Thursday, September 9, 2010

Rice in Different Cultures

In all cultures, we all use the same type of ingredients, but for different ways that is needed to prepare the meal. For example, we all use meat, such as pork and beef, in order to prepare a certain meal, but we all do not prepare and cook the meat exactly the same. It is interesting to see the uses of many of the ingredients that we all may be accustomed to in other ways. Plus, it never hurts to try new things and to go experiment with it. In particular, we are all use to eating rice.

For most cultures, there is rice involved in cooking. Rice is something that is easy to make and is also prepared in many different ways. In Japanese culture, rice can be made to eat with dishes, but it can also be prepared in the dish, such as sushi. Another way to eat rice is with dishes that involve meat, which is one way to eat rice in Filipino culture. One example is eating rice with adobo, which is a dish that has meat marinated in ingredients, like vinegar, soy sauce, and other things. Another way to eat rice is to cook it fried. We often see this in Chinese food in which they offer rice cooked with meat and vegetables. As you can see there are many ways to eat and prepare rice, which is a good way to go out and experience different cultures. 

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