Which world cuisine relies fundamentally on the traditional process of 'nixtamalization,' where dried maize (corn) is soaked and cooked in an alkaline solution (typically limewater) to enhance its nutritional value and prepare it for grinding into masa dough for tortillas and tamales?
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Which South American cuisine is internationally renowned for its signature dish, Ceviche, where raw fish or seafood is chemically 'cooked' and cured through a process of extended maceration in highly acidic citrus juices (typically lime or bitter orange)?
Which foundational savory stock, typically prepared from kombu (dried kelp) and katsuobushi (shaved, dried bonito flakes), provides the essential Umami flavor base for virtually all traditional Japanese soups, broths, and simmered dishes?
Which world cuisine places high value on the culinary principle known as 'Wok Hey' (or 'Breath of the Wok'), referring to the distinct smoky aroma and flavor imparted by skillfully stir-frying ingredients quickly in a convex vessel (the wok) over extremely high heat?
Which world cuisine is most famously associated with the 'Tandoor,' a cylindrical clay oven used traditionally for cooking flatbreads like naan and roasting marinated meats at extremely high temperatures?
Which world cuisine is famously characterized by the principle of balancing four fundamental taste sensationsโsweet, sour, salty, and spicyโwithin a single dish or meal?
Which world cuisine established the classification system of the five 'Mother Sauces' (Bรฉchamel, Veloutรฉ, Espagnole, Hollandaise, and Tomate), which serve as the foundational building blocks for hundreds of other secondary sauces?
Which world cuisine fundamentally relies on three main fermented pastesโGochujang (chili paste), Doenjang (soybean paste), and Ganjang (soy sauce)โto provide the deep, complex savory foundation for many of its signature stews, soups, and marinades?
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