Development of culinary traditions Flashcards
what factors are british cuisine influenced by?
- island surrounded by water
- plenty of land to grow on
- sufficient energy to grow
- climate
- history
how have we been influenced by the romans?
they brought fruit, herbs and spices, and introduced cheese making
how have we been influenced by the anglo saxons?
poor people ate a lot of bread and porridge style food
how have we been influenced by the norman and medieval?
exotic spices brought and sugar
how have we been influenced by the 16-18 century?
improved farming methods, better ingredients, potatoes introduced
how have we been influenced by the 19th century?
foods were imported and industrialisation influenced which foods were eaten - fish and chips
how have we been influenced by the 20th century onwards?
wars - shortages and rationing
wide variety of foods influenced by multicultural society
meat and vegetables now traditional
what are the standard british foods today?
roast beef
fish and chips
curry
trifle
apple pie and custard
what are some dishes associated with different areas of the country?
Cornish Pasties
Lancashire hotpot
Yorkshire pudding
Welsh cake
Lincolnshire sausage
Bakewell Tart
What is a staple food?
a food that forms from the basics of a traditional diet, such as rice, maize and wheat
why are we eating less potatoes and more of paste and rice?
- no prep needed
- quicker to cook
- reflects multicultural society
what religious beliefs influence food choices?
- hindus do not eat beef
- muslims do not eat pork
- jews do not eat pork
how do festivals influence cuisine?
diwali - festival of light - large range of traditional foods
jewish - purim - traditional food of Hamantaschen or Haman’s pockets, challah is a special bread
what is the traditional cooking equipment in Morocco?
tangine
what is the traditional cooking equipment in China?
dim sum and stir-fry