The cuisine of each country has certain characteristics that are unique to it. Often, gastronomic masterpieces become national treasures and landmarks 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 a people than the usual tourist attractions.

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

Let's learn how to cook 10 delicious national dishes from different countries, which have already won the love of gourmets around the world.

1. Pizza

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

Pizza dough can be bought in the supermarket or prepared 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. Read how to make the dough yourself.

Let's try to make summer pizza with chicken, bacon and strawberries. Nourishing 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
• Semolina 2 tbsp. l.

Cooking method:

1. Place a metal baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven and preheat it to 225 degrees.
2. Fry the bacon in a pan until crispy. Transfer to paper towels to absorb excess oil. Break the 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 the liquid is reduced by half. Add strawberry jam and hot sauce and mix well. Remove sauce from heat and cool to room temperature.
4. Roll out the pizza dough into a circle approximately 35 centimeters in diameter. 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 on each edge. Place the chicken on the dough.
7. Sprinkle 3/4 of the cheese over the chicken and then distribute the bacon and onion evenly. 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 dough are golden.
9. Remove the pizza from the oven and let cool slightly.
10. Chop 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 around the world. Indeed, burgers are tasty, nutritious and satisfying. This dish is a real lifesaver when you need a quick snack and restore wasted energy.

Ingredients :

• Chicken breast fillet 2 pcs.
• Ground coriander 1 tsp.
• Grated ginger 1 tbsp. l.
• Mayonnaise 4 tbsp. l.
• Mixed lettuce leaves 1 bunch
• Chili pepper 1 pc.
• Lemon 1 pc.
• Fresh mint 1 tbsp. l.
• Cucumber 1 pc.
• Sesame buns 4 things.

Cooking method:

1. Grind the fillet in a meat grinder or food processor. Mix minced meat with spices. Make 4 cutlets.Fry them over high heat for 6-8 minutes.
2. Mix mayonnaise and mint leaves together. Drizzle the insides of the halved sesame buns.
3. Top with cucumber, cut into thin slices using a vegetable peeler, lettuce and chicken cutlets.
4. Serve with sauces to taste or French fries.

3. Pasta

Another delicious Italian dish that is now served in top restaurants around the world is pasta. It can be different and you can experiment endlessly in the kitchen, delighting your family. 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.
• A pinch of salt
• Black pepper pinch

List of ingredients:

1. Place the penne in 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, lightly fry.
5. After a while, add the zucchini and tomatoes to the pan. Fry for 5–7 minutes.
6. Place the boiled asparagus in the pan and fry for 3-5 minutes.
7. Place canned tomatoes in a blender, grind into a homogeneous mass and pour into a frying pan.
8. Add salt, pepper and sauce and simmer for another 1-2 minutes.
9. Then place the penne in the pan and simmer for 2-5 minutes.
10. Place the finished pasta on a plate and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, chopped on a coarse grater, before serving.

4. Paella

Classic Spanish paella is prepared with the addition of seafood and served in large frying pans. If you like to try something new, then recreate 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 saucepan, cook the mussels in boiling water for 5 minutes until they open.
2. Strain the mussel broth and mix with the shrimp broth. Add saffron.
3. Add olive oil to the paella pan and heat the pan. Add finely chopped onion and sauté over low heat. Then add chopped garlic.
4. Peel the tomatoes and cut them into cubes along with the green bell pepper. Place the vegetables in the frying pan.
5. Add squid rings and dry them a little.
6. Boil the rice until half cooked. Place it in the frying pan. Fry for 5-10 minutes, stirring.
7. Pour broth into the dish being prepared and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, adding more broth if necessary. Do not stir the rice anymore.
8. Add the shrimp 5 minutes before the paella is ready.
9. Slice the red bell pepper lengthwise and place in the pan.
10. Sprinkle the paella with chopped parsley, add the mussels and green peas.
11. Before serving, cover the paella with foil and let rest for 5 minutes. After that, you can serve the dish to the table.

5. Borscht

Aromatic borscht, a traditional first dish of Ukrainian cuisine, has gained popularity due to its delicious taste. It was borscht that glorified the cuisine of the Eastern Slavs around the world. Let's learn how to cook this dish correctly.

Ingredients:

• Beef brisket on the bone 500 g
• Pork lard 200 g
• Medium bulb 3 pcs.
• Beetroot 2 pcs.
• Potatoes 2 pcs.
• Carrots 2 pcs.
• Head of cabbage 1/2 pcs.
• 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. Place the brisket in a 5 liter saucepan. Fill completely with cold water and place over medium heat. Skim off the foam, reduce heat, add 1 teaspoon of 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 (no bones will be needed).
3. Heat up the pan. Add half the lard, and after 3 minutes add the onion. Fry, stirring thoroughly, for 5–7 minutes.
4. Then add grated carrots, mix and fry for 5 minutes.
5. In another frying pan, fry the remaining lard over low heat. Add beets, sugar and vinegar there. Fry for 10 minutes, stirring thoroughly. Then add tomato paste to the beets and fry for another 2 minutes.
6. Peel the potatoes and cut into cubes. Finely chop the cabbage.
7. Bring the broth to a boil and add the potatoes. Cook over low heat for 3 minutes. Then add the cabbage and cook for another 5 minutes. Then add carrots with onions and beets. Cook the soup over low heat, covered, for about 10 minutes.
8. Peel the garlic. Chop the 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 themselves at home. You too will learn. Mastering the Philadelphia recipe.

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

Ingredients:

• Sushi rice 350 g
• Water 360 g
• Rice vinegar 80 g
• Dried nori seaweed 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 sushi rice according to package directions.
2. Cut a whole sheet of nori in half. Repeat the same with other sheets from the package.
3. Carefully wrap the mat in cling film - this will help avoid unnecessary contamination.
4. Cut the fish into thin slices of approximately the same thickness and length.
5. Place a mat in front of you. Place half a sheet of nori, smooth side down, on the part of the mat that is closest to you.
6. Place rice on 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 by a centimeter.
7. Cover the rice and nori with the other half of the mat and turn the mat along with the nori, pressing it lightly with your palm. Unfold the mat so the rice should be on the bottom and the nori on top.
8. Place cheese in the middle of the nori. Leave the edges empty, otherwise the cheese will come out while rolling the roll.
9. Roll up the roll, pressing the mat tightly against the nori. Give the roll a round shape.
10. Place fish slices close together next to the rolled roll. Using a mat, wrap the roll in 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 almost all tourists without exception try when they find themselves in Paris. What to do if there is no opportunity to go to France yet? Prepare 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. Thinly slice the onion into half rings. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan andwithin 20 minutesCook the onion over medium heat, stirring often so that it does not burn, but only turns golden and soft. Salt and pepper.
   
2. After this time, sprinkle the onion with sugar, flour and cook, stirring for another 10 minutes.
3. Pour half 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 and cook for another 30–40 minutes.
4. Pour the soup into heatproof bowls or pots. Arrange the bread slices, pressing them down slightly until they are slightly wet on both sides.
5. Sprinkle the soup with grated cheese and bake under the grill or in an oven preheated to 180 degrees until the cheese forms a golden brown crust. This is approximately 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 it’s not surprising, 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
• Onion 1 pc.
• Garlic 1 clove
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Sift the flour in a heap. Make a well on top, pour in the egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Add a pinch of salt.
2. Collecting the flour from the edges to the middle so that the water and egg do not spill out of the recess, knead the dough, adding the remaining water in small portions. Knead the dough until it becomes elastic and smooth, about 10 minutes. Cover with a damp towel and leave for half an hour. The water for dumpling dough should be ice cold. To do this, you need to put it in the refrigerator in advance.
3. While the dough is rising, you need to prepare the filling. Peel the onion and garlic and chop very finely. Mix ground beef and pork. Add onion 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 rope 2 centimeters thick. Cut it into pieces approximately 1.5 centimeters wide. On a floured surface, roll out each piece of dough into a thin cake.
5. Place 1.5 teaspoons of filling in the center of each tortilla. Fold the filled circle in half to form a crescent. Connect the ends of the crescent and fasten them. To ensure that the ends stick together well, you need to press them tightly with your fingers.
6. Place the dumplings on a tray or flat dish, sprinkle with flour and refrigerate. Prepare dumplings from the remaining dough in the same way.
7. Dumplings must be boiled or frozen immediately.

Travel is different. Exotic, cultural, beach, romantic... And sometimes gastronomic! And even if you are usually on a diet, then a few months before the beach season you can quite afford them ;-) When going to Italy, France, Spain or, for example, mmmm... Thailand or Turkish Istanbul, you can not only relax and have fun, but also enjoy mind-blowing delicacies! Do you want to know what to please yourself and your stomach in the 7 most delicious countries in the world, where food has become a cult? Then “swallow” this article entirely. Bon appetit! ;-)

1. Italy:Neapolitan Margherita, prosciutto with melon, caciucco of 5 types of fish...

Tie me to Michelangelo's David statue! The amazing dishes of Italian cuisine make your mind go blank. Taste buds are anticipating the holiday! And so, without which Italy is not Italy... Without the real Neapolitan Margherita - the ancestor of all pizzas. The thinnest flatbread of dough with San Marzano tomatoes grown near Vesuvius is brought to a blazing heat in a wood-burning oven, and then covered with mozzarella di buffala cheese, basil and drizzled with olive oil... Oh, mamma mia! She brings me to... Although I haven't eaten the prosciutto di parma yet!

…Culinary Oscar contender #2! Transparent slices of salty ham are served in Italy with ripe, fragrant melon. A glass of sweet rose wine... Mmmm... Be-lis-si-mo! Pasta is devilishly dangerous for your figure, but Carbonara with goat cheese and bacon is divinely delicious. And in Italy they make amazing risotto! Try it with truffles, seafood... If you want soup, feel free to order thick Tuscan caciucco - from 5 varieties of fish, with the addition of red wine. You will also find Roman-style artichokes, national Italian gelato ice cream with fruits, berries, chocolate and nuts...

5. Türkiye (Istanbul): fish sandwiches, kebabs, marash-dondurma, oriental sweets...

Arriving in Istanbul, ordinary people go to the Blue Mosque or Hagia Sophia... Gastrotourists, on the other hand, head to the Eminönü pier to taste the most delicious street food in the world, accompanied by the cries of seagulls and the splash of waves - fish sandwiches balyk ekmek! The freshest mackerel is grilled in front of you, and then placed in a soft, fluffy bun, generously flavored with lettuce, onion rings and sprinkled with lemon juice. Mmm! And this delicacy is prepared on the deck of a small colorful boat rocking on the waves. Very romantic! What else should you include on 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 type 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! You will fondly remember the hot lentil soup with mint... Well, for dessert, Istanbul has prepared incomparable marash-dondurma ice cream, with a natural thickener - orchid juice, and an incredible amount of oriental sweets! Delicate Turkish delight, sherbet, nougat and juicy, flaky baklava soaked in honey, various syrups and sprinkled with pistachios...

7. Mexico: tacos with salsa sauce, nachos with melted cheese, fajitas, burritos, tequila...

What is amazing about Mexico? An original culture, an atmosphere of eternal summer, national parks, archaeological sites of the Aztecs and Mayans. It's incredibly interesting to be here! Oh, I wonder what Mexico offers? Different regions have completely different menus and culinary traditions. However, the basis of the cuisine is beans, corn, meat, fish, avocado 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, clams, shredded cheese and salsa! Mmmm... You can swallow your tongue!

Try the homemade nacho chips with melted cheese and be sure to try the fajitas, a tortilla stuffed with beef marinated in a spicy sauce and grilled on the barbecue. But in the famous burrito, it turns out, they put whatever their heart desires: beans, rice, salty queso fresco cheese, tomatoes and meat, mushrooms and fish. And even tropical fruits! This is if you want dessert. Waiting for you is the meat goulash olla podrida, and tamales - meat cabbage rolls wrapped in corn cob leaves. The sopa de marisco soup is exceptionally tasty. And, having eaten your fill, go and drink tequila!

Well, your appetite for sultry Mexico has awakened! The hottest tours are waiting!

P.S. Share your own delicious impressions of the world in the comments!

Melnikova Anastasia, gastroexpert Onlinetours

National cuisine is one of those things that people make. In general, getting to know the local cuisine is quite an interesting, and sometimes even dangerous, activity. Our review will allow you to learn more about the most exotic dishes without having to try them.

1. Salmiac sweets, Finland

Finland produces a wide variety of candies, but salmiac candies are something that every tourist visiting Finland should try. Unusual lozenges are made from ammonia and hydrochloric acid. Traditional Finnish salmiakki come in the shape of a diamond or diamond in a deep black color.

2. Hachinoko, Japan

In Japan, bee larvae are a very popular and delicious dish. They are boiled with the addition of sugar and soy sauce, canned, fried on skewers like kebabs, and made into sushi. Also worth mentioning is the Rice Cookies with Crispy Ground Wasps.

3. Natto, Japan

Natto is fermented soybeans that have a specific smell and taste, and also have a sticky, viscous consistency.

4. Oil Bombs for the Brave Heart, USA

The strange dessert is deep-fried butter in dough with honey and cinnamon.

5. Jelly salad, USA

Regular fruit jelly with an unusual filling of carrots, peppers, eggs, cheese, lemon tuna, olives and any other ingredients to your taste.

6. Snickers salad, USA

A simple, sweet and very “healthy” salad of finely chopped Snickers and fruits, generously dressed with whipped cream.

7. Kholodets, Russia

Yes, yes, foreigners are wary of the beloved jellied meat by all Russians and their closest neighbors.

8. Surströmming, Sweden

Cleaned herring is salted, placed in an open container and left to ferment, and after some time it is sorted into cans and placed on the shelves. Knowledgeable people recommend opening a jar of such herring exclusively in the fresh air, as the aroma can literally knock you off your feet.

9. Vegemite, Australia

Vegemite is Australia's most famous national dish. A thick paste made from leftover beer wort and vegetable flavorings, it is most often spread on bread, crackers or sandwiches.

10. Lutefisk, Norway

Scandinavian cuisine is distinguished by a huge number of fish dishes. One of the national dishes of Norway, Sweden and Finland is lutefisk, which is prepared by soaking dried fish in an alkaline solution of caustic soda for three days, and then soaking it in water for several days. Due to chemical reactions, the fish acquires a delicate jelly-like consistency and a specific pungent odor.

11. Olive bread, USA

A meatloaf similar to a loaf of bread, stuffed with spices and olives.

American

American cuisine is a synthesis of several world cuisines. The main influence on the formation of American culinary traditions was from England, Germany, Italy and China.
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Armenian

Armenian cuisine is one of the oldest in all of Asia, and it was partially passed on to neighboring peoples (Georgians, Russians, Azerbaijanis, etc.). As a rule, Armenian dishes take a long time to prepare and require a lot of labor.
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Belarusian

One of the main Slavic cuisines, it is distinguished by a large number of dishes from potatoes, mushrooms and meat (primarily pork), as well as a very low consumption of milk and dairy products. Belarusians often replace familiar sweets and desserts with berry jelly, compotes, juices or pies. All recipes

Eastern

This includes the cuisines of the peoples of Central Asia, the Middle East, the Caucasus and the Balkans. Almost all of these cuisines have in common the use of large quantities of rice in the preparation of a wide variety of dishes. The famous Chinese cuisine stands out especially clearly in this category.
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Georgian

Very unique, developed over more than one century, under the influence of many traditions, Georgian cuisine is one of the most vibrant in the world. The famous kebabs, chakhokhbili, lobio, and kharcho are very popular even outside the country.
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European

European cuisine (also called continental) combines the traditions of many countries, but also has its own distinctive features. Spices and seasonings fade into the background in comparison with Eastern cuisine; dishes are prepared mainly from meat and vegetables, as well as eggs and flour.
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Italian

Almost everyone is familiar with the two main dishes of Italian cuisine - pizza and pasta. These dishes are beloved by Europeans and Americans; there are hundreds of variations and recipes for their preparation. However, Italian cuisine is much more extensive, with seafood and cheese dishes being especially popular among locals.
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Caucasian

Mexican

The hallmark of Mexican cuisine is burritos and tortillas (corn flour flatbread). Very hot chili peppers or jalapenos are added to almost all dishes. Two sauces make the cuisine famous: guacomole and salsa.
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Russian cuisine is very rich in first courses, hearty pies and loaves. Stewed porridges, stewed meat dishes, dumplings, as well as pancakes and pancakes are popular among people. At the end of the 15th century, there were 500 recipes for kvass alone.
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Mediterranean

Residents of the Mediterranean consume a large amount of fresh vegetables and fruits, pasta and baked goods made from durum wheat flour, as well as fish and seafood. Diets and healthy eating plans are often based on Mediterranean cuisine.
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What should you not miss when visiting another country? Of course I'm going! National cuisines of different nations of the world are a kind of journey within a journey. In this issue, we have collected the best dishes from around the world - in case you go all out and start your own gastronomic tour.



1. Australia: Pie floater

This dish is often called the perfect hangover cure. This is an Australian style meat pie that is "dipped" in or "floating" over pea soup. Sometimes tomato sauce, vinegar, salt and pepper are added on top.



2. Argentina: asado

This is a popular dish made from grilled meat. In a word, Argentine 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 bread-crusted veal tenderloin that is heavily fried. Usually served with lemon and parsley, and potatoes or rice as a side dish.



4. Belgium: moules-fries

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 a variety of ways (with wine, butter and herbs, or even in tomato broth) and served with salty, crispy fries. All this is washed down with a refreshing Belgian beer.



5. Brazil: Feijoada

Brazil is a huge country with a diverse cuisine, so it is difficult to choose just one dish. However, the most iconic Brazilian dish is probably feijoada - a dish made from beans and smoked beef or pork. Typically served with rice, collard greens, farofa (fried cassava flour), hot sauce and orange slices to aid digestion.



6. Canada: poutine (emphasis on the “and”)

Poutine originated in Quebec and is a delicious, high-calorie dish that will warm you up from the inside: French fries and slices of cheese in hot gravy.



7. China: Shanghai dumplings

It's hard to pick just one best dish in a country as vast as China, but Shanghainese dumplings (xiao long bao) deserve the title. This dish originated in Shanghai and consists of dumplings filled with meat, which are steamed in broth in a bamboo basket.



8. Colombia: arepa

Arepas are flatbreads made from corn or flour that are grilled, baked or pan-fried to a delicious, fluffy texture. They are usually eaten for breakfast or as a lunch snack. Often topped with butter, cheese, eggs, milk, chorizo ​​or hogao (onion sauce).



9. Costa Rica: Tamales

If you're in Costa Rica in December, you'll probably see tamales on every corner because these flatbreads are made mainly for Christmas. Tamales can have a variety of fillings, including pork, rice, eggs, raisins, olives, carrots and peppers. They are wrapped in heavenly banana leaves and cooked in a wood-fired oven.



10. Croatia: Pažski cheese

Pažski cheese is a hard Croatian cheese made from goat's milk. It is prepared on the island of Pag and is so famous that it is exported all over the world.



11. Denmark: Jelebrod

This is traditional Danish rye bread that is soaked in beer and boiled to a porridge. Served with whipped cream, which makes it taste like dessert. Nutritious and sweet, but with the taste of rye bread.



12. Egypt: Molochei

This dish is served throughout North Africa, but is especially popular in Egypt, where it first appeared. The Egyptian version of this dish uses molochea leaves (a type of bitter vegetable) - the stems are removed, then finely chopped and cooked with coriander, garlic and broth. Usually served with chicken or rabbit, and sometimes with lamb or fish.



13. England: roast beef and Yorkshire pudding

These dishes are considered national in England. Combine the flavors of the beef in the gravy with the hot bread.



14. France: potofeu

The national dish of France - potaufeu - is a product of rural cuisine - a broth with meat, root vegetables and spices. According to tradition, cooks strained the broth through a sieve and served it with meat.



15. Georgia: khachapuri

Spiced flatbreads with cheese or egg.



16. Germany: currywurst

This popular fast food dish consists of grilled bratwurst sausage (served whole or cut into pieces) flavored with curry ketchup. French fries are served as a side dish. Experts say that it is best to try it with Nuremberg sausage.



17. Greece: gyros

Gyros are made from meat (beef, veal, pork or chicken), which is cooked on a vertical spit and served with tomatoes, onions and various sauces. They say that the best and biggest gyros can be tasted in the north of the country. In addition, in the south they are more often served with dzhadzhik, and in the north - with mustard and ketchup.



18. Holland: pickled herring

These are raw herring fillets that are marinated in a mixture of cider, wine, sugar, herbs and/or spices. This dish is best eaten on a fresh toasted bun with chopped onions.



19. Hungary: goulash

A popular Hungarian dish, goulash is a cross between a soup and a stew and has a very thick consistency. There are many variations of this dish, but the traditional recipe includes beef, onions, paprika, tomatoes, green peppers, potatoes and sometimes noodles.



20. India: tandoori chicken

In India, cuisine varies greatly depending on the region, so it is almost impossible to choose just one dish to describe the entire country. In the north, dishes are more “meaty”, with curry and aromatic bread. In the south they are more vegetarian and spicy. Well, if I had to choose, perhaps tandoori chicken could take the title of the best dish in India. It consists of the chicken itself, which is marinated in tandoori masala and fried in a special tandoori oven. Served with vegetables, yoghurt sauce and rice.



21. Indonesia: martabak

Martabak is a sweet Indonesian cake. The top and bottom are essentially a spongy cake, and the middle can contain a variety of sweets - from chocolate chips to grated cheese and peanuts, and sometimes banana! Sold all over Indonesia right on the streets.



22. Italy: pizza

Agree, it couldn’t have been any other way. Pizza originated in Italy - in Naples, to be more precise. Neapolitan pizza is very thick, 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 the most obvious candidate for the title of iconic Japanese dish, but many Japanese argue that katsudon is an equally popular dish. It's a crispy, deep-fried pork cutlet with egg and seasonings. Served, of course, with rice.



24. Kazakhstan: beshbarmak

Translated, it means “five fingers” because this dish was originally eaten with the hands. Boiled meat (lamb 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.



25. Malaysia: nasi lemak

Considered the unofficial national dish of Malaysia; consists of rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaves. Traditionally, it is served wrapped in banana leaves and often garnished with chili, anchovies, peanuts and boiled eggs. Many claim that this dish can cure your 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 originated in the regions of Pueblo and Oaxaca, but can be found almost throughout the country.



27. Indonesia: rijstafel

Translated from Dutch, this word means “rice table”. This is a set meal with a dozen small side dishes such as satay, sambal, egg rolls, fruits and vegetables. Although 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

The puree can be made by mixing potato flour with hot water or starch, using boiled white yam and beating it until it forms a soft texture. Egusi soup is made from protein-rich pumpkin and melon seeds; leafy vegetables, goat meat and seasonings such as chili are usually 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 edge of agricultural opportunities. Due to the long winter, Norwegians are accustomed to harvesting their crops in advance and storing them. Therefore, traditional Norwegian dishes are often pickled, smoked or preserved. And rakfisk is one of them.



30. Philippines: adobo

In other countries, adobo is a popular sauce, but in the Philippines it is an entire 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 soup base 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 with bread, ham, linguica (smoked pork sausage) and steak. The whole thing is topped with melted cheese and tomato sauce. Best eaten with 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 simply must try borscht. Usually served cold and with sour cream. Best aperitif? Of course, vodka.



35. Saudi Arabia: Qabsa

An aromatic rice dish with a variety of 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 fresh lemon onto the salmon and eat the fish simply by placing 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: Kranj sausage

This is a Slovenian sausage made from pork (20% of which is bacon), salt, pepper, water and garlic. That's all.



39. South Africa: biltong

A type of preserved meat from South Africa. This could be beef or game meat, such as ostrich. The South African version of beef jerky, but much tastier. Strips of meat seasoned with salt and spices, dried and truly delicious.



40. South Korea: Panchang

A traditional lunch in South Korea consists of many small side dishes, making it almost impossible to choose just one. That's why Koreans love panchan - a set of small dishes that are served with rice and eaten in company. It could be kimchi, soup, gochujang, galbi, etc.



41. Spain: jamon

Spicy marinated ham, which is cut from the hind leg of a pig. This is an iconic Spanish dish served with a glass of wine, crusty bread and olives.



42. Switzerland: Rösti

Finely grated potatoes, which are fried in a frying pan until golden brown. Originally a farmers' breakfast in the canton of Bern, the taste of this dish has made it popular throughout the country.



43. Taiwan: bread coffin

This is a very thick piece of white bread stuffed with various delicious things, such as chicken or peppered beef.



44. Thailand: phat thai

This dish was invented in Thailand in the 1930s, and since then it has remained iconic throughout the country. Thin rice noodles are stir-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 affordable dishes in the expensive UAE. This is probably why it remains one of the most popular in the country. This is a pita sandwich filled with grilled meat (usually a mixture of lamb, chicken, turkey or beef) and vegetables. It is usually seasoned with hot sauce or tahini.



46. ​​Russia: buckwheat and beef stroganoff

Stroganoff-style meat, finely chopped beef, doused with hot sour cream sauce, goes perfectly with a traditional Russian side dish - buckwheat.



47. USA: hamburger

There are many different dishes in the USA and choosing just one is quite difficult. 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 all of them must include rice noodles and a 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.



50. Wales: Clark's Pie

Spicy meat pies that originated in Cardiff, Wales. They are made using a secret recipe, but you will find meat, vegetables and gravy in them.