Rice, noodles, fish sauce, herbs, vegetables, pork, beef, chicken, seafood, and tropical fruits form the basis of countless dishes.

Food culture varies significantly from northern to southern Vietnam.

While paella and tapas are known internationally, Spain’s food culture includes everything from Atlantic seafood and mountain stews to cured meats, rice dishes, grilled vegetables, and inventive modern cuisine. Olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, seafood, pork, rice, legumes, and seasonal vegetables are central to many...

The result is an enormously diverse food tradition featuring grilled meat, vegetables, bread, yogurt, seafood, pastries, spices, rice, legumes, and sweets.

Olive oil, vegetables, seafood, herbs, cheese, yogurt, grains, legumes, and grilled meats are central to the traditional Greek table.

The cuisine is closely connected to the Mediterranean climate and the agricultural traditions of the country's mainland and islands.

Indian cuisine is so diverse that describing it as a single style of cooking is almost impossible. Different regions use different grains, spices, vegetables, cooking techniques, meats, and religious traditions.