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— Massaman Curry, Thailand —
Massaman curry opens the top ten dishes in the world. In his homeland in Thailand, the dish can be found on the menu of any restaurant. The dish combines potatoes and beef, which are stewed in coconut milk. Their taste is complemented by massaman curry paste, as well as tamarind, peanuts, sugar and star anise.
— Peking Duck, China —
Business card Chinese food is a peeled skin, baked in a special oven. Before serving, the carcass is cut into 80-120 pieces. Slices of meat, along with vegetables, are wrapped in a pancake smeared with a specially prepared sauce and eaten.
— Ramen, Japan —
One of the main dishes Japanese cuisine the respondents ranked 8th. It consists of noodles in broth. It can be accompanied by various additives in the form of pork, pickles or vegetables.
— Dim Sum, Hong Kong —
Without tasting this dish, a trip to China cannot be considered complete. However, this best example of Cantonese cuisine has long spread beyond the borders of the country. The dish is a variation of dumplings made from rice starch dough. Almost everything can be used as a filling: from meat to vegetables and fruits. Steaming dim sum.
- Som Tam, Thailand -
This salad based on green papaya is liked by all tourists without exception. The ingredients in it are composed in such a way that the dish combines sweet, salty, sour and spicy tastes. A salad is being prepared in a mortar: first, dressing is mixed in it, after which it is rubbed with vegetables.
— Pad Thai, Thailand —
If a Food Hall of Fame ever comes up, foodies would love to see pad thai in it. This is a dish of rice noodles with a special sauce, the characteristic taste of which comes from tamarind. The noodles are first soaked and then stir-fried with shrimp, onion, garlic, egg and sauce.
— Tom Yum, Thailand —
The fourth line of the rating went to the masterpiece of Thai cuisine -. The dish combines several tastes at once: sour, salty, spicy and sweet. The spiciness and sourness of the dish is given by its invariable ingredients - chili pepper, lime juice and leaves and lemongrass. Soup is being prepared chicken broth, in which shrimp, chicken, fish or other seafood are added.
— Sushi, Japan —
Since sushi has been tried all over the world, the combination of rice and seafood has become a gastronomic classic. Real sushi is made from white fine-grained Japanese rice, which is cooked according to Japanese technology. Once the rice reaches room temperature, other ingredients are added to it, the most common among which are seafood.
— Nasi Goreng, Indonesia —
This dish is often considered culinary symbol Indonesia, thanks to which it has become popular outside the country. The dish is a mixture of pre-cooked and then fried rice with the addition of meat, chicken, seafood or vegetables. Remarkably, for cooking, locals take ready-made rice left over from previous days. Additional Ingredients can also be collected from leftovers. When preparing a dish from scratch, all the ingredients are prepared separately.
— Rendang, Indonesia —
Readers called rendang the most delicious dish in the world. The main ingredient of the dish can be meat, poultry, fish or vegetables. They are simmered for a long time in a spicy sauce with coconut milk and a mixture of lemongrass, galangal, garlic, turmeric, ginger and chili. Meat rendang is the most popular. The dish is served both hot and cold.
11. Lasagna, Italy
12. Kimchi, Korea
13. Chicken and rice, Singapore
14. Satay, Indonesia
15. Ice cream, USA
16. Kebab, Turkey
17. Ice cream, Italy
18. Croissant, France
19. Green curry, Thailand
20. Pho, Vietnam
21. Fish and French fries, England
22. Egg tartlets, Hong Kong
23. Bulgogi, Korea
24. Fried rice, Thailand
25. Chocolate, Mexico
26. Penang Assam Laksa, Malaysia
27. Tacos, Mexico
28. Pork Barbecue, Hong Kong
29. Chili crab, Singapore
30. Cheeseburger, USA
31. Fried chicken, USA
32. Lobster (Properly Cooked), Any Country
33. Seafood paella, Spain
34. Shrimp dumplings, Hong Kong
35. Neapolitan pizza
36. Nam Tok Mu Hot Sauce Pork, Thailand
37. Potato chips, USA
38. Warm brownie with vanilla ice cream (properly cooked), in any country
39. Masala dosa, India
40. Bibimbap, Korea
41. Kalbi, Korea
42. Burger, Germany
43. Fajitos, Mexico
44. Laksa, Singapore
45. Roti Prata, Singapore
46. Maple Syrup, Singapore
47. Fettuccine Alfredo, Italy
48. Parma ham, Italy
49. Lechon, Philippines
50. Goi Quon, Vietnam
What should not be missed when visiting another country? Of course I'm going! The national cuisines of different peoples of the world are a kind of journey within a journey. In this issue, we've rounded up the best dishes from around the world, just in case you're going to go all out and start your own food tour.
1 Australia: Pie floater
This dish is often referred to as the perfect hangover cure. This meat pie in the Australian style, which is "immersed" in pea soup or hovering over it. Sometimes tomato sauce, vinegar, salt and pepper are placed on top.
2. Argentina: asado
This is a popular grilled meat dish. In a word, Argentinian steak. If you come across a really good asador (one who makes asado), then you will remember the taste of real grilled meat once and for all.
3. Austria: Wiener Schnitzel
Wiener schnitzel is synonymous with Austria. This is a very thin veal tenderloin breaded and heavily fried. Usually served with lemon and parsley and garnished with potatoes or rice.
4. Belgium: multi-free
Of course, mussels and french fries can be eaten in other countries, but such a spicy and tasty combination first appeared in Belgium. Mussels are cooked in different ways (with wine, butter and spices, or even in tomato broth) and served with salty crispy fries. Wash it all down with a refreshing Belgian beer.
5 Brazil: Feijoada
Brazil is a huge country with a diverse cuisine, so it's hard to choose just one dish. However, the most iconic Brazilian dish is probably feijoada - a dish of beans and smoked beef or pork. Usually served with rice, kale, farofa (fried cassava flour), hot sauce and orange wedges to aid digestion.
6. Canada: Putin (emphasis on "i")
Putin first appeared in Quebec, it's delicious high-calorie dish that will warm you from the inside: French fries and slices of cheese in hot gravy.
7 China: Shanghai dumplings
It is difficult to choose just one best dish in such a huge country as China, but, perhaps, Shanghai dumplings (xiao long bao) deserve this title. This dish appeared in Shanghai and is a dumpling with meat stuffing, which are steamed in broth in a bamboo basket.
8 Colombia: Arepa
Arepas are flatbreads made from maize or flour that are grilled, baked, or pan-fried to a deliciously fluffy texture. They are usually eaten for breakfast or as a lunchtime snack. Often put on top butter, cheese, eggs, milk, chorizo or hogao (onion sauce).
9 Costa Rica: Tamale
If you happen to be in Costa Rica in December, you will surely see tamales on every corner, because these tortillas are made mainly at Christmas. Tamales can have the most different fillings, including pork, rice, eggs, raisins, olives, carrots and peppers. They are wrapped in paradise banana leaves and cooked in a wood-fired oven.
10. Croatia: Pag cheese
Pag cheese is a hard Croatian cheese made from goat milk. It is made on the island of Pag and is so famous that it is exported all over the world.
11. Denmark: olebrod
This is traditional Danish Rye bread, which is dipped in beer and boiled to a state of porridge. Served with whipped cream, thanks to which it looks like a dessert. Nutritious and sweet, but with the taste of rye bread.
12. Egypt: Molohea
This dish is served throughout North Africa, but it is especially popular in Egypt, where it first appeared. The Egyptian version of this dish uses the leaves of molohea (a type of bitter vegetable) - the stems are removed from them, then finely chopped and cooked with coriander, garlic and broth. Usually served with chicken or rabbit, and sometimes lamb or fish.
13. England: roast beef and Yorkshire pudding
These dishes are considered national in England. Combine the flavor of beef in gravy with hot bread.
14. France: potofeu
The national dish of France - potofeu - is a product of rural cuisine - a broth with meat, root vegetables and spices. According to tradition, the cooks strained the broth through a sieve and served it with meat.
15. Georgia: khachapuri
Spicy cakes with cheese or egg.
16 Germany: Currywurst
This popular fast food dish consists of grilled sausage bratwurst (served whole or cut into pieces) seasoned with curry ketchup. French fries are served as a side dish. Connoisseurs say that it is best to try with Nuremberg sausage.
17. Greece: gyros
Gyros are made from meat (beef, veal, pork or chicken) that is cooked on a vertical spit and served with tomatoes, onions and various sauces. They say that the best and largest gyros can be tasted in the north of the country. In addition, in the south they are more often served with jajik, and in the north - with mustard and ketchup.
18. Holland: pickled herring
This raw fillet herring marinated in a mixture of cider, wine, sugar, spices and/or spices. This dish is best eaten on a fresh fried bun with chopped onions.
19. Hungary: goulash
A popular Hungarian dish, goulash, is a cross between soup and stew and has a very thick texture. There are many ways to prepare this dish, but traditional recipe includes beef, onion, paprika, tomato, green pepper, potatoes and sometimes noodles.
20 India: Tandoori Chicken
In India, cuisine varies greatly from region to region, so it's nearly impossible to pick just one dish to describe the entire country. In the north, dishes are more "meat", with curries and fragrant bread. In the south - more vegetarian and spicy. Well, if I had to choose, I guess the tandoori chickens could get the title. the best dish India. It consists of the actual chickens, which are marinated in tandoori masala and fried in a special tandoori oven. Served with vegetables, yogurt sauce and rice.
21. Indonesia: martabak
Martabak is a sweet Indonesian pie. From above and below it is, in fact, a porous cake, and in the middle there can be a variety of sweets - from chocolate chips before grated cheese and peanuts, and sometimes a banana! Sold all over Indonesia right on the streets.
22. Italy: pizza
Agree, it could not be otherwise. Pizza originated in Italy - in Naples, to be exact. Neapolitan pizza is very dense, with a crispy crust and high quality ingredients such as fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and meat. In this country, pizza is an art and pizza chefs are artists.
23. Japan: katsudon
Of course, sushi seems like the most obvious candidate for the cult title. Japanese food, but many Japanese claim that katsudon is an equally popular dish. It's crispy, deep fried pork cutlet with eggs and spices. Served, of course, with rice.
24. Kazakhstan: beshbarmak
In translation, it means "five fingers", because this dish was originally eaten with the hands. Boiled meat (mutton or beef) is cut into cubes and mixed with boiled noodles, and then seasoned onion sauce. Served in a large round dish with lamb broth as a side dish.
25. Malaysia: Nasi Lemak
Considered the unofficial national dish of Malaysia; consists of rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaves. Traditionally served wrapped in banana leaves, chili, anchovies, peanuts and boiled eggs. Many claim that this dish can cure you of a hangover.
26. Mexico: mole
Mole sauce is one of the most complex and delicious sauces in the world because it uses over a hundred ingredients. This sauce appeared in the regions of Pueblo and Oaxaca, but you can find it almost throughout the country.
27. Indonesia: Rijstafel
Translated from Dutch, this word means "rice table". This is a set meal of a dozen small side dishes such as sate, sambal, egg rolls, fruits and vegetables. While all of these dishes are of Indonesian origin, the dish itself dates back to the Dutch colonial period.
28. Nigeria: Egusi soup and mashed potatoes
Puree can be made by stirring potato flour into hot water or starch using boiled white yam and beat until soft. Egusi soup is made from protein-rich pumpkin seeds, melons; leafy vegetables, goat meat, and condiments such as chili are commonly added. There are many regional versions of this dish.
29. Norway: Rakfisk
This is salted trout that has been marinated for several months. It is eaten raw, with onions and sour cream. For a long time, Norway was a poor country, on the verge of agricultural possibilities. Due to the long winter, Norwegians are used to harvesting their crops in advance and saving them. Therefore, traditional Norwegian dishes are often marinated, smoked or canned. And rakfisk is one of them.
30. Philippines: adobo
In other countries, adobo is a popular sauce, but in the Philippines, it is a whole dish with meat (pork or chicken) cooked in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and vegetable oil. Before frying, the meat is marinated in this sauce. The dish is so popular that it is called the unofficial national dish of the Philippines.
31. Poland: zhur
Zhur is a base for soup, consisting of rye flour, which is fermented in water for up to five days. Chopped vegetables are added to the broth - carrots, parsnips, celery root, leeks, potatoes, garlic, and usually eggs and sausages.
32. Portugal: francesinha
This is a Portuguese sandwich made of bread, ham, linguica (smoked pork sausage) and steak. All this is poured with melted cheese and tomato sauce. Best eaten with French fries and a cold beer.
33. Romania: sarmale
Cabbage leaves stuffed with rice and meat. This is a very popular dish in Romania eaten in winter.
34. Ukraine: borscht
Any foreigner in Ukraine is simply obliged to try borscht. Usually served cold and with sour cream. The best aperitif? Of course, gorilka.
35. Saudi Arabia: cabsa
Fragrant rice dish with many spices such as cloves, cardamom, saffron, cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg and bay leaves. Usually all this is mixed with meat and vegetables. This dish can be found throughout the Middle East, but is especially popular in Saudi Arabia.
36. Scotland: smoked salmon on black bread
Smoked salmon is a must have in Scottish cuisine. The Scots squeeze a fresh lemon on the salmon and eat the fish, simply putting it on a piece of black bread, adding only butter or cream cheese.
37. Slovakia: cheese dumplings
These are small potato dumplings with soft goat cheese (brynza) and bacon.
38. Slovenia: Kranjska sausage
This is a Slovenian sausage made from pork (20% of which is bacon), salt, pepper, water and garlic. And that's all.
39. South Africa: biltong
View canned meat from South Africa. It can be beef or game meat, such as an ostrich. South African version beef jerky but much tastier. Strips of meat seasoned with salt and spices, dried and truly delicious.
40. South Korea: panchang
A traditional meal in South Korea consists of many small side dishes, from which it is almost impossible to choose just one. Therefore, Koreans love panchang - a set of small dishes that are served with rice and eaten in company. It can be kimchi, soup, gochujang, kalbi, etc.
41. Spain: jamon
A spicy marinated ham cut from the hind leg of a pig. It's iconic spanish dish, which is served with a glass of wine, crispy bread and olives.
42. Switzerland: rosti
Finely grated potatoes, which are fried in a pan until golden brown. It was originally a farmers' breakfast in the canton of Bern, but the taste of this dish has made it popular throughout the country.
43. Taiwan: bread coffin
This is a very thick piece. white bread stuffed with various yummy such as chicken or peppered beef.
44. Thailand: Phat Thai
This dish originated in Thailand in the 1930s and has remained a cult favorite throughout the country ever since. Thin rice noodles are fried with tofu and shrimp and seasoned with sugar, tamarind, vinegar, chili and fish sauce. It turns out very spicy and tasty.
45. UAE: shawarma
One of the most available meals in expensive UAE. Perhaps that is why it remains one of the most popular in the country. It is a pita sandwich that contains fried meat (usually a mixture of lamb, chicken, turkey or beef) and vegetables. They are usually seasoned with spicy sauce or tahini.
46. Russia: buckwheat and beef stroganoff
Stroganoff meat, finely chopped beef, poured hot sour cream sauce, goes well with a traditional Russian side dish - buckwheat.
47. USA: hamburger
In the USA there are many different dishes And it's hard to choose just one. But, you see, a hamburger is, perhaps, the “face” of America. Especially in the company of french fries and a milkshake.
48. Venezuela: pabellon criollo
This dish consists of white rice with stewed black beans and meat. Often served with scrambled eggs and fried plantains.
49. Vietnam: pho
This dish is popular throughout the country - noodle soup. There are many versions regarding the type of meat used, but each of them must have rice noodles and a broth flavored with shallots, fish sauce, ginger, salt, and spices like cardamom, star anise, and cloves. Some versions also include onion, cilantro and black pepper.
50. Wales: Clark's Pie
Spicy meat pies, which originated in Cardiff, Wales. They are made by secret recipe, but you will find meat, vegetables and gravy in them.
Almost every country has its own national dish - the legendary food, which is the most widely consumed dish within its borders. National dishes are part of the country's identity and culture, as well as a popular topic for foreign visitors. When you travel, you always want to taste the most famous culinary dish visited country. As a little inspiration, we have compiled a list of twenty-five outstanding dishes. national cuisine which you will definitely want to try.
25 Barbados: Cou-cou & Flying Fish
Barbados has many types of popular fish such as king mackerel, tuna, barracuda or campechian snapper, however Barbados is known as the "land of flying fish" and this fish has even made its way into the national dish of Barbados called "Ku-ku and flying fish". Ku-ku consists mainly of corn porridge(from cornmeal) and okra (okra), and flying fish are usually fried or steamed.
24. Canada: poutine
Poutine, which appeared in Quebec in the late 1950s, is a favorite dish in Canada. It is made with french fries topped with brown gravy-like sauce and melted cheese. Even though the basic recipe is very simple, there are many variations of poutine. Some restaurants offer poutine with fillings such as chicken, bacon, Montreal-style smoked meat, three-pepper sauce, or even caviar and truffles.
23. Syria: kibbeh (Kibbeh)
This typical Syrian dish, also popular in Lebanon, Palestine, and Jordan, is made with burghul (ground wheat), chopped onion, and finely minced lean beef, lamb, goat, or camel meat. The most famous variety of kibbeh is torpedo-shaped fried meatballs stuffed with minced beef or lamb. Other types may be formed into balls or patties. They are also baked or cooked in broth.
22. Poland: Bigos
Bigos (which means hunter's stew) is meat stew traditional for Polish, Lithuanian and Belarusian cuisine, but only the Poles consider this dish their national dish. It's very satisfying and delicious stew, made from a wide range of ingredients such as cabbage, sauerkraut, various types of meat and sausages, tomatoes, honey, mushrooms, peppers, caraway seeds, bay leaves, marjoram, dried or smoked plums and others. Bigos may be served on a plate or sometimes in a loaf of bread.
21. Greece: Souvlaki
Greece is a country that is home to several famous dishes such as Fasolada, Moussaka or Tzatziki, but souvlaki is usually considered the country's most iconic dish. It's popular Greek dish fast food consists of small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables fried on a skewer. As a rule, the dish is prepared with pork, although chicken and lamb can also be used. The dish can be served on a spit for food on the go with your hands and in pita bread with garnishes and sauces or with fried potatoes.
20. Italy: pizza
Since pizza is well known all over the world, there is no need to introduce this popular dish. Instead, we will tell you about the possible origin of the archetypal type of pizza - pizza Margherita (Pizza Margherita). Legend has it that the Margherita pizza was invented in 1889 when the Royal Palace of Capodimonte commissioned Neapolitan pizza maker Raffaele Esposito to create a pizza in honor of the visit of Queen Margherita. Of the three different pizzas he created, she chose one in the colors of the Italian flag: red (tomato), green (basil), and white (mozzarella). Presumably this type of pizza was then named in her honor - "Pizza Margherita".
19 Ireland: Irish Stew
First introduced back in 1800, Irish stew is the most common dish in the country and a staple in Irish pubs around the world. Irish stew, which was originally a thick broth of slow-cooked lamb with onions, potatoes and parsley, now often includes other vegetables.
18. USA: hamburger
Hamburgers, by analogy with pizza or pasta, are known and loved all over the world, but the country most often associated with them is the United States. Everyone knows what a hamburger usually consists of, but not many people know that the term "hamburger" originally comes from Hamburg, the German city from which many people emigrated to the United States. This term, however, has nothing to do with the dish, because in German "Burg" means a fortified settlement.
17. Hungary: goulash
Goulash became the national dish of Hungary in the late 1800s, when Hungarians were looking for symbols of national identity to distinguish themselves from their partners in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In the future, this hearty meal spread to Central Europe, Scandinavia and Southern Europe. It is a soup or stew of beef (sometimes also veal, pork, venison or lamb) and vegetables, richly seasoned with pepper and other spices.
16 Israel: Falafel
A common dish not only in Israel but throughout the Middle East, falafel is deep-fried balls or patties made from ground chickpeas, beans, or both. The dish is usually served in pita bread or wrapped in a flatbread known as matzah. Falafel became so popular that McDonald's served "McFalafel" for a period of time in some countries.
15. Jamaica: Ackee & Saltfish
Although this savory dish originated and is most popular in Jamaica, it is also widely consumed in the UK, Canada and the US. To prepare this dish, salted cod is fried with boiled aki (a nutritious fruit with a buttery nutty flavor), onions, tomatoes and spices. The dish is usually served for breakfast or dinner with breadfruit, thick dough bread, dumplings or boiled green bananas. It is often washed down with coconut milk.
14. Austria: Wiener Schnitzel
The Wiener Schnitzel is a very thin breaded and deep fried veal schnitzel. This is the most popular and famous Viennese and Austrian dish. It is made from lightly boiled salted veal rolled in flour, beaten eggs and breadcrumbs. The dish is traditionally served with potato salad, cucumber salad, parsley potatoes, french fries or fried potatoes and garnished with a slice of lemon.
13 South Korea: Bulgogi
Bulgogi, which means “fire meat,” is a typical South Korean dish that typically consists of grilled marinated beef. The marinade is a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, onion, ginger, sugar, wine, green onions, and sometimes mushrooms. Many South Korean restaurants have a mini-barbecue on every table, giving diners the opportunity to grill the meat themselves.
12. France: thin pancakes (Crepe)
Thin pancakes, French name which "Crêpe" comes from the Latin word "crispa" (meaning "rolled"), are usually prepared from wheat flour. Thin pancakes are served with a range of toppings. They can be both sweet (with sugar, fruit jam, strawberries, maple syrup and so on), and "salty" (with cheese, ham, eggs, ratatouille, mushrooms, artichokes and various meat products).
11. China: Peking duck(Peking Duck)
Peking duck is the most famous dish from the capital of China and one of the most iconic Chinese food. Crispy duck meat is eaten with green onions, cucumber, sweet beans And thin pancakes. Sometimes, a small bowl of spicy sauce, such as Hoisin sauce, is added to the main platter.
10 Brazil: Feijoada
The main ingredients of this hearty and very tasty dish are beans with fresh pork or beef. Brazilian feijoada is made from black beans, a variety of pork or beef products such as pork trimmings, bacon or smoked pork ribs and at least two types smoked sausage and smoked beef. It is common to serve this dish with white rice and oranges. Oranges are served to aid digestion.
9. Ukraine: borscht
This dish originated in Ukraine, but became popular in many countries of Eastern and Central Europe. Borscht is thick and spicy soup, in which beets are the main ingredient. It is almost always prepared with pork or beef broth and usually contains pieces of meat from which the broth was prepared. Borscht also includes hearty, starchy vegetables like potatoes. Carrots are also added to borscht Bell pepper. It can be served as a main course, but is usually eaten as an appetizer, with bread.
8Thailand: Pad Thai
Thai noodles are stir-fried rice noodles. It is often sold as street food, but is also served as a main dish in Thai restaurants. This hearty dish is made from soaked and then dried rice noodles that are fried with eggs and chopped firm tofu. The dish is seasoned with a wide range of ingredients such as tamarind pulp, fish sauce, dried shrimp, garlic, shallots, chili, etc. Thai noodles can be served with lime wedges and crushed roasted peanuts. Depending on the region, it may also contain fresh shrimp, crabs, chicken or other meat.
7 Czech Republic: Svickova
There is an ongoing debate in the Czech Republic over whether roast pork with dumplings and cabbage (Vepřo-knedlo-zelo) or svičková is the Czech national dish. We chose the second option. Svichkova is beef tenderloin with creamy vegetable sauce and dumplings. It's tasty but not very diet dish, sometimes served with lemon slices and cranberries as a garnish.
6. Venezuela: arepa (Arepa)
Arepa, made from crushed corn dough or fried flour, is considered the national dish of Venezuela and sometimes Colombia as well. Different parts of the country use different sizes and types of corn and added ingredients. In Eastern Venezuela, for example, the most common species is typically 8 to 20 centimeters in diameter and approximately 2 centimeters thick. Nowadays, this dish is often cooked in electric arepa machines, which reduce the cooking time from 15 to 25 minutes per side to seven minutes or even less.
5 Turkey: Kebab
Kebab originated in Turkey, where street vendors sold meat cut from vertically mounted skewers. Kebab has become one of the most popular fast food in most European countries. Traditional meat kebab is lamb, however, depending on local preferences or religious taboos, kebabs may also use other types of meat, including beef, goat, chicken, pork, or even fish. Meat is usually served in flatbread or pita bread.
4 Singapore: Chili Crab
The main ingredient in this delicious seafood dish is large edible crabs, which are fried in sweet and hearty sauce from tomatoes and chili sauce. Travel guide CNN Go listed this Singaporean dish as one of the 50 Most delicious meals in the world". It is number 35.
3. Serbia: splash (Pljeskavica)
This is a Balkan dish made from various kinds minced meat, popular throughout southeastern Europe. A traditional Serbian plashkavica is made from a mixture of minced lamb, pork, beef or veal that is grilled with onions and served hot on a plate with vegetables and a side dish, usually French fries or bread. This delicious and spicy dish has recently become popular in other European countries and already served in some specialty restaurants fast food.
2 New Zealand: Bacon and Egg Pie
This savory crusty pie contains bacon, egg, and often onions, peas, tomato, and cheese. It is sometimes served with ketchup. The cake tends to have a denser texture and feel, and is generally high in calories. In addition to New Zealand, this snack is also popular in neighboring Australia.
1 Belgium: Mussels with French Fries (Moules-Frites)
This dish first appeared in Belgium and is considered the country's national dish, however, it is also popular in France and other Western European countries. However, the most surprising thing about this traditional Belgian dish is its size. A portion of mussels in Belgian restaurants is, as a rule, one and a half kilograms per person. As a dish, mussels and french fries are served in separate plates or containers so that the fries do not become wet.
What should never be missed when visiting another country? Of course National dishes! The cuisines of different peoples of the world are a kind of journey within a journey. In this issue, we've rounded up the best dishes from around the world, just in case you're going to go all out and start your own food tour.
Australia: Pie floater
This dish is often referred to as the perfect hangover cure. This is an Australian-style meat pie that is "dipped" in or "floated" over pea soup. Sometimes tomato sauce, vinegar, salt and pepper are placed on top.
Argentina: asado
This is a popular grilled meat dish. In a word, Argentinian steak. If you come across a really good asador (one who makes asado), then you will remember the taste of real grilled meat once and for all.
Austria: Wiener Schnitzel
Wiener schnitzel is synonymous with Austria. This is a very thin veal tenderloin breaded and heavily fried. Usually served with lemon and parsley and garnished with potatoes or rice.
Belgium
Of course, mussels and french fries can be eaten in other countries, but such a spicy and tasty combination first appeared in Belgium. Mussels are cooked in different ways (with wine, butter and spices, or even in tomato broth) and served with salty crispy fries. Wash it all down with a refreshing Belgian beer.
Brazil: feijoada
Brazil is a huge country with a diverse cuisine, so it's hard to choose just one dish. However, the most iconic Brazilian dish is probably feijoada - a dish of beans and smoked beef or pork. Usually served with rice, kale, farofa (fried cassava flour), hot sauce and orange wedges to aid digestion.
Canada: poutine (emphasis on "i")
Putin first appeared in Quebec, this is a delicious high-calorie dish that will warm you from the inside: french fries and slices of cheese in hot gravy.
China: Shanghai dumplings
It is difficult to choose just one best dish in such a huge country as China, but, perhaps, Shanghai dumplings (xiao long bao) deserve this title. This dish appeared in Shanghai and is a dumplings stuffed with meat, which are steamed in broth in a bamboo basket.
Colombia: Arepa
Arepas are flatbreads made from maize or flour that are grilled, baked, or pan-fried to a deliciously fluffy texture. They are usually eaten for breakfast or as a lunchtime snack. Often topped with butter, cheese, eggs, milk, chorizo, or hogao (onion sauce).
Costa Rica: tamales
If you happen to be in Costa Rica in December, you will surely see tamales on every corner, because these tortillas are made mainly at Christmas. Tamales can have a wide variety of fillings, including pork, rice, eggs, raisins, olives, carrots, and peppers. They are wrapped in paradise banana leaves and cooked in a wood-fired oven.
Croatia: Pag cheese
Pagsky cheese is a Croatian hard cheese made from goat's milk. It is made on the island of Pag and is so famous that it is exported all over the world.
Denmark: olebrod
This is a traditional Danish rye bread that is dipped in beer and boiled to a porridge. Served with whipped cream, thanks to which it looks like a dessert. Nutritious and sweet, but with the taste of rye bread.
Egypt: molohea
This dish is served throughout North Africa, but it is especially popular in Egypt, where it first appeared. The Egyptian version of this dish uses the leaves of molohea (a type of bitter vegetable) - the stems are removed from them, then finely chopped and cooked with coriander, garlic and broth. Usually served with chicken or rabbit, and sometimes lamb or fish.
England: roast beef and Yorkshire pudding
These dishes are considered national in England. Combine the flavor of beef in gravy with hot bread.
France: potofeu
The national dish of France - potofeu - is a product of rural cuisine - a broth with meat, root vegetables and spices. According to tradition, the cooks strained the broth through a sieve and served it with meat.
Georgia: khachapuri
Spicy cakes with cheese or egg.
Germany: Currywurst
This popular fast food dish consists of grilled bratwurst (served whole or cut into pieces) seasoned with curry ketchup. French fries are served as a side dish. Connoisseurs say that it is best to try with Nuremberg sausage.
Greece: Gyros
Gyros are made from meat (beef, veal, pork or chicken) that is cooked on a vertical spit and served with tomatoes, onions and various sauces. They say that the best and largest gyros can be tasted in the north of the country. In addition, in the south they are more often served with jajik, and in the north - with mustard and ketchup.
Holland: pickled herring
It is a raw fillet of herring that is marinated in a mixture of cider, wine, sugar, spices and/or spices. This dish is best eaten on a fresh fried bun with chopped onions.
Hungary: goulash
A popular Hungarian dish, goulash, is a cross between soup and stew and has a very thick texture. There are many variations of this dish, but the traditional recipe includes beef, onions, paprika, tomatoes, green peppers, potatoes, and sometimes noodles.
India: tandoori chicken
In India, cuisine varies greatly from region to region, so it's nearly impossible to pick just one dish to describe the entire country. In the north, dishes are more "meaty", with curry and fragrant bread. In the south - more vegetarian and spicy. Well, if you had to choose, perhaps tandoori chicken could be named the best dish in India. It consists of the actual chickens, which are marinated in tandoori masala and fried in a special tandoori oven. Served with vegetables, yogurt sauce and rice.
Indonesia: martabak
Martabak is a sweet Indonesian pie. From the top and bottom it is essentially a porous cake, and in the middle there can be a variety of sweets - from chocolate chips to grated cheese and peanuts, and sometimes a banana! Sold all over Indonesia right on the streets.
Italy: pizza
Agree, it could not be otherwise. Pizza originated in Italy - in Naples, to be exact. Neapolitan pizza is very dense, with a crispy crust and high quality ingredients such as fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and meat. In this country, pizza is an art and pizza chefs are artists.
Japan: katsudon
Of course, sushi seems like the most obvious candidate for the title of Japanese cult dish, but many Japanese argue that katsudon is no less popular. This is a crispy, deep fried pork cutlet with egg and seasonings. Served, of course, with rice.
Kazakhstan: beshbarmak
In translation, it means "five fingers", because this dish was originally eaten with the hands. Boiled meat (mutton or beef) is cut into cubes and mixed with boiled noodles, and then seasoned with onion sauce. Served in a large round dish with lamb broth as a side dish.
Malaysia: nasi lemak
Considered the unofficial national dish of Malaysia; consists of rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaves. Traditionally served wrapped in banana leaves, chili, anchovies, peanuts and boiled eggs are often served as a side dish. Many claim that this dish can cure you of a hangover.
Mexico: mole
Mole sauce is one of the most complex and delicious sauces in the world because it uses over a hundred ingredients. This sauce appeared in the regions of Pueblo and Oaxaca, but you can find it almost throughout the country.
Indonesia: Rijstafel
Translated from Dutch, this word means "rice table". This is a set meal of a dozen small side dishes such as sate, sambal, egg rolls, fruits and vegetables. While all of these dishes are of Indonesian origin, the dish itself dates back to the Dutch colonial period.
Nigeria: egusi soup and mashed potatoes
Puree can be made by stirring potato flour into hot water or starch, using boiled white yam and beating until soft texture. Egusi soup is made from protein-rich pumpkin seeds, melons; leafy vegetables, goat meat, and condiments such as chili are commonly added. There are many regional versions of this dish.
Norway: Rakfisk
This is salted trout that has been marinated for several months. It is eaten raw, with onions and sour cream. For a long time, Norway was a poor country, on the verge of agricultural possibilities. Due to the long winter, Norwegians are used to harvesting their crops in advance and saving them. Therefore, traditional Norwegian dishes are often marinated, smoked or canned. And rakfisk is one of them.
Philippines: adobo
In other countries, adobo is a popular sauce, but in the Philippines, it is a whole dish with meat (pork or chicken) cooked in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and vegetable oil. Before frying, the meat is marinated in this sauce. The dish is so popular that it is called the unofficial national dish of the Philippines.
Poland: zhur
Zhur is a soup base made from rye flour that is fermented in water for up to five days. Chopped vegetables are added to the broth - carrots, parsnips, celery root, leeks, potatoes, garlic, and usually eggs and sausages.
Portugal: francesinha
This is a Portuguese sandwich made of bread, ham, linguica (smoked pork sausage) and steak. All this is poured with melted cheese and tomato sauce. Best eaten with French fries and a cold beer.
Romania: sarmale
Cabbage leaves stuffed with rice and meat. This is a very popular dish in Romania eaten in winter.
Ukraine: borscht
Any foreigner in Ukraine is simply obliged to try borscht. Usually served cold and with sour cream. The best aperitif? Of course, gorilka.
saudi arabia kabsa
A fragrant rice dish with many spices such as cloves, cardamom, saffron, cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg and bay leaves. Usually all this is mixed with meat and vegetables. This dish can be found throughout the Middle East, but is especially popular in Saudi Arabia.
Scotland: smoked salmon on black bread
Smoked salmon is a must have in Scottish cuisine. The Scots squeeze a fresh lemon on the salmon and eat the fish, simply putting it on a piece of black bread, adding only butter or cream cheese.
Slovakia: cheese dumplings
These are small potato dumplings with soft goat cheese (brynza) and bacon.
Slovenia: Kranjska sausage
This is a Slovenian sausage made from pork (20% of which is bacon), salt, pepper, water and garlic. And that's all.
South Africa: biltong
A type of cured meat from South Africa. It can be beef or game meat, such as an ostrich. South African version of beef jerky, but much tastier. Strips of meat seasoned with salt and spices, dried and truly delicious.
South Korea: panchang
A traditional meal in South Korea consists of many small side dishes, from which it is almost impossible to choose just one. Therefore, Koreans love panchang - a set of small dishes that are served with rice and eaten in company. It can be kimchi, soup, gochujang, kalbi, etc.
Spain: jamon
A spicy marinated ham cut from the hind leg of a pig. This iconic Spanish dish is served with a glass of wine, crispy bread and olives.
Switzerland: Rösti
Thinly grated potatoes, which are fried in a pan until golden brown. It was originally a farmers' breakfast in the canton of Bern, but the taste of this dish has made it popular throughout the country.
Taiwan: bread coffin
It is a very thick piece of white bread stuffed with various yummy things like chicken or peppered beef.
Thailand: Phat Thai
This dish originated in Thailand in the 1930s and has remained a cult favorite throughout the country ever since. Thin rice noodles are fried with tofu and shrimp and seasoned with sugar, tamarind, vinegar, chili and fish sauce. It turns out very spicy and tasty.
UAE Shawarma
One of the most affordable meals in expensive UAE. Perhaps that is why it remains one of the most popular in the country. It is a pita sandwich that contains fried meat (usually a mixture of lamb, chicken, turkey or beef) and vegetables. They are usually seasoned with spicy sauce or tahini.
Russia: buckwheat and beef stroganoff
Stroganoff meat, finely chopped beef, filled with hot sour cream sauce, goes well with the traditional Russian side dish - buckwheat.
USA: hamburger
There are many different dishes in the USA and it is quite difficult to choose just one. But, you see, a hamburger is, perhaps, the “face” of America. Especially in the company of french fries and a milkshake.
Venezuela: pabellon criollo
This dish consists of white rice with stewed black beans and meat. Often served with scrambled eggs and fried plantains.
Vietnam: pho
This dish is popular throughout the country - noodle soup. There are many versions about the type of meat used, but each of them must have rice noodles and broth seasoned with shallots, fish sauce, ginger, salt and spices like cardamom, star anise and cloves. Some versions also include onion, cilantro and black pepper.
Wales: Clark's Pie
Spicy meat patties originating in Cardiff, Wales. They are made according to a secret recipe, but you will find meat, vegetables and gravy in them.
Travel is different. Exotic, cultural, beach, romantic... And there are gastronomic ones! And even if you are usually on a diet, then a few months before the beach season you can afford them ;-) Going to Italy, France, Spain or, for example, mmm ... to Thailand or Turkish Istanbul, you can not only relax and have fun, but also enjoy mind-blowing goodies! Do you want to know how to please yourself and your stomach in the 7 most delicious countries in the world where food is a cult? Then "swallow" this article in its entirety. Bon Appetit! ;-)
1. Italy:Neapolitan Margherita, prosciutto with melon, cacucco with 5 types of fish…
Tie me to Michelangelo's David! From amazing dishes Italian cuisine, the mind is clouded. Taste buds are looking forward to the holiday! And so, without which Italy is not Italy ... Without a real Neapolitan Margherita - the ancestor of all pizzas. The thinnest cake Made from Vesuvius-grown San Marzano tomatoes, simmered in a wood-burning oven, topped with buffalo mozzarella cheese, basil and drizzled olive oil… Oh, mamma mia! She drives me to... Even though I haven't eaten the prosciutto di parma yet!
... Culinary Oscar No. 2 contender! Transparent slices of salty ham are served in Italy with ripe, fragrant melon. A glass of sweet rose wine... Mmmm... Be-lis-si-mo! From pasta, devilishly dangerous for the figure, but divinely delicious Carbonara with goat cheese and bacon. And in Italy they cook amazing risotto! Try it with truffles, seafood... And if you want soup, feel free to order a thick Tuscan cacucco - from 5 varieties of fish, with the addition of red wine. Also, Roman artichokes, national Italian gelato ice cream with fruits, berries, chocolate and nuts are waiting for you…
5. Turkey (Istanbul): fish sandwiches, kebabs, marash dondurma, oriental sweets…
Arriving in Istanbul, ordinary people go to the Blue Mosque or Hagia Sophia ... Gastro-tourists, on the other hand, keep their way to Eminonu Pier to taste the most delicious street food in the world - fish sandwiches balyk ekmek! The freshest mackerel is fried on the grill in front of you, and then it is placed in a bun soft as fluff, generously flavored with lettuce, onion rings and watered lemon juice. Mmm! And they cook this yummy on the deck of a small colorful boat swaying on the waves. Very romantic! What else should be included in your menu in Istanbul? Fried red mullet, sea bass marinated with basil, sea bream, mussels stuffed with rice…
Kufte cutlets and kebabs are very popular, and cafes and restaurants of this direction are like street cats on every corner. Try minced meat on a skewer - adana kebab or shish kebab - shish kebab, always with stewed vegetables. It's incredibly delicious! With warmth you will remember hot lentil soup with mint ... Well, for dessert, Istanbul prepared an incomparable marash-dondurma ice cream, with a natural thickener - orchid juice, and an incredible amount oriental sweets! Delicate Turkish delight, sherbet, nougat and juicy puff baklava soaked in honey, various syrups and sprinkled with pistachios…
7. Mexico: salsa tacos, melted cheese nachos, fajitas, burritos, tequila…
What is amazing about Mexico? Original culture, the atmosphere of eternal summer, national parks, archaeological sites of the Aztecs and Mayans. Being here is incredibly exciting! And, I wonder what Mexico treats? Different regions have completely different menus and culinary traditions. However, the basis of the cuisine is beans, corn, meat, fish, avocados and fiery chili peppers. Mexico tastes hot and spicy! Snacks with tortillas and all kinds of sauces are very popular here. Taco - corn tortilla with beef, pork, beans, shellfish, grated cheese with salsa sauce! Mmmm... Tongue can be swallowed!
Try homemade nachos chips with melted cheese and be sure to try fajitas, a tortilla stuffed with marinated spicy sauce and barbecued beef. But in the famous burrito, it turns out, they put whatever your heart desires: beans, rice, salty cheese"queso fresco", tomatoes and meat, mushrooms and fish. And even tropical fruits! This is if you want dessert. waiting for you and meat goulash olya podrida, and tamales - meat cabbage rolls wrapped in corn cobs. Sopa de marisco soup is exceptionally tasty. And, having eaten your fill, let's go drink tequila!
Well, the appetite for sultry Mexico woke up! The hottest tours are waiting!
P.S. Share your own delicious impressions of the world in the comments!
Melnikova Anastasia, gastroexpert Onlinetours
