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A national dish is a culinary dish that is strongly associated with a particular country. A dish can be considered a national dish for a variety of reasons: It is a staple food, made from a selection of locally available foodstuffs that can be prepared in a distinctive way, such as fruits de mer, served along the west coast of France.
- Hamburgers, U.S. Although the origins of the hamburger are disputed, there is no argument over the popularity of this classic dish. Toppings and accompaniments vary from region to region, but for an original version visit Louis’ Lunchin New Haven, Connecticut, which has been serving hamburgers since 1900 and claims to be the oldest hamburger restaurant in the U.S.Planning: Louis’ Lunch is open most days for lunch and some days until the early hours of the morning.
- Ackee and Saltfish, Jamaica. Despite ackee’s unhappy origins as slave food, Jamaicans have reclaimed it as part of their national dish. A nutritious fruit with a buttery-nutty flavor, ackee resembles scrambled egg when boiled.
- Coo-Coo and Flying Fish, Barbados. A polenta-like cornmeal and okra porridge, coo-coo pairs perfectly with flying fish, which is either steamed with lime juice, spices, and vegetables or fried and served with a spicy sauce.Planning: The Flying Fish restaurant overlooking St. Lawrence Bay claims to be the Barbadian national dish’s home.
- Bulgogi, Korea. Beef bulgogi (fire meat) is a dish of thinly sliced, prime cuts of meat marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, onions, ginger, sugar, and wine and then grilled.
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Traditional Roast Beef Dinner
Roasted beef with gravy, potatoes (roasted or mashed), Yorkshire pudding, carrots, broccoli, green beans, and peas.
Fish & Chips
Beer-battered or crumbed deep-fried fish and thick-cut potato chips; served with tartar sauce, peas, and a lemon wedge. Fish and chips are sprinkled with salt and malt vinegar prior to serving.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Oven-roasted chicken chunks cooked in a mildly spicy tomato-onion-coriander-based masala gravy.
Biryani
Long-grain rice cooked with spices and meat. Often topped with fried onion flakes and boiled eggs. Vegetarian versions are also popular.
Tandoori Chicken
Whole chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, and baked in a tandoor – a traditional Indian clay oven.
Masala Dosa
A thin and crisp fermented batter pancake with a spicy potato filling. Usually served with a lentil preparation called sambar.
Lasagna
Flat pasta randomly distributed in layers with ground beef (or other meats), cheese, and tomato sauce, and baked in an oven. Garlic and oregano are added for flavor.
Pizza
Flat round bread topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and various meat/vegetarian/seafood toppings, and baked in an oven.
Polenta
Cornmeal porridge – eaten plain or fried/grilled. A version in some parts of Italy includes spooning over meat stew on plain polenta.
Japanese Curry
Meat and vegetables in simple curry sauce with Japanese spice additions. Usually, served on top of plain steamed rice.
Japanese Sushi
Nori (seaweed) and rice rolls (rolled using specialized sushi mats) with raw fish or cooked fish fillings.
Ramen
Wheat noodles in a fish or meat broth with soy sauce flavoring. The end product, just prior to serving, is usually topped with sliced pork, dried seaweed, and green onions.
Hamburger
Ground meat patty between two sesame buns with lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, and other additions, such as ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard.
Hot Dog
Grilled sausage served between a sliced long bun, with optional additions, such as ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, relish, cheese, chilli con carne, or chopped onions/tomatoes.
Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Elbow macaroni cooked in white sauce with cheese.
Bahamas
Tempura fried conch shell served with tomato rice and black-eyed peas.
Bahrain
Rice cooked with chicken, dry fruits, and nuts. Rose water is used to add fragrance to the dish.
Barbados
Thick cornmeal and okra porridge topped with steamed flying fish curry.
Jun 15, 2023 · “National Dish” is the story of her quest to understand why certain foods, like pizza, ramen and tapas, are adopted as symbols of their places of origin. Von Bremzen’s journey takes her through...
- Irina Dumitrescu
Oct 11, 2018 · The web page explains why the US has no particular national dish and lists some foods that are sometimes considered national dishes, such as hamburger, brownies, and apple pie. It also provides some facts and figures about the popularity and consumption of these foods in the US.
- John Misachi
Sep 14, 2023 · Learn about the iconic, time-honored recipes that symbolize a nation’s culinary heritage. From churros in Spain to baklava in the Middle East, discover the diverse flavors and stories behind these dishes.
Jan 5, 2021 · Learn about the origins, ingredients, and flavors of national dishes from different regions and cultures. From Argentina's asados to Zimbabwe's sadza, discover the stories behind these culinary delights.
