
Vegetables and meat
Traditional breads of Britain
Crumpets, hot cross bun, English muffin
Traditional British dishes
Sausage and mash
Fish and chips
Roast dinner
Traditional British desserts
Banoffee pie
Bread and butter pudding
Apple crumble
Traditional British dairy products
Wensleydale
Stilton
Double Gloucester
Red Leicester
Traditional British cooking methods
Gas electric cookers, agas, microwave
Geographical features of France
Relatively low lying plains
Mountain ranges
Coastal
French Staple foods
Wheat (bread)
Cheese (cows milk)
Traditional French cooking methods
Sautéing and flambé
French eating patterns
3 meals a day
An afternoon snack (4-6pm)
How has France been influenced
Romans + medieval banquets + renaissance innovations
Traditional French cooking equipment
Dutch oven
Cocotte
Presentation of French meals
Dijon mustard
Julienne
Different height and dimensions
Traditional French breads
Baguette
Brioche
Fougasse
Traditional French meals
Ratatouille
Beef bourguignon
Cassoulet
Traditional French desserts
Profiteroles
Crème brûlée
Crème caramel
Traditional French dairy products
Brie
Camembert
Emmental
Geographical features of Spain
High land
Rivers running to coast
Mountains
Staple Spanish foods
Olive oil
Rice
Traditional Spanish cooking methods
Charcoal grilling
Stewing
Frying
Spanish eating patterns
4-5 meals a day
Lunch between 2 + 4pm
3 main meals + 2 smaller ones
How has Spain been influenced
The Arabs (eggplant and saffron)
Romans
Jews
Traditional Spanish cooking equipment
Mortar and pestle
Paella pan
Ramekin
Tortilla press
Spanish Presentation of meals
Aioli and saffron
Traditional Spanish breads
Pan de payes
Pan Gallego
Pan de alfacar
Traditional Spanish meals
Paella
Patatas bravas
Tortilla
Spanish desserts
Churros
Flan
Natillas
Traditional Spanish dairy products
Manchego
Mahon
Cabrales
Geographical features of china
Mountains
Sandy desserts
Forests
Chinese staple food
Rice
Wheat
What was Chinese cuisine influenced by
European missionaries
Japanese traders
Chinese eating patterns
3 meals a day
4-6 cold dishes
8-10 hot dishes
Traditional Chinese cooking equipment
Wok
Cleaver
Rice cooker
Bamboo steamer
Presentation of Chinese food
In the middle of the table
Multiple dishes
Traditional Chinese bread
Flaky sesame breads (shao bing)
Steamed buns (mantou)
Flatbread (Jian bing)
Traditional Chinese meals
Soul dumplings
Fried rice
Chow mein
Traditional Chinese desserts
Moon cakes
Red bean buns
Soy milk pudding
Chinese dairy products
Rushan
Paneer
Dahi
Main crops of china Britain and Spain
China (rice)
Britain(wheat)
Spain(maize)
Spices from different countries
Italy (oregano)
India(cumin)
Spain(saffron)
4 reasons to eat whole grain cereal
Fibre (helps to make you feel full for longer)
Provides vitamins and minerals
Reduces risk of diabetes
Keeps control of cholesterol
