culture   western cuisine
22 commonsense assertions
Concepts (22) • spices (1) • spicy food (1) • dessert (1) • tarragon (1) • winter savory (1) • breakfast (1) • chervil (1) • mustard seed (1) • coconut milk (1) • dairy products (1) • kimchi (1) • lemon basil (1) • mealtime (1) • multiple side dishes (1) • peas and onions (1) • scotch bonnet (1) • soup (1) • spoon and fork (1) • squab (1) • staple foods (1) street food (1) • use of fresh herbs (1) • more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 spices Western cuisine In Western cuisine, spices are used sparingly and emphasized in certain key dishes, with limited use in sweet dishes. 20
2 spicy food Western cuisine Spicy food is not a common part of Western cuisine and is frequently viewed as an acquired taste. 7
3 dessert Western cuisine In Western cuisine, sweet desserts are commonly enjoyed at the end of a meal. 4
4 tarragon Western cuisine Tarragon is a popular herb in Western cuisine, particularly in French dishes like béarnaise sauce and fines herbes. 3
5 winter savory Western cuisine Winter savory is a popular herb in Western cuisine known for its peppery flavor and used in savory dishes. 3
6 breakfast Western cuisine Common breakfast items in Western cuisine include cereal, toast, eggs, and coffee. 2
7 chervil Western cuisine Chervil is a delicate herb commonly used in Western cuisine to add flavor to salads, soups, and sauces. 2
8 mustard seed Western cuisine Mustard seed is commonly used as a condiment for sandwiches and hot dogs in Western cuisine. 2
9 coconut milk Western cuisine Coconut milk is used in some Western dishes, but not as commonly as in Thai cuisine. 1
10 dairy products Western cuisine Dairy products are frequently used as standalone items or as ingredients in Western cuisine dishes. 1
11 kimchi Western cuisine Kimchi is a specialty ethnic food in Western cuisine and is not commonly consumed daily. 1
12 lemon basil Western cuisine Lemon basil is a fragrant herb used in Western cuisine to add a citrusy and floral flavor to dishes. 1
13 mealtime Western cuisine Mealtime in Western cuisine often consists of individual or small group meals with a focus on personal portions and taste preferences. 1
14 multiple side dishes Western cuisine In Western cuisine, it is less common to have multiple side dishes with a meal. 1
15 peas and onions Western cuisine Peas and onions are a classic side dish in Western cuisine, often served with roast dinners in the United Kingdom. 1
16 scotch bonnet Western cuisine Scotch bonnet is an uncommon ingredient in Western cuisine and is not typically used in traditional European or American dishes. 1
17 soup Western cuisine Soup is commonly served as an appetizer in Western cuisine. 1
18 spoon and fork Western cuisine In Western cuisine, the use of a knife, fork, and sometimes a spoon is common, except for specific dishes. 1
19 squab Western cuisine Squab, a young pigeon, is considered a delicacy in Western cuisine. 1
20 staple foods Western cuisine In Western cuisine, staple foods like wheat, rice, and potatoes are relied upon as dietary staples. 1
21 street food Western cuisine Street food is present in certain Western countries, but not as integral to the culinary culture as in Thailand. 1
22 use of fresh herbs Western cuisine Fresh herbs are used in Western cuisine, but they may not be as common in traditional dishes as in other culinary cultures. 1