What is BBQ? What does it stand for? Difference from yakiniku

What is BBQ? What does it stand for? Difference from yakiniku
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Recently popular activities BBQ featured in .
I can't hear you anymore! Questions about BBQ I will explain.

Together Definition and etymology of BBQ (barbecue) also introduced.
" Why is it abbreviated as BBQ? There must be many people who have wondered.

Therefore, in the article Also explains why it is abbreviated as BBQ (barbecue) To do!

What is BBQ?

What is BBQ?
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Definition of BBQ

Make a fire outdoors using firewood or charcoal , A cooking method in which meat, vegetables, seafood, etc. are grilled or smoked. About.

BBQ: Differences between Japan and America

BBQ: Differences between Japan and America

America, home of BBQ Then, " Take your time and large chunks of meat grilling or steaming ” means.

On the other hand, in Japan BBQ teeth, not a big chunk of meat sliced thinly sliced meat characterized by the frequent use of .
in Japan, “Nabe culture” of eating while cooking has spread Thin meat is used because it is cooked faster than large chunks of meat.

Also, in Japan and the United States The place to do BBQ (barbecue) is different .
In America, if you live in a house home garden In the case of condominiums and apartments Patio (veranda or porch) I often do it in

Housing conditions are different in Japan and the United States.
Therefore, in Japan than your garden Places where fire can be used, such as campsites and riverbeds go to BBQ There are many cases to do, and it is common.

The etymology of BBQ (barbecue)

Although there are various theories, it is the language of the Taíno people who originally inhabited the Greater Antilles (Cuba, etc.) in the Caribbean Sea and the Bahama Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. " Barbacoa (wooden frame used when roasting meat) derived from It is said that

At the end of the 15th century, Columbus reached the West Indies (Caribbean Islands). "Barbacoa" translated into Spanish .
after that, Communicated to the English-speaking world, Barbeque "Became It has been with.

What is the difference between "Barbeque" and "Barbecue"?

" Barbeque "teeth american english , " Barbecue "teeth British English is.

Both mean BBQ (barbecue), "que" in American English , ``cue'' in British English and the ending is different.

Why Barbecue is Abbreviated as BBQ

"Barbeque" in American English and "Barbecue" in British English Why is it abbreviated as "BBQ"? probably . Do you know the reason?

In English (both American and British), "be" to "b", "see" to "c", "you" to "u", etc. Abbreviate by replacing with alphabets that sound similar There are many things.

Similarly, "Barbeque (Barbecue)" "bar" → "B", "be" → "B", "que (cue)" → "Q" became abbreviated as Eventually it changed to "BBQ (barbecue)" It has been with.

The difference between BBQ (barbecue) and yakiniku

The difference between BBQ (barbecue) and yakiniku

(Especially in the home of America) How to eat BBQ (barbecue) and yakiniku is different .
Let's take a look at it together.

As I mentioned earlier, In Japan, "Nabe culture" is pervasive, Style of eating while cooking is taking root.

on the other hand, " entertain guests while enjoying a meal is the American BBQ (barbecue) style .
Therefore, not while cooking, Serve all the meat on a grilled plate and eat together This is the characteristic of authentic American BBQ (barbecue).

Even beginners can easily enjoy BBQ!

Even beginners can easily enjoy BBQ!

This time BBQ Introducing the definition and etymology of Did.

In Activity Japan, There are many BBQ (barbecue) plans that include empty-handed OK rental & ingredients I have.
Easy to enjoy even for beginners So please check it out!

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