Monday, 8 October 2012

Top Five Countries Famous for Delicious Foods






Thanks to the availability of different ingredients, taste of the people plus the cultures and traditions of a particular region, the food of different regions have different tastes.  For instance, the taste of Chinese or Italian foods is entirely different from the Indian ones. In the same way, different regions of a single country have their own specialties when it comes to foods. Due to their taste and flavor, foods of some countries manage to get appreciation from allover. Here is a list of Top Five Countries Famous for Delicious foods.


1. Italy


Besides being famous for its history, Italy is also popular for its delicious and mouthwatering dishes that are eaten across the world. Everyone seems crazy about Italian dishes, especially Italian Pizzas and spaghettis. The history of Italian dishes can be traced back to fourth century BC. Other dishes and things Italy is famous for include gelato, Tiramisu, over 400 types of cheese including Parmigianino Reggiano and Mozzarella, 300 different types of sausages and lasagna. Baking, cooking, steaming and grilling are the main methods of cooking in Italy.


2. India


Perhaps one of the most ancient cuisines, Indian cuisines date back to almost 5000 years ago. Indian dishes are eaten and liked all around the world. Indian cuisines are categorized in four categories e.g. South, East, West and North Indian food and it is North Indian or Mughlai/Punjabi food that is served in restaurants worldwide. While India is popular largely for vegetarian food, but its meals also include sheep, chicken, goats, fish and even meat. Moreover, this region is famous for its uncooked foods such as Pavbhaji, Dosa, Pani-puri and sweets like ladoos, Rasmalai, Rasgullas etc. available over here.


3. China


Known for their taste, color and aroma, the delicious Chinese foods are just irresistible. The main ingredients of basic Chinese meals are rice, whole grains and noodles. Vegetable plus fruit are also an essential part of Chinese’s routine diet. Since the Chinese cuisines don’t contain rich spices therefore this food is good for one’s health as well. Globally admired and liked Chinese dishes like Peking duck, different pancakes, noodles with different sauces, meat balls, fish cooked in pepper and vinegar, momos, deep fried onion etc. are enough to secure a slot for China in the list of top five countries famous for delicious foods. Frying is the main method of cooking in China.


4. France


Beginning with the medieval epoch that brought rich feasts to the French Revolution, French Cuisine can be labeled “haute cuisine” in the modern times. French food is as much famous allover as French art and poetry is. Pastries are greatly French cuisine. Baguette, foie grass, truffles and cheese are the most common food items in France. Cepes is also very popular allover. French don’t use oil as much and they prefer hot food processing. Baking or stewing are commonly used methods for the preparation of food.


5. Japan


Last on our list of top five countries famous for delicious foods is Japan. A vast variety of many different cuisines can be found Japan. The common Japanese snacks include green tea, dried squid, Japanese pancakes, sukiyaki, rice balls and seaweed biscuits. There are several categories of Japanese dishes, most famous of which are rice, seafood, noodles and nabe dishes etc. Oil, meat, dairy products and fats are basic ingredients of most Japanese foods. They use soy sauce, miso and umeboshi to increase the salt content in the food and use vinegar, sugar, salt, sake and deshi to add flavor.



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