Asian indians have their own cuisine, why dont american indians?!
Asian indians have their own cuisine, why dont american indians?
or do they? could it be buffalo steak ,frybread and beer?(with just a pinch of sage,no doubt!)?
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well what kind of comment is that.. rather rude don't you think?? especially about the beer thing.. anyway I found a VERY long list, here is a little bit of it..
Jakes Bakery Highway I-40 between Gallop and Albuquerque NMbest Pueblo bread ever eaten in his wood fired hornos. These round loaves have a crispy crust with a hint of mesquite wood that fires his oven. He and his son also produce cherry, apple, blueberry and pineapple pies that are made in the form of a round loaf as well as sweet rolls. Bring some cheese to eat with this wonderful bread as you visit Acoma Pueblo. Also take home some great tamales made at his bakery
Kai, Sheraton Wild Horse Resort
5594 Wild Horse Pass Rd. Tel 602-225-0100. honeydew melon soup with scallop and halibut ceviche, set off with candied kumquats. Then move on to tribally raised buffalo with raspberry and tomatillo salsa. Finish up with warm fry bread topped with Kahlua ice cream.
Cedar Pass Lodge Box 5, Badlands National Park, SD 57750 Tel 605-433-5460.Sioux Indian Taco made from our special fry bread and seasoned buffalo
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I've seen American Indian cuisine books in the local public library. Pay them a visit.
I think you are half on to something! Native Americans do have their own cuisine, it's just not as widely known or enjoyed as curry is in Asia. Native Americans were largely hunter-gatherer's, subsiding on whatever was available in the area, so you would assume they were sustained on items like squashes, (including pumpkins, zucchinis etc) rabbit, boar, fish, deer, buffalo, mushrooms, rye, wheat and other hearty foodstuffs. They did not have a lot of flair to their food (spices etc,) and were a bit on the bland side, but were hearty and high in nutrients. Remember, India's spices are indigenous to their sub-continent.
They do, though it's not so widespread outside of the reservations. In fact, I've lived just outside a reservation in New Mexico and I'm currently living on the border of another one in Montana and it's a big deal (especially during tourist season!), however when I was living in Yuppieville, Colorado it was practically nonexistent.
They do have their own cuisine.
Some samples are frybread, and buffalo yes, but there are others.
Venisin or Mutten stew, bean dishes, etc.
North American indian food is famous the world over.
It is just that some people don't know their history.
Tacos, enchiladas, mole, are all North American indian food.
I don't know about the US, but in Canada there is a rich tradition of First Nations food, and it varies with the availability of the food source.
Bannock or flat bread is known all across the country. I've had beaver, venison, elk, bear, buffalo, oolichon, smoked salmon, wild ginger, etc at various reserves or aboriginal celebrations across the country.
The cuisine is part of the culture and part of celebrating community, which is as rich and diverse as the food.