Christmas arund the world

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1. England – page 3

Christmas turkey recipe – page 5

2. India – page 8

Samosa recipe – page 10

3. Australia – page 13

Austrlain Caramel Banana Dessert recipe – page 15

4. South Korea – page 18

Hosomaki sushi recipe – 21

5. Bulgaria – page 24

Cabbage sarmi recipe with minced meat – page 29

Since time immemorial, millions of people around the world have celebrated Christmas. The roots of this custom are lost in deep antiquity. Each country has its own specific tradition, along with which more and more are being established these days.

Let’s go on a Christmas walk around the world. We will track who perceives and celebrates Christmas in what way, whether children everywhere are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus with a sack full of gifts.

England

Again songs and dances on the eve of Christmas. Every home has a decorated Christmas tree for the joy of every child. And waiting for Santa Claus, who comes down the chimney and leaves the presents in specially prepared long stockings hung on each crib. The Christmas menu is represented by a huge stuffed duck (goose) or turkey with a side of roast potatoes and the remarkable Christmas pudding, which is prepared by all members of the family.

And Catholics in Ireland have a custom of fully lighting their windows. The whole family, with a candle in hand, kneels and prays. Then the candle of the youngest child, or the smallest of the company, is placed in the center of the table, and all the other candles are placed at the edge of the windows to point the way of Mary and Joseph through the night.

Cristmas turkey recipe
1 turkey (about 5-6 kg) 300 g strips of bacon
2 sprigs of rosemary
1 lemon 4 heads of garlic
1 onion 4 tablespoons of olive 
oil salt and pepper to taste

for the stuffing:
600 g unsliced ​​white bread          
200 g of bacon
100 g of walnuts
3 sprigs of leek
600 g of large mushrooms
3 cloves of garlic
1 bunch parsley
1 sprig of rosemary
2 L size eggs
50 g Parmesan cheese
6 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper to 

for the sauce: 
2 tbsp cornstarch
200 ml of dessert wine
500 ml of chicken broth salt and pepper to taste

India

Indians pay great attention to the Christmas liturgy. Christians massively attend the service, which lasts two or three hours. Christmas in India is a symbol of brotherhood. Every house should become an island of warmth and understanding. Families visit each other and sing songs, play drums and cymbals, and during this time the hosts treat them with sweets, fruits and flowers. Even non-Christians join in the common celebration of human charity.

Samosa recipe 
flour - 300 g. type 500
potatoes - 500 g.
peas - green 150 g.
onion - 50 g.
hot peppers - 1 pc.
Coriander - green 1/4 link
cumin - 1 tsp
ginger
garam masala - 1 tsp.
salt - 2 tsp

Method of preparation:

The flour and 1/2 tsp. salt are mixed. Add 4 tbsp. oil and knead until coarse crumbs are obtained. Gradually add water (about 110 ml) and mix until a homogeneous mass is obtained. The dough is smeared with fat, covered and left to stand for at least half an hour. In the meantime, boil the potatoes and, after they have cooled, peel them and cut them into half-centimeter cubes.

Heat four tablespoons of oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. After reducing the heat, add the finely chopped onion and fry until golden brown. Add peas, ginger, finely chopped chives and green coriander, potatoes, remaining salt, ground cumin, 1 tsp. ground coriander and 1 tsp. garam masala. Stir over low heat for 3-4 minutes and remove from the stove.

The dough is mixed and divided into 10 balls, which are rolled into circles with a diameter of 12-13 centimeters. After the circle is divided in two, each half is rolled into a cone (water is used for sticking), filled with about 2.5 tsp. of the potato filling and cover.

The prepared samosas are fried on medium heat in a deep pan in oil about 5 cm from the bottom, after it has heated up. Fry until the samosas are brown and crispy, then remove, drain from the fat and serve hot.

Australia

Christmas in Australia is celebrated on December 25, as here. The difference is that for the Australians then it is the height of the children’s summer vacation. So, the warm season allows the festivities to take place outdoors without people feeling cold.

The most popular event that happens during the Christmas holidays is called “candle carols”. People come together at night in the square or around the cathedral with candles in their hands and sing carols. The stars shine above their heads. This wonderful view makes the kind of Christmas concert unforgettable.

Australian dessert with banana and caramel

sugar – 1

tsp starch – 2

tsp. vinegar – 1 tsp

eggs – 4

pcs. (proteins) salt – 1

pinch vanilla – 1 pc.

bananas – 2

pcs. candies – 150 g

of caramel cream – 300 g

chocolate – 50 g.

Method of preparation.

Mix sugar and starch. The egg whites are beaten with the salt, vanilla and the vinegar is added little by little until a very thick mixture is obtained. Add the sugar with the starch and beat until the mixture becomes thick and shiny. Place on baking paper placed on the reverse side of a tray. A large round clump of egg whites forms. Smooth with a knife on top and sides. It is placed in an oven heated to 180 degrees and the degrees are immediately reduced to 150.

Bake for 2 hours until pale golden. The oven is switched off and the door is opened very slightly. After 2 hours, the sponge is removed. Place on a large plate and top with pieces of banana.

The caramel candies are melted and this sauce is poured over the bananas. The cream is whipped, sprinkled on top. Grate the chocolate and sprinkle it over the dessert.

South Korea

South Korean Christians celebrate Christmas much like the holiday is celebrated here, but with less emphasis on gifts and decorations and more emphasis on the religious traditions that underpin the holiday.

Christmas buffets are popular in Seoul, and many residents book their Christmas dinners well in advance of the holiday. You can find everything from the traditional roast turkey, to sushi and crab legs.

Santa Claus is popular among children in Korea (he is known as Santa Harabuee) and wears either a red or a blue Santa suit. Children know him as a happy, gift-giving Santa figure, and stores hire Santa to greet shoppers and hand out chocolates and candies.

People in Korea usually exchange gifts on Christmas Eve, and instead of lots, it’s common for everyone to get one

Hosomaki sushi
sushi rolls - 6 pieces of Nori
rice for sushi - 250 g
water - 350 ml
white rice vinegar - 2 - 3 tablespoons
sugar - tablespoon
salt - 1/2 teaspoon
salmon - 100 years
carrot - 2 pcs.
avocado - 1 pc.
cream cheese - philadelphia
soy sauce
wasabi

Method of preparation

I washed the sushi rice very well until the water ran clear and let it drain for about 20 minutes.

In a vessel with a wide and thick bottom (who has a rice cooker can use it) I poured the rice and poured cold water over it.

After boiling, I reduced the heat to low and let it cook for 15 minutes.

I turned off the heat and let it rest for another 10 minutes without lifting the lid.

Then I transferred the rice to another non-metallic container (in my case glass, since I don’t have a wooden one).

While my rice was cooking, I prepared the vinegar, sugar and salt marinade.

I warmed up slightly to help the ingredients dissolve and left to cool. I added the cooled marinade to the cooked and cooled rice and mixed very well.

I had pre-cut the vegetables and the salmon.

Using a wooden mat, I shaped the roll, leaving about an inch of the skins free of rice and wetting the end with water to help it stick together better.

After all the rolls were rolled, I cut the sushi with a sharp knife, cleaning and wetting with water after each cut. Hosomaki sushi is ready.

Bulgaria

The Christmas Eve table is laden with an odd number of lean dishes. Foods traditional to the country are typical, such as oshav made of dried fruits, beans, boiled wheat, bread… Foods that are produced by the family, and not those that we can buy in the store, are always served, because that was the tradition of the time. in which people did not have supermarkets, but relied on their own labor. Red wine must also be present, because it symbolizes the blood of Jesus Christ.

The oldest man breaks off a piece of the bread, which he places in front of the icon of the Virgin, and then everyone begins to eat. All this is intact through the ages. There is also a modern tradition that we have created – placing lucky charms in the pieces of bread. So everyone can see what awaits them in the coming year.

A very old custom is to place a special Christmas tree in the hearth on the night before Christmas. The table was the concern of the women, while the men had the task of bringing a large tree, usually an oak, into the house. In addition to keeping the fire going throughout the night, the family knew through it what the year would be like: if the fire was raging, then the year was expected to be fertile and rich. It is the Bulgarians who still observe this custom today. But on the other hand, nowadays we decorate the whole house with Christmas decorations, balls, garlands, lights and at least one big tree. The whole home makeover manages to create the necessary Christmas spirit.

The caroling We can’t help but mention the most distinctive feature of the Bulgarian Christmas – the carolers. Christmas carolers are young men who go from house to house after midnight on Christmas Eve. It is believed that this is when supernatural beings such as goblins, goblins and vampires come out. And since ancient times, people have believed that carolers have the power to drive out these evil spirits. The songs they sing are about health and prosperity. And the owners welcome them warmly and impatiently, gifting them with ties. Fortunately, this tradition is still observed today in some parts of Bulgaria.

Cabbage sarmi with mincet meat
cabbage leaves
minced meat - 500 g mixture
rice - 1/2 tsp.
oil - 100 ml
onion - 2 onions
tomatoes - 250 g
carrots - 1 pc.
red pepper - 1 tsp.
pepper
cumin
salt

method of preparetion

First, scald the cabbage leaves to soften them.

You can prepare the sarmi in 2 versions – with a zipper or without. If you don’t want to fry, mix finely chopped onion, grated tomatoes and carrots, rice, fat, red and black pepper, cumin and salt to taste with the minced meat. Fill the ramekins with the mixture.

The second option is to fry the products in this sequence in the heated fat. Wrapped cabbage sarmi with minced meat are arranged in a pot, poured with water or meat broth, pressed with a plate and cooked until they remain in fat.

Note: You can use minced meat instead of mince.