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Popular foods vary greatly from country to country, but some dishes have gained widespread recognition and become staples in many cultures. Share one from your country!
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#1
Shakshuka! When There's Leftover Matbuha (A Spicy Tomatoes Past) From Sabbath, That Is My Go On Sunday Morning Aside With Israeli Salad And Toast
Final score:
41points
ThePunnyBunny 2 years ago
One of my favorite things about my trips there. First had shakshuka at The King David hotel in my first visit with a tour group, they had a buffet there, for lack of a better term. Had it, fell in love. So much flavor and it's really healthy too! And it's relatively easy to make!
Tuna Beach 2 years ago
I discovered shakshuka a couple of years ago, and now i make it all the time during tomatoe season.
Kate Jones 2 years ago
I feel like I want to buy from Tostito's with lime and some sour cream and go to town, lol. The eggs look like melted cheese.
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#2
Tagliatelle Al Tartufo
Final score:
36points
#3
Poutine ! Fries, Gravy And Cheese Curd Party In My Mouth
Final score:
33points
Benita Valdez 2 years ago
As your southern neighbor, I'd like to thank you Canadians for this deliciousness. (Please take back your geese though)
#4
Borscht (I Am Ukrainian!)
Final score:
33points
Mariele Scherzinger 2 years ago
To convince him to eat it, my grandfather used to tell my brother this is made with bear's blood, knowing he'd relish the adventurous aspect.
Robert Trebor 2 years ago
Calvin's mom told him the stuffed bell peppers were stewed monkey brains.
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kelly walker 2 years ago
I have a spicy recipe, which calls for celery, red bell pepper, mushrooms and apples along with the beets. The spices include cumin.
Benita Valdez 2 years ago
Oh I looove borscht so freaking much and will gladly welcome and love if anyone would like to share their recipe with me
#5
Steak And Fries
Final score:
32points
Erik Meyenberg 2 years ago
I think maybe it is because dishes like that seem like they lack the cultural aspect.
#6
A Potato And Meat Dish Called Cepelinai (Zeppelins) From Lithuania
Final score:
29points
ADHORTATOR 2 years ago
looks delicious...We have something similar in southwest german region of the Saar, it is called "Gefillde" ("Stuffed ones")
#7
Pierogis! My Grandma Was A First Generation Immigrant From Poland And We Still Use Her Recipe Today!
Final score:
29points
Benita Valdez 2 years ago
Please feed me. Another love of mine 🥰 one of the nice things about where I live in New York is that we have so many international family run restaurants and I have the privilege of trying amazing dishes.
Kate Jones 2 years ago
Has anyone ever fried a pierogi like a potsticker? I love potstickers so whenever I see these they look uncooked. I just want to fry them in a pan and make a dipping sauce.
#8
A Typical Northern German Dish: Green Cabbage With Potatos Plus Pork Belly And A Sausage, Both Smoked And Cooked
Final score:
24points
Benita Valdez 2 years ago
My great grandmother was from Germany so I'm required by law to try this. I can't go breaking laws (God I'm so hungry right now)
Kate Jones 2 years ago
There's this part of me that wishes I could love pork belly. I love Top Chef and they make it all the time and act like it's amazing but when I look at this, I just see undercooked, soggy bacon, lol.
#9
Pie, Mash, And Liquor. Pies Turned Upside Down To Soften The Crusts. Plenty Of Chilli Vinegar
Final score:
24points
Benita Valdez 2 years ago
You posters are being cruel by not giving more detail and where it's from 😢
#10
Hutspot - Is A Typical Dutch Winter Dish. It Is Made By Boiling Potatoes, Carrots And Onions Together And Then Mashing The Whole Into A Stew
Final score:
24points
Kate Jones 2 years ago
I thought this was scrambled eggs at first. My grandfather is french and we always had a french thanksgiving, and he always made this carrot, onion and yam mash that my family loved. This reminds me of that a little bit.
#11
I Think Tamales Come On Top Of The List. The Most Popular Dish In Mexican Culture
Final score:
23points
Loki's_Lil_Butterknife 2 years ago
I love tamales. I wish I could make them, but they are so time consuming.
#12
Badische Küche (Black Forest, South Of Germany)
Final score:
20points
Mariele Scherzinger (Submission author) 2 years ago
This is Rehgulasch (venison goulash) with Pfifferlinge (chanterelles), Spätzle (a type of pasta), and Preiselbeermus (cranberry sauce) - three quarters food from the forest.
Benita Valdez 2 years ago
Again, by law I'm obligated to try this dish. It looks amazing and I'm starting to drool
Lyyyy 2 years ago
Me too, nothing beats home made spätzle made from fresh dough! It tastes even better than any italian pasta I’ve tasted.
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Fondue, A Traditional Swiss Winter Dish!
Final score:
20points
#14
Crepes! From The U.s, My Favorite Breakfast Food Is Crepes. It's Best With Fruit, And Is A Weekend Tradition :)
Final score:
19points
Laura C 2 years ago
Pancakes are made in many different countries, with slight alterations
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ThePunnyBunny 2 years ago
Yuuum. I wish the crepe place near us (Charlotte, NC) hadn't closed, they had great crepes and coffee.
Jessica Allred 2 years ago
If they're made right. I hate it when people make "crepes" but they turn out spongy. They're basically thin pancakes at that point. It's not the same!
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Kate Jones 2 years ago (edited)
To each their own, of course, but I feel like I'm the only woman in the US who doesn't like crepes. It's like pumpkin spice. Some woman are really just obsessed with crepes. And like pumpkin spice, I hate them. I don't get the appeal. It's like a thin wrapper that has no flavor stuffed with sweet stuff or too much fruit. Give me a nice omelet or some toast, sausages, bacon, english muffins, or real pancakes over this anytime. Now I want breakfast for dinner.
#15
Rösti, Dish From Switzerland. Graded Potatoes With Bacon And Sometimes An Egg On Top
Final score:
19points
#16
Pea Soup From Dried Peas, Cheap Traditional Dish In Finland, Still Popular Today To The Point They Have It Once A Week In The Army
Final score:
18points
ThePunnyBunny 2 years ago
I love pea or lentil soup. This looks fantastic and wonderful for winter! So filling!
#18
Sarawak Laksa, From Sarawak, Malaysia. It Is Once Described By Anthony Bourdain As "Breakfast Of The Gods"
Final score:
17points
Kate Jones 2 years ago
mmm I love mung beans- or bean sprouts as they're called, too. I could just eat this whole bowl. I wish the noodles were a little wider but... looks delish.
panpenpainpane (Submission author) 2 years ago
Awww yes we called it bean sprouts in Malaysia. As for the noodle, most of the time they'd use rice vermicelli, however, you can always request to change it to flat noodles or yellow noodles according to your preference.
Load More Replies... OLIVE SALOW 2 years ago
oh no i love srimp you bet i would eat this every day breakfast lunch and dinner
panpenpainpane (Submission author) 2 years ago
Hahahaha 😆 it might be too rich but wouldn't mind that either 😉
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Shrimp And Grits
Final score:
14points
Kate Jones 2 years ago
What are a grits? I mean I know what is is but I wanna ask people who eat them...what does it taste like? Is it like oatmeal? Cream of wheat? I have the same question about polenta. I can't get either of those products at any restaurants where i live but i see you can buy it in stores to make it yourself. I just looks like cream of wheat to me. I actually love cream of wheat so maybe I'd like this but it isn't something i'd want to eat with meat or fish. I'm so food-sheltered!
Sue From Michigan 2 years ago
It's ground corn meal I think. It's a food originally eaten by native Americans and passed to Europeans that came to America.
Load More Replies... ThePunnyBunny 2 years ago (edited)
I can't have shrimp because we keep kosher (and an allergy, though a mild one), so I use vegan shrimp for it! It works pretty well!
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Hiram's Friend 2 years ago
Grits are a type of porridge made from boiled cornmeal. Hominy grits are a type of grits made from hominy – corn that has been treated with an alkali in a process called nixtamalization, with the pericarp removed. Grits are often served with flavorings as a breakfast dish. [plagiarized from Wikipedia]. Frequently served with just butter and salt [army breakfast].
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Frijoles With White Rice And Minced Meat From Cuba (Not My Photo)
Final score:
14points
POLARBEAR (Submission author) 2 years ago
I'm only half Cuban tho (Cuban mum and Swedish dad), but I usually eat frijoles with salty banana chips and sometimes yucca with garlic infused oil (mojito). I really recommend you try it
#21
This Is Vegemite, An Australian Substance Made From Leftover Beer
Final score:
13points
Marco Marques 2 years ago
yep, and i´m humming in my head "he just smiled, and gave me a vegemite sandwich" (Down under by man at work)
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VonBlade 2 years ago
And now I have the Amanda Palmer song stuck in my head. It's gorgeous. Spread on hot buttered toast. Damn I'm hungry.
#22
Älplermagronen, A Dish From The Swiss Alps, Macaroni, Potatoes,bacon,cheese,onions, Applesauce
Final score:
13points
Myosotis Paquette 2 years ago
My nephew made this for us from a receipe of his little brother... amazing! Once you forget about the carbs overload, it's THE best!!!!
#23
Rendang -Indonesia, Cow Meat(Like Steak) And Some Spices
Final score:
10points
Netflix and pizza all night 2 years ago
i can quote as an indo it's so good (i was waiting for indo)
#24
Cordon Bleu Chicken From Switzerland I Am Not From There But It Is My Fav
Final score:
10points
#25
Corned Happily
Final score:
9points
Juji Joanna Reuben (Submission author) 2 years ago
I'm sorry for not mentioning the location earlier. But since I'm awake now I'll say it. This is eaten in the northern part of Nigeria, especially the north east. Its not a very common dish. Its for the 'poor'. Because here the average Poorman can't afford rice. Therefore corn or maize is cooked with beans in place of rice and eaten with whatever condiments available.
summer 2 years ago
are those kidey beans..... i made this last week but what is the veggies on top..... what are they
Juji Joanna Reuben (Submission author) 2 years ago
Yes kidney beans I think, those things on top are onions 😂.
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Gefillde From Saarland (Southwest Germany)...potato, Meat, Bacon And Cream
Final score:
9points
ADHORTATOR (Submission author) 2 years ago
they are very easy to make :-)
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Cornish Pasty (Often Called Oggies)
Final score:
9points
#28
King Crab At Honningsvåg, Nordkapp
Final score:
9points
#29
No Chicks!
Final score:
8points
Loki's_Lil_Butterknife 2 years ago
I love chickpeas! When I used to live in Spain, there were a number of stews that includes chickpeas as a main ingredient like "garbanzos a la catalana" .
#30
South Indian Breakfast Spread
Final score:
7points
#31
Chicken Rice From Singapore!
Final score:
7points
Kate Jones 2 years ago
They made a version of this on top chef and the local chef that was there said this is the Singaporean version of a hamburger because it's so popular.
#32
Just Some Sunday Things In Kolkata, India. Steamed Rice And Chicken Curry
Final score:
7points
#35
Bandeja_paisa
Final score:
5points
Maik Rosoft (Submission author) 2 years ago
A heavy and complete dish from Colombia, Beans, rice, banana fried slices and pork belly, with some salad, just the best!
#36
Butter Tarts! A Canadian Way To Eat All The Bad Sweet Things Together. Historically Made With Butter, Sugar, Maple Syrup, And Egg In A Pastry Shell, Now Seen With Chocolate, Almonds, M&ms Or The Kitchen Sink
Final score:
5points
#37
Baklava...seeing This Photo Makes Me Want Some!
Final score:
5points
Marco Marques 2 years ago
If the packed version that is sold in stores is already good , i image the fresh baked one to be delicious!
astral slug 2 years ago
yum!!! there was a middle eastern (lebanese) restraunt near me and they made the best baklava.
#39
Portuguese Stew
Final score:
3points
Marco Marques (Submission author) 2 years ago (edited)
This is a traditional dish in Portugal. It´s a mix of boiled vegetables and all kinds of meat. The most complete version is made with: 2 types of cabbage (white and green), potato, carrot, turnip, chickpeas, rice, chicken (breast or leg), beef, several parts of pork (belly, ribs, smoked ear) and several types of traditional sausages (smoked pork - chouriço, blood sausage - negro, rice sausage - morcela de arroz and pork fat and flour sausage - farinheira).
#40
If You Ever Visit West Java, Indonesia, You Have To Try This Dish! It's Called Tumis Oncom Leunca Uleuketeuk, Or Oncom Stir-Fry With Leunca À La Uleuketeuk!
Final score:
2points
#41
Barbecue And Onion Rings
Final score:
2points
astral slug (Submission author) 2 years ago
a staple of the south (us). also delicious with hushpuppies, coleslaw, and fries.
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What do you think ?
LocosCocoa 2 years ago
I think it's wonderful that we as people can experience and appreciate eachothers cultures, and this is a heartwarming + tasty article!
Benita Valdez 2 years ago
Definitely. And I absolutely love trying dishes from other countries; so much variety and appeal even in the simplest of dishes.
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Sue Lynn Chan (Post author) 2 years ago
How did I able to control my urge to eat my phone is beyond me.
LocosCocoa 2 years ago
I think it's wonderful that we as people can experience and appreciate eachothers cultures, and this is a heartwarming + tasty article!
Benita Valdez 2 years ago
Definitely. And I absolutely love trying dishes from other countries; so much variety and appeal even in the simplest of dishes.
Load More Replies... Sue Lynn Chan (Post author) 2 years ago
How did I able to control my urge to eat my phone is beyond me.
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