Of course, simple meals do not mean "politeness is not important". In fact, western-style state banquets pay special attention to etiquette, and kung fu is often outside the meal. For example, in Switzerland, the state banquet hosted by the president of the federal government for the diplomatic envoys of various countries is all three dishes, one soup and one dessert, but the shrewd host is good at creating a warm atmosphere with colorful flowers and wonderful music, which makes you feel at home. The design of dishes is even more ingenious. The dessert is decorated with the Swiss flag pattern, and the mushroom steak shaped like bear's paw looks pleasing to the eye. Bern, the capital of Switzerland, is called "Bear City". After eating this dish, you will never forget Bern from your stomach to your brain.
British national dishes: roast beef and Yorkshire pudding.
Seriously, the state banquet is actually nothing more than a display of food culture and folk customs. Different countries and ethnic groups have different cultural backgrounds, and their food customs are also very different, so the state banquets in different countries are also different from place to place and from ethnic groups, and they are colorful.
Britain: British cuisine is characterized by light oil, exquisite patterns and emphasis on color, fragrance and taste. "Roast beef Yorkshire pudding" is known as the national dish of Britain, and it is a delicacy for the British to entertain guests. This is a dish baked in the oven, with beef, potatoes, eggs, milk and noodles.
Mexican national dish: corn feast
Mexicans eat corn as their staple food, and the state banquet is also a plate of corn dishes. Tortiya is a kind of pancake baked in a pan with corn flour, which is similar to spring pancake in China. Crispy and delicious, especially the pancakes made of green corn. "Dako" is a fried taco wrapped in shredded chicken, salad, onion and pepper; The top "Dake" is full of locusts. Damares is a kind of corn zongzi wrapped in corn leaves. It is stuffed with chicken, pork, dried fruits and vegetables. The meat is fragrant with the fragrance of tender leaves, and it remains fragrant on the teeth and cheeks after eating. "Ponzo" is a fresh soup made of corn kernels, fish and meat. The whole corn state banquet, including bread, biscuits, ice cream, sugar and wine, is based on corn, which is an eye-opener.
Japanese cuisine: sashimi
The Japanese call themselves "a fish-eating nation through and through". Japan's fishing volume ranks first in the world, but it still imports a lot of fish and shrimp from abroad every year, and each person eats more than 0/00 Jin of fish per year, which exceeds the consumption of rice. Japanese people eat fish raw, cooked, dried and salted, and sashimi is the most precious. Sashimi is the highest etiquette for state banquets or civilian guests. The Japanese call sashimi "Shasimi". The general sashimi is made of bonito, snapper and perch, and the highest-grade sashimi is tuna sashimi. At the banquet, you can see a jar of live fish, which are now fished and killed, peeled and pricked, cut into transparent sheets like paper, served on the table and chewed with seasoning. It's delicious. Foreigners who don't eat raw fish want to eat it a second time after tasting it once.
Korean national dish: whole dog feast
Different from western-style state banquets which advocate simplicity, some countries and regions attach great importance to entertaining guests with national characteristics. During Premier Zhou Enlai's visit to the DPRK in April, 1970, President Kim Il Sung specially hosted a "dog lunch" for him. The cold and hot dishes of this "all-dog luncheon" are all made of dogs: dog blood sausage, braised dog meat, stewed dog meat and dog broth. Cooking methods are different, and each dish is fragrant but not greasy and delicious. In addition, seemingly unremarkable kimchi also plays an indispensable role in North Korea's state banquet. Kimchi has a unique flavor, which is sour, spicy, fragrant and crisp. Not only in the kitchens of ordinary people, but also in the state banquet hall.
Ethiopian national dish: raw beef with Ingra pancakes
Most state banquets in Ethiopia are raw beef banquets. Raw beef is tender, and blood beef is the most popular. There are two ways to eat it: one is to cut the whole skinned cow in half and hang it on a hook. The guest has a knife in one hand and a plate in the other. You can cut anything you like on the cow yourself, dip it in the book while cutting, without adding staple food; The other is to grind beef into minced meat, mix it with spices such as Chili powder and serve it on a plate, or wrap it in a kind of "Ingila" pancake made of grain. When Emperor Haile Selassie was in office, he hosted a banquet for Ambassador Yu Peiwen of China, and later the Ethiopian Foreign Minister hosted a banquet for Ambassador Yang Shouzheng, all of which were hosted with raw beef. That was a real treat.
French national dish: French roasted snail.
French cuisine is one of the most famous cuisines in western countries, and "French steak and shredded potatoes" is also known as the national cuisine of this gourmet country, and it will be served on the table of state banquet every time. The beauty of this dish is that the steak is half-cooked, the meat is red and delicious, and the shredded potatoes are moderately cooked, full of flavor and unique flavor. There is often a famous dish in French state banquets-roasted snails. The preparation method is very special: the snail meat is mashed with onions, garlic and onions, mixed with butter, seasoned, stuffed back into the shell, put in a special porcelain plate and baked in the oven. The oil is still bubbling when you eat it, and the aroma is fragrant.
The national dish of Arab countries: roast whole sheep.
Roast whole sheep is the most popular and favorite dish at state banquets in Arab countries. The roasted whole lamb is placed on the table, with chopped raw onions and other condiments beside it, and guests can cut the meat with a knife and enjoy it.
African national dish: roasted camel
State banquets in African countries all have local characteristics. Camel roasting in Africa is a national dish, and the feast hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for foreign envoys is camel roasting, which is indescribable and unforgettable. When the roasted camel is served, it is particularly interesting: hollowing out the camel will put a roasted whole sheep in its belly and a roasted chicken in its belly. There is a roasted quail in the belly of roast chicken, and there is an egg in the belly of quail. When the guests began to taste the roasted camel, it was like guessing a funny serial puzzle, and the host's enthusiasm and humor were silent.
Spanish national dish: paella.
Spain is rich in marine fishery resources, and seafood is often regarded as a delicacy at state banquets. "paella" is world-famous. It is actually made of fried rice and various seafood or meat as ingredients. Senior government officials often use it to entertain foreign VIPs.
The national dish of Peru: kebab
In Peru, kebabs are national dishes, especially beef heart, sheep heart and chicken heart. Before roasting, put the mutton skewers in wine, vinegar, salt, garlic, pepper and other raw materials for several hours. Only by mastering the heat when roasting can the kebabs be fragrant.
Source of information: What to eat at the world state banquet: Korean dog meat banquet, African roasted camel.
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