Hakata ramen is a famous Japanese dish named after Hakata, a district located in the city of Fukuoka prefecture, Japan. First created in the Fukuoka city, this delectable delicacy is basically a creamy-white and rich broth with hot and thin noodles and minimal toppings. The broth is generally made with the backbones of pork, which …
Migas is a popular Spanish and Portuguese dish consisting of leftover bread and ingredients such as bacon, chorizo and grapes. There are variations on the dish depending on the region it is made, such as using corn bread or pinto beans. It is most often served as a side to other main dishes. Origin & …
Torta Cubana is a traditional Mexican sandwich that often comes with a variety of different meats ranging from simple slices of jamón and roasted pork like carnitas to chorizo or carne asada. Despite the fact that Mexico is more well-known for other vessels for fillings like tacos, burritos and fajitas, Torta Cubana is a really popular Mexican …
Aloo Paratha is an appetizing Indian flatbread meal which is prepared with spiced potatoes. It is among the most popular breakfast meals in India. Quick to prepare, delicious as it looks and easy to digest, Aloo Parathas have enough calories to get you through the day without the need for intermediary meals. By this short …
Tocino is a popular Filipino cured pork dish made with soy sauce, garlic, sugar, and other ingredients to give its famous savoury-sweet taste. Tocino is sometimes called sweet red pork and is usually prepared as a breakfast food. The process of preparing it varies but the end result is an addictive, savoury and sweet cure …
Haggis is one of the most unique and traditional dishes of Scottish cuisine, considered to be national dish of Scotland. This traditional dish is made by combining the internal organs or offal of either calf or sheep with oatmeal and suet. The meat is then seasoned with lots of spices to create a spicy mixture …
Baleada is a thick and fluffy flour tortilla that is often stuffed with refried red beans, crumbled cheese and Honduran cream called mantequilla rala. It is a popular street food dish in Honduras and other Latin American countries. Origin and History of Baleada There are a lot of stories and myths about how Baleadas came …
Nepal is famous for its towering mountain landscapes and is home to eight of the highest peaks in the world. It also has a burgeoning culinary scene that is criminally underrated. Nepal is a fascinating place for any tourist, with a delightful blend of satisfying flavors to explore throughout the country. Nepalese cuisine is greatly …
Biltong is a famous South African treat that you can make at home, which is similar to beef jerky but the way of cooking it is air-dried. It is an easy dish to prepare where the beef is air-fried and seasoned with coriander, pepper, vinegar, and sweetened by brown sugar. Origin & Cultural Significance Biltong …
Pad Thai is considered Thailand’s staple dish and is well-loved by both locals and tourists. Pad Thai is made from rice noodles along with other ingredients such as scrambled eggs, bean sprouts, tofu, and meats such as beef, chicken or shrimp. Other versions of Pad Thai are quite lean but most agree that the traditional …
Venezuela is popularly known for its magnificent natural landscapes, tropical jungles and its diverse wildlife. It is an amazing place to visit for food lovers (when safe to do so), because of the country’s outstanding culinary traditions which epitomises Latin American cuisine. Most Popular Venezuelan Foods Venezuelan cuisine is inspired by a range of African, …
Acarajé is a small Brazilian fritter that is filled with either Vatapa or Caruru depending upon your choice. The quintessential ingredients for making these fritters are black-eyed peas and dende oil, a type of palm oil. Acarajé is one of the most popular and delicious street foods of Brazil. It is an amazing snack-time dish …
Uzbekistan is well-known for its Islamic architecture of the Registan in Samarkand, the ancient walled city of Khiva and the towering Kalyan Minaret of Bukhara. But what people do not hear much about the country is its unique and exceptional cuisine. The Uzbek cuisine is widely influenced by other countries from all over Asia and …
Chakalaka is a spicy tomato bean sauce that originates from South Africa. It is one of the most popular dishes enjoyed throughout South Africa. Chakalaka is essentially a spicy vegetable relish which is served with bread, curry and stews. Often used as a marinade for kebabs and meat, in hamburgers and fish, it is a …
Khachapuri is a fluffy homemade bread that is typically shaped like a boat with various kinds of cheeses and a runny egg at the centre. It is known as a staple food in Georgia that is enjoyed at any time of the day. Origin & Cultural Significance Khachapuri came from the Georgian word khacho which …
Cazuela is one of the traditional and comfort dishes in a Chilean kitchen. It is a flexible homemade stew for which you can use different varieties of meat, typically served with a variety of ingredients, including pumpkin, tomatoes, green beans, chickens, and a lot more! Origin & Cultural Significance Cazuela originated from the Mapuche soup, …
Canned bread is basically bread that is canned but unlike the usual bread you buy in loaves, canned bread can last longer than the ones you buy in bakeries. The bread is typically made from whole wheat flour, cornmeal, and molasses. Slightly gross and weird? Absolutely. American? Obviously! History of Canned Bread Most sources said …
These famous icons include windmills, bulb fields, wooden shoes, cheese markets; the Netherlands is known for many things, but not necessarily its food. Despite being only a relatively small country in Northern Europe, the Netherlands has had a significant impact on the world owing to its historical empire and important role on the continent. Along …
Chicken in a hole is the Botswana-style of cooking chicken barbecue. A pit is dug to cook a whole chicken covered with cabbage leaves and aluminium foil, hot coals are added to help it cook underground. Botswana-style chicken in a hole is prepared in traditional fashion. A Botswana host shows a sign of respect and …
Mala Sauce is one of the most popular sauces in China. It consists of Sichuan peppercorns, chilli pepper oil, and a lot of various spices such as garlic, star anise, ginger and cinnamon. Origin & Cultural Significance Mala sauce is a famous savoury and greasy dip in China, mostly associated with the culinary traditions of …
Pakistan, officially known as the Islamic republic of Pakistan is a country located in South Asia. Generally known as the land of nature and adventure and food, the country boasts of a versatile cuisine. As an infinite number of spices and herbs are grown in Pakistan, Pakistani cuisine has some of the most outstandingly aromatic …