Top 10 most popular dishes in the world: interesting facts and features

A lot of dishes become popular all over the world due to their unique taste, cultural flavor. These are delicacies from different countries. Let's look at the Top 10 most popular dishes and find out what makes them real world culinary masterpieces.

Dishes familiar to many

Pizza is the Italian national pride, and it has won the hearts of people all over the world. It seems hard to find those who do not love this dish. Features of pizza:

• At its core is a round dough covered with sauce flavored cheese.
• The toppings can be of any kind. It is pepperoni, mushrooms, chicken, olives, tomatoes and more.
• Pizza is cooked in the oven and is usually served in the form of triangular slices.

Its crispy thin dough is combined with rich sauce and mayonnaise. The flavor of sausage or chicken with mushrooms, with olives, with cheese create a rich full flavor. It is not known exactly how many types of pizza there are. It is believed that there are approximately 200 variations.

Other popular dishes:

• Pasta is a staple of Italian cuisine. It is a pasta that can come in different shapes and sizes such as spaghetti, noodles, farfalle, lasagna, etc. Pasta is served with different types of sauces, from tomato sauce to creamy sauce, as well as with meat, seafood or vegetables.
• Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of fresh fish, cooked rice and nori seaweed. It is usually served as rolls or slices and is topped with ginger, wasabi and soy sauce.
• Burger is a classic American dish consisting of a bun, patty, cheese, vegetables and sauces. Burgers can be with different fillings: beef, chicken, fish, vegetables. There are even vegetarian options. Burgers are prepared in many catering establishments around the world.

Dumplings are a dish that is available in different variants in many countries of the world: in Ukraine, China, Tibet, Armenia, Sweden. They consist of thin dough filled with meat, usually beef, pork or turkey. Dumplings are boiled and served with sauce or sour cream.

Unusual dishes popular in different countries

Caesar salad is a classic American salad consisting of lettuce leaves, chicken meat, parmesan cheese, croutons and Caesar sauce. The combination of the delicate dressing, chicken meat and crispy, flavorful croutons is enjoyed by many.

A few popular dishes from different countries:

• Tacos are a Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla filled with meat, usually beef or chicken, vegetables, cheese and sauces. Tacos are often served as small soft tortillas. It is a popular street food in Mexico.
• Curry is a spicy and flavorful dish made in India. It is also popular in many other countries such as Thailand, Japan and the UK. Curry is made with different types of meat, fish or vegetables that are stewed in coconut milk and curry sauce.
• Hummus is a Middle Eastern dish consisting of mashed chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. It is usually served as an appetizer or dip with pita or vegetables.
• Fricassee is a traditional French dish made from meat: chicken or beef, sauteed with vegetables and stewed in a cream sauce. This dish is usually served with potatoes or rice.

Most of these dishes many people have tried and more than once. And if something is new, why not taste a new flavor? In addition, some familiar dishes have many variations of preparation, such as pizza.