Hello, everyone. Welcome. Today, Bian Xiao will share with you: what to eat in western food, and the seasoning for cooking western food at home.
1. What do you eat in western food?
What we usually call western food is a general term for western countries such as Europe and America. Whether it's a western-style family dinner or going to a western restaurant, if you don't understand the serving procedures of western food, it's easy to have embarrassing scenes. The most basic serving procedure in western food is: cold dish → soup → main course → dessert → coffee or black tea and fruit. Cold dishes are also called appetizers, usually with aperitif; Soups are divided into clear soup, cream soup and thick soup; The main courses are fish, pork, beef, chicken and so on. Desserts often include ice cream, pudding and so on. Finally, coffee or black tea, and fruit. Of course, in the general family dining, you don't have to stick to this rule, but when you entertain or go out to eat western food, you still need to know these basic common sense.
The western food we are talking about can be divided into French food, Italian food, English food, German food, American food and russian cuisine. People in different countries have different tastes and cooking habits. If you like western food, then simply understand the characteristics of different western foods.
1. French western food
French people have always been famous for their good food and good food, and French food still ranks first in the world. The outstanding feature of French cuisine is its wide selection of materials (such as foie gras and snails). ), beautifully made, rich in flavor and delicious in taste.
The use of various sauces is another feature of French cuisine, such as salad juice, gravy, fish juice and dessert juice. It can be said that sauces made in different restaurants will have their own unique flavor. At the same time, French cuisine attaches great importance to the use of wine in seasoning, and there are strict regulations on what kind of wine to choose. If you eat seafood, use brandy and white wine; Game should use red wine; All kinds of sweet wine or brandy are used for fruits and snacks. In addition, the French love to eat cheese, fruits and all kinds of fresh vegetables, and even every dish should be accompanied by two or three kinds of vegetables.
Famous French dishes include foie gras, roast beef tenderloin, fried veal steak, French seafood soup and French onion soup.
2. Italian western food
Italy can be said to be the originator of western food, and Italian western food is comparable to French food. Italian food is characterized by its original flavor and rich flavor. Especially in the world famous for spaghetti, there are more than ten kinds of spaghetti alone, and its pizza is a well-known food.
Among the cooking methods of Italian food, braise in soy sauce, braise in soy sauce, fry, fry, fry and so on. Many Italians also like a cup of tiramisu and a cup of cappuccino after dinner, thinking that this is a completely Italian food.
Common Italian dishes include fried pork chops with cheese, tomato tenderloin, macaroni and vegetable soup, roasted hens with coriander and garlic oil, and baked macaroni with tomatoes.
3. English western food
British food cooking is called "home cooking". English food is characterized by less oil and light taste. Most condiments are placed on the dining table, and diners can choose at any time according to their own preferences.
The cooking methods of English cuisine mainly include steaming, boiling, smoking, frying and frying. Cooking is tender, smooth and light, and seafood and vegetables are the first choice for ingredients.
British people like to drink tea, and have the habit of drinking tea around 3 pm, usually a cup of black tea or coffee with a snack. British people regard drinking tea as a kind of enjoyment and a social way. The more distinctive British dishes are oxtail thick soup, chicken chops wrapped in paper and apple sauce.
4. German western food
German cuisine is characterized by not seeking glitz, but seeking benefits and nutrition. Germans like to eat a lot of lettuce and sour dishes. Sausages and potatoes made by various methods are the protagonists in daily food. Germans must have beer or white wine for every meal, and even use beer as seasoning. Common German specialties include German peasant rice soup, raw beef mixed with raw eggs, beef stew with beer, boiled pork with sauerkraut, and sour pig's trotters.
5. American western food
American food is developed on the basis of British food, so it is also simple to make and has a light taste. The taste of American food can be said to be salty and sweet, but it doesn't like spicy taste, so it is often cooked with fruits as ingredients and dishes.
Americans don't have high demands on diet, as long as they are nutritious and quick, so Americans like to make salads. Mix a variety of fruits and vegetables together and mix with salad oil, sauce and whipped cream. Fresh and unique taste, rich nutrition and simple preparation. In addition, the "iron grilled" dish is also very common in American cuisine.
American specialties are: pineapple ham, apple roast duck, apple salad and American roast turkey.
6. Russian western food
Russian cuisine can be said to have a great influence in western food. Russian cuisine has a strong flavor, likes to use a lot of oil, and its preparation method is relatively simple. The tastes are mainly sour, sweet, spicy and salty, such as pickled cucumber and sauerkraut, which are all essential foods on the table of restaurants or families.
The cooking methods of Russian cuisine are mainly roasting, smoking and pickling. When cooking, sour cream, milk residue, lemon, pepper, pickled cucumber, onion, fennel and fragrant leaves are often used as seasonings. At the same time, Russians like hot food, such as steamed buns and patties made of fish, other minced meat, eggs and vegetables. Typical Russian dishes include Moscow red vegetable soup, Moscow grilled fish, chicken rolls with butter and caviar.
Second, make the seasoning of western food at home.
Western food attaches great importance to the choice of condiments. Besides salt and sugar, there are many special condiments, which are generally divided into spices, oil sauces and dairy products. With the gradual introduction of western food into our life, most condiments can be bought in the domestic market (high-end supermarkets or western condiment shops). In the past, some condiments were purely imported products, but now many of them are made in China.
1. Fun
Saffron: Also known as crocus, it is native to southern Europe. It can add bright orange to dishes, and at the same time bring some special fragrance and spicy taste.
Thyme: It is one of the herbs in western food. Fresh thyme or dried thyme can be used as food for various meats and sauces, which has the functions of sterilization and flavor adjustment.
Fragrant leaves: also called laurel leaves, touch the fragrance. After drying, the fragrance is slightly sweet, which can be used in almost all dishes containing liquid, and can also be mixed with other spices.
Fennel leaves: In Italian and French dishes, fennel leaves can be directly mixed into salads, while branches and seeds can be mixed with fillings or stewed with other foods.
Mint leaves: Mint tastes fresh and can be used for decoration or tea.
Rosemary: Rosemary leaves are needle-shaped, which is a common herb in western food and is suitable for cooking sheep, chicken and beef.
Pepper: Pepper can be said to be the oldest spice, which can be divided into black pepper and white pepper. They grow on vines. Black pepper is picked when the fruit is still green and dried in the sun. Red meat dishes commonly used in western food. White pepper is picked after the fruit turns red, soaked, peeled and dried. Can be stored for more than ten years, mostly used in white meat dishes.
Cardamom: Also known as nutmeg, this seasoning is widely used, from dessert to any cooking, which can add attractive fragrance.
Basil: It is a common spice in Italian dishes. It has a special taste and can be added to most cooking methods to flavor it.
Chili powder: dried Chili powder is one of the condiments in cooking. Because its red color is very eye-catching, it can also play the role of "dyeing" in seasoning and can be made into reddish sauce. Mustard powder: a powder made from natural mustard seeds, which has a pungent smell and is light grass yellow. Besides being spicy and greasy, it can also be used to sterilize and treat colds. Mustard powder is often paired with meat. Mustard sauce is also derived from this, and the taste of mustard powder/sauce varies from country to country. Pine meat powder: also known as tender meat powder, contains papain, which can make meat taste smooth and tender.
2. Oil sauce
Ketchup: It is concentrated from fresh tomatoes and seasonings, and is usually used to make stews or strong soups.
Pickled cucumber sauce: made of chopped cucumber, vinegar, sugar, chopped onion, pepper, etc. Sweet in acid, appetizing. You can eat it directly as a dip or in a sandwich.
Curry sauce: A good curry is brown and consists of twenty or thirty spices, such as cloves, turmeric, fennel, black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, mustard seeds and pepper. Each of these spices has a unique aroma and taste, and when mixed together, it can emit a pungent and attractive smell with a slight sour taste. Curry can go with all kinds of meat and vegetables.
Mayonnaise: also known as salad dressing and wonderful sauce, it is the most commonly used and basic sauce, made of vegetable oil, vinegar, egg yolk, salt, mustard powder and sugar. Curly, sweet and sour, can be served with salads, hamburgers and other sauces.
Olive oil: extracted from fresh olives, the oil is clear and tasteless, showing a beautiful yellow-green color. Olive oil is low in smoke, heat-resistant and non-greasy. Generally used for cooking, dipping in sauce or directly coating on bread, the taste is warm and refreshing.
Wine: refers to 100% naturally brewed dry white/red wine. When used as seasoning, it can remove fishy smell and increase the sweetness of food. White wine is usually used when cooking white meat, white soup and white sauce. Red wine is suitable for red meat dishes, such as beef, pork and mutton. As a cooking seasoning, just buy domestic wine.
Dairy products and other butter (also known as "cream" and "butter"): cream extracted from natural fresh milk. Milk fat composition accounts for about 80%, with strong fragrance and a small amount of water. Generally, it can be eaten with bread, fried vegetables, baked cakes, fried or barbecued.
Light cream: Also known as "cream", it is a product between milk and butter. High-fat Luzhou-flavor milk can be divided into many varieties according to its different fat content. It can be used to make sauces, soups and desserts, and the price is generally higher.
Cheese: It is the oldest product that preserves concentrated nutrients. There are thousands of varieties, among which the cheese produced in France and Italy is the most famous. It is usually used in western food and pasta or for preparing sauces.
Cocoa powder: usually used for dessert or decoration.
Bread crumbs: dry bread crumbs, commonly used when frying meat.
Bacon: Pork products are preserved by curing, smoking and slicing ribs. They can be used to wrap and fry meat. You can also chop and fry bacon slices and put them in salads, soups and pasta to increase the flavor and change the taste.