TeenDabbyWala

I am not asking what the literal equivalent is, I am asking what dish holds the same level of importance as biryani in American gora culture. In Pakistani culture, Biryani is usually the main dish at a wedding, or party. Even when people go out to eat, Biryani is probably on the top of their list. A lot of people can make Biryani, but very few can make it just right. It's pretty much the food that brings the whole menu together at a wedding.

I am going to guess Lasagna or meat loaf?

SindSagar

TeenDabbyWala

Only a tiny portion of the population eats it. No one cares about it outside of Louisiana or maybe parts of Texas.

SindSagar

So TDW you want to know what is irresistable food to Americans like Biryani is?


then I would have to say either Pizza or Macroni & Cheese..........but I have seen Americans ignore their favourite dishes when Biryani is served!

TeenDabbyWala

you clearly did not read the first post.

SindSagar

I am simply judging by the fast food fads..............have not been in many American homes!

Steak and patatoes would probably be called the mainstay of any American's preference in formal Dinner Selection!

if that is what you were looking for.........

u r right about not reading all ur post............the word Biryani is so over powering....Sindhi, that is!......if you know what I mean..

Sara516

seeing as how when u exclude the wannabes, there's only one american gori on GS (ok 2... wait... no 3), u may get 3 diff answers.

dildirani

Meatloaf

maroush

I would say chicken... just plain roast chicken... or steak... definitely mashed potatoes....

Kambakht Ishq

Steak

Gina~

Lasagna or steak

Aisha Dubaiwali

Me would also say steak.

bride2be

roast chicken
steak and potatoes

nadeemnirvana

yeah id say roast chicken, steak, beef wellington, rissoto, salmon

Afro-Sheen

I would think some kind of pasta would be a necessary staple

missthang

hmmm yes! i think i have to agree with this one

amana

Oh, I'm so excited - I get to be the expert in a food thread here for once!

There is no equivalent to biryani because Americans are so ethnically diverse, food is very regional and favorite dishes are quite seasonal. In the summer, at everyone gets excited about the steak or hamburgers at a bbq, at Thanksgiving, its all about the turkey. Some families have ethnic culinary traditions - Italian-Americans and the 12 course Christmas eve dinner, or Polish-Americans and pierogies, for example.

Meatloaf is a home food, not usually served to guests, and lasagne is a lazy extra or a potluck/buffet favorite - nothing to get excited about.

RupayHalwa

From an English pov, I would agree with maroush and nadimnirvana - Chicken (Roast or otherwise), salmon, beef or steak.

I will repeat SALMON again, as no self respecting Angrez would be without smoked salmon or salmon something else at their wedding.

(Unless u r "Mo" from "Eastenders" who would of course be very pleased and excited to serve tinned salmon filled sandwiches.)

Princess1983

A lot of brits opt for hog roasts (judging on a conversation I had with a friend the logic is it's cheaper as you give a lighter starter and just serve it with salads, breads etc rather than splashing out on a lavish four course meal)...so for them that would be their centrepiece/main dish like biryanis.

At our wedding we have pilau as the main dish for the baraat day and on the walima it was a biryani-this was done to the regions in which the events were held.


On another note...fish is another popular one at british weddings. I've been served salmon goujons with garlic mayo-loveeellllly jubbly.

As for comments about Mo, she's in a league of her own bless her.

I quite like smoked salmon myself....

One of my bestfriends is off to a wedding in the states...if I remember I'll ask her to note down her meal from the wedding.

bebo

In weddings there are usually two or three choices for main course including chicken, fish or steak with sides. Normally you pick one when you RSVP for the event.