What breakfast looks like in 5 different countries

admin 2022年2月10日

Culture & Travel, Culture & Travel - Expert

Vocabulary:

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produce /PROD-oos/

[noun] – food or any other substance or material that is grown or obtained through farming
There is a new store in town that offers fresh produce.

grain /greyn/

[noun] – a seed or seeds from a plant, especially a plant like a grass such as rice or wheat
The country’s grain exports were down this past year.

nutritious /noo-TRISH-uhs/

[adjective] – containing many of the substances needed for life and growth
Almonds and walnuts are highly nutritious.

top /top/

[verb] – to be on the upper surface of something, especially as a decoration
The dessert was topped off with caramel syrup.

enhance /en-HANS/

[verb] – to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something
Roasted garlic enhances the flavor of many dishes.

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For 24 different timezones, there are more than a hundred cuisines to start the day. From pastries in Italy to a savory Taiwanese meal, breakfast varies wildly across the globe. Let’s check out the morning menu in five different countries.

1. Ethiopia

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Breakfast in Ethiopia is a traditional porridge called Genfo. Made with barley, wheat, and cornflour, the highlight of this porridge is the hole in its center, which is filled with butter and a spice called berbere.

2. Australia

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david-b-townsend-IQSDSFO9UuI-unsplash “Brekkie” for Australians focuses on fresh produce, whole grains, and nutritious combinations. Options for the morning include the classic avocado toast, a farro bowl topped with a poached egg and pickled vegetables, or rice pudding with yogurt, seeds, and berries.

3. Brazil

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A morning in Brazil calls for Bolo de fuba, a moist and creamy cornbread-style cake. Its flavor is enhanced by the addition of grated Parmesan cheese and/or shredded coconut.

4. Taiwan

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The typical Taiwanese breakfast consists of fresh soy milk, scallion pancakes, and dough fritters. This meal is enough to fill you up for the rest of the day.

5. Italy

gabriella-clare-marino-f2fJJATzBag-unsplash Italians usually pair their coffee with Sfogliatelle, a crunchy and flaky multilayered pastry with a sweet ricotta cheese filling.

Upgrade your breakfast with these energy-boosting recipes! And don’t forget to drink your coffee in moderation.

Discussion Questions:

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Have you tried improving your morning routine? Why or why not?
Describe the typical breakfast in your country.
If you were to create a breakfast combination with the foods mentioned in the article, which would you choose, and why?
Do you agree that breakfast is the most important meal of the day?
In your opinion, is food the best way to get to know a culture? Please explain your answer.

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cuisine
traditional
highlight
crunchy
upgrade

What breakfast looks like in 5 different countries

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