Trying delicious food is one of the most vital factors when it comes to visiting any destination. It's a way to immerse yourself in the culture, learn more about the history and most importantly it's delicious. Here are some of my favorite local dishes from around the world that I think everyone should try while traveling abroad:
1. Power-packed chocolates
The chocolates
makers use cocoa beans to make chocolate, which they can serve in many
different ways. The basic recipe of chocolate starts with cocoa butter and
sugar, but other ingredients are also often added to give it flavor and color.
Chocolate bars
are probably the most familiar form of chocolate you’ll find on grocery store
shelves, but you can also get chips or chunks that are easier to eat while
traveling (or just have less packaging). Some types of chocolate have been
mixed with other foods like nuts or fruit—these are called candy bars or
candy-covered chocolates.
You may want to
avoid eating too much regular milk chocolate because it has more sugar than
dark chocolate (which has more caffeine). Dark or semi-sweet varieties contain
about half as much sugar as milk varieties do; bittersweet chocolates contain
even less sugar than semi-sweet ones do!
2. Sushi in Japan
Sushi is one of
the most famous foods out there and probably for good reason. It's delicious.
You can ask the restaurant chef to add any number of ingredients like wasabi or
soya sauce to your sushi rolls for a better taste.
In Tokyo, you can
find sushi made from tuna and salmon. While Visiting Osaka, you can try
Koyoti-style sushi rolls only for $10 to $15. You won't find this kind of value
anywhere else in the world (except in some parts of Southeast Asia).
3. Pasta in Italy
If you're
traveling in Italy, pasta is the most popular food. Made from water, durum
wheat flour, and salt, pasta is an amazingly delicious item to try. There are
many shapes and sizes of pasta including spaghetti, fusilli, penne rigate, and
ravioli.
Pasta can be
served with meat or cheese sauces to add more flavors. Eat raw or cooked, this
Italian staple has been around for centuries and shows no slowing down its
popularity!
4. Corn on the cob in Mexico
The corn on the
cob is a staple food in Mexico. If you’ve never had it before, it's an easy
experience to learn how to eat corn on the cob.
- Choose your
corn carefully. It should be young and sweet, with even rows of kernels
that are still firm. Avoid any corn that looks shriveled or has holes in
it—these are signs that it may have been damaged by insects or disease.
- Hold each
cob of corn with two hands and strip off as many kernels as you like, one
at a time (or several at once). You can also scrape them off using a blunt
knife (preferably plastic) or your fingernails if they're long enough!
- If you want to use utensils, hold the cob upright and cut down its length using either a knife or fork (whichever method works best for you). This way, those tasty juices stay where they belong—on your plate!
5. Borscht in Russia
Borscht, a
popular Russian soup made from beetroot and other vegetables, is often served
with sour cream and dill. It's also often served hot or cold.
The best thing
about Borscht is that this food is full of vitamins A, Iron, Calcium, and
Potassium. It tastes great when combined with dumplings and even if you don't
eat dumplings, you can make your own from scratch to take advantage of all
those great nutrients! You should visit Russia once in your life and give this
amazing and delicious food a try.
6. Fry Bread in Native American Country
Fry bread is a
staple in the Native American Country. Made from water, flour, and oil, fry
bread gives a crusty and crunchy taste. It can be served as an appetizer with
sour cream or honey, or as a side dish with other dishes. Some Native American
tribes would add other ingredients like honey or berries to their dough.
This makes it
different from other types of bread because it has no wheat flour in it.
Instead, it has more of an earthy flavor to it because it doesn’t contain any
dairy products or sugars like white bread does.
If you find
yourself in Native American country and want to try some frybread, here's what
you do:
- Find a
Native American restaurant.
- Order some
frybread from the menu!
- Enjoy!
7. Goulash in Hungary
The goulash is a
stew of meat and vegetables in a paprika-flavored broth, similar to Hungarian
gulyáskalács. This dish is popular all over eastern Europe, with many
variations in ingredients and preparation methods. Goulash is often served with
dumplings or noodles and sometimes sour cream on top. You can find goulash at
your favorite Hungarian restaurant
or make your own just like they do at home!
The word goulash
comes from the Hungarian word gulyás—a term for Hungarian shepherds who cooked
this dish over open fires during their cattle rounds. It’s said that goulash
originated when hungry farmers added paprika to their simple stewed meat
dishes.
Food Tells All About Any Destination
If you need to
gain a deeper understanding of the place you're visiting, food is one of the
best ways to do so. No matter how many museums and historical monuments you
see, they will never compare with the stories that locals can tell about their
cultural history. Food is such a powerful way to immerse yourself in another
culture because it's something everyone can relate to—everywhere on Earth
people enjoy eating.
Over to You
It's no surprise
that food is such a big part of travel, but it's also an important part of the culture.
It's how people connect with their roots, celebrate
VIP holidays, and even honor heroes who have
passed away. So next time you're traveling around the
world or just visiting your hometown neighborhood, think about what kinds of
foods would be popular there and give them a try!