Do you find that you prepare a lot of the same dishes every week? Maybe you wish you could try something a little different, but nothing too crazy that will make your family blanch. Preparing international cuisine is a great way to experience the traditions of other cultures, and it also keeps your food schedule from becoming too dull! Take a look at the following recipes from nations all over the world.
England
There are many great traditional English recipes, but one that still holds a firm place in the hearts of both the British and anyone who has ever had a roast beef dinner the Yorkshire way is the "Yorkshire pudding." The Yorkshire pudding is essentially a bread-like item baked in a muffin pan to give it a bowl shape. They are traditionally served as a side to a roast beef and vegetable dinner with gravy, but you'll find that they go well with practically any dish that contains brown gravy. The recipe is as follows:
3 eggs
Pinch of salt
1 pint of milk
2/3 cup of flour
Pre-heat your oven to 475 degrees F. Put a greased muffin pan in to heat up while you prepare the batter. Beat the eggs and salt together, then add milk and flour. Stir until smooth. When your muffin pan is hot, take it out of the oven and pour batter into each cup-about half way should do. Return the pan to the oven to bake for a few minutes until the puddings are golden brown. These should be the last items added to your plate and topped with brown gravy.
France
We have an easy recipe here for pineapple bisque. Bisque dates back to the 1600s and is traditionally a soupy concoction that contains some form of meat usually seafood. The recipe we have for you here is a sweet, frozen twist on the original, but you should enjoy it quite well as a quick dessert or snack. Here's the recipe:
4 eggs
1 cup pulverized sugar
1 pint of cream
1 small can of shredded pineapple
Brandy to taste
Beat the yolks of the eggs with the sugar. Add the cream and stir until the mixture is very light. Add the shredded pineapple. Mix well with a small glass of brandy and then let it freeze. Once frozen, serve in small glasses.
India
Rice is an essential part of the Indian culture. It is a cheap and highly available resource that often helps to curb the spiciness of many traditional Indian dishes. Here we have a recipe for Indian rice that you can put with nearly any main dish, but it particularly goes well with an Indian curry.
1 cup of rice
1 cup of chicken broth
Pinch of curry powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon of saffron
Bring the chicken stock and saffron to a boil, then add the rice. Mix in curry powder and season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce to a low heat and cover. Let all cook slowly until the broth is entirely absorbed by the rice. Serve very hot.
China
Many of us have likely had the pleasure of visiting a good Chinese buffet or take-away, but you don't have to go out to have a great Chinese meal. Stir-fry chicken is probably one of the easiest DIY Chinese meals that don't require a great deal of time or effort! Below is a basic chicken stir-fry recipe that is terrific served with plain rice or Asian noodles.
2 chicken breasts
1 chopped onion
Bamboo sprouts, green beans, peas, and carrots to taste
Walnuts (if desired)
Shredded pineapple (if desired)
Soy sauce or stir fry sauce
Cut the chicken into cubes and place in a well-oiled skillet or wok. Fry until chicken is fully cooked, then start adding the chopped veggies of your choice. Add some soy or stir fry sauce and parsley. Serve with shredded pineapple.
See, the idea of cultural foods doesn't necessarily have to make you think of boiled tongue or lamb intestines! There are plenty of great foods all over the world that are just waiting to be explored. Will one of these great world recipes make it to your table?
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