There are so many strange things about the main countries outside China

(1) France

For a long time, French cuisine has been in a representative position in Western food. Chefs from some countries He is often proud of his ability to cook French dishes. In recent years, French cuisine has continued to strive for excellence, combining past classical dishes with new cooking techniques, paying attention to the combination of flavor, naturalness, technique, decoration and color. In terms of material selection, the requirements are more extensive and strict to meet the standards of French cuisine. French cuisine is characterized by a wide range of raw materials, sophisticated selection of ingredients, fine cooking, and a wide variety of dishes. The taste is outstanding and mellow. The cooking methods are mainly frying, frying, roasting, boiling and smoking. They are good at using a variety of spices, seasonings and seasoning wines. Famous dishes include crispy onion soup, consommé Badford, French baked snails, Paris fried fish, Normandy roasted teal, Diane steak, wine-poached salmon, foie gras, braised chicken, Marseille soup, Napoleon mille-feuille wait.

The cheese produced in France has long been famous. The wine produced in France has a high output and high quality. It is the hometown of famous wines such as brandy and champagne. The French like to drink wine and pay great attention to the matching of wine and dishes. For example, they drink red wine when eating meat; drink white wine when eating fish or seafood; drink sweet wine when eating desserts; drink an aperitif before a meal; drink when leaving a meal After-drink. The French like to eat slightly rare steaks, pan-fried duck breasts, and drink mineral water.

(2) Britain

British cuisine is characterized by being light and less oily, emphasizing authenticity. The cooking methods are barbecue, griddle, boiling and frying, and there are less cooking methods. Use spices and wine, and like to put a variety of condiments on the table during meals, such as salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, cheese powder, capers, etc. for guests to choose.

British people pay attention to small but refined meals. They eat as little sugar and cream as possible, eat more vegetables and beef, drink less tea and coffee, and drink more juice and low-fat milk. The number of vegetarians in the UK is gradually increasing and food services should be concerned about this.

The traditional British dishes include: roast beef tenderloin with Yorkshire pudding, fish and chips, Irish lamb stew, British steaks, steak and kidney pudding, Christmas pudding, game puff pastry box, Roast turkey with corn stuffing, smoked herring, etc.

(3) Germany

Germans eat a lot, and their dishes are rough and economical. They like salty, sour and sweet tastes and have strong seasonings. They use a lot of mustard, white wine, Butter etc. The cooking methods are mainly roasting, stewing, skewering and braising. I don’t like to eat too greasy and spicy dishes. Germans love to eat potatoes, and potatoes of various flavors are a must-have for every meal. They like to eat pork, beef, chicken, duck, game and lettuce, and they like to eat fruits such as bananas, apples, citrus, and strawberries.

Germans like meat, especially sausages. They make more than a thousand types of sausages, many of which are popular around the world. Smoked ham and bratwurst are especially world-famous. German-style dishes include braised beef, hamburger steak, sour and salty pork trotters, braised pork knuckles with bread pudding, black forest cake, Bavarian cream and wine, etc. German soups are generally thicker because Germans like to break up the ingredients. In the soup. Germans are relatively frugal. Boiled sausages, a pot of thick potato and bean soup, plus the famous pickled sauerkraut and bread are all a meal. Germans are particularly good at drinking beer, and their per capita drinking volume ranks first in the world.

(4) Italy

Italian cuisine is famous for its rich taste and original flavor. The main cooking methods are braising, stewing, stir-frying and baking. The main condiments are salt, pepper, tomato sauce, olive oil, safflower powder and cheese. The cooking of pasta and rice is the most distinctive. A wide variety of spaghetti, macaroni, ravioli, dumplings, pizza, and rice constitute the characteristics of Italian cuisine. Italian rice does not require whole rice and is often eaten raw. The staple food of Italians is bread, while various pastas and rice are only served as dishes. Italians like to eat beef, veal, chicken, fish, ham, sausage, cheese, eggs, potatoes, tomatoes, peas, spinach and other non-staple foods.

Italians love to drink, usually wine, beer, and sometimes whiskey. Many people also like to mix a little wine with their coffee. Italians drink an average of 120 liters of wine per year, ranking first in the world.

Famous Italian dishes include braised pork chop, Italian-style baked mandarin fish, cheese baked spinach lasagna, spaghetti with meat sauce, Messini baked chicken noodles, vegetable chowder soup, creamy cheese baked seafood, Milanese rice, seafood fried rice, etc.

(5) Russia

Russian dishes are generally sour, salty, sweet, heavy and greasy. In addition to ordinary non-staple food, Russians also like to eat caviar, yogurt, milk residue, pickled cucumbers, pickled cabbage, butter, salted herring, frozen meat, ham, pork cakes, yeast bread, etc. His staple food is bread and brown bread, especially potatoes.

Russians usually pay more attention to breakfast and lunch. There are cold snacks for lunch, including frozen meat, ham, salted herring, lettuce, salad, caviar, and squid eggs, followed by soups such as vegetable red soup, fresh fish soup, chicken consomme, meatball and pea soup, sour Weekend cabbage, etc., followed by the main course, usually fried, grilled, braised meat, chicken, duck, fish, etc., and finally sweets such as fruit jelly, stewed fruit, ice cream, plus orange juice, lemon tea or milk and coffee and other beverages.

Russians like to drink black tea, and they also have a hobby of drinking alcohol, especially men. They like to drink a few glasses of the popular soju vodka with salted fish cubes, pickled cucumbers, and caviar bread.

Of course, I also like to drink wine, beer, champagne, etc.

Russia’s traditional famous dishes include Moscow red soup, Kiev chicken rolls, Russian-style fried shredded beef, miterov with mushroom sauce, grilled chicken, fried pork cakes, grilled fish with milk, etc.

(6) United States

American cuisine is developed on the basis of British cuisine. It has a light taste, salty and sweet, and likes crispy and slightly spicy food. The outstanding feature is that he is good at making dishes with fresh fruits, such as Hawaiian steak, pineapple baked ham, Waldorf salad, Florida salad, fruit cocktail, etc.

Because most residents in the United States are descendants of European immigrants, their eating habits are similar to those in Western European countries. Americans particularly like to eat fast food such as hamburgers, fried chicken, hot dogs, and pizza, as well as picnics and outdoor barbecues. Thanksgiving is a unique holiday in the United States, and the food on Thanksgiving is very traditional. Roast turkey is the traditional main dish, and cranberry jam, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie, etc. are also traditional Thanksgiving foods.

(7) Spain

Spanish food is a fusion of various foreign cultures and full of unique local colors. It is not an exaggeration to describe Spanish wine and food as "good wine and delicious food" . According to its local characteristics, it is not difficult to find high-quality dietary ingredients, and with the superb cooking techniques and professional masters, it has the advantages of rich varieties, delicious cooking and unique characteristics, which are similar to Chinese cuisine. Spaniards mainly eat meat, especially ham and sausages that are marinated and crispy and delicious. They eat less fruits and vegetables. Even if they are included in delicacies, they will put them aside or eat small amounts. They do not specialize in exquisite dishes, and their tastes tend to be sour and spicy. They avoid foods that are too greasy and salty. They like to eat seafood and often use green and red peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, etc. as ingredients. They like to drink wine and pears. He likes wine, cider and beer, prefers cold soups to hot soups, and also likes to drink cold water. Spanish cauldron rice (paella) also contains the essence of Spanish cuisine.

(8) Mexico

Mexicans like to eat beef, chicken, eggs and vegetables. The main cooking methods include pan-frying, deep-frying, and roasting, and the taste is salty, sweet, and sour. Their dishes are developed based on traditional Indian techniques and absorbed Spanish cooking techniques.

Corn is the staple food ingredient of Mexicans, who like to eat cornmeal-baked pancakes. Pork stew in spicy sauce is one of the famous dishes, and Mexicans also like to drink it.

(9) Thailand

Thailand is a country of Buddhism. Most people believe in Buddhism, but Buddhists in Thailand do not have any dietary rules.

Thailand is rich in rice, and everyone in Thailand takes rice as their staple food. They like to eat fish, chicken, duck, pork, eggs, vegetables and other non-staple foods, but they don’t like to eat dishes made with fresh beef. The taste is mainly sour and spicy. He is good at frying, stir-frying, roasting and other cooking methods. He does not like to eat stewed dishes.

Thailand is hot and humid all year round, so it loves sour and spicy food. When it comes to spicy food, the spicier the better, and chili sauce is an essential condiment for every meal. Spicy spices such as curry, chili, turmeric powder, sand ginger, lemongrass, and orange leaves are commonly used in cooking. Coconut juice, mint leaves, fish sauce, lemon and other seasonings are also popular. Durian and betel nut are one of the favorite fruits of Thai people. Thai people are accustomed to eating cold food, such as cold noodles and cold dishes, and do not drink hot tea. They like to put ice cubes in their tea and other drinks, including beer. Thai people have the custom of grabbing and eating with their right hand. Famous Thai dishes include hot and sour soup, sour pork, pickled fish, spicy soup noodles, curry fried rice, etc.

(10) Malaysia

Malaysians believe in Islam and abstain from eating pork and alcohol. Malaysians take rice as their staple food, and their non-staple foods include seafood, mutton, beef, chicken, vegetables, etc. They like to eat spicy food, and their cooking methods are mainly barbecue and fried. Grilled lamb kebabs, curry beef, coffee curry fish, chicken fried rice, fish noodle soup, etc. are Malaysian delicacies. Malaysians like to sit on the floor when dining at home and eat with their clean right hand.

(11) Indonesia

Most Indonesians believe in Islam. Their staple food is rice, and their non-staple food is beef, mutton, chicken and fish. They also like to eat animal meat, such as tripe and intestines. , liver, etc. The main cooking methods are frying, stir-frying, popping and roasting, and the flavor is crisp, crispy, fragrant, sweet and spicy. Assorted yellow rice is a specialty food in Indonesia. It is cooked with rice mixed with various spicy seasonings. Other flavored foods include beef with shrimp paste, crispy lily chicken, fried chicken liver, grilled lamb on skewers, Indonesian fried rice, curry barbecued pork, curry chicken, and spicy and sour fish sauce. After meals, Indonesians like to eat fruits such as bananas, mangoes, pineapples, and lychees, and also like to chew betel nuts.

(12) Brazil

Brazil is a multi-ethnic country composed of Europeans, Africans, Indians and Orientals. Due to the rule of the Portuguese, Brazil’s Food customs are similar to those in Portugal and Southern Europe. Brazilians mainly eat European-style Western food, and their main cooking methods include pan-frying, deep-frying, braised, and roasting.

Brazilian diet is mainly based on black beans and rice. The staple food of Brazilians in the northeastern region is cassava flour and black beans, while the staple food of Brazilians in other regions is bread, rice and beans.

(Thirteen) Japan

Likes to eat beans and rice, rice balls, noodles, seafood, kombu, seaweed, bean sprouts, pickles, pickles, beef, Japanese skewers, eggs, etc. , do not eat fatty meat, mutton, or offal. Japanese sake, Chinese Shaoxing rice wine, and tea are favorites of Japanese people. Japanese desserts, Japanese confectionery, are also very famous.