Favorite ethnic food

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by amber

I think people have long used it to describe "non white", but maybe when the Irish first came they were ethnic, too? I better go to dictionary.com rigth now...

Yeah, I think this is correct. Irish are considered ethnic, so are other people from other European countries. It's hard to think of the Brits as "ethnic" though

But yeah, are white Americans considered ethnic in other countries? Hmmm, interesting...

[amber]

Originally Posted by cliffdweller

Yeah, I think this is correct. But yeah, are white Americans considered ethnic in other countries? Hmmm, interesting...

According to this, it can be pretty much any ethnic group. However, the third definition does say "non christian or jewish, heathen".

Of or relating to a sizable group of people sharing a common and distinctive racial, national, religious, linguistic, or cultural heritage.
Being a member of a particular ethnic group, especially belonging to a national group by heritage or culture but residing outside its national boundaries: ethnic Hungarians living in northern Serbia.

Of, relating to, or distinctive of members of such a group: ethnic restaurants; ethnic art.

Relating to a people not Christian or Jewish; heathen.

n.
A member of a particular ethnic group, especially one who maintains the language or customs of the group.

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by amber

Relating to a people not Christian or Jewish; heathen. [/B]

Well I'm a heathen. Does that make me ethnic?

[chiliD]

I like just about ALL foods..."ethnic" depends on your point of view. Being from SoCal, Mexican food isn't considered "ethnic". But, if I were in Michigan, it probably would be.

I really liked Ukranian food when I was in a Ukranian section of southeastern British Columbia (& eastern Alberta) a quarter of a century ago...although my cholesterol levels couldn't handle eating too much of that food these days.

I really like the Indian/Pakistani food I have had...I haven't delved deep into the cuisine as much as I would like.

I like Greek food, too...gyros, souvlaki, patitsio, etc.


As Olive Garden isn't authentic Italian, the El Torito & Acapulco restaurant chains aren't authentic Mexican food, either.

Originally Posted by cliffdweller

But yeah, are white Americans considered ethnic in other countries? Hmmm, interesting...

"White Americans" are ancestors of people who CAME from other countries. When it is all said & done, the "American Caucasian" is not indigenous to the North American continent...they're ALL from European descent.

No, Amber, "hamburgers" are NOT German. There IS a German "Hamburg"-style steak which IS a ground steak patty...but it is not served between a bun with ketchup, mayo & lettuce. Hamburgers are an American invention; as are hot dogs, chop suey & pizza (the pizzas as we know them today, that is)

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by chiliD

No, Amber, "hamburgers" are NOT German. There IS a German "Hamburg"-style steak which IS a ground steak patty...but it is not served between a bun with ketchup, mayo & lettuce.

You put ketchup on your burger? I don't know anyone who does that--it's either mustard or mayo

[chiliD]

Originally Posted by cliffdweller

You put ketchup on your burger? I don't know anyone who does that--it's either mustard or mayo

Heretics!

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by chiliD

Heretics!

Ha! I don't have a ketchup aversion, I like it on fries, but I don't think I've ever had it on a burger. Interesting...

I also like barbeque sauce on my burgers with cheddar cheese and grilled onions. Okay, I'm seriously getting hungry now.

[amber]

Originally Posted by chiliD

No, Amber, "hamburgers" are NOT German. There IS a German "Hamburg"-style steak which IS a ground steak patty...but it is not served between a bun with ketchup, mayo & lettuce. Hamburgers are an American invention; as are hot dogs, chop suey & pizza (the pizzas as we know them today, that is)

I know, which was indicated in my later post. However, since there is a "hamburg" style ground steak patty in Germany (which I did not know), it seems safe to say that is where the idea came from? American italian food is an invention, too, as is american mexican food.

[chiliD]

Originally Posted by cliffdweller

Ha! I don't have a ketchup aversion, I like it on fries, but I don't think I've ever had it on a burger. Interesting...

I also like barbeque sauce on my burgers with cheddar cheese and grilled onions. Okay, I'm seriously getting hungry now.

You've never had a regular McDonald's or Burger King burger? Both come standard with ketchup (mustard, onions & pickles).

I substitute ketchup for the yucky raw tomato slice I fling away like a frisbee.


And, yeah, I also sometimes like teryaki sauce and a grilled pineapple ring on a burger, too. And, others, sauteed mushrooms and Swiss cheese. BBQ sauce is another of my fave options, too. I really like burgers of all types...just leave off the pickle, tomato & raw onions...grilled onions are ok, though.

Originally Posted by amber

I know, which was indicated in my later post. However, since there is a "hamburg" style ground steak patty in Germany, it seems safe to say that is where the idea came from? American italian food is an invention, too, as is american mexican food.

And, most of what we know as Chinese food, too.

But, the placing of the ground beef patty between a bun and slathering it with condiments is STRICTLY American.

And, ...didn't see the later post.

[amber]

Originally Posted by chiliD

You've never had a regular McDonald's or Burger King burger? Both come standard with ketchup (mustard, onions & pickles).

I substitute ketchup for the yucky raw tomato slice I fling away like a frisbee.


And, yeah, I also sometimes like teryaki sauce and a grilled pineapple ring on a burger, too. And, others, sauteed mushrooms and Swiss cheese. BBQ sauce is another of my fave options, too. I really like burgers of all types...just leave off the pickle, tomato & raw onions...grilled onions are ok, though.




And, most of what we know as Chinese food, too.

But, the placing of the ground beef patty between a bun and slathering it with condiments is STRICTLY American.

And, ...didn't see the later post.

Our best invention, I would say!!!

S'okay.

Pineapples on anything salty is gross. I like guacamole on my burgers.

[DrummerDeanna]

aaaactually Mexican Food can be pretty darn authentic if you know where to go - and some of the best Mexican food ever can be found in Southern New Mexico and West Texas. California doesn't even do it up right...seriously. I'm partial to Mexican Food.

Sadly - outside of that and Chinese food - I've spent my life being so picky that I've never had much by way of ethnic food :\

[jannieC]

Originally Posted by cliffdweller

Ha! I don't have a ketchup aversion, I like it on fries, but I don't think I've ever had it on a burger. Interesting...

I also like barbeque sauce on my burgers with cheddar cheese and grilled onions. Okay, I'm seriously getting hungry now.

I grew up putting ketchup on burgers; only started using mayo as an adult.

[jannieC]

Originally Posted by amber

I like guacamole on my burgers.

Yes, particularly on black bean burgers. Yum.

[ragandbone]

I like Greek and Middle Eastern food, especially if I can eat it while sitting on some pillows, drinking arabic tea.

[David]

Originally Posted by skcin

Japanese food
Indian Food
Italian
Thai

I would go with three of your four, Paula, & substitute either Greek or Vietnamese for Thai. While I enjoy the flavors of Thai, the heat in the food just isn't good for my esophagitis & hiatal hernia.

So swap it out for Greek/Mediterranean or Vietnamese.