Meat, Poultry & Seafood

Chicken is one of the most common and widespread, domesticated bird. Humans keep chicken mainly as a source of food, consuming both their meat and their eggs. The meat of the chicken, also called "chicken", is a type of poultry meat. Because of its relatively low cost, chicken is one of the most used meats in the world. Nearly all parts of the bird can be used for food, and the meat can be cooked in many different ways. Popular chicken dishes include roasted chicken, roasted chicken, chicken curry, chicken soup, buffalo wings, tandoori chicken, butter chicken, and chicken rice. Chicken is also a staple of fast food restaurants.

Shrimps are found widely around the world in both fresh and salt water. They are widely caught and farmed for consumption. Preparing shrimp for consumption usually involves removing the head, shell, tail and vein. To de-shell a shrimp, the tail is held while gently removing the shell around the body. The tail can be detached completely at this point, or left attached for presentation purposes. Removing the "vein" can be referred to as deveining. The "vein" can be removed by making a shallow cut lengthwise down the outer curve of the shrimp's body, allowing the dark vein to be removed with a knife or fork. Shrimp and prawns are versatile ingredients, and are often used as an accompaniment to fried rice. Common methods of preparation include baking, boiling and frying. Even dried shrimp is commonly used as a flavoring and as a soup base in Asian and India cooking.

We have been consuming eggs for a millennium now. Eggs are said to be rich in protein and hence good for health. Chicken eggs are the most commonly eaten eggs and the quail eggs are considered to be a delicacy. The Roe and Caviar are fish eggs and are also very popular especially in Japanese cuisine.

The Mahi-mahi fish taste resembles other white fish, such as Tilapia or Flounder. It is an ocean fish and is mostly commonly consumed in United States and Caribbean countries.

Salmon is a popularly consumed fish. It is considered to be healthy fish as it is said to have high protein and Omega 3 fatty acids and Vitamin D. It is generally orange to red in color. Salmon is made in many different ways. Stakes of salmon are commonly fried and served as special entree dish in the restaurants. Smoked Salmon is another popular preparation method, and can served either hot or cold. Salmon roe or egg, is also used in Japanese cuisines as a delicacy.

Quail is a small, plump terrestrial bird. Quails are commonly eaten complete with the bones, since these are easily chewed and the small size of the bird makes it inconvenient to remove them. Also quail eggs are considered a delicacy. They are sometimes used in sushi and are commonly used in the Japanese cuisine. In places like Colombia and Venezuela, quail eggs are commonly used as a topping on hot dogs and hamburgers. In Philippines soft-boiled eggs are dipped in a batter, skewered and then deep fried.

Cornish game hen is also called as Poussin, Rock Cornish hen or just Rock Cornish. This is basically young chicken sold whole. Although it is called a game hen, it really not a game bird. It is a typical chicken that processed at a young age and hence it is smaller in size. Also though the bird is called a "hen," it can be either male or female.

Lamb or mutton are the meat of a domestic sheep. The young meat of sheep, in its first year is called Lamb meat and the meat of an older lamb is Mutton. This sheep meat is a very important part of the Mediterranean cuisine. Their lamb shank dish is a very popular dish. Sheep meat is also popular in India and Pakistan and they make curries and biryanis with it. Barbequed mutton is also a speciality in some areas of the United States.