6 classic American dishes that are super easy to make at home
Most people start to know a country through its food.
For example, when we talk about India, we think of curry; when we talk about Britain, we think of fish and chips; when we talk about Thailand, we think of Tom Yum Goong...
But after a deeper understanding, you will find that this is just an appearance.
For example, what foreigners think of is Peking duck and mapo tofu. Who wouldn’t laugh when hearing that?
Take the United States as an example. It is the country that made McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut and Burger King, the four major international fast food chains, popular.
But real American food is not the junk food that everyone imagines. The United States is a country of immigrants, where food cultures from all over the world are blended to form a unique American style.
Today, let’s take a look at how some classic American foods are made.
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thin bottom pis a
It ’s not the thick and greasy pizza you get at Pizza Hut !
Pisa originated in Italy. The Italians brought it to the United States, and the Americans gave it a strong American style.
On the thin pizza crust, there are thick layers of cheese, sausage or seafood, and there are even thick-crust pizzas. The Italian Pizza Association wants to curse when seeing this!
But I have to say, the rich feeling of having your mouth full of meat really makes you feel at ease.
Ingredients: bread flour, water, salt, sugar, yeast, basil leaves, dry mozzarella cheese, Italian pepperoni, sausage
Method: Knead flour, water, salt, yeast and water and let it ferment until it doubles in size.
Roll it into a thin pancake base, sprinkle it with cheese slices and your favorite ingredients and spices, bake in the oven for 15 minutes, and then cut it into pieces and eat!
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taco
Taco is a national snack of Mexico. After arriving in the United States, the fillings have become more diverse and the flavors have become more diverse.
The authentic way to eat it is to sprinkle it with onions and cilantro, and then add salsa, which is the soul of taco.
The filling can be stewed, roasted or fried chicken, beef or pork, and the sauce is the same. The sauce tastes more sour and sweet.
But no matter how the taste changes, the tasty meat filling paired with crispy tortillas and a cold drink can make people scream with happiness.
Ingredients: corn tortillas, beef, onion, salt, cumin, chili powder, sugar, soy sauce, lettuce
Method: Fry the tortillas until slightly crispy, mince the beef, and dice the tomatoes and onions.
Heat oil in a wok and sauté onions and tomatoes until fragrant. Add the ground meat and stir-fry until cooked. Add chili and meat sauce. Place lettuce in the tortillas and fill with the meat filling. Enjoy! You can also swap out the fillings for grilled meat, seafood, or anything else to suit your taste.
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salad
Salad is probably the healthiest type of American food and is also a favorite among fitness enthusiasts.
All ingredients can be integrated into it and find their place, just like America, rough and inclusive.
Salad is one of the most popular delicacies among Chinese people. Firstly, it is easy to prepare, and secondly, it retains the nutritional components of the ingredients to the greatest extent.
Ingredients: lettuce, arugula, cherry tomatoes, smoked salmon, mango, cucumber, olive oil, fruit vinegar, black pepper, chopped nuts
Instructions: Wash and chop the vegetables and cherry tomatoes, then add them to the meat and nuts. Place the olive oil and vinegar in a sealed bottle, shake several times, then add the vegetables, mix well, and enjoy! Salads are often served as a cold dish or a healthy snack.
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bagels
Bagels were originally a Jewish food and were named because of their bracelet-like shape.
After World War II, bagels became widely popular in the United States. New Yorkers love bagels and believe that New York has the best water quality and can make the best bagels.
Bagels are moist and chewy, making them the perfect sandwich base. Cut them in half and add America's favorite bacon and cheese to make a hearty meal.
Ingredients: high-gluten flour, yeast, butter, salt, sugar, water, cheese, bacon, spinach
Method: Mix high-gluten flour, yeast, butter, salt, sugar and water evenly, knead into a smooth dough and relax for a while.
The dough is cut into small pieces, rolled into bracelets, and then placed in the oven to rise at 30°C. The risen dough is then boiled in boiling sugar water. This process gives the bagels a high water content and makes them very chewy. The bagels are then baked in the oven to brown.
Take it out of the oven, cut it open, and put cheese, bacon and spinach on it. It’s done!
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Grilled Seafood Chowder
If there is a party, of course a rough grilled seafood chowder is a must.
Lobsters, shellfish, and crabs can all be grilled, which is a luxurious and satisfying experience. A group of people grilling seafood on the open lawn while sipping cola and champagne, enjoying the sunshine, is so exciting.
Eat meat with big mouthfuls, drink wine with big mouthfuls, this is the true essence of American style!
Ingredients: Lobster, king crab, white clams, garlic, onion, olive oil, wine, cheese
Method: Clean the lobster and cut it in half. Remove the king crab legs and bake in the oven for 5 minutes.
Sauté minced garlic and white onion in olive oil, add wine to make a sauce, pour it over the lobster and king crab legs, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and bake for 10 minutes.
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Grilled steak
The most basic and classic fried steak is quite popular in China and can be seen in both high-end restaurants and ordinary households.
A good steak has nothing to do with cooking skills, but rather tests the quality of the ingredients. With a good steak, everyone can fry a good steak.
A piece of steak, a bowl of mashed potatoes, and a salad. Simple but nutritious, this is the American diet concept.
Ingredients: steak, sea salt, black pepper
Method: Defrost the steak, let it rest for a while, and then fry it directly in a cast iron pan.
Fry for half a minute, turn over, fry for another minute, remove from the pan, sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper, and serve with some vegetables.
Of course, if you want to eat American food, you don’t have to go overseas. You can easily make it at home.
Moreover, most of them can be made into semi-finished products, which are very convenient for office workers to eat on a daily basis or for entertaining guests at home.
For example, for pizza, let the dough rise, portion it out, and store it in the freezer. Bagels can also be refrigerated to keep them fresh. When you want to eat them, just take them out, warm them up, and bake them in the oven for a few minutes.
Not to mention grilling seafood, it is very simple. As long as you buy good ingredients, you can make it with kitchen scraps. Steak is a favorite of fitness enthusiasts and office workers. It is simple, quick and nutritious to make.
However, these ingredients take up a lot of space and have requirements for the refrigerator.
In the United States, many people live in the suburbs, so every time they go to the supermarket they buy food for a week, so they have special needs for storage and preservation in the refrigerator.
This demand is not limited to Americans.
The pace of life in China is extremely fast now. Everyone relies on takeout to survive, and their health is getting worse and worse.
Many people want to cook for themselves but struggle with finding the time to go grocery shopping. However, it's entirely feasible to do a weekly grocery shopping trip.
More and more families are starting to make their own quick-heating foods, turning meat and staple foods into semi-finished products, freezing them in the refrigerator, and then heating them up when they need to eat.
It is especially convenient for office workers.
On a pleasant weekend, you can also call your friends and have a happy gathering at home.
Meat for multiple fresh fruits and vegetables can be served after washing, there is ice-cold beer and cola, music is playing in the living room, and everyone can chat while enjoying this unrestrained and free American life.
If you want to live like an American TV series, I recommend a Samsung American Free Space Refrigerator which is very popular in the United States .
The classic American style, the black body is elegant and noble, intellectual and full of modern romanticism, bringing you a beautiful American life.
With a large capacity of 498L , it is definitely enough to store any amount of food at home.
The extra-large refrigerator compartment can store a week's supply of vegetables, fruits and spices, daily sauces, as well as beer, drinks and snacks.
The freezer compartment is also large enough to easily store lobsters, steaks, various frozen foods, and large buckets of ice cream.
It can be said that the food in a freezer is enough to support a small weekend party.
Samsung's American-style Free Space Refrigerator also has awesome core fresh-keeping technology.
Frost-free moisturizing dual cycle, better preservation effect
The refrigerator compartment has high moisture retention, ensuring that fruits and vegetables remain fresh for a week.
There is no odor transfer between refrigeration and freezing, which prevents the stored ingredients from being "contaminated" by each other's odors.
There are also many amazing and thoughtful details in the design
The freezer door has a power-assisted handle and metal drawer slides inside, so it's easy to open the freezer even if it's full of food.
There are adjustable shelves on both sides of the refrigerator to store beer, wine , and other bottles and jars of different heights and sizes, so you don’t have to worry about anything.
The extra-large storage space not only gives people the freedom to store food, but also the freedom to approach life: only by eating seriously can you have a better life .
If you want to have a free American life, why not start by owning an American refrigerator.
This refrigerator is currently available in Gome’s offline stores.