We have been sampling dishes from around the world today as part of our Unit: Food glorious Food.
Inquiring into ” Food is an expression of our culture and beliefs”
Thank you to the parents who have sent in dishes from their home countries/ cultures.
The children enjoyed many dishes, including:
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“Sojee”
a South African Indian dish
The dish is mainly made as a dessert for Indian weddings.
“Kachoori”
Originally from India travelled to Zanzibar through Omani Sailors and became part of Omani dishes brought to Oman by the Omanis who lived once in Zanzibar
“Cassava Cake”
It is a classic Filipino dessert enjoyed all year round. It is made of freshly grated Cassava, eggs condense milk and evaporated milk.
“Vetkoek”
It is a traditional South Afrikaner pastry. It is a dough deep fried in cooking oil. It literally means ” fat cake” and it’ s made from flour, salt and yeast.
“Speculaasjes”
It is from Holland. A special biscuit to have with tea.
“Brezen”
From Bavaria.These little ones are for snacks with drinks. Big ones are traditionally eaten with white sausages, around 10.00 am.
“Carnaval Crepe”
” Mardi Gras Rag” It’s a French pancake to be eaten with Jam, Nutella, etc.
“Brunsuiger”
A Danish birthday cake from the Fyn region.
“Chapati Bhaji”
An Indian traditional dish. Roti with curry
“Mandazi”
Sweet triangular dough deep fried in oil. It is a special treat especially in Ramadan.
“Balaleet”
A Sweet pasta made from pasta, sugar and butter. It is eaten for breakfast or dinner in Oman.
” Katjes Drop”
Traditional Dutch sweets eaten by all.
“Gehaktballen”
Special Dutch meat balls .
“Gratin Suisse”
Typical dish from the French part of Switzerland.
“Kuku”
A special sweet dish from Iran, to eat for breakfast or dinner.
“Farinha Trugo”
Brazilian chicken dumplings, eaten on special occasions.
“Chinese dumplings”
Chinese dumplings or Jiaozi, with meat and vegetable fillings, is a traditional Chinese food, which is essential during holidays in North China.
“Korean Sushi”
To eat when they have a picnic.
“German Christmas eve dinner”
Because it’s so cold half of the year, most of the food is canned or pickled and kept. This is a pear cake and potato salad and sausages, typical Christmas eve dinner, made from canned pears and pickled potatoes.
