What is Western food, what are the characteristics of Western food?
Western countries, is relative to East Asia, the white European world culture circle, Western food should be accurately called European cuisine, or European-style dining. Its dishes cuisine and Chinese food is different, generally use olive oil, butter, ketchup, salad dressing and other seasonings. Different staples are the same with some vegetables, such as tomatoes, broccoli, and so on. The word "Western" is a result of its specific geographic location. The word "Western" means western. It generally refers to European countries. "Meal" is the dietary dishes. Oriental people usually say that the western food mainly includes the diet of western European countries, of course, but also includes the eastern European countries, the Mediterranean coast and some Latin American countries such as Mexico and other countries of the dishes. The dishes of Southeast Asian countries are generally referred to as Southeast Asian cuisine, but there are also unique for a cuisine, such as Indian cuisine. Western food is generally knife and fork for cutlery to bread as the main food, more long tables and platforms for the table shape. The main characteristics of western food is the main material is prominent, beautiful shape and color, taste delicious, nutritious, convenient supply and so on. Formal Western food should include soup, appetizers, main dishes, desserts and drinks. Western food can be broadly divided into French, English, Italian, Russian, American, Mediterranean and other different styles of cuisine.