Afghan Food In Afghan Culture

Register to read the introduction… Nan is usually flavored with nigella, poppy or sesame seeds, and is baked either in the family's own tandoor or by a nanwaee at a local tandoor bakery. In the event that the baker is a woman, grooves are made in the bread, if men, then cuts are made. One of the many things that stand out about this culture is the fact that there is a lot of prominence that is laid on the food. As a matter of fact, Afghan culture greatly adores unexpected guests. In other western cultures, people usually view uninvited guests with such disgust that it is considered an imposition. However, Afghans readily welcome the guests into their homes. In fact, so kind are they that even in the worst of situations, the family will welcome in whomever is at the door and share a hearty meal with them. One of the reasons why this culture stands out is that it is usually a rare occurrence to come away from an Afghan table hungry, even if the situation is so dire. Whatever little they have they usually share. Afghan cuisines are usually authentic and delicious especially if you have the know how to prepare them, Nafisa Sekandari Afghan Cuisine Avagana Publishing 2010 A Collection of Family …show more content…
First of all you have to understand that the culture greatly values etiquette. You must always make sure that whenever you are visiting someone, you have to remove your shoes at the door. This is customary to Afghans. Besides this, there is also the tendency that whenever food is being served, especially in someone’s home, the setting is usually in such a way as people will sit on the floor, and in most cases on some cushioned surfaces. Some of the practices might be common place to so many cultures, including the aspect of waiting to be shown where to sit. It is also very important to remember that whenever you sit down, try as best as you can to sit down cross legged. It is considered a bad habit to sit with your legs outstretched and your feet facing other people. There are other cultures the world over that might find this amusing or even irritating, but the Afghan communities are so closely knitted that they usually serve their food communally, and everyone is invited to eat from the same plate, tray or dish. As a rule, you should remember never to eat with your left hand. While on that, it is also important to make sure that you pass and receive things with your right hand also as a sign of respect. When you are a visitor to Afghanistan, you might take some time to learn this, but the sooner you get used to it the better. The food is usually eaten by use of the