Hamilton

Hamilton food is a part of the Canadian cuisine, eaten in the Hamilton region of Ontario, characterized by rich variety owing to multi-cuisine influences. Owing to the port city’s proximity to New York, there is a large immigrant population residing in the city, whose culinary styles lend much diversity to this regional Canadian cuisine of Hamilton.

 

Hamilton Cuisine: Commonly Used Ingredients

The cuisine of Hamilton offers a range of seafood dishes. People here, popularly eat fish, crab cakes and cod tongues. Beef and chicken along with the poultry items are also included in daily meals. Though, all the seasonal vegetables are used for preparing food, potatoes, carrots, cabbage and turnips are widely used. Apples, apricots, rhubarbs, blueberries, peaches, pear and plums are some of the seasonal fruits relished by the people of Hamilton.

 

Common Methods Of Preparing Hamilton Foods

Since, the Hamilton culinary culture incorporates a rich assortment of cooking styles  from different cuisines; a large number of techniques are used in food preparation. However, the common culinary practices implemented in this cuisine are stir frying, grilling, baking, steaming, slow cooking and deep frying.

 

Popular Hamilton Recipes

Artichoke Dip- A delicious dip made by combining artichoke hearts with Parmesan cheese, can be served cold, hot or at the room temperature. It is usually accompanied with tortilla chips and pita wedges.

Shawarma- This dish belongs to Arabic cuisine and Hamilton is famous for serving one of the best Shawarmas in the world. The dish comprises a wrap similar to sandwich which is usually stuffed with goat, turkey, beef and lamb mixture. This Hamilton food is eaten with Lavash bread, pita bread and taboon bread.

Winter Veggie Soup- This flavorful soup preparation is usually done during the winters and consists of vegetables like potatoes, carrots and tomatoes along with chunks of chicken and chicken broth cooked with the herbs like thyme, marjoram and rosemary.

Eggs Cooked on Spicy Potatoes- Scrambled eggs topped on a spicy mixture of onions and potatoes, usually served with salads and soups.

Pumpkin Loaf- A filling loaf made out of pumpkin puree, usually eaten as a snack.

Oatmeal Cooked In Rice Cooker- It is a low fat Hamilton food which tastes good and has a rich and creamy texture.

Canadian burger with beer braised onion and Cheddar- A classic burger of Canada, usually eaten with sauces and dips. This burger is usually enjoyed with chilled beer.

 

Places Famous For Hamilton Foods

Lemon Grass Restaurant- A place to relish Thai and Vietnamese food, this eating joint is situated at the Garth Street. The menu offers an array of delicious curries and sauces.

Shakespeare’s Dining Lounge- A romantic place to dine, it is located in downtown Hamilton. The place offers a wide range of Hamilton food. Seafood and steaks are the specialty of this place.