Culinary Terms: A Mix of International Dishes

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What are some foods forbidden in Judaism?

Shellfish, pork, birds of prey

What is the name for specially slaughtered meat eaten by strict Jews?

Kosher meat

What is the traditional meal eaten during the Jewish Sabbath?

Plaited bread called chollah

What type of bread is served at Passover in Judaism?

Matzo Signup and view all the answers

Which celebration in Judaism is associated with the giving of the Ten Commandments to Moses?

Pentecost Signup and view all the answers

What dishes are typically eaten during Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights?

Pancakes and potato latkes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main ingredient in Baklava?

Filo paste, nuts, sugar, and spice Signup and view all the answers

What is the key ingredient in Taramasalata?

Fish roes Signup and view all the answers

What is the festival that celebrates the end of winter and the arrival of spring?

Holi Signup and view all the answers

What is the festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, usually in August?

Janam Ashtami Signup and view all the answers

What is Avgolemono made of?

Egg, lemon, and chicken Signup and view all the answers

Which festival celebrates the victory of good over evil?

Dussehra Signup and view all the answers

What is the main filling in Dolmathes?

Rice Signup and view all the answers

Describe the texture of Feta cheese.

Semi-soft and crumbly Signup and view all the answers

What is the festival of light that celebrates light prevailing over darkness?

Divali Signup and view all the answers

Which festival celebrates the life of the Buddha in May?

Vesak Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of Couscous?

Cracked wheat Signup and view all the answers

Which festival celebrates the ties between brothers and sisters, usually in July or August?

Raksha Bandhan Signup and view all the answers

What is the Turkish dish of filo pastry wrapped around garlic flavored goat cheese, lamb, or vegetables?

Börek Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Greek pastry cooks that are mentioned in the text?

American Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used in the UK for granulated sugar?

Caster sugar Signup and view all the answers

What is the American term for what the British call cornflour?

Cornstarch Signup and view all the answers

What is the American term for what the British call icing sugar?

Powdered sugar Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the dish that consists of ice cream coated with meringue and baked?

Baked Alaska Signup and view all the answers

What is sushi?

Cooked cold rice seasoned with rice vinegar, with raw or cooked fish. Signup and view all the answers

What is teriyaki?

A cooking technique of glaze grilling, using the marinade. Signup and view all the answers

What is yakitori?

Grilled chicken kebabs basted with soy sauce containing sake and mirin. Signup and view all the answers

What is gado gado?

Vegetables with peanut sauce; salad of vegetables, beans, carrots and cauliflowers, cooked al dente with salad vegetables; hard boiled eggs with hot dressing of peanut butter, sugar, chillies and coconut milk. Signup and view all the answers

What is sukiyaki?

Sautéed sliced beef with vegetables, tofu, noodles, and soy sauce. Signup and view all the answers

What is satay?

Indonesian kebabs; skewered, grilled meat served with spicy peanut sauce. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

International Cuisine

Japanese cuisine features raw fish, rice, noodles, and vegetables, with soy sauce as a prominent ingredient.
Sushi is a dish made with cold rice seasoned with rice vinegar, paired with raw or cooked fish.
Teriyaki is a cooking technique that involves grilling with a marinade, while yakitori is a type of grilled chicken kebab basted with soy sauce.
Mirin is a sweet cooking wine used in Japanese cuisine.
Tofu is a common ingredient in Japanese dishes, including sukiyaki, a sautéed beef dish with vegetables, tofu, and soy sauce.

South East Asian Cuisine

South East Asian cuisine is influenced by Chinese and Indian cooking.
Countries like Singapore, Indonesia, Burma, and Thailand use rice extensively, along with tropical fruits like pineapples and bananas.
Gado gado is a vegetable salad with peanut sauce, while satay is a type of Indonesian kebab served with spicy peanut sauce.
The region is known for its production of spices like nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.

African Cuisine

Africa's climate allows for the growth of fruits like bananas, paw paws, mangoes, and citrus fruits.
The region is also known for its production of sugar cane and coconuts.

Judaism and Food

Judaism has strict dietary laws, forbidding the consumption of shellfish, pork, and birds of prey.
Acceptable foods include fish with scales and fins, animals with 'cloven hoof', and birds killed according to Jewish law.
Kosher meat is meat that has been specially slaughtered according to Jewish law.
Milk and meat must not be used together in cooking or served at the same meal, with a three-hour gap between eating dairy and meat.

European Cuisine

British cuisine is characterized by warm and filling dishes, with meals like breakfast, afternoon tea, and high tea being unique to Britain.
Typical British dishes include potted shrimps, fish cakes, and roast beef with Yorkshire pudding.

Greek and Turkish Cuisine

Greek cuisine features dishes like moussaka, taramasalata, and avgolemono soup.
Turkish cuisine includes dishes like kebabs, börek, and dolmathes.

American Cuisine

American cuisine is influenced by European and Asian cooking traditions.
Typical American dishes include gumbo, chowder, cheesecake, baked Alaska, and strawberry shortcake.
The fast-food industry is prominent in the USA.

Muslim and Hindu Cuisine

Muslim cuisine varies depending on the region, with Middle Eastern Muslims favouring lamb stew, and those from the Far East preferring curry and rice.
Hindu cuisine is largely vegetarian, with many Hindus avoiding beef since the cow is sacred.
Hindu festivals like Holi, Raksha Bandha, and Janam Ashtami feature traditional dishes like samosas, banana fudge, and vegetable dishes.

Sikh and Buddhist Cuisine

Sikh cuisine does not have strict rules, but many Sikhs are vegetarians.
Sikh festivals like Baisakhi Day feature traditional dishes.
Buddhist cuisine varies depending on the region, with many Buddhists being vegetarians.
The Buddhist festival of Vesak celebrates the life of the Buddha.

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Test your knowledge on various international dishes and culinary terms like kebabs, börek, keftedes, hummus, and different ingredients used in cooking. Explore the differences between American and British culinary terms.