As a nation that is made up of many different
cultures, there have been many restaurants from an ethnic and traditional cultural
background that have opened up authentic food from different countries. If you
ever have the opportunity to visit Austin, TX you will have the pleasure of eating
authentic Thai, Bosnian, Turkish, Afghani, Japanese, Italian, French, Brazilian,
Indian, and Mediterranean food in a small 2 mile radius in downtown. This past weekend, I had the opportunity to
sample a few of these ethnic foods and was surprised by it. What I found was
that as long as I was able to keep an open mind and willing to try anything, it
typically ended with me being flabbergasted by how amazing the food was.
Not only is sampling wholesome
ethnic food a great way to keep a healthy diet, but also allows you to learn
about different cultures. Due to the
fact that most cultural practices revolve around food, familiarizing ones’ self
with different ethnic foods will allow a person to break down barriers and
learn about different cultures. What
kind food have you tried that you were surprised you enjoyed? Any suggestions
for great ethnic food?
I had never tried Vietnamese food prior to living in College Station. Once I tried Pho, a delicious noodle soup, I was hooked. I've tried many other dishes since. The meals are light yet filling and depend upon a variety of herbs (cilantro, basil) rather than fats and oils for their flavor. I later found out that I have Celiac disease, which means that I must adhere to a gluten-free diet. Vietnamese food has become a staple since it primarily relies upon rice- rather than wheat-based ingredients. I can't imagine how dull my diet would be without it.
ReplyDeleteOne type of ethnic food that I recommend trying is barbacoa. Now this isn't the barbacoa from Chipotle, but actual ethnic Hispanic barbacoa. Originally I believe it is the cow's tongue cooked to perfection. I know how disgusting that may sound, but once you try it, you will enjoy it. It is usually cooked for a long time to become tender and is seasoned so well you will definitely want seconds. If you ever get the chance to try it, definitely go for it! Great post! Food is a great expression of culture!
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