Breakfast Around the World
How does the rest of the globe
wake up?
Breakfast in North America
A typical American breakfast usually
involves some kind of bread/flour
product, (pancakes, waffles, French
toast) eggs, and bacon, ham or
sausage. American breakfast is heavily
influenced by European tradition.
Canadian
breakfasts are
similar to
American
breakfasts, but
usually have a
bigger emphasis
on ham and
potatoes.
It seems as if breakfast in
North America has been
exploited by name brands
and advertisements.
Breakfast in Mid-Asia
China- Congee is very
popular. It is basically a
watery porridge.
Korea- Most
Koreans eat Kimchi
for breakfast.
Kimchi is cabbage
based and very
pungent.
Breakfast in the Middle East
Iraq- Most Iraqis enjoy bread
products for breakfast like
this Khubz. Usually they
spread honey, butter, or jam
over it.
Coffee and tea are the breakfast
drinks of choice. Middle Eastern
coffee is usually thicker and
stronger than that of elsewhere.
Breakfast in Middle America
In Guatemala, people generally
eat tortillas and rice or beans for
breakfast.
The tortilla is a defining part of
Mexican breakfast as well.
Although, most Mexicans enjoy a
sort of breakfast burrito with eggs
and beef inside. The Chili pepper
is used to spice up the morning
meal.
Breakfast in Europe
A traditional
English
breakfast
consists of
Ham,
beans,
sausage
and eggs.
In Germany, varieties of
Bread and pastries are a
favorite for breakfast. Most
are complemented with
sesame, poppy, or caraway
seeds.
You can’t have
breakfast in
Europe
without
enjoying Tea
or Coffee.
Traditional African breakfast
Variations of
dates are
popular all
over northern
Africa
Firfir is a
common
Ethiopian
breakfast
dish
Boerowors
is a
sausage
Eaten in
Southern
Africa for
breakfast
South American Breakfast
Breakfast in brazil often
consists of fruit or
vegetable based items like
avocado dishes and fresh
slices of papaya and
pineapple.
People of South
America enjoy
some of the finest
coffee in the world.
Rice and Beans are a big part of
morning meals everywhere in South
America.
South East Asian Breakfast
Pho Bo beef
noodles
is a
breakfast
favorite
in
Vietnam
Johk is a
popular
pork and
rice dish in
Thailand
Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice) topped with an egg
Balinese coffee is a great way to wake up in Bali
Northern Asian Breakfast
Russian’s
Love
black
bread in
the
morning
Porridge is
widely
eaten in
Russia
Russian Tea
is a very
popular for
breakfast
Mongolian yak
milk is used in
all kinds of
breakfast dishes
in Northern Asia
Common Breakfast themes
Most cultures tend to shy away from
alcohol in the morning.
Breakfast tends to be a quicker meal than
others.
Most cultures tend to use scaled down
versions of larger meals for breakfast.
Most cultures tend to drink other
beverages besides water for breakfast.