Recipes from around the world you will want to try today!
Last Updated on October 21, 2024 by Ingrid
What’s the best way to get transported to a place without leaving your house? Apart from watching a great TV show or reading a captivating book, you can always prepare an international dish. With that in mind, I’ve rounded up some of the mouthwatering recipes from around the world you will want to try today!
Put your aprons on and explore faraway places at the dining table!
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Recipes from around the world you will want to try today!
Tiramisu, Italy
Italy is well known for its pasta, pizza, gelato, and desserts, which I enjoyed regularly on my 2010 trip.
Of all the desserts I tried, Tiramisu was my favorite by far. When vacationing in Italy, I would always order it following a meal, no matter how full I was.
If you don’t know, Tiramisu is a traditional dessert from Italy, the country of romance and love.
Tiramisu is made with ladyfingers (no, not actual human fingers; they are cookies), mascarpone cheese, coffee, liquor, and eggs.
You start by making cream from the mascarpone, eggs, and liquor. You then dunk the ladyfinger cookies into the coffee and layer cookies and cream. The dessert is topped with a sprinkle of cocoa.
Tiramisu is a rich and creamy dessert that is easy to prepare at home.
When I returned to Canada, I knew I had to try making it. When researching what goes into a Tiramisu, I was surprised to discover that it has ingredients.
What makes Tiramisu the ultimate dessert to make at home is that no baking is required. That’s a win-win in my books.
Preparing tiramisu at home brings back fond memories of my Italian travels, romance, and love.
Ceviche, Peru by Silvia from Mums Delivery
When most people think of traveling to Peru, the first thing that comes to mind is the ancient Inca civilization.
However, Peruvian cuisine blew my mind as much as its ruins and landscapes. It blends indigenous traditions, native ingredients, and influences from Spanish colonizers and other migrants.
My favorite Peruvian dishes included Papas a La Huancaina (potatoes in spicy cheesy sauce), Lomo Saltado (beef stir-fry), and the ever-popular Ceviche.
For a couple of years after returning from Peru, I couldn’t stop telling my partner—who did not join me on that trip—how great Peruvian food was and how I wanted to try cooking it at home. Ceviche was the obvious choice, as I am a big fan of fish and seafood.
Eventually, I got some courage and decided to give it a go. I watched many videos and read many ceviche recipes.
While the basics were the same, there were some variations in terms of how long to marinate the fish, which citrus to use (just lime juice or a mix of lime and other citrus juices), what you could use to replace native ingredients such as ‘aji’ (Peruvian chilies).
After buying some sashimi-grade firm white fish, I marinated my fish in lime juice for about half an hour and added chopped red onions, chilies, and cilantro. I seasoned everything with extra lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Then, I roasted sweet potatoes and corn to serve with it.
I am not sure my ceviche is authentic – probably not! But it was a hit, and, more importantly, it took me back to Peru’s amazing ‘cevicherias.’
Hummus, Israel by Claudia at My Adventures Across The World
Hummus is one of the most famous Israeli foods. It is found all over the Middle East, and it is a well-known fact in Israel that Palestinians are the true custodians of the recipe.
It’s a simple dish initially meant as a breakfast food but is now enjoyed anytime as long as it is freshly made. Authentic hummus is eaten immediately and never stored in the fridge, where it loses its flavor and texture.
It is a straightforward dish made with just a handful of ingredients, but it is packed with flavor, nutrients, and calories and is worth having!
It is honestly addictive, especially when you can have many kinds with different toppings – the one with pine nuts for something unique. Add to this the fact that it is vegan, and it’s easy to see why everyone loves it!
To make hummus, soak chickpeas in water overnight and boil them until soft. Mash them and add garlic, good-quality olive oil, a few drops of lemon, salt, and a good amount of tahini (a sesame seed paste).
Serve with more olive oil. Most people eat hummus with pita bread, but real experts prefer it plain or with vegetables such as raw tomatoes, pickles, raw onions, or green hot peppers.
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What a beautiful collection of recipes from around the world.
It’s time to get started and try a little something from each country.
Thank you for sharing.