How to put an ethnic twist on American breakfast favorites.
The demand for globally inspired breakfasts is booming, and the items with the most appeal are those with which a customer has some familiarity.
When it comes to ethnic offerings, adding even small changes to your menu choices can make a world of difference. In fact, when it comes to making changes, less is actually more. Adding items that are extreme in taste or make-up can be more intimidating and off-putting than appealing. Therefore, the secret to a successful global menu is creating items that add an exotic touch to an old familiar friend.
The following is a simple guide on how to "globalize" traditional breakfast items to appeal to today’s adventurous consumers:
In it, you'll find the classic items followed by a simple recipe that adds a particular ethnic flair. Many allow for the opportunity to use pork from the Smithfield comprehensive portfolio, and we also included others that cater to those guests who prefer vegetarian choices. Use the guide as is, or use it to inspire your own creations.
Eggs Benedict
An American breakfast staple, the delicious tower of English muffin, Canadian bacon and poached is topped with hollandaise sauce.
India
Carrier: English muffin
Protein: Grilled portobello and spinach
Sauce: Sriracha and cumin hollandaise
Scandinavia
Carrier: Bagel
Protein: Smoked trout
Sauce: Dill hollandaise
Eastern Mediterranean
Carrier: Charred pita
Protein: Pit-roasted pork
Sauce: Cucumber-citrus yogurt
South America
Carrier: Llapingachos (Ecuadorian potato pancake)
Protein: Pork mojo
Sauce: Hollandaise
Mexico
Carrier: Crispy hash browns
Protein: Chorizo
Sauce: Chihuahua cheese
South Korea
Carrier: Toasted Sope
Protein: Korean BBQ pork
Sauce: Korean BBQ sauce
Breakfast
Sandwich
Crispy bacon, scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese in between two pieces of toasted wheat bread is a classic start to an American day.
India
Carrier: Dosa (lentil and rice pancake)
Protein: Eggs
Toppings: Tomatoes and herbs
Scandinavia
Carrier: Rye toast
Protein: Pork rillettes
Toppings: Capers, fennel, hard-boiled egg and chives
Eastern Mediterranean
Carrier: Multigrain sandwich roll
Protein: Rosemary toasted pork loin
Toppings: Over-medium egg and cheese
South America
Carrier: Empanada
Protein: Bacon
Toppings: Scrambled eggs, cheddar and cream cheese
Mexico
Carrier: Bolero roll
Protein: Chorizo
Toppings: Scrambled eggs and chihuahua cheese
South Korea
Carrier: White bread (griddled)
Protein: Pork belly
Toppings: Cabbage, carrot, egg omelette and Sriracha
Biscuits and Gravy
Warm buttermilk biscuits smothered in a pork sausage gravy is a signature American comfort food.
India
Carrier: Buttermilk biscuits
Protein: Pork belly
Gravy: Curried pork gravy
Scandinavia
Carrier: Boiled potatoes
Protein: Breakfast sausage
Gravy: Sour cream−based gravy with sage
Eastern Mediterranean
Carrier: Polenta cakes
Protein: Ground pork sausage
Gravy: Zesty tomato sauce
South America
Carrier: Sequilho biscuits (cornflour)
Protein: Smoked sausage
Gravy: Feijoada (pork and black bean stew)
Mexico
Carrier: Chipotle cheddar biscuits
Protein: Guajillo braised pork butt
Gravy: Lime-infused sour cream
South Korea
Carrier: Steamed buns
Protein: Korean BBQ pork
Gravy: Bean paste
Breakfast Skillet
Crispy hash browns topped with cheese, bacon, vegetables and eggs cooked your way is a must in every American diner.
India
Base: Cumin scented rice
Protein: Chana masala (chickpeas)
Eggs: Sunny-side up
Toppings: Harissa paste
Scandinavia
Base: Steamed potato chunks
Protein: Shaved ham
Eggs: Poached eggs
Toppings: Asparagus, Swiss cheese and hollandaise
Eastern Mediterranean
Base: Yukon Gold potatoes
Protein: Breakfast sausage
Eggs: Poached eggs
Toppings: Tomatoes, bell peppers and feta cheese
South America
Base: Roasted and shredded sweet potatoes
Protein: Linguica (garlic sausage)
Eggs: Scrambled
Toppings: Red onions, bell peppers and coalho cheese
Mexico
Base: Hash browns
Protein: Carnitas
Eggs: Scrambled
Toppings: Green chiles, tomatillos and bell peppers
South Korea
Base: Rice and red and black beans
Protein: Garlic braised pork belly
Eggs: Vegetable omelette
Toppings: Radish kimchi
Ham and Cheese
Quiche
Eggy custard filled with ham and cheese and baked into a pie crust is a warming, yet elegant breakfast.
India
Custard Filling: Steamed potatoes, spinach, cauliflower, coriander, jeera powder and chat masala
Cheese/Toppings: Mozzarella
Scandinavia
Custard Filling: Broccoli, diced ham and potatoes
Cheese/Toppings: Goat cheese
Eastern Mediterranean
Custard Filling: Oven-roasted tomatoes, kalamata olives and crumbled fennel sausage
Cheese/Toppings: Feta cheese
South America
Custard Filling: Leeks, diced bacon, kale and caramelized onions
Cheese/Toppings: Cheddar cheese
Mexico
Custard Filling: Diced bacon, roasted poblano peppers, corn and hominy
Cheese/Toppings: Salsa roja
South Korea
Custard Filling: Bacon, green onions, kimchi and shredded carrots
Cheese/Toppings: Gochujang (before baking)