Coming to a new country, we strive to plunge into its flavor, to try the local cuisine. Even a kind of tourism has appeared - gastronomic tourism. This is when travelers specially come to a new country to enjoy local delicacies.
Culinary experts from all over the world constantly surprise us with something, however, there are classic recipes that have become popular all over the world due to their amazing taste. Today we will try to review the most delicious dishes that the countries in which they originated are proud of.
1. Masala dosa, India
Masala dosa is one of the most popular Indian dishes. It is a thin rice pancake made from fermented flour. Potatoes with cabbage are used as a filling. Served with coconut chutney. This is what the classic Masala dosa recipe looks like. In one variation of the recipe, instead of rice, it is mixed with peas.
Masala dosa is a very spicy and savory dish. The pungent taste comes from large amounts of mustard, curry, turmeric and garlic.
2. Paella with seafood, Spain
Paella is an original Italian dish. The dish first appeared in Valencia. In fact, there are a huge number of types of poetry, however, it is paella with seafood that has gained particular popularity. The dish is crumbly rice with the addition of 6-7 types of seafood. Each chef adds his own special ingredient, however, shrimp, octopus, mussels and squid are the invariable components of any paella.
3. Som Tam, Thailand
An unusual salad appeared in Thailand. The dish is prepared in a special mortar in which all the ingredients are mixed. Som Tam is based on papaya, carrots, garlic and beans. Fish sauce mixed with lime juice gives the dish a special taste. In addition, Som Tam has a pungent flavor thanks to the chili peppers that are added to it in great abundance.
4. Taco, Mexico
The original dish, originally from the depths of Mexico, is called tacos at home. A taco is a taco that is wrapped in a variety of fillings. These include pickled cacti, cheese, sausages, and fruit mixes. Spread guacomole, or avocado pulp sauce, on a pancake. Usually tacos are very spicy and piquant, which is why no indigenous Mexiscan is in danger of being overweight.
5. Chicken Parmesan, Australia
The Australian dish has gained particular popularity in almost all European countries. Each country is trying to appropriate the original recipe by adding some interesting ingredient to it. However, this does not prevent Australia from being its progenitor at all. The classic chicken parmesan is prepared with the addition of a large amount of garlic and mozzarella. Top the dish is poured with tomato-garlic sauce.
6. Chile crab, Singapore
Chili crab is one of the most successful dishes born in Singapore. If you are lucky enough to be in this place, you should definitely try the famous culinary miracle.
The dish is made with the addition of an immense amount of spices and literally floats in a sauce made from them. In addition, rice flour and eggs are added to the chili crab, making the dish more satisfying. Traditionally, chili crab is served without cutlery. In order to eat the famous delicacy, buns will be offered, which must be dipped in a hot sauce.
7. Goy Kuon, Vietnam
Goi Kuon is another good example of a simple yet insanely delicious dish. At its core, the dish is a rice pancake stuffed with meat. However, the dough is made so tender and light that it just shines through. In addition to meat, vegetables and a large amount of spices are added to the dressing.
8. Nam Tok Mu, Thailand
Translated from the national language, Nam Tok Mu means "meat waterfall". No, meat does not fall on the plate before cooking. Meat Falls involves a weak roasting of meat, that is, serving a dish with blood. Typically, Nam Tok Mu is made from marbled pork, which is lightly fried and mixed with vegetables, rice and a huge amount of chilli and green onions.
9. Massaman Curry, Thailand
Another famous dish native to Thailand is massaman curry. The dish is a thick liquid made from coconut milk and peanuts. Meat, potatoes and a variety of vegetables float in it. Massaman curry is traditionally served with rice. Despite the strange combination of the sweet taste of coconut milk and meat, the dish turns out to be very tasty and unusual.
In addition to the listed dishes, there are a huge number of recipes that are definitely worth trying. Home-made clear recipes will definitely not leave you indifferent. Culinary creations of the countries of the world are able to surprise with their unusual taste and combination of ingredients. Among them are Italian lasagna, crocodile cheesecake, Spanish Marseille cake, apple chips, grasshopper tacos and many other dishes. Many of them may shock, some may surprise, but definitely will not leave you indifferent.
You shouldn't cook what you get. You need to experiment, and perhaps your experiments will pleasantly surprise you.
