A list of heart-warming delicacies from around the world that are eager to try, including Canadian poutine, Puerto Rican bean bibimbap, Australian meatloaf, and Chinese steamed buns. . . Follow the editor to take a look at the most classic and delicious food in the world!
1. Bread and Gravy, USA
Bread and gravy is a favorite food in the American South. Split a fat-free bun in half, pour the gravy between and serve. The method of making gravy may vary slightly from family to family, but no matter what, the classic pairing of bread and gravy always brings nostalgia to the hearts of Southerners around the dinner table, reminding them of the familiar taste of mom.
Food Tracking: For the most authentic bread and gravy, Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee is your first choice. This restaurant is very popular and is packed with customers every morning. The restaurants signature eggs benny, the bread is covered with ham, fried eggs and gravy, is also worth a try. The Loveless Cafes ham jus is the most authentic, and George Jones and Martha Stewart both dined here.
2. Poutine, Canada
Poutine, as the name suggests, is a combination of French fries, cheese and gravy. It is undoubtedly the best heart-warming dish in Canada. Its impossible to be neutral about this delicacy. Love or hate, no choice. Locals say the key to a great poutine is freshly baked (never refrigerated) chewy cheese curds, thanks to the local dairy industry. You can try the regular poutine, which adds gravy, cheese and fries but also adds sausage, mushrooms and sautéed onions, or the fancy version with foie gras.Poutine.
Food Tracker: In Quebec, poutine is everywhere. The most popular ones are Chez Ashton for mass consumption and Versa Restaurant for upscale consumption. The latter also offers French confit duck with different flavors. Plus, you can even get poutine at fast food restaurants like McDonald’s and Wendy’s. Cities across Canada also hold various celebrations for poutine, and you can go to any of them. For example, the Poutine Festival is held in Drummondville, Quebec in August, and Canadian Poutine Week is held in Montreal and other major cities in February.
3. Bean bibimbap, Puerto Rico
When it comes to bibimbap, Puerto Ricans are busy cheering for their grandmas. There is no set method for making this delicacy, and its name may not sound like much to expect, but its taste never disappoints. Pour some homemade Spanish sauce (steamed from green beans, pork and spices) on the full-grained rice, and serve it with stewed beef, grilled chicken or even pigs trotters, sometimes with fried charcoal and fried bread. The fruit makes people reluctant to put down the bowls and chopsticks in their hands.
Food Tracking: To save money on the go, pick up some beans and rice in the deli section of your grocery store. If you want to taste traditional bean bibimbap, you can try El Jibarito in San Juan or another Caribbean restaurant. Locals say the farther you get from the tourist center, the more flavorful the bean bibimbap becomes.
4. Carbonara Pasta, Italy
Often, fine dining takes too long, which puts many food lovers off. But delicious Carbonara pasta only takes ten minutes to make andThe method is simple and extremely easy to operate. Carbonara pasta is said to have been invented by miners working near Rome, so its ingredients are cheap and simple, containing only five ingredients: pasta, eggs, Pecorino Romano cheese, pancetta and pepper. The ingredients used by locals when making Carbonara pasta are similar to this.
Food Tracker: Does the most delicious carbonara pasta come from Rome? There is no doubt that this debate is impossible to conclusively. But TheRomanGuy.com recommends Pipero al Rex on Via Dulin and Roscioli on Via dei Giubbonari in Milan the most.
5. Australian meatloaf, Australia
In Australia, meat pie is not only a beloved snack, but also a symbol of the country. To Australians, this flaky snack is comparable to the adorable koala. When it comes to Australian meat pie, its people are also full of pride. In fact, meatloaf can be regarded as a portable home-made delicacy. Gravy is added to the patty and tomato sauce is applied to the patty. Every bite is full of the taste of home. The fillings in the patties vary based on personal preference, ranging from Thai chicken to seafood pasta.
Food tracking: It is not difficult to buy Australian meat patties, which are sold in various restaurants, bars and bakeries. The best way to enjoy meatloaf is to invite your friends to enjoy the food while watching a football game. Bremen Patisserie from Umina, New South Wales, took first place in last years Australian Meat Pie Competition.
6. Xiao Long Bao, China
Xiaolongbao, that is, "small bread in a cage", isA popular dim sum snack in Shanghai. This delicacy is usually served in a small bamboo cage. It is small and pleasing to the eye. You can bite it in one bite. The spicy pork belly filling is even more delicious. Historically, xiao long bao was only served as a mid-morning snack for locals, but now many restaurants consider it a staple. Tasting xiao long bao is an art. You need to hold the xiao long bao with chopsticks, gently bite a small bite on the top, then suck up the soup inside, and finally swallow the whole bun.
Food Tracking: Xiao Long Bao can be found everywhere in Shanghai. They are sold at street stalls and hole-in-the-wall eateries, and they all taste good, especially the ones in Jing'an District near Yuyuan Garden, which are exceptional, said Greg Michaels of The Best Quest.
7. Lime Chicken Soup, Mexico
American children are not the only ones in the world who miss that bowl of chicken soup when they are homesick, but it is the bowl of lime chicken soup on a cold winter night that haunts Mexicans. Lime chicken soup is a specialty dish of the Yucatan Peninsula, the cradle of ancient Mayan culture. It is made from chicken and lime (Yucatan lime). Local mothers and grandmothers also add avocado, cilantro, crunchy corn and lots of love when making this dish.
Food Tracker: Lime Chicken Soup is a Cancun favorite. If you are in Cancun, you can go to Labna Restaurant in the hotel district to taste the delicious lime chicken soup. If you are in the small town of Ichamal, Restaurante Los Mestizos, which is famous for its variety, is your first choice. Additionally, several restaurants in Mérida offer authentic lime chicken soup.
8. Beef Stew, Irish/Scottish/Welsh
Cold and boring winterA pot of beef stew thats been simmering on the stove since yesterday is the entire definition of happiness. This one-pot delicacy has been around for centuries, and with its simple ingredients of just beef, celery, carrots, onions, potatoes and parsnips, its affordable even on a modest income. In Ireland, chefs often add a shot of Guinness, mushy mashed potatoes and green onions to the pot.
In Scotland, the beef stew known as "stovies" is mixed with the "leftovers" of the Sunday roast. In Wales, if you want to enjoy this delicacy called "cawl", you need to follow the procedure, first drink the broth, and then eat beef, potatoes and leeks in order.
Food Tracking: When you go to the world-famous Guinness Exhibition Hall, you can see two restaurants not far away. Beef stew is prominently featured on the menus of these two restaurants all year round.
9. Fried sturgeon, Portugal
Those who prefer crispy texture and salty food will definitely fall in love with Portugal’s fried sturgeon. This delicacy is usually served as a snack, but is sometimes served as a dish. Whether served hot or cold, fried sturgeon always successfully evokes the nostalgia for home among the fish-loving Portuguese. Fried sturgeon has been a staple and national symbol of the country for centuries. Locals recall how impatient they were in the kitchen when they were children, waiting for the sturgeon dumplings just out of the pot to cool down, with tenderness in their eyes. For the Portuguese, fried sturgeon is nostalgia. Wherever you go, fried sturgeon will appear. Macau, Brazil and even Africa, everywhere you go has this delicacy, and it still exists today.
Food tracking: This delicacy is "spiritual food", so it is usually homemade at home. But they are still available in cafes, bars and petrol stations. This dish is also popular at Leao d’Ouro in Lisbon and A Nova Democratica Restaurante in Coimbra.
10. Sweet and sour roast beef, Germany
In Germany, if you want to taste heart-warming food, you don’t need to wander around the streets. Heart-warming food is a typical representative of German food culture, and the sweet and sour roast beef is regarded as a national dish by Germans. The preparation methods of this sour and roasted delicacy vary slightly from region to region, but they are generally similar. Soak the beef in vinegar and red wine first, take it out after a few days, and process it over low heat (be careful not to overcook the meat and make the meat hard). The tangy aroma of cinnamon and cloves wafting from the kitchen is an unforgettable smell of home. Of course, a proper sweet and sour roast beef dish comes with red cabbage, potato gnocchi, egg gnocchi and boiled potatoes.
Food Tracking: The Rhineland region in southwestern Germany is famous for its Rheinischer-style sweet and sour roast beef. Sweet and sour roast beef in this region is usually sweeter than elsewhere, and also contains raisins and gingerbread. In neighboring Swabia, sweet and sour roast beef is served without sugar or raisins.
