Global cuisine facts for kids
A global cuisine is a type of food that is enjoyed all around the world. A cuisine is a special way of cooking and eating. It often comes from a certain place, country, or culture. To become a global cuisine, food from one area must become popular everywhere.
In the last 100 years, we've made big improvements in how we keep food fresh. We can now store, ship, and make food much better. This means many countries and cities can enjoy their own traditional foods. They can also try many other global cuisines.
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Asia
Japanese Food Around the World
Japanese food is very popular globally. Dishes like sushi and ramen are well-known. Sometimes, Japanese food is changed to fit local tastes. For example, the California roll is a popular dish in the United States. It is a new version of a Japanese sushi called makizushi.
In South Korea, Japanese curry and ramen are popular as instant foods. Dishes like Tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) and tempura (fried seafood and vegetables) came from Western food. But now, they are seen as uniquely Japanese. Japanese curry, which came from Indian curry, is also very Japanese now.
Japanese restaurants are popular in many countries. These include the United States, United Kingdom, Philippines, and Brazil. Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia are big fans of Japanese food.
The market for Japanese ingredients is also growing. Brands like Ajinomoto, Kikkoman, and Nissin are setting up factories in other Asian countries. These include China, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Chinese Food Across the Globe
Chinese food is eaten widely across the world. You can find it from Asia to the Americas, Australia, Western Europe, and Southern Africa. Recently, people in Eastern Europe and South Asia have also started loving Chinese food.
American Chinese cuisine and Canadian Chinese food are examples of local versions. These dishes use local ingredients. But they keep the Chinese cooking style and methods.
Traditional Chinese food includes many regional styles. Some well-known ones are Cantonese, Sichuan, and Hunan. These are often called the "eight culinary traditions of China." Different styles exist because of local resources and climate. Geography, history, cooking techniques, and lifestyles also play a part. Many traditional Chinese foods use old ways to keep food fresh. These include drying, salting, pickling, and fermentation.
Thai Food's Popularity
Thai food is becoming more and more popular globally. It is enjoyed in North America, Europe, and other parts of Asia. Thai restaurants are opening up everywhere. They serve dishes like Thai curry and other traditional meals.
Indian Food's Global Reach
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Indian food has played a big role in world history. The spice trade between India and Europe helped start Europe's Age of Discovery. Spices from India were traded across Europe and Asia.
Indian food has also influenced many other cuisines. This is especially true for foods in Southeast Asia, the British Isles, and the Caribbean. Indian spices, herbs, and vegetables have shaped cooking around the world.
Indian cuisine includes foods and dishes from India. It uses many different Indian spices, herbs, and vegetables. India is also known for many people being vegetarian. Indian food changes a lot from one region to another. This is because of local cultures, geography, and money. Indian food also uses fresh, seasonal ingredients.
The food in India is very diverse. Each state has completely different dishes. Hindu and Jain beliefs, especially vegetarianism, have shaped these foods. Islamic influence from Mughal rule also affected North Indian food. Indian cuisine is still changing. This is because of India's interactions with other cultures. Things like foreign invasions and trade have brought new foods to India. For example, the potato, a common food in North India, was brought by the Portuguese. They also brought chilies and breadfruit.
Europe
Georgian Cuisine
Georgia offers a Mediterranean style of food with a unique touch. Georgian cuisine has over 80 types of local cheeses. These are often mixed with pastries and cheese breads like Khachapuri. Georgian food is also famous for using lots of walnuts in sauces like Satsivi. Walnuts are also used in salads and meat dishes like Kharcho. Local dumplings called Khinkali are also popular.
Georgia is known as the birthplace of wine. Its dining culture is closely linked to special toasting traditions. These traditions are passed down through generations during Supras, which are traditional feasts.
North America
American Food Styles
American cuisine is the style of food from the United States of America. When Europeans came to the Americas, they brought new ingredients and cooking styles. These styles kept growing as more immigrants came from many countries. This created a rich variety of food across the country.
Native American cuisine includes the food practices of the native peoples of the Americas. Today, native peoples still have many traditional foods. Some of these foods are now famous at Native American gatherings.
Mexican Food's Global Reach
Mexican food is now popular all over the world.
South America
South American cuisine is enjoyed in many places.
Oceania
Australian Cuisine
Australian cuisine is a mix of many influences.
New Zealand Cuisine
New Zealand cuisine has its own unique flavors.
See also
In Spanish: Gastronomía global para niños
