Does anyone know anything about El Salvador and the meal customs???

Question

Doing a project on this and I am having trouble finding info on the internet for El Salvador specifically. Any help will be much appreciated!!!!

Answer 1

I'd go ask the cuzcatlecos in the Salvadoran group, they probably know best.  But, here are some more thoughts...

Meal customs vary according to many factors, including social class. In the countryside, amongst poor peasants, for example,  it is still customary for men to be served and for women to eat standing in the cooking area. A wealthier family in the city will often have domestic help. The family may be seated and be served by a maid or cook.

It is customary for factory workers and students to grab the cheapest and fastest food being sold out of a street cart!

Tortillas are a staple, but "pan francés" (white bread buns) are quickly taking their place in many homes, mostly at breakfast. However, its customary to have some kind of bread or tortilla to eat with the meal.

Pupusas, stuffed tortillas, are the most "Salvadoran" food item and its common for families to go out for pupusas on Sunday evenings here in the city. They are breakfast or dinner item typically, since the mid-day meal is the largest of the day and often consists of a meat item, if affordable. Most folks buy their pupusas from pupuserías and its not as common to make them at home.

It's customary to eat and enjoy your food in El Salvador. It is NOT customary to count calories, complain about fat content or know what "carbs" means. It is customary to give the last bit of your food to visitors and always share what you have.

Buen provecho! (Bon apetit) is what we say.

Answer 2

lol i was born there but dont know a d**n thing about it because i've lived in the USA since i was a baby...sorry

Answer 3

What exactly do you have in mind?  It would have helped if you provided examples of other cultures just to see what you meant.

El Salvador is heavily Catholic, and so the customs of Lent are always observed.  

The country is on the Pacific Coast, so seafood plays a big part in the meals.

Beans and tortillas (corn) are the basic staples, and are regulated by the government.

Panes con Pavo - turkey - are customary on Christmas and New Years.  Tamales are made on most occasions.

The main meal of the day is usually Dinner.  Most people have coffee and some pastries or bread for breakfast.

I hope this helps.

Answer 4

Go to this yahoo club of salvadorean: [e-mail]

Almost of them speaks english they could help you better. I could elaborate more on your question but, you question needs some good answers with some details. Come over so we could help you.

They are differences believe or not within the county even as small as it is, can I sure you, that you'll find good and interesting answers.