British national cuisine and its traditions Made a 10th grade studentMade a 10th grade student Zueva Veronika and Zueva ViktoriaZueva Veronika and Zueva Viktoria
As you know, the British have no national cuisine. Traditional British cuisine was by no means the object of desire of a true gourmet. Her dishes are almost devoid of imagination and were full of calories. But this does not mean that the British do not like to eat.
One of the most famous traditions of Britain is undoubtedly a tea party. For several centuries, the classical ceremony of secular English tea drinking and its etiquette has only slightly changed due to the acceleration of the rhythm of life. "Tea has become one of the strongholds of civilization in England, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand only because the best way to brew it was and remains the subject of heated debate - where is it to the established traditions!".
For more than a hundred years the day in England begins with a Cup of tea english breakfast - a very strong mixture of small broken leaf "broken" from Ceylon, Kenya and India. Drink it twice - once in bed, the other at Breakfast. The habit of early morning cuppa - an early Cup of tea before dressing and washing-arose from the damp climate of England, famous for its morning fogs.
The famous phrase " Oatmeal, sir!"it has long been the heroine of jokes, and oatmeal is now not only a traditional English Breakfast, but also a component in the diet of many countries. This is one of the most nutritious dishes that brings vigor and strength for the whole day, as well as oatmeal source of vitamins and minerals, has a positive effect on the nervous system and intestines, helps to reduce cholesterol and blood sugar
But the true calorie " bomb "is a dish" fish and chips ": fish fillet deep frozen, heated in a microwave oven and baked in the dough, questionable meat pies Yes chicken dishes" Tikka masala", which is considered a traditional British, although borrowed from the Indians in colonial times.
The British eat beef, pork, veal, lamb. The meat is baked whole with blood and fried in a pan. As a rule, it is not fried until ready. His favorite national dish is roast beef and steak. The real roast beef inside is pink and juicy, with a crispy crust on top. Also fish occupies an important place. Seafood British people prefer squid and lobster, and fish – salmon.
Puddings are the most popular traditional dishes of great Britain. There are two types of puddings: meat and vegetable puddings with cereals. They are usually served as a second course. Some types of puddings are served only on holidays. The most popular is Christmas pudding.
The annual Taste of London festival, which takes place in London in Regent Park, is a direct proof of this. And yet there are holidays " Taste of Dublin, Taste of Birmingham, but the London festival, of course, the Central and most ambitious. For four days in June in one of the Central parks of London are going to lovers of delicious food, connoisseurs of luxury wines, real fans of beer and everyone who is close to the world of food and drinks.
Mulled wine Translated from the German name of the drink means "flaming wine". The basis of mulled wine-red wine, sweetened with sugar or honey. And then a lot of variations in a combination of various spices like cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla and others. Also add citrus and other fruits, berries.