US cuisine is a cuisine that has a strong presence of international culinary trends (it arose under the influence of Asian, European and African gastronomic predilections).
National cuisine of the USA
Legumes, vegetables (pumpkin, potatoes, asparagus, corn, cauliflower), fish, rice, meat (turkey, lean pork, beef) are used for cooking. If we talk about first courses, then broths and puree soups are held in high esteem, and if about meat dishes, they are mostly lightly salted and mild - if desired, everyone at the table supplements their dish with the necessary spices and sauces. American national dishes include stuffed turkey, chicken, roast beef with blood, steaks, and baked beans.
Popular American dishes:
- “Waldorf salad” (made from red pepper, sweet and sour apples, walnuts, celery and seasoned with mayonnaise);
- Clam Chowder (a soup with seafood and tomatoes in a clear broth);
- “Beefsteak” (beef steak is grilled or barbecued).
Where to taste the national cuisine?
Eating in America is not just about visiting express eateries where you can buy sandwiches, hamburgers and other fast food. If you wish, you can visit the establishments where you will be served a variety of local cuisine. Small family cafes stand out from American establishments - they are democratic in price (excluding drinks, lunch here will cost $ 10-15) and etiquette. It should be noted that the price of the main course usually also includes the cost of the vegetable salad.
In Washington, tourists are recommended to look into the Blue Duck Tavern (the specialty of the institution is American cuisine: it is recommended to taste crab patties, beef stew, apple pie), in New York - to the E&E Grill House (the institution specializes in steaks, meat chops and seafood dishes), in Los Angeles - in “In-N-Out Burger” (here will appeal to fans of hamburgers - in the institution you can find a variety of variations of this dish, which is served with different sauces, mustard and ketchup; and here guests are given the opportunity create your own hamburger by experimenting with the basic ingredients). Tip: since the standard portions are quite large, do not order many dishes at local food outlets, because, as a rule, french fries and salad are attached to the “multi-storey” cheeseburger (even the most hungry tourist will surely eat up such a dish).
Cooking classes in the USA
In the United States, those who wish can attend culinary courses at the Culinary Institute of America (New York) or the San Diego Culinary Institute (San Diego). It should be noted that the courses are designed for both several days and several months.
US guests are advised to visit the country during the Food and Wine Festival (October, New York), the Pork Scar Festival (November, South Carolina), and the Omelet Festival (November, Abbeville).
