How they dine in different countries. Traditions associated with eating in different countries of the world

Ukraine

The main meal of the day in Ukraine is lunch, and dinner is the second largest meal of the day. As a rule, dinner consists of several appetizers and hot main courses of potatoes, meat or fish. Particularly popular are potato pancakes, dumplings and “ liver" (roast with potatoes, cabbage and meat).

China

Express information on the country

The Earth is in third place in terms of distance from the Sun and in fifth place among all planets solar system to size.

Age– 4.54 billion years

Average radius – 6,378.2 km

Average circumference – 40,030.2 km

Square– 510,072 million km² (29.1% land and 70.9% water)

Number of continents– 6: Eurasia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia and Antarctica

Number of oceans– 4: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic

Population– 7.3 billion people. (50.4% men and 49.6% women)

Most populous states: Monaco (18,678 people/km2), Singapore (7607 people/km2) and Vatican City (1914 people/km2)

Number of countries: total 252, independent 195

Number of languages ​​in the world– about 6,000

Quantity official languages – 95; the most common: English (56 countries), French (29 countries) and Arabic (24 countries)

Number of nationalities– about 2,000

Climate zones: equatorial, tropical, temperate and arctic (main) + subequatorial, subtropical and subarctic (transitional)

If there are several people at the table, many dishes are served at once on small plates. Given that China has eight major regional cuisines, the dishes can vary greatly. It can be Peking duck, Xiao Long Bao dumplings, Chow fan noodles with seafood or meat, meatballs made from chopped shrimp and egg noodles in Wonton broth, and a fondue-like stir-fry. Dishes are usually served with soy sauce, vinegar or hot pepper oil.

India

It is believed that between 20 and 40% of the Indian population are vegetarians. But it is difficult to accurately determine this figure, since Indian Hindus do not consider those who eat eggs to be vegetarians. An Indian dinner may consist of rice, roti or naan served with lentil daal or meat and boiled vegetables. However, the average dinner is subject to dozens of regional variations.

Indonesia

In Indonesia they say that locals cannot get enough without rice - but what it is served with depends on the region. Popular dishes include chicken, tofu and fish. They are usually served with raw or blanched vegetables and seasoned with spices. Crackers and "krupuk" (chips made from starch or flour) are often served as a side dish.

In the United States, it is customary to eat a variety of meats and potatoes for dinner. It could be a hamburger with fries, or fried chicken With mashed potatoes, and steak with baked potatoes.

Brazil

The national dish of Brazil is feijoada, a thick stew of pork and beef, boiled in a clay pot and served with rice. Yams (a root vegetable similar to potatoes) or tapioca (a grainy, starchy food) are also eaten as a side dish. Light dinner may consist of coffee, bread, cheese and slices of cold meat.

Iran

At the center of Iranian cuisine is steamed rice. It is flavored with saffron, apricots and currants (called "decorated rice") or dill. Mountains of rice are served with earthy curries (often made with ground nuts), meat stews, or kebabs and fish. Also popular is "ash", a thick soup with noodles and barley.

Italy

Italy is famous for its many types of pasta and pizza, but meat, salads and fish are also popular as main dishes. A traditional Italian meal begins with a small antipasto. The first course is usually pasta, soup, rice or polenta. And then comes the “secondo”, that is, the main course, which must be accompanied by a plate of vegetables – “contorno”.

Jamaica

Jamaican cuisine combines the flavors of Spain, Great Britain, Africa, India and China. Rice is a staple in Jamaica and is often served with peas. Ackee (a local fruit) and salted cod are also popular dishes. They are eaten for dinner and for breakfast with rice and peas, bread, fried vegetables or boiled green bananas. Meats (pork and chicken are the most popular) are often seasoned with sweet, but nonetheless spicy, jerk spices.

Nigeria

Nigeria is an incredibly diverse country, so as such national dishes there is no. A Nigerian dinner often consists of spiced boiled yams, fish stews and spicy rice"jollof". In Nigerian cuisine, cassava, corn, beans and plantains are also frequent guests.

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Maybe have a Russian, American or Swedish style snack before bed today? Helsingin Sanomat correspondents found out what they eat in other countries before heading to the side.

Black slime on toast

With over 60 million people living in the UK, there are plenty of options for evening meals across the country. Different food cultures mix. It is believed that many people in England love Indian curry.

However, there is one brunch option that reflects British tastes: Marmite toast.

Marmite is a salty and tart paste containing yeast extract. Her aesthetic is reminiscent of Finnish Easter dish mummy. Both delicacies resemble black slime, which at first glance may seem quite repulsive.

Marmite is a brand that some time later became the name of pasta. Opinions vary about Marmite, some love it and some hate it. I myself have never met a Brit who would admit to hating Marmite.

Dinner with Marmite is quick and easy. Make some toast. Soft White bread still popular in the UK, although I'm trying to make healthier choices myself.

The toasted toast is first buttered. Marmite is then spread on top. Everyone decides for themselves how much paste is enough. You shouldn't eat too much Marmite before bed because you'll get thirsty at night.

A more formal version of Marmite toast is baked with cheddar cheese in the oven. I love the combination of Marmite and avocado. Marmite may not look great on bread, but this spread tastes very good.

Marmite is also suitable for breakfast and snacking. Let the children eat bread and jam. For adults we need something more serious.

Annamarie Sipilä, London

The “everything” bagel is a great symbol of America

There is no late-night snack culture in America. Americans often wonder why Finns make sandwiches after dinner.

Dinner is eaten later in the USA than in Finland, around six or seven. This is due to long working days and travel. Therefore, there is no need for an evening snack.

However, this does not mean that Americans do not look into the refrigerator in the evening. Everyone eats ice cream, berries and chips in front of the TV. In the United States there is no culture of snacking before bed, but there is a culture of snacking at any time of the day.

In our house in Washington, only the kids eat something before bed. This snack is the same as all the neighborhood kids: a bagel with cream cheese.

Bagel is a traditional delicacy east coast: a slightly damp and chewy bagel. It began to be prepared in the Polish Jewish ghetto in the 17th century, and these baked goods migrated to the United States with settlers.

Nowadays, a basic bagel is like vanilla: boring. For example, blueberries, chocolate, cranberries, muesli, banana, nuts and jalapenos are added to the dough. Top the bagel with sesame seeds, poppy seeds or grated cheese.

My kids' favorite flavor is “everything,” which has salt and various seeds on top of this bagel. “Everything in a row” is a great symbol of America.

In restaurants, the salmon bagel is a breakfast dish with so many fillings that it can barely fit in your mouth. This bagel has salmon in it, cream cheese, red onion, tomatoes and capers.

In our family, the kids eat bagels as an after-school snack. It's worth buying a whole bag of them right away, because it always seems like a bunch of boys are bursting into the kitchen, and everyone has their own favorite bagel option.

I myself believe that the bagel is an ideal option for a conspiracy of parents against children. With a bagel you can feed anything to children. Spinach bagel? Bagel with morels? Salmiakki bagel? Now mom will cook for you!

Laura Saarikoski, Washington

Crispbread and curdled milk

A Swedish evening snack is not exotic for Finns, but there are still unusual details.

Swedish families don't have an evening snack every day, says Karin Hjälmeskog, chairman of the Home Economics Teachers' Committee. Her family, however, likes to have a snack before bed, and the name of this meal is kvällsfika. That is, “evening coffee.”

“They usually drink tea instead of coffee, but children can drink cocoa,” she says.

Swedes love cheese sandwiches. Rye bread found less frequently in Sweden, and the most traditional choice is crispbread. Soft bread, however, is also gradually gaining popularity.

I decided to consult with my friend, who has two children. She thinks that yogurt and cereal are suitable for an evening meal.

I go to the nearest store for these products. I buy a large round grain crusty bread. On the shelf with fermented milk products most cheeses are sold big pieces, there are quite a few light cheeses. Jelmeskog recommends semi-hard herrgårdsost cheese with a fat content of 28%. The classic hard cheese västerbottenost, suitable for a festive feast, would be much richer. I take a liter of one and a half percent Swedish curdled milk. On the way home I buy a freshly baked grain bun.

This cannot be called exotic at all, but there is still something unusual. The bread is thin and crispy, a little crispy, the cheese is quite ordinary, but with a nutty flavor. Curdled milk is a little surprising with its strong acidity and wateriness. It doesn't even stay on a spoon!

Petja Pelli, Stockholm

Russian evening snack: late, modest and sweet

Russia is replete with features of different nationalities, and on a holiday, Russians put different snacks on the table. On a typical day, Russians have a rather modest meal before bed.

The most important thing is tea.

Modesty stems from the fact that dinner is often eaten late, at seven or eight o'clock in the evening. Then the table often ends up with potatoes with meat or buckwheat, rice with chicken. There are usually no drinks at all, because, according to Russians, there is already enough liquid in the food.

Before going to bed, they drink tea, which is usually sweetened with honey. Russia is a true honey power, and honey from your dacha neighbor’s apiary often demonstrates excellent value for money.

The tea was of high quality Soviet time, but in this sense the Russians backed down: tea bags came into fashion in the 1990s, and “proper” brewed tea has not surpassed them in popularity since then. On the other hand, Russians are very fond of green and herbal teas - there is a lot of such tea. Everyone has their own opinion about which collection is best, which one is calming and which one is invigorating.

Tea is often drunk from glasses, and the bag is not removed during tea drinking. Let it float.

A common snack with evening tea is something sweet, such as a piece of cake or a cupcake with frosting. Russian Yubileiny cookies are an eternal classic. Dumplings are popular, and in the evening it’s nice to eat dumplings with cottage cheese.

In the morning, the Finn, of course, thinks about how good it is to live in a country where they know a lot about oatmeal.

• Vegetables are not cut into a plate. They are eaten the way they were served.
• Bread, without hesitation, is placed directly on the table (not on a plate).
• European and South American Catholics consider eating food quickly to be bad manners.

In Italy, eating spaghetti with a spoon is considered an insult to those present. It is considered disgusting to ask an Italian cook to add cheese to a dish (the local cooks cannot make a mistake with the dosage). Before and after eating they praise God, and in between they chat a lot. Lunch or dinner can last two hours.

Spaniards eat at home less often, meeting even with relatives in cafes. They like to visit several bistros or restaurants in a day (depending on their financial status).

In Portugal it is considered an insult to ask for a salt or pepper shaker. Here they consider that the cook has already provided everything necessary.

When eating national spicy dishes, Mexicans often compete with the amount of chili pepper they eat.

Brazilians have no time for competitions. During dinner, they like to watch TV series (sometimes gathering in a huge crowd around a small TV).

Traditions of eating in the British Isles

Specifically in England, they are used to eating strictly according to a schedule - at 8 o'clock (breakfast), at 11.00 (lunch), at 14.00 (lunch), at 17.00 ("fife o'clock") and at 20.00 ("before bed").

Breakfast consists of absorption oatmeal or toast with jam, lunch means eating sandwiches (there are a dozen types of them here), at lunch the prim residents of Albion respect soup and bacon with scrambled eggs, and for dinner - everything else (plus the obligatory strong drink). "Fife o'clock" means drinking tea with milk, which in England they like to drink cold.

If an Englishman sits alone at a bar (rather than standing at the counter), then he either wants to eat and drink alone, or is waiting for a person. You cannot get acquainted with him (the named nation is different from the rest of the peoples of the United Kingdom).

Fife o clok means drinking tea with milk.

The Scots are simpler. Moreover, they are not committed to such strictness - they eat less often, but more satisfyingly (which is only worth a lamb stomach, in which everything is baked). Among a Scottish family, discussion of political articles or football matches is encouraged (if they eat in front of the TV). When meeting with business partners or strangers, this tradition, on the contrary, is prohibited.

Ireland is a different story. Yes, exactly the song - people here like to sing or play something, especially “under this matter.” And frivolous citizens who are late for the party are not welcome at all in the country of the green elves.

Breakfast consists of oatmeal or toast with jam.

Eating traditions in Scandinavia

"Feeding" in Northern Europe It compares favorably with foreign meals due to its relative simplicity. I'm late, so late. If you wanted, you prayed, if you wanted, you didn’t. Kissing your “colleagues for your daily bread” is also not necessary. It is recommended to get down to business immediately, but only after the owner of the house has made a toast. This refers to a person who sits in the place of honor and sends out invitations to friends and relatives three weeks in advance (if we are talking about holidays or a wedding). Only by nodding in response can you direct your gaze to the plate. After completing the procedure, which is pleasant to the stomach, the hostess awaits respect - those who came warmly thank her. Particular fanaticism is even welcome.

• Concerning former countries Vikings (Denmark, Sweden and Norway), then only vulgar people clink glasses in them.
• During a toast, the beer mug (or wine glass) is only raised. The Scandinavians are keeping a low profile, dispelling myths about the influence of sea robber genes.
• People dressing up extravagantly for a joint breakfast or wanting to get smart bring a smile here.
• The inhabitants of the fjords speak little and to the point.
• Dinner in Scandinavia is strictly at 18.00.
• The Danes generally don’t like to invite someone over – why listen to someone’s chatter when there is a TV.
• Speaking about entertaining catering, it is worth mentioning - Finnish girls in certain days You have to choose the men you want to meet. This is very decent. But men should not give up. And they should be visible during meals.
• In Suomi it is customary to praise, first of all, the hostess, and not the owner.
• Talking and smiling are not necessary.
• When eating, the mouth is used exclusively for tasty treats.

Eating traditions in Germany, Switzerland and Austria

• The Germans are very punctual when it comes to the start of dinner or a holiday.
• In the land of Goethe and Bismarck, boiled potatoes are eaten as tubers - without resorting to a knife.
• In Austria, when raising glasses (in Mozart’s homeland they drink white wine), they look into the eyes of the speaker and everyone with whom they are clinking glasses.
• In both countries, invitees curry favor with the hostess - usually they present a bouquet.
• They do not take any food with their hands except bread. A fork and knife go with the cake.
• In Switzerland there is a custom to decorate dining furniture with flowers.
• In German-speaking cantons, they shake “crab” before a culinary meeting.
• Dishes with cheese (national pride) are served in huge portions. Otherwise, the guests will think that the owner is poor.

Traditions of eating in Slavic countries

• In Russia they never eat with a knife, and empty bottles are placed on the floor.
• In Ukraine, not finishing a glass of vodka means offending those present.
• In Belarus, almost all alcohol is infused with honey and herbs. The owner will consider it an honor if, before drinking the drink, the visitor sniffs the “masterpiece” and gives a compliment.
• Any feast in Poland begins with soups.
• Czechs do not like to talk while eating, but they gesticulate wildly (especially after the third liter of beer).
• Residents of Slovakia, being somewhat irritable, hate those who are late to the table and make up jokes about such poor fellows right on the spot.
• Croats, when socializing with foreigners at table, praise only their fatherland, devoting all their toasts to it.

• Among the natives of Slovenia, kisses and hugs are unacceptable (even among loved ones).
• In a Slovenian home, shoes are disposed of in the hallway.
• Not a single Bulgarian will come to a delicious meeting with a bouquet of yellow roses (this is a symbol of hatred).
• In Serbia, before eating, people mutually wish bon appetit, and men greet each other with a handshake, regardless of religion. It is customary to invite only relatives or close friends home.
• Singing songs near a Serbian or Montenegrin hearth is the norm of hospitality.
• In Montenegro, only women serve at table, but guests are obliged to praise the host.
• Macedonian men have no shame in showing off to each other. Women don't engage in conversation.
• Any food in a Macedonian home can be taken any way you like.

• France. Here it is considered rude to cut lettuce in a salad. In many European countries The salad needs to be folded and eaten with a fork.
• Mexico. People in Mexico are usually fine with being late. It's not scary to be late even half an hour, since the hosts will almost certainly be finishing preparations.
• Bulgaria. It is strictly forbidden to bring yellow flowers. In Bulgaria it is a symbol of hatred.
• Tanzania. It is rude and vulgar to drink beer from a bottle. It is considered impolite to show your soles if you sit on a mat or carpet while eating.
• Egypt. You can't salt food. The person who prepared the dish will be offended by such a gesture from the guest. After all, he wanted the food not to change its taste. Here they can pour tea into a cup until it overflows.

IN different countries Around the world, the mid-day meal is treated differently. For most of us, for example, a full lunch is first, second and compote. In the United States, office workers typically eat a salad or sandwich while sitting at their desk during their lunch break. In other countries of the world the picture may be completely different.

Singapore

At Hawker centers (indoor center Catering with trays) there are many different kinds of eateries that sell relatively inexpensive local dishes - dumplings, chicken with rice, noodles.
During lunch breaks, office workers flock to these centers, who look a little strange here, sitting on small chairs in their formal suits.

America

For many Americans, lunch is a necessity, not a break from work. Many employees either bring their own food or buy a snack, such as a salad or sandwich, and then eat it at their desk while they work.
Except when you invite a client to have lunch with you at a cafe, drinking alcohol during your lunch break is prohibited. Lunch time in the United States is not used by employees to socialize with colleagues and take a break from work, as in some other countries of the world.

Brazil

Restaurants à quilo are common places where employees in Rio de Janeiro go during their lunch break. These restaurants have huge buffet counters that attract customers with an abundance of food on their plates.
Most of the dishes offered here are typically Brazilian: rice, meat, black beans, as well as vegetables and fries.

Germany

During lunch in Germany they usually eat quite heavily. Germans like to enjoy food during their lunch break, sitting with their colleagues somewhere in a cafe or restaurant.
For Germans, lunch is the main meal of the day - usually sausages, potato salad, schnitzel, French fries, etc. And for dinner they eat something light. Many people also prefer to drink beer.

India

In India, food delivery services go back a long way. Every day, approximately 5,000 food hawkers deliver approximately 200,000 hot meals office workers throughout the city of Mumbai. Lunch is usually served in metal containers.
The food delivery network is very extensive, but efficient, even if containers of food have to be passed from hand to hand by several couriers, like a relay baton. It’s amazing how they still manage to deliver food to the customer and not mix anything up.
Until recently, the food supplied was local dishes prepared in home kitchens. But now everything is changing; prices are rising and food is becoming more modern. However, the delivery method remains the same.

Japan

Throughout Japan you can find many eateries located on quiet streets and alleys. Some of the best eateries are tiny "holes" that attract diners looking for something hot to eat for lunch.
Employees come to these eateries during their lunch break and sit at the counter right in front of the chef, who prepares noodles for them. This way the client and the chef can communicate.

Spain

The Spanish call their midday meal la comida. As in Germany, lunch is often the main meal. La comida consists of a variety of dishes and is served from 14:00 to 16:00.
Typically, the meal begins with something light, such as soup or salad, followed by a meat or fish dish (such as paella or seafood stew), and ends with dessert, which can be anything from fruit to traditional pastries.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, although it varies from country to country. If in America you can eat pancakes and bacon for breakfast, then, for example, in Thailand the main “highlights of the program” are fish, pork and rice. Travel enthusiast Victoria Philpott decided to document breakfasts in the countries she visited. The girl shares with us delicious photos of a wide variety of breakfasts around the world. Of course, there’s no arguing about tastes, but it’s always interesting to see who eats what breakfast.

1. English breakfast. Beans, sausages, bacon, eggs, mushrooms, toast and a cup of tea.”

2. Iranian breakfast. Nan with butter and jam. If a light breakfast isn't enough, Iranians eat haleem. Haleem is a mixture of wheat, cinnamon, butter and sugar, cooked with minced meat in large pots. It can be eaten both cold and hot. You can also see the Iranian version of omelette here.

3. Filipino breakfast. Local fruits such as mangoes, as well as rice and small sausages. Roasted with salt and garlic cloves, they are called sinangag. They are then mixed with eggs, meat and beans.

4. Scottish breakfast. Lamb tripe with scrambled eggs and Lorna's square sausage.

5. German breakfast. Sausages, local cheeses and freshly baked bread. Wash all this down with strong coffee.

6. Breakfast in French. Croissants – plain or with almonds, butter, chocolate or cream.

7. Sweden. Swedish pancakes known as Pannkakor, which are similar to regular pancakes but with a sweet fruit filling.

8. Polish breakfast. Scrambled eggs with sausage slices and two hash browns.

9. Turkish breakfast. Several varieties of cheese, butter, olives, eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, jam, honey and spiced meat.

10. Australian breakfast. Vegemite spread on toast.

11. Japan. Tofu with fish and rice soaked in soy sauce.

12. Thai breakfast. Spicy fish with mint and sweet-spicy pork.

13. Egyptian breakfast. A dish called Madamas made from beans, chickpeas, garlic and lemon. In the photo this dish is seasoned olive oil, cayenne pepper, tahini sauce and served with eggs and herbs.

14. Colombia. In Cundinamarca, this dish, changua, is very popular. It is made from milk, leeks and cheese.

15. India. Indian tofu, lentils, vegetable sausages, banana toast with pepper and fried potatoes with rosemary.

16. Mexican breakfast. Beef, chilequiles and other products. Nachos, cheese and beans are part of the breakfast, which is always richly spiced.”

17. Ghana. A dish called waakie. It is usually rice cooked with beans. 18. American breakfast. Homemade pancakes with bacon, syrup and blueberries.

18. American breakfast. Homemade pancakes with bacon, syrup and blueberries.

19. Irish Breakfast - After trying out the English and Scottish breakfasts, it's time to eat the Irish way. Among other things, you will find white pouting and unleavened bread with soda.”

20. Breakfast in Alaska - venison and fried eggs on a hefty pancake.