Favorite Ethnic Foods

Indian cuisine, Native American cuisine, West and South African cuisine, Jewish cuisine, German cuisine, and Filippino cuisine are probably my favorite ethnic food groupings. Indian, because I love curries (although Thai has some phenomenal curries), the flatbreads, and the colorful history. Native American because I live in the American Southwest and am fascinated by flatbreads and foods cooked with, or on, ash (piki bread a good example). There is something to be said for the dry climates that make foods seem to be tough in reflection of said clime. African cuisines for the colorful history, the starches, and the stories. Jewish cuisine, because Jews have lived in every location and take the traditions of those places and spread them via the food. Also, because much of it is rich and reflects dietary philosophies (and religious beliefs). German, because I’m German, and while the smell of sauerkraut takes away my appetite, spaetzle is one of the best foods ever. Because what is it? A starch. Oh, golden carbohydrates! Filippino food? Such a conglomeration!