What is ethnic cuisine?
Ethnic cuisine refers to the cooking style of the members of an ethnic group as a manifestation of its ethnicity.
What is ethnic group?
Most social scientists agree that the ethnic group is a social category defined by any one of a variety of criteria, including country of origin, physical features such as skin color, ancestral language, religion, or some combination of these. Ultimately ethnicity is a matter of identity—recognition of the social distinction by both members of the group and outsiders. Although ethnicity has to do with social not cultural categories, members of each group inevitably participate in a subculture that is more or less different from that of those outside the group. Food and foodways (by which is meant that entire complex of ideas and behaviors associated with food) is a particularly important component of these cultural differences.
About the event
- The participants have to prepare an ethnic dish; the dish should be a main course with accompaniment.
- Time allotted for preparation & presentation; 2 hours – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
- Venue : ATK/ BTK (15 teams each)
- Team of two can register for the event.
- The number of teams is limited to 30; the first 30 teams to register shall be eligible to participate.
- The last date of registration: 18-08-2019; Sunday.
Checklist for the event
- Raw materials
- Presentation kit
- Menu card (Refer the general guidelines for the event listed below)
- Food Costing worksheet in A4 size sheet only (Refer the general guidelines for the event listed below)
Evaluation criteria
Evaluation of the registration form: The identification & description of the ethnic cuisine. The description should clearly mention the following:
- The background of the dish – History, cultural implication
- Speciality of the dish – the type of ingredients used, the speciality of the cooking technique.
- The reference link to the information you have provided.
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