{"id":25525,"date":"2021-07-01T09:46:02","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T06:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/in-pursuit-of-unique-experiences-world-cuisines\/"},"modified":"2022-07-23T16:49:51","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T13:49:51","slug":"world-cuisines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/world-cuisines\/","title":{"rendered":"In pursuit of unique experiences: World cuisines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this month\u2019s Blog, focusing on world cuisines, we take a look at some of the globe\u2019s most well-known culinary offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The fabulous flavors of South American cuisine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/arjantin-mutfagi-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"The backbone of Argentine cuisine: beef and chimichurri sauce.\" class=\"wp-image-24999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/arjantin-mutfagi-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/arjantin-mutfagi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/arjantin-mutfagi-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/arjantin-mutfagi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/arjantin-mutfagi-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/arjantin-mutfagi-1068x711.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/arjantin-mutfagi-631x420.jpg 631w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/arjantin-mutfagi.jpg 1255w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>The backbone of Argentine cuisine: beef and chimichurri sauce.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s so much more on this fascinating continent. Just take a look at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/south-american-cuisine\/\"><strong>The fabulous flavors of South American cuisine.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6 memorable dishes from East and Southeast Asia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/japon-mutfagi-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sushi, among the best-known dishes in Japanese cuisine\" class=\"wp-image-25001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/japon-mutfagi-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/japon-mutfagi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/japon-mutfagi-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/japon-mutfagi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/japon-mutfagi-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/japon-mutfagi-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/japon-mutfagi-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/japon-mutfagi.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Sushi, among the best-known dishes in Japanese cuisine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While the term \u2018Asian cuisine\u2019 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2026today, these gastronomic experiences are much more accessible throughout the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a closer look at Eastern and Southeastern Asian eating, see&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/east-asian-food\/\">6 memorable dishes from East and Southeast Asia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>African cuisine for beginners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/afrika-mutfagi-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Dishes typical of West African cuisine\" class=\"wp-image-25003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/afrika-mutfagi-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/afrika-mutfagi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/afrika-mutfagi-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/afrika-mutfagi-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/afrika-mutfagi-696x465.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/afrika-mutfagi-1068x713.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/afrika-mutfagi-629x420.jpg 629w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/afrika-mutfagi.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Dishes typical of West African cuisine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, take a look at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/african-cuisine\/\">African cuisine for beginners<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top 5 most delicious European countries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/italyan-mutfagi-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pasta with tomato and spinach, from Italian cuisine.\" class=\"wp-image-25005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/italyan-mutfagi-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/italyan-mutfagi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/italyan-mutfagi-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/italyan-mutfagi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/italyan-mutfagi-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/italyan-mutfagi-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/italyan-mutfagi-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/italyan-mutfagi.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Pasta with tomato and spinach, from Italian cuisine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you had to choose between French cheese, Italian pizza, Spanish tapas, German bread and Greek appetizers, which would you select?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/european-cuisine\/\"><strong>Top 5 most delicious European countries<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9 Cities showcasing the diversity of Asian cuisine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/lebanese-cuisine-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Muhammara is one of the most delicious mezes of Lebanese and Western Asian cuisine.\" class=\"wp-image-25715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/lebanese-cuisine-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/lebanese-cuisine-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/lebanese-cuisine-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/lebanese-cuisine-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/lebanese-cuisine-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/lebanese-cuisine-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/lebanese-cuisine-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/lebanese-cuisine.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Muhammara is one of the most delicious mezes of Lebanese and Western Asian cuisine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2026 Keep reading for a quick tour of nine cities hosting excellent examples of Asian culinary traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/asian-food\/\"><strong>9 Cities showcasing the diversity of Asian cuisine<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;to find more about the Asian culinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\" id=\"block-8296512e-38b4-4dc2-a0cc-6feda4116ff5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Stories knock at your door!<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You can easily download images, and share on your social media accounts via your smartphone. Just press and hold the story, and save or share the image you have selected via the menu that appears.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"28687\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1_EN_OzgunMutfak.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1_EN_OzgunMutfak.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1_EN_OzgunMutfak-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1_EN_OzgunMutfak-1024x1820.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1_EN_OzgunMutfak-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1_EN_OzgunMutfak-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1_EN_OzgunMutfak-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1_EN_OzgunMutfak-696x1237.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1_EN_OzgunMutfak-1068x1899.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1_EN_OzgunMutfak-236x420.jpg 236w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1_EN_OzgunMutfak-150x267.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"28689\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2_EN_OzgunMutfak.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2_EN_OzgunMutfak.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2_EN_OzgunMutfak-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2_EN_OzgunMutfak-1024x1820.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2_EN_OzgunMutfak-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2_EN_OzgunMutfak-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2_EN_OzgunMutfak-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2_EN_OzgunMutfak-696x1237.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2_EN_OzgunMutfak-1068x1899.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2_EN_OzgunMutfak-236x420.jpg 236w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2_EN_OzgunMutfak-150x267.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" data-id=\"28691\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3_EN_OzgunMutfak.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3_EN_OzgunMutfak.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3_EN_OzgunMutfak-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3_EN_OzgunMutfak-1024x1820.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3_EN_OzgunMutfak-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3_EN_OzgunMutfak-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3_EN_OzgunMutfak-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3_EN_OzgunMutfak-696x1237.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3_EN_OzgunMutfak-1068x1899.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3_EN_OzgunMutfak-236x420.jpg 236w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/3_EN_OzgunMutfak-150x267.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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