World Tasty Foods
1. Massaman curry, Thailand
One more reason to visit Thailand.
Emphatically
the king of curries, and perhaps the king of all foods. Spicy,
coconutty, sweet and savory. Even the packet sauce you buy from the
supermarket can make the most delinquent of cooks look like a Michelin
potential. Thankfully, someone invented rice, with which diners can mop
up the last drizzles of curry sauce. "The Land of Smiles" isn't just a
marketing catch-line. It's a result of being born in a land where the
world's most delicious food is sold on nearly every street corner.
2. Neapolitan pizza, Italy
Spare
us the lumpy chain monstrosities and "everything-on-it" wheels of
greed. The best pizza was and still is the simple Neapolitan, an
invention now protected by its own trade association that insists on sea
salt, high-grade wheat flour, the use of only three types of fresh
tomatoes, hand-rolled dough and the strict use of a wood-fired oven,
among other quality stipulations. With just a few ingredients -- dough,
tomatoes, olive oil, salt and basil (the marinara pizza does not even
contain cheese) -- the Neapolitans created a food that few make
properly, but everyone enjoys thoroughly.
3. Chocolate, Mexico
Chocolate is the ultimate tasty treat.
The
Mayans drank it, Lasse Hallström made a film about it and the rest of
us get over the guilt of eating too much of it by eating more of it. The
story of the humble cacao bean is a bona fide out-of-the-jungle,
into-civilization tale of culinary wonder. Without this creamy,
bitter-sweet confection, Valentine's Day would be all cards and flowers,
Easter would turn back into another dull religious event.
4. Penang assam laksa, Malaysia
Poached, flaked mackerel, tamarind, chili, mint, lemongrass, onion, pineapple ... one of Malaysia's
most popular dishes is an addictive spicy-sour fish broth with noodles
(especially great when fused with ginger), that'll have your nose
running before the spoon even hits your lips.
5. Rendang, Indonesia
Rendang tastes even better the next day -- if it lasts that long.
Beef
is slowly simmered with coconut milk and a mixture of lemongrass,
galangal, garlic, turmeric, ginger and chilies, then left to stew for a
few hours to create this dish of tender, flavorful bovine goodness.
Tasting it fresh out of the kitchen will send your stomach into
overdrive, but many people think it gets even better when left
overnight.
6. Donuts, United States
Donuts -- delicious across the world
These
all-American fried wheels of dough need no introduction, but we will
say one thing: the delicious guilt of snacking on these addictive
calorie bombs makes them taste even better. If that's possible.
7. Pierogi, Poland
Pierogi: The perfect Polish comfort food.
There are dumplings, and then there are Polish dumplings.
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.
8. Bunny chow, South Africa
It's said the best bunny chow is found in Durban.
Despite
the name, no rabbits are harmed in the making of one of South Africa's
best-loved street foods. Bunny chow is hollowed-out half- or
quarter-loaves of white bread filled with super-spicy curry. The dish
originated in Durban's Indian community.
9. Croissant, France
The French croissant: Le petit dejeuner of champions.
Flaky
pastry smothered in butter, a pile of raspberry jam smeared over the
top and a soft, giving bite as you sink in your teeth; there's nothing
not to love about this fatty, sweet breakfast food that must be married
to a cup of strong coffee.
10. Poke, US
Poke has its origins on the streets of Hawaii - now it's has gone global.
This
iconic Hawaiian appetizer is a raw fish salad -- it originated when
local fishermen were looking for use for the cut-offs from their
catches.
The fish is
seasoned in different ways -- so it's a delicious but also healthy
dish. The meal has now spread to the mainland -- and across the globe.
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