1, the first course of western food is the first course, also called appetizer. The contents of appetizers are generally divided into cold dishes or hot dishes. The common varieties are caviar, foie gras, smoked salmon, cocktail cups, creamy chicken crisp boxes, local snails and so on. Because appetizers are appetizers, appetizers generally have a special flavor, the taste is mainly salty and sour, and the quantity is small and the quality is high.

Meat and poultry dishes are the second course of western food, also known as the main course. The raw materials of meat dishes are taken from the meat of cattle, sheep, pigs and cowboys, among which beef or steak is the most representative. Steaks can be divided into sirloin steak (also called sirloin steak), filet mignon, "T" bone steak and thin steak. Its cooking methods are often roasting, frying and roasting.

Sauces used for meat dishes mainly include Spanish sauce, concentrated boiled sauce, mushroom sauce, Bainis sauce and so on. The raw materials of food dishes are taken from chickens, ducks and geese, and game such as rabbit meat and venison is usually classified as poultry dishes. Chicken is the most variety of poultry dishes, including pheasant, turkey and bamboo chicken, which can be cooked, fried, roasted and braised. The main sauces are yellow gravy, curry juice and cream juice.

The dessert of western food is eaten after the main course and can be counted as the third course. It really includes all the food after the main course, such as pudding, pancakes, ice cream, cheese, fruit and so on.

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Western etiquette

In the west, it is generally necessary to make an appointment in advance to go to a restaurant. There are several points to pay special attention to when making an appointment. First, we should explain the number and time, and then we should explain whether we want a smoking area or a seat with a good view. If it is a birthday or other special day, you can tell the purpose and budget of the banquet. It is basic courtesy to arrive at the scheduled time.

It is common sense for Europeans and Americans to dress appropriately when eating in high-end western restaurants.

When going to a high-end western restaurant, men should dress neatly; Ladies should wear evening dresses or suits and shoes with heels. Ladies should put on more makeup, because the light in the restaurant is dim. If formal attire is specified, the man must wear a tie. When entering the restaurant, men should open the door first, and ladies should enter and walk in front. When sitting down and ordering wine, ladies should be invited to taste and decide.

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