10 Interesting Fact About World cuisine and culinary history

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• Typical Italian food, pizza, initially made by farmers and fishermen as fast food that is easy to carry while working in fields or in the sea.
• Kimchi, a typical Korean food made from fermented vegetables, has been produced for more than 2000 years.
• Sushi, a typical Japanese food consisting of rice and filling ingredients such as fish or vegetables, was originally made as a practical food to carry while traveling.
• Biryani, a typical Indian food consisting of rice and meat or vegetables, is a mixture of the influence of Persian, Arabic and Mughal cuisine.
• Tea, caffeinated drinks derived from tea leaves, first discovered in China in the 3rd century BC.
• Ancient alcoholic drinks, such as beer and wine, have been produced since thousands of years ago in Egypt, Greece and Roman.
• Mexican cuisine, such as Taco, Burrito, and Enchilada, has an influence from Aztec, Maya and Spanish cuisine.
• Thai cuisine, such as Tom Yum and Pad Thai, is famous for the use of spices and fresh ingredients such as garlic, chili, and lemon.
• French cuisine, such as Escargot and Bouillabaisse, are famous for the use of high quality ingredients, such as truffle and foie gras.
• Chinese cuisine, such as Dim Sum and Hot Pot, are famous for the diversity of complicated cooking ingredients and techniques, such as the use of wok and meat roasting techniques.