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Breakfast by Country[edit]

Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day in many cultures around the world. It varies significantly from one country to another, reflecting local ingredients, traditions, and culinary practices. This article explores the diverse breakfast traditions across different countries.

Africa[edit]

Algeria[edit]

In Algeria, breakfast often includes a variety of breads such as baguettes and khobz, served with olive oil, butter, or jam. A popular choice is the "kesra," a traditional flatbread. Breakfast may also include rghaif, a type of layered flatbread, often served with honey or cheese.

Somalia[edit]

In Somalia, breakfast typically features "canjeero," a type of fermented flatbread similar to a pancake. It is often served with a side of sugar, honey, or ghee. Another common breakfast item is "muufo," a type of bread made from cornmeal.

Asia[edit]

China[edit]

In China, breakfast varies by region but often includes congee, a type of rice porridge that can be served plain or with a variety of toppings such as pickled vegetables, meat, or century egg. Another popular breakfast item is "youtiao," a deep-fried dough stick, often eaten with soy milk.

India[edit]

In India, breakfast dishes vary widely across regions. In the south, popular items include "idli," a steamed rice cake, and "dosa," a thin pancake made from fermented rice and lentil batter. These are often served with "sambar," a lentil-based vegetable stew, and "chutney."

In the north, breakfast might include "paratha," a type of flatbread, often stuffed with vegetables or paneer, and served with yogurt or pickles.

Europe[edit]

In Europe, breakfast traditions vary greatly. In France, a typical breakfast might include a "croissant" or "pain au chocolat" with coffee. In Germany, breakfast often consists of a variety of breads, cold cuts, cheeses, and spreads.

North America[edit]

In North America, breakfast often includes items such as pancakes, waffles, bacon, and eggs. In the United States, a "continental breakfast" might consist of pastries, fruit, and coffee, while a "full breakfast" includes eggs, bacon, sausage, and toast.

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 == Breakfast by Country ==
-Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day in many cultures around the world. It varies significantly from one country to another, reflecting local ingredients, traditions, and tastes. This article explores the diverse breakfast traditions across different countries.
+Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day in many cultures around the world. It varies significantly from one country to another, reflecting local ingredients, traditions, and culinary practices. This article explores the diverse breakfast traditions across different countries.
 === Africa ===
 ==== Algeria ====
-[[File:Algerian_Breakfast_By_Fayeq_Alnatour.jpg|Algerian breakfast with traditional bread and tea|thumb|right]]
+[[File:Algerian_Breakfast_By_Fayeq_Alnatour.jpg|An Algerian breakfast spread|thumb|right]]
-In [[Algeria]], breakfast often includes a variety of breads such as khobz and msemen, served with olive oil, honey, or jam. Tea or coffee is commonly consumed alongside these dishes.
+In [[Algeria]], breakfast often includes a variety of breads such as [[baguette]]s and [[khobz]], served with olive oil, butter, or jam. A popular choice is the "kesra," a traditional flatbread. Breakfast may also include [[rghaif]], a type of layered flatbread, often served with honey or cheese.
-==== Morocco ====
-[[File:Rghaif_(detalle).jpg|Rghaif, a type of Moroccan flatbread|thumb|left]]
-In [[Morocco]], breakfast typically consists of breads like rghaif or baghrir, served with butter, honey, or cheese. Mint tea is a staple beverage accompanying the meal.
 ==== Somalia ====
-[[File:Canjeelo.jpg|Canjeelo, a Somali breakfast dish|thumb|right]]
+[[File:Canjeelo.jpg|Canjeelo, a Somali breakfast dish|thumb|left]]
-In [[Somalia]], a popular breakfast dish is canjeelo, a type of fermented pancake made from sorghum or maize flour. It is often served with honey, butter, or a stew.
+In [[Somalia]], breakfast typically features "canjeero," a type of fermented flatbread similar to a pancake. It is often served with a side of [[sugar]], [[honey]], or [[ghee]]. Another common breakfast item is "muufo," a type of bread made from cornmeal.
 === Asia ===
 ==== China ====
-[[File:Mama's_congee._(464786586).jpg|Congee, a traditional Chinese breakfast|thumb|left]]
+[[File:Mama's_congee._(464786586).jpg|Congee, a staple breakfast in China|thumb|right]]
-In [[China]], breakfast varies by region but often includes congee, a rice porridge that can be served plain or with various toppings such as pickled vegetables, meat, or eggs.
+In [[China]], breakfast varies by region but often includes [[congee]], a type of rice porridge that can be served plain or with a variety of toppings such as pickled vegetables, meat, or [[century egg]]. Another popular breakfast item is "youtiao," a deep-fried dough stick, often eaten with soy milk.
 ==== India ====
-[[File:Breakfast_idli_sambar.jpg|Idli and sambar, a common South Indian breakfast|thumb|right]]
+[[File:Breakfast_idli_sambar.jpg|Idli and sambar, a common South Indian breakfast|thumb|left]]
-In [[India]], breakfast dishes vary widely across regions. In the south, idli and dosa are popular, often served with sambar and chutney. In the north, parathas and puris are common, typically accompanied by yogurt or pickles.
+In [[India]], breakfast dishes vary widely across regions. In the south, popular items include "idli," a steamed rice cake, and "dosa," a thin pancake made from fermented rice and lentil batter. These are often served with "sambar," a lentil-based vegetable stew, and "chutney."
-[[File:Dosa-chutney-sambhar.jpg|Dosa with chutney and sambar|thumb|left]]
-Dosa, a fermented crepe made from rice batter and black lentils, is a staple breakfast item in South India.
-==== Levant ====
-[[File:Traditional_Levantine_Breakfast_with_a_Variety_of_Local_Delights.jpg|Traditional Levantine breakfast|thumb|right]]
-In the [[Levant]] region, breakfast often includes a variety of small dishes such as hummus, labneh, olives, and za'atar with olive oil, served with pita bread.
-=== Southeast Asia ===
-==== Indonesia ====
+[[File:Dosa-chutney-sambhar.jpg|Dosa with chutney and sambar|thumb|right]]
-[[File:Bubur_ayam_chicken_porridge.JPG|Bubur ayam, an Indonesian chicken porridge|thumb|left]]
+In the north, breakfast might include "paratha," a type of flatbread, often stuffed with vegetables or paneer, and served with yogurt or pickles.
-In [[Indonesia]], a common breakfast dish is bubur ayam, a chicken congee topped with fried shallots, soy sauce, and sometimes peanuts or crackers.
 === Europe ===
-==== Italy ====
+In [[Europe]], breakfast traditions vary greatly. In [[France]], a typical breakfast might include a "croissant" or "pain au chocolat" with coffee. In [[Germany]], breakfast often consists of a variety of breads, cold cuts, cheeses, and spreads.
-[[File:The_7_Breakfasts_-_Espresso_Bar.jpg|Italian breakfast with espresso and pastries|thumb|right]]
-In [[Italy]], breakfast is typically light, consisting of a coffee such as espresso or cappuccino, and a pastry like a cornetto or biscotti.
-=== Japan ===
+=== North America ===
-[[File:Chion-in_breakfast_by_Ozchin.jpg|Traditional Japanese breakfast|thumb|left]]
+In [[North America]], breakfast often includes items such as [[pancakes]], [[waffles]], [[bacon]], and [[eggs]]. In the [[United States]], a "continental breakfast" might consist of pastries, fruit, and coffee, while a "full breakfast" includes eggs, bacon, sausage, and toast.
-In [[Japan]], a traditional breakfast includes rice, miso soup, grilled fish, and pickled vegetables. Natto, a fermented soybean dish, is also commonly served.
 == Related Pages ==
 * [[Cuisine]]
 * [[Meal]]
-* [[Food culture]]
+* [[Lunch]]
+* [[Dinner]]
 [[Category:Breakfast]]
 [[Category:Meals]]
 [[Category:Cuisine by country]]