In some countries, lunch time often means soup time! However, soup is just one thing that can be eaten for lunch. What you eat for lunch may be different from the lunch of someone who lives in another country. Let's see together!
Mexico: Tasting Tortillas (薄玉米饼)
Many children in Mexico eat tortillas for lunch. Most tortillas are made from ground corn. But sometimes wheat flour (面粉) is used. Do you know the shapes of tortillas? Tortillas are usually flat and round, but they can also be made into other shapes. Delicious sauces, called salsas, are often added to tacos (玉米卷). These sauces are made from tomatoes, onions and hot peppers.
Russia: Sipping Soup
Winters in Russia are very cold. Maybe that's why many Russian children eat soup for lunch. Two of their favorites are cabbage soup and beet (甜菜) soup. Many Russian soups also include potatoes. They are an important crop in Russia. They make soups thick and rich. Eating thick soups can help keep people warm and can fill them up, so hunger is not a problem.
South Korea: Passing the Pickles (泡菜)
Meals in Korea are made up of many dishes. No matter what else is served, there is always rice. Kimchi (泡菜) is also always on the table. Kimchi is a kind of meat or vegetable. Korean children mix together many dishes at meals. It's common for their food to be hot and spicy (辣的).
These are what kids are eating for lunch around the world.
| The title:lunch from different countries | ||
| Mexico | Tasting Tortillas | ◆They are made from ground corn. ◆They can be made into other shapesflat and round. ◆Delicious sauces (salsas) are often added to tacos. |
| Russia | Sipping Soup | ◆Cabbage soup and beet soup are the mosttwo soups. ◆Many Russian soups also include potatoes, making soups thick and rich. ◆Thick soups help people keep warm and feel. |
| South Korea | Passing the Pickles | ◆Many dishes, like rice and Kimchi make up of Korean meals. ◆Hot and spicy food isin South Korea. |
