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morisoñando (morir soñando) is a Dominican drink made out of sugar orange juice and milk. I could never have too many of these. (you can also add rum)

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I think lots of latin america and africa eat plantains. I like them most as tostones or mangu but you can do anything with them

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I would also say cassava/yuca. We mostly eat it boiled with oil and salt but it can also be fried or made into chips.

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in DR, rum is used as an all purpose remedy for illness. barceló and brugal are two popular brands. 

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Zoborodo is a drink made from Hibiscus which is thought to have healing properties.

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Utensils are a representation of our cultural history.

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This object reminds me of making eba, fufu, and amala.

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Rice is very prominent in African culture, from jollof rice, fried rice, to white rice with stew.

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In Nigerian culture plantains are very prominent as a side dish in many meals, but this can also be seen in many other cultures as well.

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Rum is used nationally in Jamaica as a healing remedy for basically anything, kind of how some people are with ginger ale. They use it for the flu, sore throat, and headaches. Sometimes even to "ward off evil"!

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Soy Sauce is a condiment and ingredient used in Asian cooking. From my experience we just add some if we feel that there isn't enough flavor or to wet a dry food.

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Char Siu is Chinese Roast Pork glazed in BBQ sauce. Its nice and sweet, I can never have enough of it.

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Sorrel is a drink made from the hibiscus flower and if you have ever had hibiscus teas then you know that the smell is just amazing! Whenever I smell this flower and remember its beautiful red look, it just brings me back to late summer days drinking sorrel with my mom out on the porch!

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Ramen is a Japanese noodle dish that shares roots with the Chinese wheat noodle soup.

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Ackee and Saltfish is practically the most popular dish in Jamaica by far, but the origins actually are from, Africa. Ackee is a fruit native to West Africa, and saltfish is salted codfish. The dish usually includes common seasonings like black pepper, salt, and pimento. It also includes peppers.

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fried dumplings are made with flour, water, and salt and usually in Jamaica with some corn meal as well. They are an all-time favorite for me and other cultures eat/use fried dumplings as well including Haiti and other Caribbean countries.

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Lao Gan Ma is a spicy chili oil with bits of chili crisp inside of it. It is very popular in Chinese cooking and can be put on nearly everything from raw vegetables to noodle soup.

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curry is a staple in Jamaican food culture and I can almost guarantee you that almost every Jamaican has some! Curry however originates in India.

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A wok is a pan used to stir fry food. As far as I can remember i've used a wok to cook and season my food.

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Usually, during Christmas time, a rum/wine cake called a "black cake" is made to celebrate family and being together.

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whenever I see these pots I immediately think of curry chicken! With all the ingredients that are required in the dish, these pots are most definitely essential!

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Mochi is a Japanese desert which is portrayed as the elixir of immortality in the Asian myth of the Moon Rabbit, which comes from the shape of a rabbit holding a mortar and pestle from shadows on the moon.

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A spicy dish that will light up your Palate!

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The various flavors and spices emulsified in rasam makes it highly aromatic.

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Broccoli is used in Chinese dishes as well as African foods.

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Curd is a type of a yogurt made in Indian culture where milk is boiled and fermented. This is similar to the African food Amasi which is a type of plain yogurt.

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Cabbage is often used in Chinese cuisines, which is also rooted from indigenous people.

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Kheer is a type of sweet rice pudding and is similar to rice puddings made in other cultures. For example, there are many similarities between kheer and the Mexican food Arroz con leche.

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Rice was a commonly grown item in indigenous culture and is also a very prominent item used in most Indian dishes.

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Rice is a commonly known dish shared with many other cultures, in particular in Indian culture.

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Payasam is a type of rice pudding which is prominent in South Indian cuisine. Kheer is often offered to Hindu deities during religious rites, and is served at weddings, festivals, and other special ceremonies.

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This rolling pin and board is an object that often connects me back to my Indian roots. A common food in Indian cuisine is roti which is a kind of flatbread that is used in many Indian dishes alongside different curries. We make roti often and it is always a fun time trying to perfectly make round circles. This is important to me because it reminds me of my culture.

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In South Indian culture, we often make various sweets and delicacies for holidays or auspicious occasions. Venn pongal is a dish made with rice that is boiled and mixed in with lentils and spices. This pongal is especially made on the Tamil Holiday "Pongal" which celebrates the things that make for an abundant harvest. Often this dish is made with freshly harvested rice.

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A whole chicken at Chinese New Year presents prosperity of family and joy. A chicken with its head, tail and feet symbolizes completeness.

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Chicharrónes are fried pork rinds and eaten as a snack. They are pretty plain on their own, so we like to add Valentia hot sauce or whatever hot sauce you prefer plus some lime. Other chicharrónes are rectangle shaped and a lot of toppings are added like cueritos, lettuce/cabbage, tomatoes, avocado, queso fresco, and hot sauce. It makes a nice crunch sound and smells really good.

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My family has a set of fine china dishes that have been passed down from generations. We use these dishes on very special occasions and holidays. They are very important to me because they have created many memories with family.

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Noodles are served at all meals of the day and are a significant symbol in Chinese culture. During birthday celebrations, noodles are served to symbolize long life. The longer the noodle, the longer the life will be for that birthday person.

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Tamarind is a fruit indigenous to Africa and Mexicans love tamarind. We use it to flavor our beverages. We have agua de tamarindo, jarrito de tamarindo, and is typically added to ponche navideño. It is also used in practically every Mexican candy ever and people of all ages enjoy it.

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I have a family cookbook that has recipes in it from at least my great-grandmother. We make copies of it and pass it down through the generations. I've always thought it was a really cool tradition and I love looking through the recipes.

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Mole is a sort of thicker sauce made of different spices, chilies, chocolate, peanuts, and many other ingredients to produce a sweet/savory flavor. I've seen people compare it to curry since they are both very complex to make and the end result is a sort of paste. I've also seen people say its similar since they are served with rice and mole/curry are served over meat.

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Cooking utensils carry the histories of places and stories of people who have used them. There is a link between past and present when others use such items.

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Maguey, to my knowledge, is an umbrella term for all the species of agave. Depending on the agave species, you can make agave syrup, pulque (lightly fermented drink, low alcohol concentration, pre-Hispanic beverage), tequila, mezcal, and its fibers was used to make clothing and writing material.

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Usually, at weddings, Quinceañera, baby showers, birthday parties, carne asada, or really any big get-together, you have a typical Mexican plate. It consists of any carne asada- carnitas, barbacoa, etc, Mexican rice, beans, and if you want, veggies like radishes, jalapeños, limes, lettuce, diced onions, and cilantro are usually offered. This combination of food is the one you'll see most since it is pretty easy to prepare compared to other foods, will fill you up, and tastes so good.

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Gochugaru is a Korean pepper that is ground into dust and used in dozens of dishes. It is used as flavoring/garnish or made into a paste that is used as a sauce in many meals

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Tteokguk is a clear broth soup that has thin coin-shaped rice cakes in it. Tteokguk is eaten at the Korean New Years. The clear soup symbolizes a fresh clean start to the new year, and the coin-shaped rice cakes are meant to bring good luck and prosperity in the new year.

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A tortillera (image above) is a machine used to make tortillas or other masa-base foods (like sopes). They are essential in every Mexican household. This is what we use to flatten out the masa into the tortilla circular shape. They can be big or small, metal or wooden, old or new. When I look at one, it reminds me of home and the memories hit especially harder since I'm not there for most of the time. It reminds me of everyday life, my mom making tortillas for every meal porque no pueden faltar.

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Rice is a common ingredient in countless countries across the globe

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There are these specific plastic gloves that are used when making kimchi and preparing lots of ingredients, and every time I see them I have a ton of memories of my childhood rush back.

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In Mexican culture, we have this sweet bread called Rosca de Reyes (King's Wreath) and it has its roots in Catholicism. It marks the start of Epiphany, which is the manifestation of Jesus to the world. This bread is only made for this occasion (January 6th) and inside the bread are these little white baby figurines. When you cut your slice of the bread, if your slice happens to contain a baby, you are in charge of bringing tamales on February 2nd. February 2nd is Dia de la Candelaria which is a religious day of a feast celebrating 40 days after Christmas and the presentation of Jesus in the temple in Jerusalem. (I had to double-check with my mom on this)

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Miyeok-guk is traditionally eaten on your birthday to honor your mother, and mothers often eat for a while after giving birth.

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Napa Cabbage was one of many ingredients that came from China. China dominated east Asian culture for many centuries so they have a heavy influence on Korean food

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Cultures such as Germany share a fermented cabbage dish.

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Spanish and African culinary roots (When I was Puerto Rican)

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What food do you remember from your country that is related to the spiritual ceremonies? 

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Pan de muertos (bread of the dead) México

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Pan de muertos (bread of the dead) México

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Flavors, texture and aromas that carry historical, cultural, and symbolic meaning

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Amerindians products

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Think about products that can be related to different groups from your own culture?

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African origen products

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What food from your culture can you related using one of the senses below?

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smell, taste, touch, sight, and hearing senses

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Native American, African, Spanish, and Chinese ingredients

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What food in your country is used in other cultures?

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What dishes do you know that is shared with other ethnicity groups or races?

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Can you think about an ingredient rooted on the indians from your country? If yes, which one?

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What food in your country is a symbol of a food ceremony?

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What food in your country is a symbol of a food ceremony?

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Acaca

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Think about an object that remind you to your roots or past memories

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What is the importance of the utensils?