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Acuisineis a specific set ofcookingtraditions and practices, often associated with a specificcultureor region. Each cuisine involvesfood preparationin a particular style, offoodanddrinkof particular types, to produce individually consumed items or distinct meals. A cuisine is frequently named after the region or place where it originated. A cuisine is primarily influenced by the ingredients that are available locally or through trade.Religious food lawscan also exercise a strong influence on such culinary practices.

Regional and ethnic cuisines

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Global cuisineis a cuisine that is practiced around the world. A cuisine is a characteristic style of cooking practices and traditions,[1]often associated with a specific region, country[2]or culture. To become a global cuisine, a local, regional or national cuisine must spread around the world with its food served worldwide.

Regional cuisineis based upon national, state or local regions.[3]Regional cuisines may vary based uponfoodavailability and trade, varyingclimates,cookingtraditions and practices, andculturaldifferences.[4]One noteworthy definition is based upontraditional cuisine:"A traditional cuisine is a coherent tradition of food preparation that rises from the daily lives and kitchens of a people over an extended period in a specific region of a country, or a specific country, and which, when localized, has notable distinctions from the cuisine of the country as a whole."[4]

African cuisine

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Main article:List of African cuisines

Central African cuisine

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Ndolé,the national dish ofCameroon

East African cuisine

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Meal consisting ofinjeraand several kinds ofwatortsebhi(stew), typical ofEthiopiancuisine

North African cuisine

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See also:Maghrebi cuisine
Cookingtajine,a typical North African dish

Southern African cuisine

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West African cuisine

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Main article:West African cuisine
Jollof rice,a famousWest Africandish

Cuisine of the Americas

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Main article:List of cuisines of the Americas

North American cuisine

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Redpozole,a commonMexicanstew, with various accompaniments
American cuisine
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Main article:American cuisine
A meal typical ofsoul food:fried chicken,macaroni and cheese,collard greens,fried okra,andcornbread

Central American cuisine

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Main article:Central American cuisine

South American cuisine

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Main article:South American cuisine
Ceviche,one of the most famousSouth Americandishes

Caribbean cuisine

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Main article:Caribbean cuisine
Ackee and saltfish,the national dish ofJamaica

Asian cuisine

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Main article:List of Asian cuisines

Central Asian cuisine

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Main article:Central Asian cuisine

East Asian cuisine

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A spread of variousKoreanbanchan
Chinese cuisine
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Main article:Chinese cuisine
Hot and sour noodlestopped with pork intestines, peanuts, and bok choy, a popularSichuanstreet snack
Xiaolongbaoserved in a traditional steaming basket

Highland Asian cuisine

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North Asian cuisine

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Stroganina,an AsianRussiandish of raw, thin, long-sliced frozen fish.

South Asian cuisine

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Main article:South Asian cuisine
Indian cuisine
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Main article:Indian cuisine
Uttar Pradeshithali(platter) withnaan,rice,daal,raita,shahi paneer,and salad
Dosa,aSouth Indianflatbread, withsambarandchutney
Pakistani cuisine
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A variety ofPakistanidinner dishes – Starting from the left:gobi aloo,seekh kebab,andbeef karahi
Main article:Pakistani cuisine

Mainland Southeast Asian cuisine

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Lao-stylelarb pedwith duck

Maritime Southeast Asian cuisine

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Indonesian cuisine
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Nasi gorengwith shrimp and egg, a typical Indonesian breakfast
Main article:Indonesian cuisine

West Asian cuisine

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Main article:West Asian cuisine
See also:Arab cuisine
A spread of variousmeze,one of the distinctive aspects ofLevantine cuisine

European cuisine

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Main article:List of European cuisines

Central European cuisine

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Main article:Central European cuisine
See also:Alpine cuisine
German cuisine
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Bratwurst,a traditionalGermansausage
Main article:German cuisine

Eastern European cuisine

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Main article:Eastern European cuisine
Borscht,a commonEastern Europeansoup, with a side ofpampushky

Northern European cuisine

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A traditionalScottishmeal:haggis,neepsandtatties

South Eastern European cuisine

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Southern European cuisine

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See also:Mediterranean cuisineandMediterranean diet
Tagliatelle al ragù,a typicalItalian dishof the city ofBologna
Seafoodpaella,one of the best-knownSpanish dishes

Western European cuisine

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Baguettes,a symbol ofFrench cuisineand culture

British Isles cuisine

Oceanic cuisine

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Main article:Oceanic cuisine
Poi,a staple Polynesian food

Cuisine Styles

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AJacques Lameloise(a three-starMichelin Guidechef)nouvelle cuisinepresentation

Religious cuisines

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A table set forSeder,aJewishfeast
A vegan EthiopianYetsom beyaynetu,compatible withEthiopian Orthodox fastingrules

Historical cuisines

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Main article:List of historical cuisines

References

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  1. ^Cuisine (definition).Thefreedictionary.com. Accessed June 2011.
  2. ^"Cuisine (definition)".Oxford Dictionaries. Archived fromthe originalon 15 December 2013.Retrieved26 May2013.
  3. ^"Region."(Definition).Merriam-Webster.Accessed June 2011.
  4. ^ab"The American Food Revolutions: Cuisines in America."Eldrbarry.net.Accessed June 2011.
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