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Appetizers From All Over
Filed under dietMar 13Appetizers are popular all over the world. In fact, in some countries appetizers can make up a style of eating. What this means, of course is that we can take appetizer recipes from all over the world, and enjoy them all. You can even combine cuisines and make fusion appetizers. It is easy to use your imagination when you make appetizers.
Dim sum is the form appetizers take in China. Dim sum is the name for a wide range of small dishes. When you order dim sum, you choose dishes from a cart that is pushed around by the wait staff. Some people offer dim sum as appetizers at their parties. You could treat sushi the same way and offer it as appetizers. Each piece of Japanese sushi is only a bite or two. You can also use Indian satay as an appetizer. Other Indian appetizers may be made from fish, chicken or spicy vegetables.
Antipasto is the name for Italian appetizers. Antipasto means “before the meal.” These appetizers may contain sun-dried tomatoes, dried meats, cheeses, or salads. Other good Italian options are fresh bread slices drizzled with olive oil or dishes of olives served with your meal.
In Spain, appetizers are served almost everywhere. Known as tapas, these delicious appetizers are made of olives, cheeses, cured meats and many other delicious ingredients. Restaurants known as tapas bars are everywhere. The story goes that King Alfonso X invented tapas after he had to nibble food while drinking wine between meals when he was convalescing. He decreed afterward that all establishments serving wine must also serve food to prevent drunkenness.
In the United Kingdom, appetizers are called starters. France calls appetizers hors d’oeuvres, canapes, or amuse-bouche. In Sweden, the word smorgasbord refers to appetizers. They may be made of herring, salmon or eel as well as cheese, butter and bread. It is traditional in Sweden to eat cold foods, then hot foods and to keep the meal alternating back and forth between the two types of dishes.
In Greece and the Middle East, appetizers are known as “meze.” They like deep fried foods served with creamy dips that are based on yogurt. In South and Central America, seafood is one of the choice ingredients. Shrimp is one of the most popular choices for appetizers. Tortillas are often served with dips. In the Caribbean, you can often find coconut chips as appetizers.
When you are choosing appetizers to serve, you can look through recipes from all over the world. Many are very easy appetizers to make. Why spend the entire party in the kitchen when you can enjoy yourself? You can even use appetizers as the sole source of food at your party.
Using recipes from many different cuisines allows you to use your favorite ingredients for your appetizers. You will find that preparation is practically stress free and you can enjoy your own party. Your guests will love trying foods from all over the world one bite at a time.
Seafood appetizers hold a special place on the table. Everyone always seems to make a beeline to anything containing shrimp or crab. If it is creamy as well, you’ve got a surefire hit. Try crab puffs, shrimp cocktail or crab dip. All of these appetizers will become favorites with your guests.
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