Our amazing world has an enormous variety of national, regional, and micro gastronomic traditions, but some of these cuisines have become far more prominent than others.
In this month’s Blog, focusing on world cuisines, we take a look at some of the globe’s most well-known culinary offerings.
The fabulous flavors of South American cuisine
Corn, tomatoes and potatoes: These long-established elements of South American cuisine crossed borders to take a prominent place on tables in much of the world today.
A driving factor in the vibrant cuisine of South America today was human movement, especially between the 17th and 19th centuries: colonization, the slave trade, and Italian and Spanish migration all contributed various elements.
In recent years, Peru has made a mark with its dynamic fusion food culture; Argentina continues to stand out with its grass-fed cattle; and Brazil has a reputation for outstanding street food. But there’s so much more on this fascinating continent. Just take a look at The fabulous flavors of South American cuisine.
6 memorable dishes from East and Southeast Asia
While the term ‘Asian cuisine’ covers a vast range of geography and flavors, many of the culinary traditions of East Asia and Southeast Asia have traveled throughout the world. Today, it is easy to find a Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, or Thai restaurant in almost any country.
Especially after the 1960s, Eastern and South Eastern Asian cuisines gained worldwide recognition. The extraordinary variety in Chinese cuisine, the subtlety of Japanese fare, the harmonious contrasts of Thai cooking, the street flavors of Hong Kong…today, these gastronomic experiences are much more accessible throughout the world.
For a closer look at Eastern and Southeastern Asian eating, see 6 memorable dishes from East and Southeast Asia.
African cuisine for beginners
The continent of Africa offers diverse culinary traditions. In North Africa, the cuisine of Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt incorporates Middle Eastern elements as well as the spices that were traded along the ancient Silk Route.
Although ingredients and products vary according to region and climate, some of the predominant elements include fish, grains and spices, along with fruits and vegetables such as coconut, peas and black-eyed peas, okra, palm and potatoes.
And of course, the coffees of Africa are famous. The common feature of coffee beans originating from Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Tanzania is an acidic and light-bodied structure. Kenya, in particular, is one of the most developed coffee countries in the world.
For more information, take a look at African cuisine for beginners.
Top 5 most delicious European countries
If you had to choose between French cheese, Italian pizza, Spanish tapas, German bread and Greek appetizers, which would you select?
The culinary experiences and traditions of these five European food countries have a millennia of history that involves human interaction, migration and climate. The evolution of Spanish cuisine was shaped by returning colonialists, for instance, while French cuisine underwent a modernization process through Marie-Antoine Careme, who defined a system and framework for French cooking. To read more about the journey of European cuisine from past to present, see the Top 5 most delicious European countries.
9 Cities showcasing the diversity of Asian cuisine
Fertile lands, ancient trade routes and rich culture: the massive Asian continent is also the birthplace of the most developed cuisines in the world. From the Far East to West Asia, from South Asia to the Mediterranean, you are in the perfect place for the delicacies you are looking for! Harmony of contrasts in Far Eastern cuisine, spice spree in Indian cuisine, appetizers of Lebanon, modern cuisine of Istanbul… Keep reading for a quick tour of nine cities hosting excellent examples of Asian culinary traditions.
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