How do different countries of the world eat? What people eat in different countries. Photo project: what ordinary people eat in different countries of the world
IN different countries Around the world, the mid-day meal is treated differently. For most of us, for example, a full lunch is first, second and compote. In the United States, office workers typically eat a salad or sandwich while sitting at their desk during their lunch break. In other countries of the world the picture may be completely different.
Singapore
Hawker centers (an indoor catering center with trays) have many different kinds of eateries that sell relatively inexpensive local dishes - dumplings, chicken rice, noodles.During lunch breaks, office workers flock to these centers, who look a little strange here, sitting on small chairs in their formal suits.
America
For many Americans, lunch is a necessity, not a break from work. Many employees either bring their own food or buy a snack, such as a salad or sandwich, and then eat it at their desk while they work. Except when you invite a client to have lunch with you at a cafe, drinking alcohol during your lunch break is prohibited. Lunch time in the United States is not used by employees to socialize with colleagues and take a break from work, as in some other countries of the world.
Brazil
Restaurants à quilo are common places where employees in Rio de Janeiro go during their lunch break. These restaurants have huge buffet counters that attract customers with an abundance of food on their plates. Most of the dishes offered here are typically Brazilian: rice, meat, black beans, as well as vegetables and fries.
Germany
During lunch in Germany they usually eat quite heavily. Germans like to enjoy food during their lunch break, sitting with their colleagues somewhere in a cafe or restaurant. For Germans, lunch is the main meal of the day - usually sausages, potato salad, schnitzel, French fries, etc. And for dinner they eat something light. Many people also prefer to drink beer.
India
In India, food delivery services go back a long way. Every day, approximately 5,000 food hawkers deliver around 200,000 hot meals to office workers across the city of Mumbai. Lunch is usually served in metal containers. The food delivery network is very extensive, but efficient, even if containers of food have to be passed from hand to hand by several couriers, like a relay baton. It’s amazing how they still manage to deliver food to the customer and not mix anything up.
Until recently, the food supplied was local dishes prepared in home kitchens. But now everything is changing; prices are rising and food is becoming more modern. However, the delivery method remains the same.
Japan
Throughout Japan you can find many eateries located on quiet streets and alleys. Some of the best eateries are tiny "holes" that attract diners looking for something hot to eat for lunch. Employees come to these eateries during their lunch break and sit at the counter right in front of the chef, who prepares noodles for them. This way the client and the chef can communicate.
Spain
The Spanish call their midday meal la comida. As in Germany, lunch is often the main meal. La comida consists of a variety of dishes and is served from 14:00 to 16:00. Usually the meal starts with something light, such as soup or salad, followed by meat or a fish dish(such as paella or seafood stew) and ends with dessert, which can be anything from fruit to traditional pastries.
Ukraine
The main meal of the day in Ukraine is lunch, and dinner is the second largest meal of the day. As a rule, dinner consists of several appetizers and hot main courses of potatoes, meat or fish. Particularly popular are potato pancakes, dumplings and “ liver" (roast with potatoes, cabbage and meat).
China
Express information on the country
The Earth is in third place in terms of distance from the Sun and in fifth place among all planets solar system to size.
Age– 4.54 billion years
Average radius – 6,378.2 km
Average circumference – 40,030.2 km
Square– 510,072 million km² (29.1% land and 70.9% water)
Number of continents– 6: Eurasia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia and Antarctica
Number of oceans– 4: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic
Population– 7.3 billion people. (50.4% men and 49.6% women)
Most populous states: Monaco (18,678 people/km2), Singapore (7607 people/km2) and Vatican City (1914 people/km2)
Number of countries: total 252, independent 195
Number of languages in the world– about 6,000
Quantity official languages – 95; the most common: English (56 countries), French (29 countries) and Arabic (24 countries)
Number of nationalities– about 2,000
Climate zones: equatorial, tropical, temperate and arctic (main) + subequatorial, subtropical and subarctic (transitional)
If there are several people at the table, many dishes are served at once on small plates. Given that China has eight major regional cuisines, the dishes can vary greatly. It can be Peking duck, Xiao Long Bao dumplings, Chow fan noodles with seafood or meat, meatballs made from chopped shrimp and egg noodles in Wonton broth, and a fondue-like stir-fry. Dishes are usually served with soy sauce, vinegar or hot pepper oil.
India
It is believed that between 20 and 40% of the Indian population are vegetarians. But it is difficult to accurately determine this figure, since Indian Hindus do not consider those who eat eggs to be vegetarians. An Indian dinner may consist of rice, roti or naan served with lentil daal or meat and boiled vegetables. However, the average dinner is subject to dozens of regional variations.
Indonesia
In Indonesia they say that local residents They can’t get enough without rice – but what it’s served with depends on the region. Popular dishes include chicken, tofu and fish. They are usually served with raw or blanched vegetables and seasoned with spices. Crackers and "krupuk" (chips made from starch or flour) are often served as a side dish.
In the United States, it is customary to eat a variety of meats and potatoes for dinner. It could be a hamburger with fries, or fried chicken with... mashed potatoes, and steak with baked potatoes.
Brazil
The national dish of Brazil is feijoada, a thick stew of pork and beef, boiled in a clay pot and served with rice. Yams (a root vegetable similar to potatoes) or tapioca (a grainy, starchy food) are also eaten as a side dish. A light dinner can consist of coffee, bread, cheese and slices of cold meat.
Iran
At the center of Iranian cuisine is steamed rice. It is flavored with saffron, apricots and currants (called "decorated rice") or dill. Mountains of rice are served with earthy curries (often made with ground nuts), meat stews, or kebabs and fish. Also popular is "ash", a thick soup with noodles and barley.
Italy
Italy is famous for its many types of pasta and pizza, but meat, salads and fish are also popular as main dishes. A traditional Italian meal begins with a small antipasto. The first course is usually pasta, soup, rice or polenta. And then comes the “secondo”, that is, the main course, which must be accompanied by a plate of vegetables – “contorno”.
Jamaica
Jamaican cuisine combines the flavors of Spain, Great Britain, Africa, India and China. Rice is a staple in Jamaica and is often served with peas. Ackee (a local fruit) and salted cod are also popular dishes. They are eaten for dinner and for breakfast with rice and peas, bread, fried vegetables or boiled green bananas. Meats (pork and chicken are the most popular) are often seasoned with sweet, but nonetheless spicy, jerk spices.
Nigeria
Nigeria is an incredibly diverse country, so as such national dishes there is no. A Nigerian dinner often consists of spiced boiled yams, fish soup, and spicy jollof rice. In Nigerian cuisine frequent guests also are cassava, corn, beans and plantains.
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Have you ever wondered what people around the world eat for lunch? We became interested and decided to find out what traditions exist in some countries. We share the result with you.
We have already written about how in 11 countries of the world. Today we’ll look at how people used to dine in Brazil or, for example, Denmark.
Brazil
Let's start with Brazil - in this country they have a hearty and satisfying lunch. Their breakfast is not particularly rich - coffee, buns and fruit, but lunch consists of several dishes.
As a first course you can eat soup - takako or vatapi. Brazil loves seafood, so it's no surprise that both soups contain shrimp. Thick takako soup yellow color generously flavored with garlic and seasoned with shrimp. And vatapi soup is cooked from coconut milk, shrimp, peanuts and palm oil. It turns out very satisfying, but there is also a second one!
They eat for the second course bacalhau, rice and beans, and on holidays and weekends they serve a dish called feijoada. Bacalhau is dried and salted cod that is for a long time soaked in water and then cooked as usual. The tradition of salting and drying cod came from Portugal, and still many foreigners do not understand why they cannot buy fresh cod instead of fiddling with dried cod for a long time.
Feijoada is a dish made from meat, beans and cassava flour. The dish is usually served in a pot, it has a lot of spices, and it is complemented with cabbage and oranges. Each region of Brazil has its own signature recipe for feijoada.
America
Compared to the bright and spicy lunches of Brazil, American lunches look a little boring. As a snack, most Americans eat salad, then - sandwiches, burgers or tacos. If someone is very hungry, he can eat steak And French fries.
Italy
In Italy, a full three hours are allotted for lunch. This is the most important technique food for sociable Italians: they are going big company, discuss their affairs, share their feelings and eat a lot, with feeling.
Lunch begins with snacks - antipasti: sliced cheese, vegetables, assorted snacks. Italians love it very much carpaccio- raw meat, seasoned with spices and sprinkled with cheese.
Then comes the turn of the first courses. For the first time you will be offered pasta, risotto, gnocchi or lasagna. However, you can always eat soup that is more familiar to us - for example, minestrone.
The main course is served baked or fried meat, bird or fish. Italians use vegetables rather than potatoes as a side dish. Of course, we must not forget about pizza.
Finally, it's time for desserts. You will be served fruit or cheese - the meal begins with it and ends with it.
Greece
Lunch in Greece is quite simple. Greeks eat a lot vegetable salads seasoned with a variety of sauces. Served as a main course for lunch seafood, grilled meat, pastitsio And moussaka. Availability required fresh bread and wine.
Pastitsio is a pasta casserole with minced meat. Bright and aromatic sauces make this dish unique.
Moussaka is also known outside of Greece. A casserole of eggplant, minced meat and béchamel sauce is an excellent option for a hearty lunch.
Germany
Interestingly, in Germany they eat very little bread at lunch. Most often eaten meat, pasta, rice or noodles, fish with a side dish of vegetables.
German sausages with a side dish: cabbage, carrots or broccoli.
And, of course, dessert. For dessert you can eat cottage cheese or delicious pudding.
Japan
If you like light lunches, Japan is for you. Here, unlike Italy, we are not used to spending a lot of time on lunch. Japanese people eat light soups, a lot of rice And boiled vegetables, fish. Serve as a snack salads, but you need to drink everything down tea. Japanese food does not have a lot of spices: they believe that the best thing is to preserve the natural taste of food.
For example, for lunch you may be served Miso soup, which we would call broth.
And for the second - fish or other seafood, rice and a bowl of vegetables.
France
The sophisticated French also do not welcome heavy dishes, although their lunch lasts two hours: from noon to 14.00. At this time, everyone goes to cafes, restaurants or home. Lunch starts off easy salad, which contains a lot of greens and vegetables.
Then - soup. It can be quite easy chicken soup, and fragrant onion soup with croutons.
There is no second course here, the French eat meat or fish snacks, vegetables, and will always be on the table cheese.
As a dessert you can try cake, croissant or cookie. By the way, we already have madeleines, so you can bake them for a French-style lunch.
Israel
In sunny and hot Israel people have lunch spicy salads as a snack. After the salads you have a choice between shawarma, hummus And falafel. Shawarma in Israel is prepared completely differently from ours, there it is a whole art, and you can choose any additives. In Israel it is called “shuarma”.
By the way, we also wrote about hummus and offered you two options - and with . If you haven't made it yet, we recommend you give it a try!
Lunch is served on holidays and weekends B-B-Q— Many Israelis have grills, can you imagine the aroma on the streets?
Denmark
Our selection is completed by funny Denmark. Why funny? It's very simple: for lunch the Danes eat sandwiches with coffee. These are unique sandwiches, each of which can replace a full lunch. Thick, with meat or fish, with vegetables, with eggs - you name it!
On Rye bread The Danes spread the sauce, then add fish and scrambled eggs, then vegetables, then another layer of sauce and a second piece of bread. This counts light sandwich, as well as a simple one with ham and cheese.
And to have a normal lunch, the Danes will order a complex sandwich, which will need to be eaten with a knife and fork. There will be meat, pate, pickled cucumbers, cabbage - everything you can imagine.
A stereotype is a very powerful thing. As psychologists say, a person’s life, taking into account his special mentality, becomes much simpler when certain labels are imposed on the surrounding space and all its manifestations, which do not require proof and are not subject to doubt.
And the level of “development” in this area has reached such a level that we are ready not only to stereotype some human images, characters, manifestations of society, but also entire peoples - their history, modern life and culture. And national cuisine, as a manifestation of this very culture, is far from the latest association that allows one to create these very labels and “solder” them into certain nationalities “into the family and into posterity” - on long years forward.
Accordingly, thus, not only the ideas appear that “in Russia there are bears walking the streets” and “the Japanese all look the same,” but also the famous names of residents of different countries - from “bulbash” in Belarus to “paddling pools” in France and so on.
For some reason (although it’s clear why) it seems to us that the Japanese eat exclusively sushi in cafes, the Spaniards cook only tapas at home, and if a Frenchman prefers to order food delivered to his home, then it will certainly be snails, Burgundy pinot noir and other delicacies.
But this, of course, is far from true. After all, everyone understands perfectly well that, for example, in Russia, not every day people eat dumplings, not every woman bakes pies, and not 100% of men adore cabbage soups - cabbage soup or borscht. These are simply some playful guesses.
And so it is everywhere. Therefore, today we will tell you what exactly is included in the daily diet of residents of different countries of the world, about whose culinary traditions people have long formed their own stereotypes.
Italy
With the country of the Apennine Peninsula, everything is quite complicated. This is not to say that Italians are not big fans of pasta - in fact, they eat it almost every day and in fairly serious quantities.
But not everyone loves pizza. There it is, rather, a weekend dish for meetings with family - especially since most often it is made quite simple, without any complex ingredients - just cheese, tomatoes, dough, sauces, ham.
But Italians love soups! Rarely does a lunch (especially in spring and summer) go without cool tomato soup with the addition of vegetables or seafood. Also a separate conversation about mushrooms - there are a lot of them in the diet of Italians. Especially the white mushrooms that are familiar to us.
China
What do we think about Chinese cuisine? Everything there is spicy, vegetarian and lots of noodles. This is partly true, but the “thesis” does not apply to all regions.
China is a huge country. And what is especially interesting is that home (as well as traditional haute) cuisine in the northern provinces differs from the realities of the southern territories to approximately the same extent as Georgian cuisine differs from German. Drastically, in general.
Residents of some provinces eat mainly vegetables with various sweet sauces, major cities A huge amount of rice is consumed; in more “tropical” regions, the “highlight of the program” can be called chili pepper. There it is added to almost all dishes.
France
France is the center of haute cuisine, the level of which can be called great and greatest. This country has the best chefs, the best restaurants and best products to turn food into art. It's like that. But there is one impressive “but”.
The tight integration of migrants into French society and the irresponsible attitude of many of the country's native inhabitants towards their gastronomic culture have led to the fact that “culinary France” has experienced enormous influence from the West.
Only very rich people, dedicated gourmets and tourists still turn to famous dishes, but the French themselves increasingly prefer to eat at fast foods, buy chips and convenience foods for heating. Alas, this is the financial situation. Yes, and frogs and snails seem disgusting to many, if you look closely.
Spain
The situation in the Pyrenees is somewhat similar to what is happening in France. Traditional Spanish paella major cities(like Valencia and Barcelona) have long been “adapted” and turned from an exquisite dish with many ingredients into an ordinary “second” - rice with fish/meat.
In addition, even simple snacks (like jamon with baguette), which are still eaten by Spaniards in the provinces, have become gastronomic entertainment for foreigners in tourist centers. And even the famous red wines Monastrell and Tempranillo are diluted by local youth with Coca-Cola without a twinge of conscience. This blasphemous cocktail is called kalimocho.
Japan
The Japanese don't eat rolls every day. It is a fact. We all need to realize this once and for all. Besides, they don't even eat them once a month. Simple rolls made from rice, red fish and nori sheets are an exclusively festive dish, and “masterpieces” like “Philadelphia” cannot be found there at all.
As for sushi, they eat it more often. Moreover, with his hands, plunging into soy sauce only fish, and not a lump of rice, as we are used to. In general, the daily diet of the Japanese is also rice and fish. True, without any “manipulation” - they are simply eaten from a plate, alternating day after day with noodles and meat, “flavored” with soups and simple seaweed salads.
But what the Japanese really love are various “chemical” treats and sweets. The stereotype is true here. Chocolate with caramel and potato flavors is quite common.
However, not all nationalities so clearly destroy gastronomic stereotypes. Americans really don't eat very well. healthy food, actually visiting establishments every day fast food. Unlike, for example, the Swedes, who are very scrupulous about their diet, consuming traditional dishes of fish, cereals and vegetables. And it just depends on the mentality - sometimes the “labels” are really true.
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American photographer Peter Menzel traveled to 46 countries around the world for a year and a half and asked local families to provide a week's ration and its cost.
Menzel chose average families - based on income, number of children and lifestyle.
Let's look at his project Hungry Planet:
German family Melander from the town of Bertihyde. The cost of food for a week for 4 people was 375.39 euros (500 dollars and 7 cents). This family's favorite food: fried potatoes with onions, bacon and herring, fried noodles with eggs and cheese, pizza, vanilla pudding. The photograph shows that the diet is dominated by meat, bread, vegetables, and a huge amount of alcoholic and non-alcoholic store drinks.
The Kutten-Casses family is from the town of Erpeldang, Luxembourg. The cost of food for a week for 4 people was 347.64 euros (465 dollars and 84 cents). Family favorite food: shrimp pizza, chicken in wine sauce and Turkish kebab. The photo shows that bread, pizza, alcohol, and fruit predominate:
The Lemon family from Montreux, France. The cost of food for a week for 4 people was 315.17 euros (419 dollars and 95 cents). This family's favorite food: carbonara pasta, apricot pies, Thai food. The photo shows that factory products and some fruit predominate:
The Brown family from Riviere View, Australia. The cost of food for a week for 7 people was 481.14 Australian dollar($376.45 cents). This family's favorite food: Australian peaches, pie, yogurt. The photo is dominated by a huge amount of meat, store-bought drinks and refined foods, fruits:
The Melanson family is from Iqaluit, Canada (Arctic Territory). The cost of food for a week for 5 people was $345. Favorite family food: narwhal and polar bear meat, pizza with cheese, watermelon. The photograph shows that meat, fish, vegetables, and factory products predominate:
The Revis family is from North Carolina, USA. The cost of groceries for a week for 4 people was $341.98. Favorite family food: spaghetti, potatoes, sesame chicken. The photograph is dominated by chips, pizzas and a huge amount of refined foods, meat and processed meats, and store-bought drinks:
The Ukita family is from Kodaira Town, Japan. The cost of food for a week for 4 people was 37,699 yen (317 dollars and 25 cents). Favorite family food: sashimi fish dish, fruit, cakes and chips. The photograph is dominated by fish products, sauces and specific Japanese food:
The Madsen family is from the settlement of San Nore, Greenland (autonomous territory of Denmark). The cost of food for a week for 5 people was 1928.80 Danish kroner (277 dollars and 12 cents). The family's favorite food: polar bear and narwhal meat, seal stew. The photo is dominated by meat and factory products:
The Bayton family is from Clinburn, England. The cost of food for a week for 4 people was 155.54 British pounds (253 dollars and 15 cents). Family favorite food: avocado, sandwiches with mayonnaise, shrimp soup, chocolate cake with cream. The photo is dominated by chocolate bars, refined foods and some vegetables:
Al-Hagan family from Kuwait. The cost of food for a week for 8 people was 63.63 dinars (221 dollars and 45 cents). Family favorite food: Chicken with basmati rice. The photo is dominated by fruits, vegetables, pita bread, eggs and some strange boxes:
The Casales family is from Guernovaza, Mexico. The cost of food for a week for an individual was 1,862.78 Mexican pesos ($189.9 cents). Family favorite food: pizza, crab, pasta (pasta) and chicken. The photo shows that fruits, bread, a huge amount of Coca-Cola and beer predominate:
The Dong family is from Beijing, China. The price of food in China for a week for 4 people was 1,233.76 yuan or 155 dollars and 6 cents on the day of purchase. What do the Chinese eat? Chinese family's favorite food: Fried pork with sweet and sour sauce. The photograph is dominated by fruits, vegetables, meat, and refined foods:
The Sobrzynsz family from the town of Konstcin-Rzesorna, Poland. The cost of food for a week for 5 people was 582.48 zlotys (151 dollars and 27 cents). Family favorite food: pork feet with carrots, celery and parsnips. The photo shows that the set is dominated by vegetables, fruits, chocolate bars and animal food:
The Celik family is from Istanbul, Türkiye. The cost of food for a week for 6 people was 198.48 Turkish lira (145 dollars and 18 cents). Favorite family food: fluffy Melahat cookies. The photograph is dominated by bread, vegetables, and fruits:
The Ahmed family is from Cairo, Egypt. The cost of food for a week for 12 people was 387.85 Egyptian pounds (68 dollars and 53 cents). Family favorite food: lamb okra. The photo is dominated by vegetables, fruits, herbs and meat:
The Batsuuri family from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The cost of food for a week for 4 people was 41,985.85 tugriks (40 dollars and 2 cents). Family's favorite food: lamb dumplings. The photo is dominated by meat, eggs, bread, vegetables:
