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American food

As an American, I’m constantly surrounded by Americanized versions of foreign cuisines. We’re a country of immigrants, so the mingling of natives with immigrants creates brand new fusion cuisines. Tex-Mex food isn’t exactly Mexican food…but it isn’t exactly standard American food either. The same goes with Italian-American food, Chinese-American food, etc.

So here’s what I’ve always wondered. Do other countries, particularly ones with lots of American immigrants, have their own unique versions of American food? The USA has Italian-American food, but does Italy have American-Italian food? The USA has Tex-Mex food, but does Mexico have Mex-Tex food? 🤔

I haven’t traveled internationally a lot, so I’m genuinely curious to know from someone who has.
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Like burgers and ribs? We have them, but I don't know if they are real American.
justanothername · 51-55, M
@NerdyPotato The original Hamburger started out life as a fried meat Patty in the German city of Hamburg and was discovered by US service men after WW2 and bought to the US. The “hamburger” retained its name from its city of origin.

Since then it has been experimented with in many, many ways…
RopinTexan · 36-40, M
@NerdyPotato Where do you live?
@RopinTexan the Netherlands