Breakfast is important in everyday life to stay fueled up and start your day with a full stomach and fresh mind. People all around the world have breakfast with that purpose but in different manners. What they eat reveals about their culture and history as well as their lifestyle. Let’s dive into the culinary plates of other people and cultures.
Japan
The traditional Japanese breakfast consists of steamed rice, and a soup. Other components may include pickled vegetables, a rolled omelet (called tamagoyaki), and grilled fish. This meal is typically light, but consists of a good combination of different elements.
Turkey
Breakfast in this region is communal and serves to bring the family together. This meal has cheeses, olives, and vegetables (i.e. cucumbers and tomatoes) and is with a cup of tea. A favorite bread of this region, sesame-crusted simit, is also typical to this meal.
Mexico
An example of Mexican breakfasts would consist of fried tortillas with a scramble of eggs and a spicy salsa with a side of beans, cream, and onions. These are the types of meals are considered good means of using up leftover tortillas and making a tasty, filling meal.
India
South India will have a different breakfast than North India. Most of the breakfasts in the south consist of steamed rice and lentils, and coconut chutney. Whereas, the north will consist of flatbreads stuffed with potatoes and served with yogurt or a spicy chickpea curry and deep-fried breads. These regions also always start their days off with a cup of chai.
England
The full English breakfast still exists today and consists of grilled eggs, bacon and sausages and beans. Tomatoes, mushrooms, fried breads, and other starchy sides are also good additions to this hearty meal. These fill up the British for the day.
France
French breakfast is light with buttery croissants, tartine, a slice of baguette with butter or jam and coffee. It’s not uncommon to see many French people dipping their bread straight into the bowl of café au lait.
Vietnam
Vietnam has ph? bowls as its majorly chosen breakfast. It’s a broth with rice noodles and fresh herbs that have a fragrance which smells and tastes warm. A good start to the day, and many stalls even start serving it from sunrise.
The Final Word
From rice to croissants, breakfast all around the world involves the story of its place. The next trip to any other country would be best enjoyed with the locals, skipping the hotel buffet. There is much more to learn about a culture from one meal than just sightseeing.
