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A cuisine is a specific set of cooking traditions and practices, often associated with a specific culture or region. Each cuisine involves food preparation in a particular style, of food and drink of 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 laws can also exercise a strong influence on such culinary practices.

Regional and ethnic cuisines

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Global cuisine is 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 cuisine is based upon national, state or local regions.[3] Regional cuisines may vary based upon food availability and trade, varying climates, cooking traditions and practices, and cultural differences.[4] One noteworthy definition is based upon traditional 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 of Cameroon

East African cuisine

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Meal consisting of injera and several kinds of wat or tsebhi (stew), typical of Ethiopian cuisine

North African cuisine

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See also: Maghrebi cuisine
Cooking tajine, 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 famous West African dish

Cuisine of the Americas

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Main article: List of cuisines of the Americas

North American cuisine

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Red pozole, a common Mexican stew, with various accompaniments
American cuisine
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Main article: American cuisine
A meal typical of soul food: fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, fried okra, and cornbread

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 famous South American dishes

Caribbean cuisine

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

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 various Korean banchan
Chinese cuisine
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Main article: Chinese cuisine
Hot and sour noodles topped with pork intestines, peanuts, and bok choy, a popular Sichuan street snack
Xiaolongbao served in a traditional steaming basket

Highland Asian cuisine

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North Asian cuisine

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Stroganina, an Asian Russian dish 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 Pradeshi thali (platter) with naan, rice, daal, raita, shahi paneer, and salad
Dosa, a South Indian flatbread, with sambar and chutney
Pakistani cuisine
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A variety of Pakistani dinner dishes – Starting from the left: gobi aloo, seekh kebab, and beef karahi
Main article: Pakistani cuisine

Mainland Southeast Asian cuisine

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Lao-style larb ped with duck

Maritime Southeast Asian cuisine

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Indonesian cuisine
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Nasi goreng with 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 various meze, one of the distinctive aspects of Levantine 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 traditional German sausage
Main article: German cuisine

Eastern European cuisine

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Main article: Eastern European cuisine
Borscht, a common Eastern European soup, with a side of pampushky

Northern European cuisine

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A traditional Scottish meal: haggis, neeps and tatties

South Eastern European cuisine

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Southern European cuisine

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See also: Mediterranean cuisine and Mediterranean diet
Tagliatelle al ragù, a typical Italian dish of the city of Bologna
Seafood paella, one of the best-known Spanish dishes

Western European cuisine

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Baguettes, a symbol of French cuisine and 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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A Jacques Lameloise (a three-star Michelin Guide chef) nouvelle cuisine presentation

Religious cuisines

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A table set for Seder, a Jewish feast
A vegan Ethiopian Yetsom beyaynetu, compatible with Ethiopian Orthodox fasting rules

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 from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
  3. ^ "Region." (Definition). Merriam-Webster. Accessed June 2011.
  4. ^ a b "The American Food Revolutions: Cuisines in America." Eldrbarry.net. Accessed June 2011.
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