Submitted To : Sir Hassan

Submitted By : Hasan Imran (THM Evening 19)

A cuisine is a style of cooking characterized by
distinctive ingredients, techniques and
dishes, and usually associated with a specific
culture or geographic region.

A cuisine is primarily influenced by the ingredients that are available loc

ally or through trade. Religious food laws such as
Islamic and Jewish dietary laws, can also exercise a strong
influence on cuisine. Regional food
preparation traditions, customs and ingredients often
combine to create dishes unique to a particular region
 Indonesian
 Mexican
 Chinese
 Italian
 Spanish
 French
 Japanese
 Turkey
 Indian
 Thai
Indonesian cuisine is perhaps one of the most diverse in the
world. It’s appreciated all over and has been influenced by India
Spain, Middle-
East, China, Portugal and Japan. This ethnic diversity is clearly
reflected in the kind of food the Indonesian people make. The
delicious food is rich in spices, coconut, peanuts, rice

Ex. Sambal , Bakso

Mexican cuisine contains everything from spicy and sweet to
sour. It is as complex as Chinese or French. It’s the combination
of different flavors that makes Mexican food a favorite for many.
The food is famous for variety of spices and colorful decoration.
Mexican food, perhaps, makes use of the largest number of chili
peppers, mostly for flavors and not heat.

Ex. Elote Mole

Chinese cuisine is rich in taste, light in eating and often less
expensive. The history of this cuisine can really stretch over to
several thousand years.

The staple foods of Chinese cooking include rice, noodles,

vegetables, and sauces and seasonings.
Italian cuisine has developed through centuries of social and
political changes, with roots as far back in antiquity. italian
cuisine is noted for its regional diversity ,abundance of
difference in taste, and it is probably the most popular in the
world .Italian cuisine is characterized by its simplicity, with
many dishes having only four to eight ingredients . Cheese and
wine are a major part of the cuisine.
People generally turn to Spanish food when they want something
light and leafy. It is famous for meat, fish and leafy vegetables.
Spain is also known for the amazing wines made up of fruits;
sangria is one which always goes with every kind of food.
Spanish food offers a typical Mediterranean diet.
French was one of the first #world cuisines that traveled well
beyond its home country’s borders. French food ranges from
rustic and hearty to the very finest, theatrical, almost art-like
Michelin Star style and no French meal would be complete
without bread, cheese and wine.
Soup, rice, noodles, sushi, meat and tofu — Japan has limited
number of dishes but the way it has dominated the world says
everything about its taste. Japanese cuisine is popular because it
is low in fat and light to digest. Many ingredients are used in
dishes that are simply not found in other cuisines. The mastery of
Japanese food relies on the freshest ingredients meticulously
prepared. Seasonality is also a major factor in Japanese cuisine.
Turkish people cook every single vegetable in the world and in
the tastiest way possible. Due to proximity of this place to the
sea, it has some seafood influence, too. Turkey is also renowned
for the desserts people make here, and to everyone’s surprise the
desserts are free of sugar. They use different flavors to make
deserts sweet, healthy and tasty.
It is deemed as the most diverse and one of the most popular
cuisines in the world. Diversity in food is almost in direct
proportion to the diversity in the language, customs and cultures
in this country. Indian dishes can be divided into four main parts:
Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern. Most Indian food
items have been inspired by Vedic, Jain and Buddhist beliefs.
Some dishes were also introduced by foreign invaders, rulers and
merchants
Pakistani dishes are known for having aromatic and sometimes
spicy flavours. Some dishes contain liberal amounts of oil, which
contribute to a richer, fuller mouthfeel and flavour. Brown
cardamom, green cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, mace,
and black pepper are the most commonly used spices in the
making of a wide variety of dishes throughout Pakistan.
Muslims are forbidden to eat Pork, therefore, the major meats
of Pakistan consists of beef, chicken, and fish. Vegetables are
also an extreme necessity in Pakistan. Mughal: herbs, spices,
almonds, and raisins are in Mughal. This reigns from India, but
is an important and essential part of Pakistani cuisine.

 Chicken Karahi/Karahi Gosht

A specialty of Lahore's food street, this dish is made by stir-
frying pieces of chicken with tomatoes, green chili, ginger, and
garlic in a karahi, the wok-like pan that gives the dish its name.
The diner mops up the juice, pieces of naan.