From Where?
A fresh, handmade tortilla stuffed with small chunks of grilled beef rubbed in oil and sea salt then covered with guacamole, salsa, onions, cilantro or anything else you want -- perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Where did tacos originate?
What is Mexico?
Can be used as a wall or Christmas tree decoration in some parts of North America. Can be found at movie theaters smothered in butter.
What is popcorn?
United States
Nori (seaweed) and rice rolls (rolled using specialized sushi mats) with raw fish or cooked fish fillings.
What is Japan?
Staple dish in the UK and Ireland. Anything that's been around since the 1860s can't be doing much wrong. The staple of the Victorian British working class is a crunchy-outside, soft-inside dish of simple un-adorned fundamentals.
What is fish and chips?
Originated in United Kingdom
The sea is lapping just by your feet, a warm breeze whips the tablecloth around your legs and a steamy pan of paella sits in front of you. Shrimp, lobster, mussels and cuttlefish combine with white rice and various herbs, oil and salt in this dish to send you immediately into holiday mode.
Where did Paella originate?
What is Spain?
Know as a crisp in British and Irish English. A thin slice of potato that has been either deep fried, baked, or air fried until crunchy. They are commonly served as a snack, side dish, or appetizer.
What is a Potato Chip?
Originated in United Kingdom
Masala Dosa
A thin and crisp fermented batter pancake with a spicy potato filling. Usually served with a lentil preparation called sambar.
What is India?
Thin wheat or buckwheat flour batter pancakes. Sweet fillings include chocolate sauce, jelly, preserves, spreads, or whipped cream, while savory fillings include ham, sausage, cheese, and mushroom.
What is a Crêpe?
Originated in France
To prepare one of this countries most famous salad, pound garlic and chilies with a mortar and pestle. Toss in tamarind juice, fish sauce, peanuts, dried shrimp, tomatoes, lime juice, sugar cane paste, string beans and a handful of grated green papaya. Grab a side of sticky rice. Variations include those made with crab (som tam boo) and fermented fish sauce (som tam plah lah), but none matches the flavor and simple beauty of the original.
Where did Som tam originate?
What is Thailand?
French fries smothered in cheese curds and brown gravy. Sounds kind of disgusting, looks even worse, but engulfs the mouth in a saucy, cheesy, fried-potato mix that'll have you fighting over the last dollop.
What is Poutine?
Originated in Canada
Meat Pie
A fist-sized baked pie filled with ground meat gravy and cheese. The gravy often contains onions and/or mushrooms. The pie is topped with tomato ketchup just before eating.
What is Australia?
Deep-fried balls or patties of mashed chickpea and most often served with tahina, hummus, vegetable salad, etc.
What is Falafel?
Originated in Israel
The real stuff, which uses nothing but ground almonds with sugar, is so good, you'll eat a whole bar of it, feel sick, and still find yourself toying with the wrapper on bar number two.
Where does Marzapan originate?
What is Germany?
Made with chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice and tahini has become a fridge staple all around the world. This tangy treat tastes good as a dip, with breads, with meats, with vegetables, beans or -- hear us out -- on a Marmite rice cake.
What is Hummus?
Middle Eastern countries
Moussaka
Layers of sautéed eggplant and/or potatoes and spicy ground lamb topped with Béchamel sauce and baked.
What is Greece?
Maltose syrup and roasted in an oven till it turns brown. While the skin is served dipped in sugar-garlic sauce, the meat is served with sweet bean sauce, spring onions, and pancakes. Cucumber sticks are additional accompaniments.
(Seen in movie A Christmas Story on Christmas Eve Dinner)
What is Peking Duck?
Originated in China
Civiche
Lime juice-marinated raw fresh fish spiced with chilie. Sea bass, shrimp, and crab are popular seafood choices.
What is Ecquador?
Pierogi are parcels of deliciousness that can be filled with everything from potato to sauerkraut to meat to cheese and to fruit, and often topped with melted butter, sour cream or fried onions. They're traditionally boiled, although fried pierogi are becoming more common.
Where did pierogis originate?
What is Poland?
This snack made from pork, shrimp, herbs, rice vermicelli and other ingredients wrapped in rice paper is served at room temperature. It's "meat light," with the flavors of refreshing herbs erupting in your mouth. Dipped in a slightly sweet sauce laced with ground peanuts, it's wholesome, easy and the very definition of "moreish."
What is Summer Rolls (Soi Cuon)?
Originated in Vietnam
A national dish, lechón is a whole young pig slow-roasted over charcoal for several hours. The process makes for tender meat and crispy skin. It's prepared on special occasions throughout the year.
What is the Philippines?
Veal escalope, breaded and deep-fried in butter. Traditionally served in Vienna with a salad and a potato preparation (usually spaetzle or roast baby potatoes).
What is Wiener Schnitzel?
Originated in Austria
Unlike its more restrained Sunday brunch counterpart, French toast is like a deep-fried hug. Two pieces of toast are slathered with peanut butter or kaya jam, soaked in egg batter, fried in butter and served with still more butter and lots of syrup.
What is Hong Kong?