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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.

Learning to cook 10 delicious national dishes from different countries which have already managed to win 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 the material.

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. Chicken fillet cut 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 today in the best restaurants around the world 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, before serving, sprinkle with parmesan, chopped on coarse grater.

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. cut lengthwise red bell pepper and send it 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. After adding to the beets tomato paste and fry for 2 more 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 beef and minced 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.

Cooking method:

1. First of all, you need to prepare a vegetable pillow, on which the ratatouille will be placed. Cut the onion and carrot into small pieces and lightly fry them in vegetable oil.
2. Then add chopped pepper and simmer for a couple more minutes.
3. Then put the peeled and chopped tomato into the pan. Add some salt and basil. Reduce the heat and simmer the vegetables for about 10 minutes under the lid.
4. Beat the mixture with a blender into a homogeneous thick mass. Lay it out in an even layer on the bottom of the refractory mold.
   
   Of course, this list cannot be complete without desserts. Italian tiramisu fell in love with all the sweet tooth who had time to try it, regardless of the country of residence. The good news is that you don't have to go to Italy to enjoy a dessert with a rich and sophisticated taste!Ingredients :
   • Mascarpone 250 g
   • Chocolate chips taste
   • Cocoa powder 1 tsp
   • Egg yolk 3 pcs.
   • Powdered sugar 3 tbsp
   • Cream fat content 33-% 1/2 cup
   • Savoiardi cookies 1 pack
   • Egg white 2 pcs.
   • Dessert wine (Marsala) 1/3 cup

   Cooking method:

   1. To prepare the mousse, you need to beat the yolks for a couple until ivory. Gradually pour in the wine in a thin stream and, without stopping whisking, continue to steam the mass until the mousse thickens. Cool down.
   2. Stir the cheese, adding powdered sugar to it.
   3. Whip cream.
   4. Beat the cooled proteins also, adding a pinch of salt, until a persistent foam is formed. Carefully add egg whites, spoonful at a time, and mix gently.
   5. Soak cookies with wine and place on the bottom of the mold. Strong coffee can be used instead of wine.
   6. Put the cheese on top of the cookies, then a layer of mousse and a layer of whipped cream. Repeat until all ingredients are gone. Sprinkle with cocoa powder and grated chocolate.
   7. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for at least a couple of hours, preferably overnight.

Almost every country has its own National dishes. Some dishes from cuisines around the world are similar, while others are very different from each other in terms of ingredients, aroma, appearance and taste.

Let's try to answer the questionWhat national cuisines of the peoples of the world are the most popular?"

13 Mexican cuisine

Mexican cuisine - it's an unusual combinationSpanish and Aztec culinary approaches and traditions. The main ingredients of this cuisine are fromcorn and avocadosweet and ordinary potatoes,fresh and dried beans, chili peppers, tomatoes, pumpkin, duck and turkey, chocolate, various spices and ending with seafood and many types of fish that live in abundance in the coastal waters of Mexico. One of the most popular dishes Mexican cuisine is tortilla soup ( quite sharp ). Well, where without the well-known alcoholic drink - tequila.

12 Scottish cuisine

Scottish recipes are distinguished by their own style, methods and flavors. This is due to the amalgamation of devni and modern cooking.

11 Philippine cuisine

Filipino cuisine is characterized by an abundance of seafood, pork, vegetables and rice as side dishes, but at the same time, fewer hot and burning spices compared to other Asian cuisines.

10 Greek cuisine

Mediterranean cuisine includes ingredients such as olive oil, cheese, eggplant, lamb, pork, poultry.

9 Caribbean cuisine

Caribbean cuisine is a mixture of African, European, Arabic and Chinese cuisines. Among the ingredients in this cuisine are rice, beans, bananas, sweet peppers, peas, tomatoes, etc.

8 South African cuisine

South African cuisine rich in seafood (shrimps, mussels, oysters, lobsters, squids, as well as fish itself). Also popular are cereals, yellow or red corn porridge, sorghum, baked corn on the cob with butter, wholemeal bread, beans

7 Korean cuisine

The origin of Korean cuisine is rooted in agricultural and nomadic traditions. Many Korean dishes in Korea have rice, meat, and vegetables as ingredients.

6 Spanish cuisine

Spanish cuisine also varies greatly by region. The cuisine of each region of Spain has its own characteristics and it directly depends on what products are used for cooking. But, even so, in most regions, olive oil is an invariable ingredient. By the way, Spain produces about 44% olive oil in the world.

Spanish dishes are quite simple. Most often among the ingredients of Spanish cuisine you will find fish, seafood, garlic, rice, eggs, almonds and a variety of vegetables - tomatoes, peppers, potatoes. And, of course, olives and wine. The most famous dishes of national Spanish cuisine are paella and jamon ham..

5 Lebanese Cuisine

Lebanese cuisine is characterized by vegetarian dishes, the use of seasonings and fresh fruits and vegetables. Many dishes are grilled, baked or fried in olive oil.

4 Japanese food

japanese cuisine o It is distinguished by the preference for natural, minimally processed products, the widespread use of seafood, certain rules for decorating dishes, serving, and table etiquette.

3 french cuisine

French cuisine is known all over the world for its variety and sophistication. One of the main features is the use of mostly fresh products.

French cuisine is also characterized by various regional culinary traditions. A characteristic feature of this cuisine is the use of an abundance of various root vegetables and crops: spinach, potatoes, cabbage, green beans, different varieties Luke. Coastal solutions are characterized by the use of seafood: fish, lobster, lobster and crabs.

French cuisine is uniquetaste and nuances in every dish.The most famous dishes of French cuisine includefrog legs, truffles, onion soup, cock in wine, croissants, galantine, ratatouille and many others

2 Thai cuisine

If you describe Thai cuisine in a few words - these are light dishes with strong aromatic components.

1 Italian Cuisine

The most popular cuisine in the world is Italian. It is very diverse and regional, each region has its own traditional dishes.At the core Italian cuisine lie historical centuries-old traditions with cultural influences of the Romans, Greeks, Lombards, Arabs, and other peoples who ever inhabited Italy or influenced the formation of its culture.

Italian cuisine specializes in cooking dishes from fish, flour and a variety of seafood. A characteristic feature of this cuisine is the speed and ease of preparation, as well as the use of fresh ingredients in dishes. Italian dishes are dominated by vegetables and spices such as basil, thyme, tarragon and rosemary. Olive oil, parmesan cheese, onions, tomatoes, olives, garlic are often used.

The most famous dishes of Italian cuisine -pizza, pasta, ravioli, lasagna, spaghetti.

Before talking about the mass addictions of our time, let's remember the Big Chef, Paul Bocuse left yesterday, January 20th.
He was called " the best cook France”, “the chef of the century”, “the father of French gastronomy”, or simply - Monsieur Paul: the most famous chef of France, the owner of the Order of the Legion of Honor, for half a century remained the gastronomic face of France. Thanks to him, Lyon became the culinary capital of the country. Through his efforts, the "new French cuisine" was born - lighter and healthier than it was before him. He became the owner of three Michelin stars back in 1965 and never lost them. He also founded an empire now valued at more than 50 million euros. RIP

And now to the realities of the culinary passions of mankind

Through open voting, CNN from time to time compiles the traditional rating of national goodies. Respondents are asked to answer a simple question: which dish, in their opinion, is the most delicious in the world? Based on the results of the survey, in which more than 35,000 people took part, 50 the best dishes from different parts of the planet. As it turned out, most gourmets prefer Asian dishes, and the main favorite for many is Indonesian cuisine. Here are the top 50 foods on the planet, according to CNN readers.

Massaman curry, Thailand

Massaman curry opens the top ten dishes in the world. In his homeland in Thailand, the dish can be found on the menu of any restaurant. The dish combines potatoes and beef stewed in coconut milk. Their taste is complemented by massaman curry paste, as well as tamarind, peanuts, sugar and star anise.

Peking Duck, China

A visiting card of Chinese cuisine is a duck grated with honey with a peeled skin, baked in a special oven. Before serving, the carcass is cut into 80-120 pieces. Slices of meat, along with vegetables, are wrapped in a pancake smeared with a specially prepared sauce and eaten.

Ramen, Japan

One of the main dishes of Japanese cuisine was awarded the 8th place by the respondents. It consists of noodles in broth. It can be accompanied by various additives in the form of pork, pickles or vegetables.

Dim Sum, Hong Kong

Without tasting this dish, a trip to China cannot be considered complete. However, this best example of Cantonese cuisine has long spread beyond the borders of the country. The dish is a variation of dumplings made from rice starch dough. Almost everything can be used as a filling: from meat to vegetables and fruits. Steaming dim sum.

Som Tam, Thailand

This salad based on green papaya is liked by all tourists without exception. The ingredients in it are composed so that the dish combines sweet, salty, sour and spicy tastes. A salad is being prepared in a mortar: first, dressing is mixed in it, after which it is rubbed with vegetables.

Pad Thai, Thailand

If a Food Hall of Fame ever comes up, foodies would love to see pad thai in it. This dish is from rice noodles with a special sauce, the characteristic taste of which is given by tamarind. The noodles are first soaked and then stir-fried with shrimp, onion, garlic, egg and sauce.

Tom Yam, Thailand



The fourth line of the rating went to the masterpiece of Thai cuisine - tom yum soup. The dish combines several tastes at once: sour, salty, spicy and sweet. The spiciness and sourness of the dish are given by its invariable ingredients - chili pepper, lime juice and leaves and lemongrass. Soup is prepared in chicken broth, to which shrimp, chicken, fish or other seafood are added.

Sushi, Japan



Since sushi has been tried all over the world, the combination of rice and seafood has become a gastronomic classic. Real sushi is made from white fine-grained Japanese rice, which is cooked according to Japanese technology. Once the rice reaches room temperature, other ingredients are added to it, the most common of which is seafood.

Nasi Goreng, Indonesia


This dish is often regarded as a culinary symbol of Indonesia, thanks to which it has become popular outside the country. The dish is a mixture of pre-cooked and then fried rice with the addition of meat, chicken, seafood or vegetables. Remarkably, for cooking, locals take ready-made rice left over from previous days. Additional Ingredients can also be collected from leftovers. When preparing a dish from scratch, all the ingredients are prepared separately.

Rendang, Indonesia



by the most delicious dish in the world readers called rendang. The main ingredient of the dish can be meat, poultry, fish or vegetables. They stew for a long time spicy sauce with coconut milk and a mixture of lemongrass, galangal, garlic, turmeric, ginger and chili. Meat rendang is the most popular. The dish is served both hot and cold.

11. Lasagna, Italy

12. Kimchi, Korea

13. Chicken and rice, Singapore

14. Satay, Indonesia

15. Ice cream, USA

16. Kebab, Türkiye

17. Ice cream, Italy

18. Croissant, France

19. Green curry, Thailand

20. Pho, Vietnam

21. Fish and French fries, England

22. Egg tartlets, Hong Kong

23. Bulgogi, Korea

24. Fried rice, Thailand

25. Chocolate, Mexico

26. Penang Assam Laksa, Malaysia

27. Tacos, Mexico

28. Pork Barbecue, Hong Kong

29. Chili crab, Singapore

30. Cheeseburger, USA

31. Fried chicken, USA

32. Lobster (Properly Cooked), Any Country

33. Seafood paella, Spain

34. Shrimp dumplings, Hong Kong

35. Neapolitan pizza

36. Pork under hot sauce Nam Tok Mu, Thailand

37. Potato chips, USA

38. Warm brownie with vanilla ice cream (properly cooked), in any country

39. Masala dosa, India

40. Bibimbap, Korea

41. Kalbi, Korea

42. Burger, Germany

43. Fajitos, Mexico

44. Laksa, Singapore

45. Roti Prata, Singapore

46. Maple syrup, Singapore

47. Fettuccine Alfredo, Italy

48. Parma ham, Italy

49. Lechon, Philippines

50. Goi Quon, Vietnam

(based on materials from the site steaklovers.menu)

And now that you know everything about the most delicious thing in the world, tell me!

Which of these have you tried? Liked? What's on the must wanted list? Or in general against?!

Almost every country has its own national dishes. All of them differ significantly from each other in taste, aroma, appearance and ingredients used for their preparation. Below is a list of the ten most famous cuisines in the world and their most popular dishes.

Indonesian cuisine is one of the most vibrant and colorful cuisines in the world, boasting regional diversity and numbering around 5,350 traditional recipes. It is characterized by the predominance of plant products, the main of which is rice. Also, corn, soy, cassava, sweet potato, sago, chicken, seafood, various fruits and vegetables are actively used in dishes. A variety of spices play a significant role, especially pepper. The most famous dish of Indonesian cuisine, which is often perceived as " culinary symbol» In Indonesia, it is considered Nasi Goreng.

Mexican cuisine is the name of the national cuisine of Mexico, which is a combination of Aztec and Spanish culinary traditions. It is based on a rich variety of products: first of all corn (maize), and only then avocados, fresh and dried beans, sweet and regular potatoes, chili peppers, tomatoes, pumpkin, duck and turkey meat, chocolate, various seasonings, and also many species of fish living in the coastal waters of this country. The most famous dish of Mexican cuisine is quite Hot soup from tortilla, and also famous all over the world alcoholic drink- tequila.

Eighth place in the list of the most famous cuisines of the world is occupied by Chinese cuisine - one of the richest and most diverse cuisines in the world, divided into several main groups, each of which has its own differences in terms of ingredients used, spices and cooking methods. The differences between these cuisines are closely related to the traditions and culture of each individual region. However, despite these differences, rice is an integral part of most Chinese dishes. The most famous dishes of Chinese cuisine are: Peking duck, fried rice, dim sum, century egg and turtle soup.

Italian Cuisine - traditional cuisine Italy, one of the most popular European cuisines. Specializes in flour, fish and seafood dishes. Its characteristic feature is the relative simplicity and speed of preparation, as well as the use of fresh ingredients in dishes. Italian dishes are dominated by a large number of vegetables and spices, such as oregano, basil, pepper, tarragon, thyme, rosemary and parmesan cheese. Quite often olive oil, tomatoes, onions, garlic and olives are used. Italian cuisine is very diverse and regional. Each region has its own culinary delights. The most famous Italian dishes are pizza, lasagna and spaghetti.

Spanish cuisine is the name of the national cuisine of Spain, which is divided into regional ones. Each of them has its own characteristics, because they directly depend on what products are used for cooking. An integral ingredient in true Spanish cooking is olive oil, it is Spain that produces 44% of all olive oil in the world. Spanish food is simple. Most often they are prepared from fish, seafood, legumes and rice. They are often topped with tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, eggs, garlic, onions, olives, almonds, and wine. The most famous and national Spanish dish is the ham and paella.

French cuisine is the national multi-regional cuisine of France, known throughout the world as very diverse and refined. Its main feature is the use of exclusively fresh products. Despite the differences in regional culinary traditions, a characteristic feature of the national French cuisine is the abundance of vegetables and root crops: potatoes, green beans, various varieties of onions, spinach and cabbage. Residents of coastal areas prefer to use seafood in their cuisine: fish, crabs, lobsters, lobsters, shrimp, etc. The most famous dishes of French cuisine are baguette, frog legs, ratatouille, croissant, truffle, etc. And also very popular in everything world alcoholic drink - cognac.

Japanese food - National cuisine Japan, characterized by seasonal food, freshness of products, weak use of seasonings, minimal processing, preservation of the original appearance and taste of products. Much attention is paid to the appearance of the dishes. The main ingredients of Japanese cuisine are rice, various vegetables and seafood - fish, seaweed, shellfish. The Japanese, in comparison with Americans and Europeans, eat very little beef and pork, as well as animal fats, butter and dairy products, since in Buddhism it is forbidden to kill and eat animals. The most famous dishes of Japanese cuisine are sushi, sashimi, Japanese curry and the national alcoholic drink made from rice - sake.

Indian cuisine is one of the oldest and most diverse cuisines in the world, best known for its vegetarian dishes. This densely populated peninsula is home to so many peoples of different religions that it is very difficult to characterize typical Indian cuisine in a few sentences. But we'll try. Most of the population of India are vegetarians, so the skillful use of seasonings has become a real art for them. Among the huge number of spices used in Indian cooking, it should be noted: cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, red and green chili, cinnamon, saffron, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, anise, sesame, onion and garlic. Indian dishes are based on rice, various vegetables, eggs, fish, seafood, etc. Dairy products are very popular. The most famous dishes indian cuisine are curry, dhal, chapati, etc.

The second place in the list of the most famous cuisines of the world is occupied by the national cuisine of Turkey, which is among the best in terms of richness, variety of tastes and products used. In modern Turkish cuisine, the most important food is meat and bread. A wide variety of spices are also used. And the most used vegetable in Turkish cooking is eggplant. The most famous Turkish dishes are kebab, berek, dolma, baklava, Turkish delight and others.

Thai cuisine - the national cuisine of Thailand, considered one of the best, most original and famous in the world, is associated primarily with the taste of bananas, citrus fruits, pineapples, coconut milk, fresh coriander, lemongrass, garlic and chilli peppers. However, the basis for Thai dishes is primarily rice, and only then a variety of aromatic spices, fish and seafood. Meat in Thailand is consumed relatively infrequently, it is considered festive dish. Thai cuisine emphasizes lightly cooked dishes with strong aromatic properties. The most common condiment is mild fish sauce. The most famous Thai dish is sour and spicy soup based on chicken broth with shrimp, chicken, fish or other seafood, sometimes with the addition of coconut milk - Tom Yum.

We love talking about food. That is why the debate around the world about which country offers the best cuisine does not stop. Read in this ranking which cuisines of the world offer the most delicious food.

TOP 10 best cuisines in the world

10. USA

Nobody ever says, "Let's go eat American food tonight." But this is how millions of people around the world do it. And the reason for this is that American cuisine is a mix of all the cuisines of the planet. The pizza is from Italy, the fries are from Belgium, and the burgers are from Germany.

The cheeseburger is the perfect example of how you can make a good burger even tastier.

Chocolate Chip Cookies are an American classic that has gone global!

9. Mexico

If you were given a choice - what kind of cuisine would you eat for the rest of your life, then, undoubtedly, think seriously about Mexican cuisine. She took in "a little bit of everything." She will never get bored!

And enchiladas, and tacos, and elados, and quesadillas, and tapas!

Mole - a sauce prepared according to old recipes, based on chilli pepper and chocolate.

Tacos al pastor - pork tacos

Tamale - a favorite dish of the ancient Maya

8. Thailand

Open the Thai cookbook and be surprised by the unusual list of products! As a result of combinations of various herbs and spices in each dish, complex smells and unique tastes are obtained.

Thai cuisine - spicy, salty, sweet, crunchy, sticky, chewy, bitter. And all this in one dish.

Tom yum kung is a real party for your mouth!

Massaman curry is a Thai curry with Islamic roots.

Som Tam - a popular green papaya salad

7. Greece

Traveling and tasting various goodies in Greece is like flipping through the pages of a glossy magazine. Among the blue seas and white houses you can enjoy feta cheese, olives, colored fats and grilled meats.

And the secret? Stored in olive oil. Gift of the gods!

Olive oil - there are as many types as there are types of wine.

Spanakopita - pastry with feta and spinach.

Gouros is a popular sandwich.

6. India

Indian cuisine varies from state to state. But everywhere the overuse of spices prevails. If seafood is popular in Goa, then Keral is rich in coconuts.

Dal - lentil dish

Dosa - pancakes with any filling (cheese, spicy vegetables)

Tea - Not everyone likes coffee, but almost everyone likes tea.

5. Japan

The Japanese are as passionate about their cuisine as they are about high technology. Everyone already knows sushi, but Japanese cuisine is not limited to them.

Miso soup - absorbed the main smells of Japanese food - simplicity and perfection.

Sushi and sushi - who knew regular rice would become so popular?

Tempura is a prime example of how to fry.

4. Spain

Viva Spain! Endless bar-hopping, tapas-eating, minimum hours of operation, late dinners and constant arguing about nothing - that's what culture, including Spanish cuisine, is based on.

Jamon Iberico - known to all connoisseurs of delicious food.

Churros are the well-known version of sweet fried donuts.

Gazpacho is a refreshing juicy soup.

3. France

If you are the type of person who thinks “there is nothing better in life than food”, then visit Paris. All its inhabitants appreciate good food. A two-hour lunch break is a strict rule for every Parisian. How do the locals spend their holidays? They try new types of wine and cheese in their country.

Snails are the hallmark of France.

Macarons - cookies from simple ingredients which not everyone can cook.

A baguette is the first and last thing to try in France.

Foie Gras is a delicate pâté.

2. China

People who greet each other with "Have you eaten yet?" - must undoubtedly be the most concerned about food in the world.

Food has become a cult in China.

China is a place where you will be amazed by the food every day. "And you can eat it?" - this is asked by thousands of tourists in China.

Sweet pork - served in each region with some differences.

Dim Sum is a traditional dish.

Peking duck is a dish that everyone should try!

Shark fin soup - unfortunately not served in every restaurant.

1. Italy

Italian cuisine has driven many people crazy all over the planet. The secret is in simplicity. Take pasta, some olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and bacon. Wow! It is a masterpiece!

All italian dishes just cook and eat. From creamy riszotos to Florentine grilled meats, there is something for everyone in Italian cuisine.

Pasta bolognese is the most popular pasta variant in the world.

Pizza is simple, but what a delicious food, it is now popular all over the world, which is not surprising, pizza can always be ordered at home in any city in Russia.

Italian salami - the famous sausage

Coffee - cappuccino for breakfast? Forget it. Italians drink it throughout the day and even at night.

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