The cuisine of each country has certain characteristics that are unique to it. Often, gastronomic masterpieces become a national treasure and attraction along with museums, monuments and architectural structures.

Tourists who come to a particular country, in order to get to know the habits, culture and customs of an unfamiliar people even better, try local cuisine. And national delicacies can tell much more about the people than the usual tourist entertainment.

Today it is not necessary to travel to get acquainted with the cuisine of another country. This can be done at home, having mastered several recipes.

Learn to cook 10 delicious national dishes from different countries that have already won the love of gourmets around the world.

1. Pizza

Italian pizza has long since emigrated from the country and is being prepared all over the world today. This is exactly the dish from which it is almost impossible to get tired, because you can experiment endlessly with fillings.

Pizza dough can be bought at the supermarket or made at home. Of course, the latter option is preferable if you want the dish to be as tasty as possible and melt in your mouth. How to cook the dough yourself, read in.

Let's try to cook a summer pizza, with chicken, bacon and strawberries. Hearty and very tasty!

Ingredients:

• Pizza dough 300 g
• Mozzarella 250 g
• Boiled or fried chicken breast fillet 200 g
• Smoked bacon 4 slices
• red onion 1 PC.
• Strawberry jam (not very sweet) 1/3 cup
• Balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup
• Chili sauce 1 tsp
• cilantro 5 sprigs
• Strawberries 8-10 berries
• Manka 2 tbsp. l.

Cooking method:

1. Place a metal baking sheet on the middle level of the oven and heat it to 225 degrees.
2. Fry the bacon in a pan until it is crispy. Transfer to paper towels to absorb excess oil. Break bacon into small pieces.
3. Pour balsamic vinegar into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes until liquid is reduced by half. Add strawberry jam and hot sauce, mix well. Remove sauce from heat and cool to room temperature.
4. Roll out the pizza dough into a circle with a diameter of about 35 centimeters. Sprinkle a sheet of baking paper with semolina and transfer the dough onto it.
5. Peel the onion and cut into thin half rings. Cut the chicken fillet into small cubes and mix with 2 tablespoons of balsamic sauce.
6. Pour the rest of the sauce on top of the dough and spread evenly, leaving 2 centimeters free from each edge. Lay the chicken on the dough.
7. Sprinkle the chicken with 3/4 of the cheese and then evenly distribute the bacon and onion. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
8. Transfer the pizza to the hot baking sheet in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the edges of the pastry are golden.
9. Remove pizza from oven and let cool slightly.
10. Slice the strawberries and finely chop the cilantro. Sprinkle the pizza with cilantro and strawberries and serve immediately.

2. Burgers

Classic American food is loved by residents of completely different countries of the world. Indeed, burgers are tasty, nutritious, satisfying. Such a dish saves a lot when you need a quick bite to eat and restore the spent energy.

Ingredients :

• Chicken breast fillet 2 pcs.
• ground coriander 1 tsp
• Grated ginger 1 tbsp. l.
• Mayonnaise 4 tbsp. l.
• lettuce mix 1 bunch
• Chili pepper 1 pc.
• Lemon 1 pc.
• Fresh mint 1 tbsp. l.
• Cucumber 1 pc.
• Buns with sesame seeds 4 things.

Cooking method:

1. Turn the fillet in a meat grinder or in a food processor. Mix minced meat with spices. Make 4 meatballs.Fry them over high heat for 6-8 minutes.
2. Mix together mayonnaise and mint leaves. Drizzle them on the inside of the sesame seed buns cut in half.
3. Put the cucumber, cut into thin slices with a vegetable peeler, lettuce leaves and chicken cutlets on top.
4. Serve with sauces of your choice or french fries.

3. Pasta

Another delicious Italian dish served in top restaurants around the world today is pasta. It can be different and you can experiment in the kitchen, delighting your family, here, too, you can endlessly. Try making pasta

Ingredients:

• Zucchini 40 g
• Cherry tomatoes 40 g
• canned tomatoes 75 g
• Pasta (penne) 80 g
• Garlic 5 g
• Asparagus 45 g
• Parmesan 10 g
• Tobasco 1 tbsp. l.
• Salt pinch
• Black pepper pinch

List of ingredients:

1. Plunge penne into boiling salted water and cook al dente. Drain the water.
2. Wash the asparagus and boil in salted water for 3-4 minutes.
3. Rinse garlic, zucchini, tomatoes with water. Cut the garlic into small pieces, zucchini into cubes, and cut the tomatoes in half.
4. Pour olive oil into a frying pan, add chopped garlic, fry lightly.
5. After a while, send zucchini and tomatoes to the pan. Fry for 5-7 minutes.
6. Put the boiled asparagus in the pan and fry for 3-5 minutes.
7. Put canned tomatoes in a blender, chop into a homogeneous mass and pour into a pan.
8. Add salt, pepper and sauce and simmer for another 1-2 minutes.
9. Then put in the penne pan and simmer for 2-5 minutes.
10. Put the finished pasta on a plate and sprinkle with parmesan, chopped on a coarse grater, before serving.

4. Paella

Classic Spanish paella is cooked with seafood and served in large pans. If you like to try something new, then repeat this recipe at home and throw a Spanish food party.

Ingredients:

• Rice 700 g
• Tomatoes 3 pcs.
• Olive oil 1/4 cup
• king prawns 500 g
• Garlic 1 clove
• Parsley to taste
• Mussels 600 g
• Green peas 1 can
• Onion 1 pc.
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Red pepper 1 pc.
• Green pepper 1 pc.
• Saffron 1 tsp
• Water 2 l
• Squid rings 300 g

Cooking method:

1. Boil shrimp in salted water. In another pot, cook the mussels in boiling water for 5 minutes until they open.
2. Strain the broth for cooking mussels and mix with the broth where the shrimp were cooked. Add saffron.
3. Pour the olive oil into the paella pan and heat the pan. Add finely chopped onion and sauté over low heat. Then add chopped garlic.
4. Peel the tomatoes from the skin and cut them into cubes along with green bell peppers. Send vegetables to the pan.
5. Add squid rings and dry them a little.
6. Boil rice until half cooked. Send it to the pan. Fry for 5-10 minutes while stirring.
7. Pour the broth over the prepared dish and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, adding more stock if needed. Don't stir the rice.
8. Add shrimp 5 minutes before paella is ready.
9. Slice the red bell pepper lengthwise and add to the pan.
10. Sprinkle paella with chopped parsley, add mussels and green peas.
11. Before serving, cover the paella with foil and leave for 5 minutes. After that, you can serve the dish to the table.

5. Borscht

Fragrant borscht, a traditional first course of Ukrainian cuisine, has gained popularity due to its delicious taste. It was borsch that glorified the cuisine of the Eastern Slavs around the world. Learn how to cook this dish right.

Ingredients:

• Beef brisket on the bone 500 g
• Pork fat 200 g
• medium bulb 3 pcs.
• Beets 2 pcs.
• Potatoes 2 pcs.
• Carrots 2 pcs.
• Head of cabbage 1/2 pc.
• Garlic 4 cloves
• Parsley 1 bunch
• Tomato paste 2 tbsp. l.
• Apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp. l.
• Bay leaf 1 pc.
• sugar pinch
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Sour cream for serving

Cooking method:

1. Put the brisket in a 5 liter saucepan. Cover completely with cold water and place over medium heat. Remove foam, reduce heat, add 1 teaspoon salt and bay leaf. Cook for 1.5 hours.
2. After this time, remove the brisket, cut the meat from the bones into small pieces and return to the broth (the bones are not needed).
3. Heat up the pan. Put half the fat, and after 3 minutes add the onion. Fry, stirring well, 5-7 minutes.
4. Then add grated carrots on a coarse grater, mix and fry for 5 minutes.
5. In another pan over low heat, fry the remaining fat. Add beets, sugar and vinegar there. Fry for 10 minutes, stirring thoroughly. Then add the tomato paste to the beets and fry for another 2 minutes.
6. Peel potatoes and cut into cubes. Shred the cabbage finely.
7. Bring the broth to a boil and add the potatoes. Cook over low heat for 3 minutes. Then put the cabbage and cook for another 5 minutes. Then add carrots with onions and beets. Simmer the soup over low heat, covered, for about 10 minutes.
8. Peel the garlic. Chop with parsley as finely as possible and add to the borscht.
9. Close the lid, turn off the heat and let the borscht brew for 10 minutes. Serve with sour cream.

6. Rolls

Today, Japanese cuisine is no longer something exotic. Delivery of sushi and rolls is available almost everywhere, and some even prepare these delicacies at home. You will learn too. Mastering the Philadelphia recipe.

D To make rolls at home, you will need a bamboo mat and cling film.

Ingredients:

• Rice for sushi 350 g
• Water 360 g
• Rice vinegar 80 g
• Dried seaweed nori 1 package
• Lightly salted trout or salmon 1 package
• Philadelphia cheese" 300 g
• Wasabi for serving
• Ginger for serving
• Soy sauce for serving

Cooking method:

1. Cook the sushi rice following the instructions on the package.
2. Cut a whole sheet of nori in half. Repeat the same with other sheets from the package.
3. Wrap the mat carefully in cling film - this will help to avoid unnecessary contamination.
4. Cut the fish into thin plates of approximately the same thickness and length.
5. Put a mat in front of you. Place half of the nori sheet, smooth side down, on the part of the mat closest to you.
6. Spread the rice on the nori in a thin layer. Before taking a new portion of rice, you need to wet your hands in cold water. Leave the nearest edge of the nori free for a centimeter.
7. Cover the rice and nori with the other half of the mat and turn the mat over with the nori, pressing lightly with the palm of your hand. Unfold the mat - rice should be on the bottom, and nori on top.
8. Put the cheese in the middle of the nori. Leave the edges empty, otherwise the cheese will climb out while rolling the roll.
9. Roll up the roll, pressing the mat firmly against the nori. Give the roll a round shape.
10. Lay fish slices close to the rolled roll. Using a mat, roll the roll into the fish.
11. Cut the roll into pieces with a sharp knife. It is necessary to moisten it with cold water each time so that the rolls do not fall apart.
12. Serve with wasabi, ginger and soy sauce.

7. Onion soup

A cult dish of French cuisine, which is tried by almost all tourists without exception, once in Paris. But what if there is no opportunity to go to France yet? Cook it at home.

Ingredients:

• Semi-hard or hard cheese 100 g
• Onion 500 g
• Butter 50 g
• Sugar 1 tbsp. l.
• Flour 1 tbsp. l.
• Meat or chicken broth 1.5 l
• Port wine 2 tbsp. l.
• Baguette slices to taste
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Onion thinly cut into half rings. Melt the butter in a heavy bottomed saucepan andwithin 20 minutesover medium heat, cook the onion, stirring often so that it does not burn, but only turns golden and becomes soft. Salt and pepper.
   
2. After this time, sprinkle the onion with sugar, flour and cook stirring for another 10 minutes.
3. Pour half of the hot broth into the onion and bring to a boil. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes. Then pour in the remaining broth and port wine and cook for another 30-40 minutes.
4. Pour the soup into fireproof bowls or pots. Arrange the slices of bread, slightly drowning them so that they are slightly wet on both sides.
5. Sprinkle the soup with grated cheese and bake under the grill or in a preheated oven at 180 degrees until the cheese forms a golden crust. It's about 5-7 minutes. Serve immediately.

8. Dumplings

It is not possible to determine the exact geographical origin of dumplings. In general, this is a dish of Russian cuisine, which has ancient Chinese, Finno-Ugric, Turkic and Slavic roots.

Today dumplings are extremely popular in Russia. And no wonder, because homemade dumplings are a real work of art.

Ingredients:

• Eggs 1 pc.
• Water 1 glass
• Salt 1 tsp
• Wheat flour 600 g
• For filling:
• Ground beef 250 g
• Minced pork 250 g
• Bulb 1 pc.
• Garlic 1 clove
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Sift the flour with a slide. Make a well in the top and pour in the egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Add a pinch of salt.
2. Collecting flour from the edges to the middle so that water and the egg do not spill out of the recess, knead the dough, adding the remaining water in small portions. Knead the dough until it is elastic and uniform, about 10 minutes. Cover with a damp towel and leave for half an hour. Water for dumplings dough should be ice cold. To do this, put it in the refrigerator in advance.
3. While the dough is resting, you need to prepare the filling. Peel the onion and garlic and chop very finely. Mix ground beef and pork. Add onions and garlic to the filling. Salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until a homogeneous mass is obtained.
4. Divide the finished dough into 4 parts, cover 3 parts with a damp towel and set aside. Roll the remaining dough into a 2 cm thick rope. Cut it into pieces about 1.5 cm wide. Roll out each piece of dough into a thin circle on a floured surface.
5. Put 1.5 teaspoons of the filling in the center of each cake. Fold the circle with the filling in half so that you get a crescent moon. Connect the ends of the crescent and fasten them. In order for the ends to stick together well, you need to press them tightly with your fingers.
6. Put the dumplings on a tray or flat dish, sprinkle with flour and refrigerate. In the same way, prepare dumplings from the remaining dough.
7. Pelmeni must be boiled or frozen immediately.

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 try the most famous culinary dish of the country you are visiting. As a little inspiration, we have compiled a list of twenty-five outstanding national dishes that 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 the 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 (cornmeal) and okra (okra), while flying fish is 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 in translation) is a meat stew traditional for Polish, Lithuanian and Belarusian cuisine, but only the Poles consider this dish their national dish. This is a very hearty and tasty stew made from a wide range of ingredients such as cabbage, sauerkraut, various meats and sausages, tomatoes, honey, mushrooms, peppers, cumin, 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. This popular Greek fast food dish consists of small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled 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 skewer for eating on the go with your hands and in pita bread with side dishes 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 to celebrate 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 dish 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 usually 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, whose French name "Crêpe" comes from the Latin word "crispa" (meaning "rolled"), are usually made from wheat flour. Thin pancakes are served with a range of toppings. They can be either sweet (with sugar, fruit jam, strawberries, maple syrup, etc.) or “savory” (with cheese, ham, eggs, ratatouille, mushrooms, artichokes, and various meat products).

11 China: Peking Duck


Peking duck is the most famous dish from the Chinese capital and one of the most iconic Chinese dishes. Crispy duck meat is eaten with green onions, cucumber, sweet bean sauce 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 with black beans, a variety of pork or beef products such as pork trimmings, bacon or smoked pork ribs, and at least two types of 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 a thick and spicy soup in which beets are the main ingredient. It is almost always based on pork or beef broth and usually contains the cuts of meat from which the broth was made. Borscht also includes hearty, starchy vegetables like potatoes. Carrots and sweet peppers are also added to borscht. 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, crab, chicken, or other meats.

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. This is a tasty but not very dietary 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. The traditional meat for kebabs is lamb, however, depending on local preferences or religious taboos, other meats may also be used in kebabs, 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 a sweet and hearty sauce of tomato and chili sauce. CNN Go listed this Singaporean dish as one of the 50 Most Delicious Foods in the World. It is number 35.

3. Serbia: splash (Pljeskavica)


This Balkan dish, made from various ground meats, is popular throughout southeastern Europe. A traditional Serbian plashavica 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 tasty and spicy dish has recently become popular in other European countries and is already served in some specialty fast food restaurants.

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.

National cuisine can tell a lot about its people. The cult dishes of a particular country are often known throughout the world and are even included in the daily diet of many families. Other dishes are no less tasty and original, but for some reason they have not become so popular abroad. So, without further ado, we present you the best traditional dishes from around the world.

Bigos, Poland

It's a stew with sauerkraut. There are many options for bigos, and cabbage and meat (pork or game, smoked sausage, etc.) can be different.

Colcannon, Ireland

It's mashed potatoes and cabbage. Usually served as a side dish with boiled ham, grilled brisket or sausages.

Fried mussels with french fries, Belgium

You can try "moules frites" in almost any Belgian restaurant, but be careful: one portion weighs one and a half kilograms! Locals joke that french fries are universal, but "mussels from Brussels", that is, "mussels only in Brussels."

Ful medames, Egypt

This is a puree of boiled beans with garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. Due to the cheapness and nutritional value of this dish, ful has been an important part of the diet of the common people since ancient times. Since full is a dish that is difficult for digestion, it is eaten for breakfast or, in extreme cases, for lunch.

Fasolada, Greece

This is a soup with white beans, vegetables (usually tomatoes and peppers) and olive oil. It is believed that a simple and hearty dish was popular in ancient Greece.

Meatballs, Denmark

Meat balls made from ground veal, beef and pork are not like those that float in our favorite soup. Danish "frikadellers" are cutlets, which are served with boiled potatoes and sauce in the best traditions.

Adobo, Philippines

Adobo is a popular Filipino dish made from meat, seafood and vegetables marinated in vinegar, as well as soy sauce and garlic. Although the name of the dish is Spanish ("adobar" means "marinade"), the cooking method is specifically Filipino.

Chilis en Nogada, Mexico

The name of the dish translates as "chili in walnut sauce." That is, these are peppers stuffed with rice and meat and poured with walnut sauce. The colors of the dish represent the colors of the Mexican flag: green chili, white walnut sauce and red pomegranate seeds. Very patriotic!

Ajaico, Colombia

This is a potato soup with chunks of chicken, corn and guasco, a fragrant herb that gives the soup its characteristic flavor. A thick homogeneous cream soup is most often served with sour cream, capers and avocados.

Bulgogi, South Korea

Bulgogi (or bulgogi) are grilled marinated pieces of beef or veal. Prepared with heads of garlic, peppers and onions, served with leafy vegetables such as cabbage.

Crepes, France

This is a type of pancakes that are cooked in milk without yeast starter. Crepes can be baked on one side (when served with toppings) and are often used to make pies and cakes.

Peking Duck, China

One of the most popular and ancient dishes of the country, "beijing kaoya", is prepared as follows: a duck carcass is rubbed with honey and baked in a special oven, and cut into thin slices when serving. Mandatory condition: the duck skin must be crispy, thin and non-greasy. Duck is served with tangerine tortillas, onion and sweet burdock sauce.

Fish and Chips, UK

This is a deep-fried fish (traditionally cod, but can be any other with white meat, such as haddock or flounder) with large slices of french fries. Simple and very tasty!

Feijoada, Brazil

It is a stew-like dish of beans, meat products and farofa (cassava flour). The hearty meal is served in a clay pot with cabbage, an orange wedge and, optionally, rice. According to a common version, the feijoada was invented 300 years ago by slaves brought to Brazil from Africa.

Pad Thai, Thailand

A favorite dish of the locals is fried rice noodles with shrimp and/or meat, as well as tofu, fish sauce, shallots, bean sprouts and pickled radishes.

Ramen, Japan

Broth with wheat noodles and sometimes meat, pickles, eggs, nori and other ingredients is the most popular Japanese fast food.

Currywurst, Germany

These are ordinary sausages with ketchup-based sauce and curry powder, 800,000,000 servings of which are eaten annually in Germany.

Arepa, Venezuela

Lush stuffed cornmeal pancakes are a wonderful breakfast. Inside can be put cheese, avocado or both, which is very popular in this country.

Pho, Vietnam

This is a soup with noodles, where they put pieces of beef or chicken, or fried fish. The soup is garnished with Asian basil, mint, lime and bean sprouts.

Pasta, Italy

Here's a dish that has spread to the whole world, so it's pasta. There are thousands of varieties of pasta - both forms of pasta, and additions to a hot dish.

Putin, Canada

Yes, calm down! The French name is poutine, and the stress is on the last syllable. The national dish of Quebec is french fries topped with cheese slices topped with a sweetened gravy. The dish was first prepared in the 1950s, but today it can be found not only in ordinary restaurants, but also in Canadian branches of McDonald's, Burger King and KFC chains.

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 fried bratwurst (served whole or sliced) 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. And those gourmets who still consider sushi the most delicious dish have the opportunity to order them on the website http://www.sushi-v-penze.ru/.

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

An aromatic 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 it.

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.

Americans especially love to treat themselves to popcorn while watching some interesting movie, scooping up their favorite treat in handfuls. By the way, there are about a hundred varieties of popcorn: orange popcorn, amaretto popcorn, chocolate popcorn, popcorn with nuts - and these are just a few varieties of sweet popcorn, not to mention no less tasty with spicy and salty flavors.

Exotic Indian cuisine has something to surprise the guests of the country. People get into another world – taste and visual. The most popular dish that is a specialty of South Indian cuisine is Masala dosa, a thin sourdough rice pancake. It is served with coconut chutney (sauce). Inside the pancake is a filling of potatoes and cabbage.

Chips appeared in 1853, when the chef of the restaurant decided to teach a lesson to a dissatisfied "too fat potato" customer. The potatoes that he cooked were no thicker than a sheet of paper and were very liked by the demanding visitor. Since then, accidentally invented chips have conquered the whole world.

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Spanish paella is prepared in different ways, each province has its own recipe for cooking this dish. But, of course, the main components of paella are rice, tomatoes and olive oil.

Delicious Thai salad. Prepared in a special mortar, where papaya, carrots, garlic, peanuts, green beans and tomato are mixed. Fish sauce and lime juice add a characteristic taste to the salad. Oh, almost forgot! And, of course, a lot of chili peppers, without them nowhere.

Often this dish is called the national dish in Singapore. Chicken meat is boiled or steamed and placed on top of fragrant, seasoned rice. Cucumber or lettuce is used as a side dish. This creation of Thai chefs is considered one of the least spicy dishes.

44. Putin, Canada

Do not rush to associate this dish with the President of Russia, it has nothing to do with him, and the emphasis in this word falls on the last syllable. In fact, Canadian poutine is nothing more than potatoes with cream cheese and sauce. Translated, this word means "mess", which is not surprising, because a dish can include a wide variety of additional ingredients. Canadians say that Putin delivers special pleasure after a few bottles of beer.

Or, alternatively, tacos. This is a tortilla or wheat cake rolled into a tube and stuffed with a wide variety of products, such as sausages, cheese, cacti, onions, corn, fruit mixtures, etc. On top of such a pancake can be covered with guacamole (avocado pulp sauce). Tacos are perfect for breakfast. It is for this reason that no visitor to Mexico has left the country weighing less than upon arrival.

In fact, food warmer is a beer production waste that the German chemist Justus Liebig invented to use as a protein-rich paste. It has a thick texture and is very salty in taste. This is a treat for everyone - you can love it or hate it for life. But especially faithful admirers of marmite can also put a layer of marmalade on top of such a toast. Yum-yum, in a word.

Yes, the name is not appetizing, but this does not prevent gourmets from ranking it among the most exquisite products of Southeast Asia. The smell of tofu fermentation (namely, thanks to this process, the cheese is so “flavorful”) is so unbearable that sometimes memories of it haunt people who are unaccustomed to such exoticism for several months. That is why this type of tofu is forbidden to trade on the streets - you can only try it in a restaurant. But is it worth experiencing such a culinary shock? Yes, this legendary taste is worth it.

The main thing is not to be deceived by cheap imitation, where they use soy paste or almond essence. Real marzipan is a combination of crushed almonds and powdered sugar. The dessert is so delicious that, without noticing it, you can eat a serious amount of goodies. The city of Lübeck is rightfully considered the king of marzipans, where the old recipe for sweets is kept in the strictest confidence.

39. Ketchup, USA

Even if Malcolm Gladwell - a famous Canadian journalist and sociologist - says that this is a great food, then it is so. The American obsession with tomatoes led to the invention of ketchup in the 19th century.

After a meal of French toast, it doesn't hurt to check your cholesterol levels.

Two toasted toasts are generously smeared with jam or peanut butter and served with a good helping of syrup (maple, strawberry, or apple).

The Australians cook this Italian dish as well as if they invented it themselves. Chicken fillet, thickly drenched in melted parmesan and mozzarella, with a spicy garlic-tomato sauce - mmm ... just lick your fingers!

36. BBQ, Texas

Each state has its own barbecue tradition. Americans are very fond of enjoying a dish with the aroma of a campfire in nature. However, in different places and grilled dishes are different. For example, in Tennessee they are delighted with ribs, in North Carolina they chop the meat after roasting and make a sandwich, and in Kentucky it doesn’t matter at all what kind of meat to cook, because the main thing is the branded marinade. And finally, Texas. They won’t waste time here – a solid pork steak, generously covered with spicy salsa – that’s how you need to relax in nature!

You can't visit Singapore and not try the local bestseller, the chili crab.

The crab is literally drowning in a sauce made from a variety of spices, eggs and rice flour. You won’t be able to finish the sauce with a spoon - hot buns, which are traditionally served with the dish, will come to the rescue.

Have you ever tried eating pancakes without maple syrup? It's like eating a piece of cardboard. Poorly prepared cardboard. This is what the people of Canada think and are very proud of their traditional treat.

33. Fish and chips, UK

Inexpensive and nutritious dish, originally from 1860. During the First World War - simple food that helped the poorest sections of society avoid starvation.

Deep-fried fish with crispy French fries still holds its own and is an integral part of English cuisine.