Thought I’d ask this because I want to discover more foods from across the world
(Also I shouldn’t have to say this to americans, please state where you are from and state where you are from without acronyms or shortened names because I’ve seen US Defaultism on lemmy and not all of us are going to know your acronyms considering we’re global users)
We don’t really have that much locally specific food but oh do I love potica. Estragon or walnut.
Chicken Rice - Singapore
Belgium: vol au vent with Fries
Sarmale
Mission style burritos are tasty.
I also like California style pizza so long as the toppings aren’t too weird.
Hell yeah!
The picture in the Wikipedia article for california style Pizza doesn’t look very appealing
Too much veg on that one. Scroll down for an egg pizza from Chez Panisse.
Norwegian, here. Lutefisk is incredible if done right, but it’s easy to fuck up severely. So if someone were to try and cook something based on my recommendation, I’d suggest Fårikål or Pinnekjøtt instead, as they’re both incredibly easy to make.
My ex’s mum would make this at Christmas and it was horrifying.
Now I’m curious to try “good” lutefisk. I grew up hearing about how exceptionally awful it is.
Same. Didn’t try it until I was in my 30’s and it was kinda meh at best… until I tried a well made one later.
Visited my norwegian family over the new year, and got to try pinnekjøtt. Very tasty, if a bit annoying to get the meat off of the bones.
In my opinion, that means it’s not done yet. Since it’s mostly a steaming process, you can leave it in as long as you want to. I usually put it on in the morning, and just add a little water throughout the day to make sure it does not dry out. Then 20 minutes in the oven before serving.
That way it usually falls off the bone easily.
Burritos. Like most burritos.
The Seattle Dog.
Basically, a hot dog with cream cheese and sauteed onions.
Its not as common as it once was, afaik you can only get it from street vendors in a few spots, or maybe way overpay for one at a restaurant or two.
… It is from Seattle, Washington State, USA.
Mmmm. Don’t forget the Sriracha.
You know, apparently this is heresy in Seattle, but I’m not a big fan of Sriracha.
Its… ok?
Too sugary for me.
Northwest US: smoked salmon with a side of berries. Sockeye with little or no sugar added is the best IMO. The berries should be native varieties if you want to try for authenticity, though the invasive blackberries are really tasty, too.
Bagna cauda, from Piemonte Piedmont north Italy
Delicious in winter, a cream made with a lot of garlic e anchovies, eat warm with vegetables or meat
As an Australian, I’m going to say Pavlova because it’s the only thing that comes to mind when I think of favourite foods
I call bullshit on new zealand’s claim with their so called unnamed chef that probably didn’t even exist
I haven’t had pav in such a long time. I reckon it’s time I learned to make it.
Does chicken salt count as Aussie cuisine? Because who would ever go with regular salt if you’re given the choice?
Edit: I just thought of another one, more a Tasmanian specialty since moving here: scallop pie. It tastes luxurious and basic at the same time, subtle and flavoursome, a bit of everything in one convenient package.
From approximately the french Alps: Ravioles du Dauphiné or Tartiflette
🇨🇦 I feel like I’m supposed to say poutine but honestly…
Beef patty in coco bread! It definitely didn’t originate here but it’s a pretty common street food besides bratwursts.
Now for a truly local pick, Beavertails! It’s like a big flattened donut you can put anything on, ranging from simple cinnamon and lemon, candy, or something savoury like cheese.
A store-made bagel, with 2 over-easy eggs and a thick slice of a spiced ham product called (pork roll) or (taylor ham), a slice of American cheese, and “salt, pepper, ketchup”.
Commonly with bacon, sausage, or regular sliced deli ham replacing the meat. Sometimes with hot sauce instead of ketchup. The bagel can be any type, but is often “everything”.
NYC area, mostly north New Jersey.
South London, UK: doner meat and chips. Optional lettuce, onions and burger sauce.
