Almost all countries have a proud national dish that represents the specific cuisine of the country. Listed below are some of the most popular national dishes from around the world that are worth trying when you visit these countries.
A dish of cooked and mashed fava beans served with olive oil along with chopped onions, parsley, garlic and lemon juice. It is usually eaten for breakfast along with bread and other vegetables.
A French beef stew with root vegetables and spices. The broth is sieved and served separately from the meat. It can be served as soup or used as a broth. The dish is a specialty.
Stew made from mutton or lamb, potatoes, onions and parsley. The Irish stew is a special dish and can also be served with carrots, turnips or other vegetables. A number of cooks first brown the mutton before making the stew.
One of the most favoured Sunday brunch dishes in the country. People usually eat it along with roasted potatoes soaked in gravy, vegetables and horseradish sauce.
An aromatic rice dish cooked in coconut milk and the pandan leaf. It is served as the main course and is widely eaten for breakfast.
Stir-fried rice noodles with fish sauce, eggs, tamarind juice, red chili pepper, and combination of bean sprouts, shrimp, chicken, or tofu. The dish is garnished with crushed peanuts, coriander and lime. Local condiments are also used to give the dish a unique taste.
Spiced minced meat baked with a egg-based topping. Traditionally the dish also incorporates dry fruits and is garnished with walnuts and chutney.
A delicious rice and meat dish cooked with lots of aromatic spices. The rice can be cooked with almonds, onions, pine nuts and raisins.
Made of eggplant or potato and layered with meat. Meat usually lamb is flavoured with spices and the entire dish is coated with white sauce.
This dish is made of minced meat, burghul and minced onions. It is fried in a patty or torpedo shapes and can also be baked or boiled. They can also be cooked in broth like dumplings.
