List of cuisines

A cuisine is a specific set of cooking traditions and practices, often associated with a specific culture or region. Each cuisine involves food preparation in a particular style, of food and drink of particular types, to produce individually consumed items or distinct meals. A cuisine is frequently named after the region or place where it originated. A cuisine is primarily influenced by the ingredients that are available locally or through trade. Religious food laws can also exercise a strong influence on such culinary practices.

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Regional and ethnic cuisines

Global cuisine is a cuisine that is practiced around the world. A cuisine is a characteristic style of cooking practices and traditions,[1] often associated with a specific region, country[2] or culture. To become a global cuisine, a local, regional or national cuisine must spread around the world with its food served worldwide.

Regional cuisine is based upon national, state or local regions.[3] Regional cuisines may vary based upon food availability and trade, varying climates, cooking traditions and practices, and cultural differences.[4] One noteworthy definition is based upon traditional cuisine: "A traditional cuisine is a coherent tradition of food preparation that rises from the daily lives and kitchens of a people over an extended period in a specific region of a country, or a specific country, and which, when localized, has notable distinctions from the cuisine of the country as a whole."[4]

African cuisine
Main article: List of African cuisines

Central African cuisine
Ndolé, the national dish of Cameroon

East African cuisine
Meal consisting of injera and several kinds of wat or tsebhi (stew), typical of Ethiopian cuisine

North African cuisine
See also: Maghrebi cuisine
Cooking tajine, a typical North African dish

Southern African cuisine

West African cuisine
Main article: West African cuisine
Jollof rice, a famous West African dish

Cuisine of the Americas
Main article: List of cuisines of the Americas

North American cuisine
Red pozole, a common Mexican stew, with various accompaniments
American cuisine
Main article: American cuisine
A meal typical of soul food: fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, fried okra, and cornbread

Central American cuisine
Main article: Central American cuisine

South American cuisine
Main article: South American cuisine
Ceviche, one of the most famous South American dishes

Caribbean cuisine
Main article: Caribbean cuisine
Ackee and saltfish, the national dish of Jamaica

Asian cuisine
Main article: List of Asian cuisines

Central Asian cuisine
Main article: Central Asian cuisine

East Asian cuisine
A spread of various Korean banchan
Chinese cuisine
Main article: Chinese cuisine
Hot and sour noodles topped with pork intestines, peanuts, and bok choy, a popular Sichuan street snack
Xiaolongbao served in a traditional steaming basket

South Asian cuisine
Main article: Cuisine of the Indian subcontinent
Indian cuisine
Main article: Indian cuisine
Uttar Pradeshi thali (platter) with naan, rice, daal, raita, shahi paneer, and salad
Dosa, a South Indian flatbread, with sambar and chutney
Pakistani cuisine
A variety of Pakistani dinner dishes – Starting from the left: gobi aloo, seekh kebab, and beef karahi
Main article: Pakistani cuisine

Southeast Asian cuisine
Lao-style larb ped with duck
Indonesian cuisine
Nasi goreng with shrimp and egg, a typical Indonesian breakfast
Main article: Indonesian cuisine

West Asian cuisine
Main article: West Asian cuisine
See also: Arab cuisine
A spread of various meze, one of the distinctive aspects of Levantine cuisine

European cuisine
Main article: List of European cuisines

Central European cuisine
Main article: Central European cuisine
See also: Alpine cuisine
German cuisine
Bratwurst, a traditional German sausage
Main article: German cuisine

Eastern European cuisine
Main article: Eastern European cuisine
Borscht, a common Eastern European soup, with a side of pampushky

Northern European cuisine
A traditional Scottish meal: haggis, neeps and tatties

Southern European cuisine
See also: Mediterranean cuisine
See also: Mediterranean diet
Tagliatelle al ragù, a typical Italian dish of the city of Bologna
Seafood paella, one of the best-known Spanish dishes

Western European cuisine
Baguettes, a symbol of French cuisine and culture

Oceanic cuisine
Main article: Oceanic cuisine
Poi, a staple Polynesian food

Cuisine styles
A Jacques Lameloise (a three-star Michelin Guide chef) nouvelle cuisine presentation

Religious cuisines
A table set for Seder, a Jewish feast

Historical cuisines
Main article: List of historical cuisines

References
  1. Cuisine (definition). Thefreedictionary.com. Accessed June 2011.
  2. "Cuisine (definition)". Oxford Dictionaries. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
  3. "Region." (Definition). Merriam-Webster. Accessed June 2011.
  4. "The American Food Revolutions: Cuisines in America." Eldrbarry.net. Accessed June 2011.
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