THE IMPORTANCE OF FOOD nFactors influencing food n nGeographical position and available resources n nReligion prohibitions – Islam, Judaism, Chritianity? nFood-symbol of wealth – exotic food for some people, for some – pure water n Czech food n nCzech food is generally heavy, greasy and not very healthy n nCzechs eat a lot of pork, sauces, fried and sweet dishes n nDumplings – as a side dish with meat nFruit dumplings n n Traditional Czech food is pork with dumplings and sauerkraut - vepřové, knedlíky a zelí, always served with a glass of beer n nSmažený sýr – fried cheese n nThe traditional starter is hot soup n Soups - polévky nSlepičí polévka –chicken soup n nHovězí vývar – beef broth n nRajská polévka – tomato soup n The menu nThe menus usually have two or three courses n nSide dishes of dumplings, rice, potatoes or French fries n Every main dish is usually garnished with obloha (cucumber, tomato, lettuce, cabbage or pickles) n Examples of typical dishes Kinds of meat nVepřové maso - pork nHovězí maso- beef nKuřecí maso- chicken n nTelecí maso - veal nJehněčí maso- lamb Examples of typical dishes nsvíčková na smetaně - sliced beef sirloin served in a creamy vegetable sauce with dumplings n nguláš – beef or pork goulash served with dumplings and often garnished with onion slices Examples of typical dishes n nPečené kuře a brambory – roast chicken and potatoes n nHovězí, rajská omáčka a rýže – nbeef, tomato sauce and rice Fish - ryba nFish - a special Christmas meal, but n nit is available in any Czech restaurant all year around n nCzech pond-bred carp – kapr - from south Bohemia n nTrout – pstruh - is very popular Sweet dishes npalačinky -rolled crepes filled with either fruit or jam and topped with whipped cream and chocolate n novocné knedlíky - dumplings filled with plums or other fruit and topped with sugar, cream cheese and melted butter n n jablečný štrúdl - apple strudel Drinks nThe most famous Czech drink is beer – pivo – very high consumption n nThe best-known Czech beer is Pilsner, its name is derived from a town in western Bohemia called Plzeň (Pilsen in German) nRadegast, Budvar n nThe usual type is draught light beer - světlé and in some places they serve special strong dark lagers - tmavé Other typical drinks nCzech liqueur- Becherovka -a bitter-sweet, yellow herbal drink, it can be served as an aperitif - -Slivovice – plum brandy, strong alcoholic drink - -Moravian wines – from south Moravia region Mineral waters- carbonated, still Coffee - káva nTurecká káva - Turkish coffee – a very simplified version of real Turkish coffee- hot water poured on coffee powder n nVienna coffee – with whipped cream n n n Which cuisine? nFish ad chips nParmezan cheese nTortillas nRaw fish nCouscous nCurry nDolma nBorshtch nBigos n Questions nWhat is the meal typical for your culture? n nWhat are typical ingredients? n nWhat is the standard drink? n nAre meals often made at home? n nIs it popular to go out to have a meal? n nTramín červený nMuller Turgau nSavignon nFrankovka nMohu/ můžu si objednat? nPlatit prosím nÚčet prosím