The Best Local Foods Abroad

If you’re a foodie and a world explorer you’ll know that one of the joys of traveling the world and exploring new continents is getting to try authentic local fare. If you’re looking to add a few new dishes to your travel bucket list, you’ve come to the right place. Simply continue reading to discover some of the best local foods which you can sample on your global adventures.

The Best Local Foods Abroad:

Paella:

If you ever find yourself in Spain, it’s well worth sampling Paella which is a rice-based dish which is packed full of freshly caught seafood such as prawns. Although paella can also feature chicken. Two of the flavors which really make paella a unique dish are lemon juice and paprika which give paella its distinctive flavor. The best place to try paella in Spain is in a coastal town or city, where fresh local seafood is available in abundance.

Poutine:

Poutine is a beloved comfort food in Canada and consists of french fries which are topped off with cheese curds and gravy. If you’ve never tried poutine you don’t know what you’re missing. Especially on a cold winter’s day.

Empanadas:

Empanadas are baked or fried pastries that are full of delicious ingredients such as ground beef, cheese, and vegetables. Although vegetarian empanadas are readily available too. Empanadas can be commonly found in a variety of different countries such as Argentina, Mexico, and the Philipines. By far the best place to sample a fresh, hot empanada is at a local market as empanadas are often served as quick street food.

Dhal:

While westernized curries such as butter chicken and tikka masala are popular around the world, in India dhal is the most popular curry. If you ever visit India it’s a great idea to try dhal. Which is a vegetarian, curry which is made from lentils. Dhal is often served with chillis, yoghurt, rice and naan.

Dutch apple pie:

If you have a bit of a sweet tooth, it’s well worth purchasing a Dutch apple pie, during a trip to the Netherlands. How does a Dutch apple pie differ to a traditional apple pie? Simple, Dutch apple pies boast a crumbly topping which is both sweet and buttery at the same time. As a bonus, Dutch apple pies also offer a decadent flakey crust.

Udon noodles:

For the best noodles that you’ll ever taste, head to Japan and order a bowl of udon noodles. One of the bonuses of ordering udon noodles is that you can choose a variety of broths for your noodle. Such as a spicy broth or a mild miso-based broth. Most of the udon noodle dishes which are served in Japan are also packed full of ingredients such as vegetable, tofu, and meat and is topped off with a cracked egg.

So if your mouth is already starting to drool thinking about all of the delicious international foods that are listed above, it’s well worth adding all of the delicious meals listed above to your travel bucket list.