Most Famous International Dishes To Try

It is not always easier to fly to Paris for its popular croissants or Pakistan for its Sindhi biryani, no matter how much you want to. To sample dishes and flavors from around the world, most foodies must go to local restaurants. It’s not difficult to find home cooking that connects you to another world because there are so many people from different cultures living nearby.

These must-try dishes feature some of the world’s most sought-after flavors. Your purpose is to locate a restaurant that follows the country’s traditional cooking methods in order to obtain the most authentic meal possible. If all else fails, try making the dish yourself. Genuine recipes from all over the world can be found on the Internet.

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1. China: Jiaozi

Dumplings are a favourite of many people, and this Chinese version does not disappoint. Before being deep-fried, jiaozi are stuffed with mincemeat and vegetables and wrapped in a yanbao (silver ingot) shape. In China, these delicious packets of goodness are mostly eaten for breakfast and are dipped in spicy sesame oil.

Jiaozi

2. Costa Rica: Gallo Pinto

This typical Costa Rican breakfast dish may be the most straightforward to replicate at home. Rice, black beans (as seen in the photo), eggs, and tortilla make up this dish. This dish is often served with fried banana or ripe avocado, which balances out the saltiness of the rice and adds a splash of color to the plate.

Gallo Pinto

3. Czech Republic: Goulash and Bread Dumplings

With bread dumplings and thick, meaty gravy, this Czech classic is as hearty as it sounds. The dumplings have a light, fluffy texture and are made with flour, milk, eggs, and stale bread crumbs. The goulash is a thick stew or gravy that features beef (and sometimes the popular Czech beer) as the main ingredient. Since the dumplings can be difficult to master, it’s probably best to save this dish for a night out.

Goulash and Bread Dumplings

4. Vietnam: Pho

Rice noodles, herbs, fresh vegetables, and spices abound in this tasty broth-based soup. Thinly sliced beef is tossed into the soup at the very last minute to rapidly cook in conventional pho. Instead of beef, chicken is used in Pho Ga, and tofu is also an option. You’ll have no difficulty slurping up this spicy noodle soup, regardless of your protein of choice. With so many pho restaurants popping up, getting this dish is simple and inexpensive, or you can make the soup yourself.

Pho

5. Germany: Jägerbraten mit Spätzle

This dish is the epitome of German comfort food, hailing from the south of the country. The dense stew, made with lentils, bacon, and vegetables, is presented over Spätzle and is high in protein. Saitenwurst, or German sausages, are often served with this dish. You can make this recipe at home or go to a typical German restaurant for a quick fix.

Jägerbraten mit Spätzle

6. Hong Kong: Dim Sum

Dim sum is a Cantonese dish that is usually served with tea to tired travelers or farmers. Dim sum is now a popular weekend breakfast meal among Hong Kong families. Dim sum comprises what seems like hundreds of small dishes such as dumplings, buns, noodle rolled dishes, meat-based dishes, and sweets such as tarts, puddings, and custard filled buns. If you have the patience and desire to recreate your favorite dim sum choices, this meal should be eaten out.

Dim Sum

7. Pakistan: Sindhi Biryani

Sindhi Biryani is a conventional biryani recipe from Pakistan’s Sindh province. It is one of Pakistan’s most beloved dishes and an intrinsic part of Sindhi cuisine, but it is famous all over Pakistan and is gradually gaining popularity around the world thanks to the region’s Diasporas. 

The significance and popularity of this recipe can be seen in the fact that it is served at various felicitous events like weddings, social gatherings, and parties, with almost every PIA flight serving Sindhi biryani to its passengers. This Biryani recipe works well with a variety of meats, including lamb, mutton, veal, beef, and chicken.

Sindhi Biryani

8. India: Masala Dosa

This fragrant southern Indian dish has a special flavor profile that will leave you craving more. The dosa is a rice-based crepe that is filled with spiced potatoes, vegetables, and onions. This dish is often served with coconut chutney or a variety of chutneys made with chili, mint, or coriander. This dish is usually served at Indian street stalls and vendors, but your local Indian restaurant can offer a similar version.

Masala Dosa

9. Morocco: Tagine

To keep the ingredients moist and flavorful, this stew is cooked slowly in a special dome-shaped clay pot. The dish has a savory, smoky taste and is frequently made with lamb or chicken. This must-try Moroccan dish is usually served with couscous and eaten with hands. You might try this recipe, but unless you have the right cookware, you should probably leave it to the professionals.

Tagine

10. Peru: Ceviche

This coastal Peruvian dish has been adapted by many fine-dining restaurants, so you just need to make it yourself if you have easy access to fresh seafood. Traditional Peruvian ceviche is made with raw fresh fish slices that have been preserved in citrus until they are perfectly tender. To cut the acidity, the citrusy taste pairs well with spices, chili, red onion, fried and boiled corn, and occasionally sweet potato. Lettuce leaves or fried plantain chips may be used to scoop up the ceviche.

Ceviche

11. Switzerland: Cheese Fondue

This hearty dish originated as a peasant dish in the Alps, using readily available winter ingredients such as cheese, wine, and bread. This dish will easily become one of your favourites if you like cheese. You’ll need a fondue pot and skewers to make cheese fondue at home, but once you have those, the recipe is pretty simple. Try this opulent meal in a French or Swiss restaurant for an easy option.

Cheese Fondue

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