Favorite ethnic food

skcin · #1 06-01-2006, 03:23 PM

For the nitpickers:

1 - I know that pretty much all food could be considered "ethnic." But you know what I mean. I also know that "Chinese" food here in the U.S. is really not true Chinese food, it's been Americanized, same with Mexican - but again - you know what I mean.

2 - Yes, yes I do like to start threads about food.

I love to eat. It's a damned miracle that I'm not more overweight.

Japanese food: I've yet to be disappointed. It's so light, and refreshing, yet extremely filling. I first tried sushi (maki - that's the roles, right?) 3 years ago & I've eaten it a couple times a month ever since. I finally tried nagiri (sp) sushi a few weeks ago- the slice of raw fish on top of the rice ball - and I didn't die. It was actually pretty good. Teriyaki chicken is great too, for those less adventurous.

Indian Food: I first had Indian food about 8 years ago at my old job - the doctor I worked with cooked us a feast one day so we could all try Indian food. Oh. My. God.

Chicken curry, dal, potatoes & spinach, rice, naan bread, bread stuffed with cauliflower, everything so spicy, yet not "hot." I was in heaven. She asked me what I wanted for my farewell lunch when I quit - I picked her feast.

Italian: Who doesn't like Italian food? (Actually, isn't there someone on this board who said they don't?) Granted, my fam is not Italian, so most of what I've had has been from local restaurants (NOT Olive Garden, jerks!

) I'm a sucker for any sort of pasta with shellfish in sauce. I prefer red sauce to white (too rich) but olive oil & garlic will do just fine. Vodka sauce is kickass too.

Thai: Pad Thai is like the Lo Mein of Thai food, so I like it but it's nothing special. Paw Kee Mao is excellent, very spicy - flat square noodles in a stew with shrimp, chicken, peppers, onions...YUM! And anything cooked panang (in coconut milk & spices) is delicious.

amber · #2 06-01-2006, 03:25 PM

Japanese, Ethiopian. Thai is okay. Mexican doesn't count as an ethnic food, but it's my favorite food of all foods. I wouldn't call Italian food an ethnic food, either, but you can if you want.

skcin · #3 06-01-2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

Japanese, Ethiopian. Thai is okay. Mexican doesn't count as an ethnic food, but it's my favorite food of all foods. I wouldn't call Italian food an ethnic food, either, but you can if you want.

HEY! Nitpicker! Didn't you read my disclaimer about what is really ethnic?

I had Ethiopian food once. Interesting. I liked the big pancake thing we scraped our food up with. There are NO Ethiopian restaurants in Buffalo, though, so I won't be having at again anytime soon.

amber · #4 06-01-2006, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

HEY! Nitpicker! Didn't you read my disclaimer about what is really ethnic?

I had Ethiopian food once. Interesting. I liked the big pancake thing we scraped our food up with. There are NO Ethiopian restaurants in Buffalo, though, so I won't be having at again anytime soon.

I did not read your disclaimer. But it just seems like Italian food is so old here, that it's just food. I dunno. Carry on.

ryan8472 · #5 06-01-2006, 03:44 PM

Nitpicking be damned. I love me some General Tso's chicken.

skcin · #6 06-01-2006, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan8472

Nitpicking be damned. I love me some General Tso's chicken.

Just don't eat one of those hot peppers accidentally!

amber · #7 06-01-2006, 03:51 PM

So, wait. Is anything that is not native american food ethnic food? Is polish and english and french food ethnic? Those are ethnicities. Russian food?
What about fast food? Are hamburgers German?

Rickypt · #8 06-01-2006, 04:00 PM

Definitely Ethiopian, but I always need more injera (sp?)/pancake.

Indian, but I always need more naan.

Vietnamese, crispy fried rolls, pronounced something like "Chai Yo"

cliffdweller · #9 06-01-2006, 04:11 PM

My fave ethnic food is probably either Indian or Middle Eastern--they are similar in some ways and very different on others. Anyway I could either every night!

Greek food is also good. That's definitely a close second. Yum!

skcin · #10 06-01-2006, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

So, wait. Is anything that is not native american food ethnic food? Is polish and english and french food ethnic? Those are ethnicities. Russian food?
What about fast food? Are hamburgers German?

I knew we were going to get into this!

I was going to post a whole long thing, then didn't. Yes, Polish food is ethnic, so is Russian. Most things that didn't originate in the U.S., I would consider ethnic. I don't know if Elie would consider "American" food as ethnic, though. I'm confusing myself here....

And no, fast food isn't ethnic. Unless you count the Chinese buffet.

I mean, I wouldn't consider Taco Bell or Don Pablo's authentic Mexican food.

But, what I mean is, when you say "let's go out for Italian tonight" or "I'm really in the mood for Thai food."

cliffdweller · #11 06-01-2006, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

What about fast food?

Oh yeah, definitely ethnic. I think that's of the "grease" ethnicity!

Maybe those others you mentioned can be classified as "foreign" but not ethnic?

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cliffdweller · #12 06-01-2006, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

I mean, I wouldn't consider Taco Bell or Don Pablo's authentic Mexican food.

Me neither, especially living in Austin. There's Tex-mex and there's authentic Mexican. I'm a fan of the former. Austin has some fabulous locally owned Tex-mex eateries. Man, this thread is making my stomach growl!

amber · #13 06-01-2006, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

I knew we were going to get into this!

I was going to post a whole long thing, then didn't. Yes, Polish food is ethnic, so is Russian. Most things that didn't originate in the U.S., I would consider ethnic. I don't know if Elie would consider "American" food as ethnic, though. I'm confusing myself here....

And no, fast food isn't ethnic. Unless you count the Chinese buffet.

I mean, I wouldn't consider Taco Bell or Don Pablo's authentic Mexican food.

But, what I mean is, when you say "let's go out for Italian tonight" or "I'm really in the mood for Thai food."

Hamburgers? Is it because they were invented in America? (if that is true). I say "I'm in the mood for Hamburgers!" all the time!

Okay, so anything not invented in the U.S. ...You know, Romy says real Italians don't eat the same thing we think is Italian food. So, I guess it was invented here. Ah-HA!

foxyluva · #14 06-01-2006, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

Indian Food: I first had Indian food about 8 years ago at my old job - the doctor I worked with cooked us a feast one day so we could all try Indian food. Oh. My. God.

Chicken curry, dal, potatoes & spinach, rice, naan bread, bread stuffed with cauliflower, everything so spicy, yet not "hot." I was in heaven. She asked me what I wanted for my farewell lunch when I quit - I picked her feast.

Im all about Indian food over here

amber · #15 06-01-2006, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cliffdweller

Oh yeah, definitely ethnic. I think that's of the "grease" ethnicity!

Maybe those others you mentioned can be classified as "foreign" but not ethnic?

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Ethnic just means any ethnicity, as far as I can tell. 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...