Thursday, November 13, 2008

Food/ Dining Etiquette

You will be dining in Afghanistan for three weeks, so you will need to know the basics about the food that is served there and the proper etiquette to use while eating your meals.

Dining Etiquette (Encarta.com)
*You will be seated on the floor, usually on cushions
*Sit cross legged if you can; do not point your feet towards the food or at other people
*To eat, use your fingers; use your right hand only when you are eating
*You will usually only eat breakfast and dinner, but you may have some snacks between meals

Custom Food in Afghanistan
*Common foods eaten are:
*Palau (rice mixed with meat and/or vegetables
*Qorma (vegetable sauce)
*Kebab (skewered meat)
*Aashak (leek-filled pasta)
*Mantu (meat-filled pasta)
*Nan (leavened bread)
*Tomatoes, spinach, potatoes, peas, carrots, cucumbers, and eggplant are also popular
*Yougurt and other dairy products are common
*Sugarcane, a variety of fruits (fresh and dried), and nuts are eaten as desserts or snacks
*Chai (tea), either black or green, is the most popular drink

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