Unique International Foods You Should Know
Food, who doesn’t like food? Moreover, currently there are many types of food in this world. Apart from becoming more diverse in type, shape and taste, these international foods are also unique. So, now do you know what international food is?
Yup, that’s right. International food is food whose ingredients all come from the country that created the food itself, each country usually has its own characteristics of each food it makes.
What are the various types of international food? Come on, Tom, tell us examples of unique international foods that you should know!
Masala dosa – Indian
Reporting from eatmgm restaurant Masala dosa or commonly known as dosa is a unique food originating from India. As seen in the picture, the shape of this food resembles crepes, you know. However, the materials used are different. Masala dosa is made from fermented rice.
Seafood paella – Spain
At first glance, seafood paella looks like fried rice, because both are made from rice, usually seafood paella is made from bomba rice. On top of the rice there is a collection of seafood such as shrimp, clams, squid, and so on.
Chicken rice – Singapore
Chicken rice or in Indonesian known as chicken rice, is a typical food from neighboring countries, namely Singapore. The chicken is boiled until cooked then served with rice, ginger seasoning and chili sauce.
Poutine – Canada
As can be seen, Poutine is a typical Canadian food made from fried potatoes. The potatoes are covered in cheese and a thick brown sauce made from cornstarch.
Tacos – Mexican
Tacos or tacos are a typical Mexican food containing vegetables, meat and sauce. The filling is covered in a tortilla shell.
Hummus – Middle East (Middle East)
Hummus is a food that originates from the Middle East, this food is made from chickpeas and seasoned, resulting in a soft texture and looks like porridge.
Pho – Vietnamese
Pho is a typical Vietnamese food made from white noodles made from rice flour and meat and broth made from bones. Pho can be added with vegetables, fish sauce, cayenne pepper, and so on.
Poke – Hawaii
Poke bowl is a food made from a collection of fresh raw vegetables and meat and uses a special sauce. All the food ingredients are then mixed like a salad.
Arepas – Venezuela
Arepas are a typical Venezuelan food that has a crunchy texture on the outside and soft on the inside. The main ingredient in arepas is ground corn that has been cooked in water and dried. The fillings for these arepas are also varied, there are bananas, black beans, mushrooms, tofu, and so on.
Pastel de nata – Portugal
Pastel de nata is a tart cake originating from Portugal. As can be seen in the picture, pastel de nata has a pie-like appearance. The main ingredient of this food is eggs.