If you’re a self-confessed foodie and enjoy traveling around the world and trying out local foods, simply continue reading to discover a handy list of some of the best foods around the world!
The Best Foods Around the World:
1. Churros – Central and South America
Churros are long stick-shaped donuts which are served hot and are extremely popular in Latin countries such as Mexico and Brazil and are often covered in sugar and served with hot chocolate sauce. If you’re interested some eateries even serve piping hot churros with vanilla ice cream.
2. Empanadas – Central and South America
Empanadas are another Latin American snack which are well worth trying. If you’ve never tried an empanada, they are a fried savory pastry that contains meat, cheese, beans or vegetables.
If you’re ever looking for a quick, tasty snack whilst you’re traveling through a Latin American country, you can’t go wrong ordering a freshly made empanada either from a sit-down cafe or a popular street stall. If you’re vegetarian don’t worry as vegetarian empanadas are usually readily available.
3. Samoas – India
Samoas are spicy Indian pastries which are usually filled with potatoes and mixed vegetables such as peas and corn. Some samoas also contain chicken. If you love eating spicy foods, it’s well worth trying a samosa for yourself.
If you’re keen on trying a samosa, try pairing your samosa with a chutney or relish or plain yogurt. As samosas as traditionally served with relish or yogurt and both condiments help neutralize the strong spices such as chili which is often found in samosas.
4. Poutine – Canada
Poutine features hot fries which are covered with gravy and cheese and is a national dish in Canada. Should you find yourself in Canada, you won’t have any trouble finding a cafe or restaurant which offers poutine on its menu.
5. Mee Goreng – Malayasia, Singapore and Indonesia
Mee Goreng is a popular type of noodles which is commonly served in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Typically Mee Goreng features thick fried noodles, spices, lime juice, tofu, chicken and egg. So if you enjoy noodle-based dishes it’s well worth trying your first bowl of Mee Goreng.
6. Ravioli – Italy
If you enjoy eating pasta but are sick of eating spaghetti and macaroni based dishes, it’s well worth ordering ravioli at an authentic Italian restaurant. Ravioli are small pasta parcels which are filled with delicious ingredients such as cheese, spinach, pumpkin, and chicken.
Most ravioli dishes are then topped off with a delicious tomato based sauce such as Pomodoro sauce. Which is incredibly popular in Italy.
7. Paella – Spain
Paella is a rice-based dish which is popular in Spain and contains seafood such as prawns, shrimps, and mussels. So if you love fresh seafood it’s well worth ordering paella for the first time.
So whether you’re looking to plan your next overseas adventure or you’re interested in finding new international meals to try in your own city, it’s well worth trying all seven of the international foods listed above.
