Joanna James
Cuisines play a fundamental part in defining a country's culture and is one of the more memorable aspects of travelling. To that end, here is a list of five must-eat dishes from around the world.
A wonderfully classic dish popularly eaten for breakfast in France, Croque Madame is an easy breakfast option that can be ordered in almost any brasserie and is a filling way to start your day! Especially if you are tired of the usual baguettes and croissants. A Croque Madame is similar to a cheese and fried egg sandwich, topped with generous helpings of grated cheese. In an interesting twist, when the bread itself is dipped into beaten egg and cooked French toast style, the dish is known as Monsieur Croque!
There is no doubt that Bangers and Mash is comfort food at its finest. A traditional dish hailing from the Isle of Britain, this delicious and filling meal consists of mashed potatoes and sausages served with flavorful onion gravy. Best eaten piping hot, this particular dish is ideal for a hearty dinner after a long day.
Featuring a distinctive flavor and boasting of many regional variations, the Tom Yum is a sour and spicy soup that definitely packs a punch. The broth generally usually includes spices such as crushed chilis, kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass to give it fragrance and flavor along with either chicken, shrimp, fish, or prawns. Tom Yum is a quintessential Thai dish that can be tried at many hotel restaurants including famous chains the likes of Park Hotel Group .
Essentially, satay means meat on sticks over a BBQ – and is a basic yet very effective and delicious dish to try. It can be easily be found in and around most Asia tourist attractions being served at roadside kiosks, cafes, and restaurants. Not to be mistaken with junk food, the satay is usually served with rice cakes, slivers of cucumbers and onions with either a peanut gravy or a spicy peanut sauce dip.
Flavorful with a distinct smoky taste, jerk chicken was introduced to the world by Jamaica. The jerk is a style of native cooking where the meat is or wet marinated or dry-rubbed with a very hot spice mixture that uses scotch bonnet peppers and allspice along with a host of other ingredients, and left to marinate for a good while. The seasoning, as a rule, is applied to chicken or pork, but it can be used for vegetables, seafood, and other meats.
Immensely popular in the region of Bavaria, Sheweinshaxe is a dish consisting of roasted ham hock or pork knuckle. To prepare this dish, the meat is marinated for a significant amount of time. When finally served, the meat is crispy and golden on the outside, and deliciously tender on the inside. Typical sides include roasted potatoes, sauerkraut, or braised red cabbage.
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