Research a food that has made it to the US

Choose one of the following foods: tacos, burritos, pizza, spaghetti, pad Thai, ramen, or lo mein.  If there is another food you’d like to research, email me for approval. 

Do some research and answer these questions about your chosen food item:  (each answer should be at least 3 sentences except #2 & #8)

1. Briefly describe the food as it is in the United States. 
2. In what country did the food originate?
3. What is the history of this food:  When, why, and how was it created?  Describe the dish as it was when first created.  
4. How did this dish make its way to the United States?  Tell the story.  
5. How has the dish changed since it was created?  How and why has the United States changed the food?  
6. How do people in the country of origin feel about the food item now?  Is it a favorite and eaten often or is it more obscure?  
7. Has this dish spread to other countries as well?  How is it different in these other countries?