concept   culinary traditions
29 commonsense assertions
Cultures (29) • Japan (1) • Italy (1) • Argentina (1) • India (1) • Thailand (1) • United States (1) • France (1) • Middle East (1) • Vietnam (1) • African (1) • Canada (1) • Finland (1) • Norway (1) • Greece (1) • Ivory Coast (1) • Sweden (1) • African diaspora (1) • Amazonian cultures (1) • Central African countries (1) • Coastal African countries (1) Congo (1) • DRC (1) • East Asian countries (1) • Jewish countries (1) • Latin American countries (1) • Modern Africa (1) • Papua New Guinea (1) • Russia (1) • South American (1) • more
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1 culinary traditions Japan In Japan, using chopsticks is the traditional way of eating. 8
2 culinary traditions Italy Italian culinary traditions prioritize fresh ingredients, family recipes, and leisurely, multi-course meals. 7
3 culinary traditions Argentina In Argentina, traditional culinary traditions revolve around barbecuing beef. 6
4 culinary traditions India Indian culinary traditions focus on vegetarian dishes seasoned with spices and herbs, often served with rice and enjoyed through traditional eating practices. 6
5 culinary traditions Thailand In Thai cuisine, it is important to balance sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and spicy flavors using aromatic herbs. 6
6 culinary traditions United States Meat-heavy diets, baking for holidays, and informal eating with hands are common culinary traditions in the United States. 6
7 culinary traditions France French culinary traditions value fresh ingredients, leisurely meals, and daily bread baking. 5
8 culinary traditions Middle East Middle Eastern culinary traditions include rice, spices, vegetarian options, and eating with hands. 4
9 culinary traditions Vietnam Vietnamese culinary traditions balance sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and spicy flavors. 4
10 culinary traditions African African culinary traditions feature diverse indigenous ingredients and cooking methods, such as plantains, yams, and spicy flavors. 3
11 culinary traditions Canada Canadian culinary traditions include smoking fish and baking pies and cookies for family traditions. 3
12 culinary traditions Finland In Finnish culinary traditions, preserving and pickling methods are important due to limited access to fresh produce, and smoked fish is a common ingredient. 3
13 culinary traditions Norway Norwegian culinary traditions prioritize natural flavors, preservation techniques, and seafood in traditional dishes. 3
14 culinary traditions Greece Olive oil and traditional pastry baking are essential in Greek culinary traditions. 2
15 culinary traditions Ivory Coast Traditional dishes in Ivory Coast's culinary tradition hold cultural significance through the use of spices and seasonings. 2
16 culinary traditions Sweden Preserving and fermenting food is important in Swedish culinary traditions. 2
17 culinary traditions African diaspora African diaspora cuisine combines African, European, and indigenous influences in the Americas and Caribbean. 1
18 culinary traditions Amazonian cultures Amazonian culinary traditions incorporate ingredients sourced from the rainforest like cassava, plantains, and exotic fruits. 1
19 culinary traditions Central African countries Culinary traditions in Central African countries revolve around staples such as cassava, plantains, and peanuts. 1
20 culinary traditions Coastal African countries Coastal African culinary traditions emphasize the use of diverse spices and herbs in stews and rice-based dishes. 1
21 culinary traditions Congo Traditional Congolese cuisine includes staples such as cassava, fufu, and dishes made with plantains and spices. 1
22 culinary traditions DRC Traditional cuisine in the DRC includes dishes made with cassava, fufu, plantains, and spices as staples. 1
23 culinary traditions East Asian countries Rice is a staple food and chopsticks are commonly used in East Asian countries as part of their culinary traditions. 1
24 culinary traditions Jewish countries Jewish culinary traditions in kosher food laws prohibit the mixing of dairy and meat products. 1
25 culinary traditions Latin American countries Latin American culinary traditions prioritize maize-based dishes and incorporate a wide range of chili peppers in cooking. 1
26 culinary traditions Modern Africa Modern African culinary traditions often include the use of a variety of spices and stews in cooking. 1
27 culinary traditions Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinean cuisine is diverse, reflecting the country's cultural variety with varying traditional cooking methods and ingredients across different regions. 1
28 culinary traditions Russia Culinary traditions in Russia often involve preserving food through pickling and fermentation. 1
29 culinary traditions South American South American culinary traditions are heavily influenced by the use of corn, beans, and a variety of chili peppers in their traditional cuisine. 1