If you plan on getting some travel time in this year, don’t forget to consider the food options you have. In fact, sometimes we travel because of the food! Here are the 11 best dishes to try across the world, and if you don’t have the chance to travel, don’t let that stop you from making these at home.
Poutine - Canada
Can you go wrong with french fries, cheese curds, and gravy? In Quebec, you certainly can’t! Poutine has made its way to the United States, but if you want the real deal, you’ll have to make your way to Canada.
Paella-Spain
When in Spain it’s a perfect time to grab some Paella. This saffron-flavored Spanish dish can be made in various ways, but rice, vegetables, meat, chicken, and seafood are stable ingredients. Paella originated in Valencia but
Ratatouille-France
A stewed vegetable dish from France, Ratatouille originated in Nice. The dish contains zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, onion, and tomatoes, and it’s seasoned with herbs. French cuisine gets quite a bit of recognition, but the Ratatouille is something you won’t want to miss.
Feijoada - Brazil
Feijoada is a traditional Brazilian stew made with black beans and various salted pork or beef products. You’ll get some interesting ingredients in this one, such as pork ears, feet, and tails, as well as smoked meats.
Pad Thai- Thailand
Pad Thai is a stir fried noodle dish made with rice noodles, shrimp or chicken, peanuts, a scrambled egg, and bean sprouts. If that sounds like a strange combination of ingredients, you will just have to trust us. Pad Thai is flavored with tamarind pulp, fish sauce, garlic, and some red chili pepper.
Pho - Vietnam
Pho is a fragrant and flavorful Vietnamese soup. The soup contains broth, rice noodles, herbs, and usually beef or chicken. Pho leaves you feeling satisfied when finished, and it slows down the eating process, something anyone can benefit from!
Tacos Al Pastor - Mexico
If you make it to Mexico, you’ll want to try the Tacos Al Pastor. This dish was brought to Mexico by Lebanese immigrants, and it involves marinated pork served on small tortillas. Depending on where you are located, the tacos are then topped with fresh ingredients.
Baklava - Turkey/Greece
If you’ve been wondering where all the dessert recommendations are, you found them! Baklava is a rich, sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts. The filling is sweetened and held together with syrup or honey.
Ceviche - Peru
Ceviche is fresh raw fish cured in citrus juice. The citrus juice, usually lemon or lime, cooks the fish a little. Then, the ceviche is seasoned with chili peppers, onions, cilantro, and other seasoning.
Pizza Napoletana- Italy
Thin crust and simple toppings. The Pizza Napoletana originated in Italy. It may not be exactly what you think of when you consider pizza in your daily life, but you can't go wrong with fresh mozz, basil, olive oil, and tomatoes.
Tagine- Morocco
In Morocco, make sure to get yourself Tagine. This is a slow-cooked stew braised at low temperatures. The result is a very tender meat with vegetables and sauce, all served in a clay pot.
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