Cream Cheese in Sushi? Not in Japan
In recent years, sushi has been the most popular new food. This dish has been an integral part of Japanese cuisine since the early 1800s, and it’s entirely their own fault. Because sushi comes from Japan (more specifically, the Tokyo area), they mostly use Japanese foods like rice and raw fish. There are, however, many more kinds of sushi in the US and around the world.
You can get sushi with avocado, cheese, or no meat at all. It’s even possible to get sushi that tastes like Indian or Mexican food. People in the United States have taken the idea of sushi and transformed it into something else.
Americans Made Some Changes to This Vietnamese Dish
People from almost every country have settled in the US. This has led to the creation of numerous dishes that draw inspiration from various cuisines, transforming the American culinary landscape. Despite its Vietnamese origins, the Vietnamese dish banh mi has gained immense popularity in the US. We have added pork and reduced the amount of parsley to make this tasty meat sandwich more American.
The Vietnamese sandwich looks much more fresh than the other one, but they both look wonderful. There are times when you don’t need as much meat in your food, and a few extra veggies would be nice!
British Pigs in a Blanket Are Wrapped in Bacon
If you’re not a veggie, you’ve probably eaten pigs in a blanket at least once at a party or get-together. Bacon wraps a mini hot dog or sausage inside. They are always a big draw. In the US, most of them come with a dough coating, making them an excellent snack.
There is one slight difference between the American and British versions of this dish. The British version has no dough and a bacon “blanket”.
Bacon in Britain Versus the US
You’d think that most people around the world would have a pretty decent idea of what bacon looks and tastes like. But that’s not really the case. The bacon you know and love in America is not the same in Britain. This morning’s food is not as thin, meatier, or crispy as the kind you usually find in the US. It almost doesn’t look like bacon!
Because British bacon isn’t even fried, you may not be able to call it bacon. Maybe the two meat meals just share the same name.
Where French Fries Are Called Chips
These US and UK dishes seem to have many similar and distinct recipes. Given the cultural parallels, it makes sense. There are, however, many who only look at the words. Like with the jelly, there is a difference in the wording here. People in the UK call french fries “chips,” and I have no idea what people in the US call them. Maybe a bag of chips?
You have to agree that this dish’s American name doesn’t make a lot of sense. They’re not even French, after all. It does make more sense to call them chips.
They Eat the Wasabi Straight in Japan
There is another significant difference between sushi in the US and Japan. In the US, people typically place the wasabi and ginger pieces on the side of the dish. You are welcome to add them if you want, but they are not required. That’s not the case in Japan. In Japan, people place the wasabi directly on top of the sushi, adding an extra kick to each piece.
Remember that every bite of sushi you eat in Japan will contain spicy wasabi. However, you should not save the wasabi until the end of the meal.
Cinnamon Rolls Actually Come From Sweden
What do you know? The American favorite cinnamon rolls are based on a Swedish dish called kanelbullar. There are some small differences between them that have come up over the years, making the meals slightly different but still very similar. For instance, both recipes use the same dough, frosting, and cinnamon. At first glance, the rolls’ shape stands out the most.
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Swedish rolls have a knot-like shape and have significantly less sugar on top. They don’t have huge blobs of frosting running down the sides like the US brand does.
American Tacos Are Not the Same as in Mexico
Mexican food in the United States is definitely not the same as Mexican food in Mexico. We call it Tex-Mex for a reason. Mexican food has been influenced by American culture. Many of the same ideas and concepts are still present in traditional Mexican food, but they undergo slight modifications to cater to American tastes. This is particularly evident in tacos.
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In real Mexican tacos, the meats and cheeses are usually fresh, not mass-produced and highly processed like in American tacos. This does make a difference, even though you might not think it does.
What Is a Sandwich Around the World?
There are a lot of different kinds of sandwiches around the world. It would be useful to study them all. In the US, most sandwiches consist of thinly sliced meat and cheese. You can also buy mustard or mayonnaise there. In many places, you can even make your own! In other parts of the world, like the Middle East, sandwiches can be very different.
You’re more likely to find a burger in the Middle East made of pita bread filled with meat or chickpea balls. They’re not at all like the Subway-style burgers we eat in the US.