5 national favorite dishes worldwide!

Most countries have a favorite or national dish loved by locals and appreciated by visitors. These dishes play an important part in a country’s identity and culture! Here are five national favorite dishes worldwide:

Hamburgers - USA

Although hamburgers appeared in Germany for the first time, in Hamburg, the United States has clearly appropriated the recipe! Indeed, its ingredients vary from one part of the world to another, but the Americans have always known how to reinvent and bring unique flavors to it. In the USA, hamburgers are available in dozens of American fast-food restaurants and on the menu of thousands of restaurants, making it a national emblem.

Pot-au-Feu - France

The pot-au-feu is a traditional recipe emblematic of French cuisine. The beef-based dish is cooked for a long time on low heat in vegetable broth. Originally, it was a rustic dish that was served continuously throughout the winter months. It has become very popular because it brings a great mixture of warmth, flavors, proteins, and vegetables.

Roast beef & Yorkshire pudding - England

England may have increasingly cosmopolitan gastronomy, but this dish remains a national symbol as a Sunday lunch classic. It is composed of a piece of roasted meat, or a vegetarian option such as nut roast, Yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes, and seasonal vegetables. Yorkshire pudding takes its name from the English county and was originally used to give a little consistency while waiting for the main course. Today, the two are usually served together for a unique flavor combination.

Massaman Curry - Thailand

This delicious dish is also called the "king of curries" because it is truly unique. Indeed, this Thai curry is the only one that is never prepared with pork, most often with beef and sometimes also with duck, tofu, chicken, or lamb. Massaman curry is usually eaten with rice, and sometimes with pickled ginger. There are also traditional versions using fresh oranges, orange, or pineapple juice as additional ingredients. With its unique flavors of spicy, sweet, and savory all in one. It has delighted the taste buds of many people around the world for generations!

Neapolitan Pizza, Italy

It is not just any Neapolitan pizza that has been elected, because only Naples has the real version, cooked according to the Neapolitan tradition. In 2009, this dish received its label from the European Community to protect its name. This Neapolitan pizza has only two variants:

• the Neapolitan Marinara pizza: peeled tomatoes, oil, garlic, oregano, salt
• the Neapolitan Margherita pizza: peeled tomatoes, oil, mozzarella di Bufala or fior di latte, fresh basil.

Finally, the Neapolitan pizza gets its characteristic taste from the agricultural and traditional products of which it is composed.

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