Signature Dishes from Around the World

Image: PHOTO: Nasi lemak is a breakfast menu staple in Malaysia. (photo via Pixabay)
Image: PHOTO: Nasi lemak is a breakfast menu staple in Malaysia. (photo via Pixabay)
Scott Hartbeck
by Scott Hartbeck
Last updated: 9:00 AM ET, Fri November 24, 2017

Food is the driving force behind many international trips these days. Blogs, travel articles and photogenic social sharing apps have heightened awareness of delicacies that otherwise may have never been dreamed about.

So it's no wonder that the folks over at the Lakeshore Convention Center have put together an interactive world map of signature dishes from countries around the world.

In order to make it easier to pinpoint exactly what tasty bites you should be tracking down on your next trip, here are a handful of our favorite must-try international dishes, including a few suggestions:

Nasi Lemak (Malaysia)

Nasi lemak is most commonly eaten for breakfast in Malaysia. It consists of a pile of fragrant rice, which has been cooked in coconut milk and then plated up with a range of accompaniments-most often meat curry, fried anchovies, a boiled egg, cucumber and spicy chili paste.

Moules Frites (Belgium)

Moules Frites means "mussels and fries", and it's a popular entree dish across Belgium. The mussels are often served in the big metal pot that they have been steamed in, with a plate of fresh fries on the side.

Wiener Schnitzel (Austria)

This schnitzel made famous in Austria's capital (Wien is the Austrian name for Vienna) is a thin slice of veal that has been coated in breadcrumbs and fried. It's usually served with lemon and/or jam, as well as one type of potatoes.

Depending on the restaurant, it could be potato salad, fries or boiled potatoes.

Borscht (Russia)

This hearty soup is fit for all seasons, as it can be served either hot or cold.

Made primarily from beetroot-but also often cabbage-the soup is served with a dollop of sour cream and some fresh chopped herbs. Regional variations can be found all over the country; In Moscow, they will often serve it with beef, ham and sausage.


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