National Dish

National Dish

A national dish is a culinary dish that is strongly associated with a particular country. A dish can be considered a national dish for a variety of reasons: It is a staple food, made from a selection of locally available foodstuffs that can be prepared in a distinctive way, such as fruits de mer, served along the west coast of France. It contains a particular 'exotic' ingredient that is produced locally, such as the South American paprika grown in the European Pyrenees. It is served as a festive culinary tradition that forms part of a cultural heritage—for example, barbecues at summer camp or fondue at dinner parties—or as part of a religious practice, such as Korban Pesach or Iftar celebrations. It has been promoted as a national dish, by the country itself, such as the promotion of fondue as a national dish of Switzerland by the Swiss Cheese Union (Schweizerische Käseunion) in the 1930s. National dishes are part of a nation's identity and self-image.  During the age of European empire-building, nations would develop a national cuisine to distinguish themselves from their rivals.

Afghanistan: Kabuli Palaw

 Albania: Tavë kosi,  Flija

 Algeria: Couscous, chakhchoukha

 Angola: Muamba de galinha

 Argentina: Asado

 Australia: Pavlova,  Vegemite on toast,  Meat pie, Roast lamb,

Bahamas: Crack conch with peas and rice

 Bahrain: Machboos

 Bangladesh: Rice and Ilish, Shorshe Ilish, Machh bhaja, Machher Jhol, Bhuna, Chicken Korma

 Belgium: Moules-frites\Mosselen-friet,  Belgian waffle, frites

 Bolivia: Salteñas

 Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosnian pot, Ćevapi

 Brazil: Feijoada

 Brunei: Ambuyat

Cambodia: Amok trey,  Samlor Kako

Canada: Poutine, Nanaimo bar, Butter tarts

 Chile: Empanada, Pastel de choclo

 China: Peking duck

 Macau: Minchee

 Colombia: Sancocho, Ajiaco, Arepa, Bandeja paisa

 Comoros: Langouste a la vanille

 Democratic Republic of the Congo: Poulet à la Moambé

 Republic of the Congo: Poulet Moambé

Denmark: Stegt Flæsk (fried pork and potato-based dish; official)

 Dominica: Mountain chicken, Fish broth, Callaloo

Ecuador: Encebollado, Guatitas,

 Egypt: Ful medames

 Eritrea: Zigini with injera

 Ethiopia: Kitfo

 Finland: Karjalanpaisti,

 France: Pot-au-feu, Crêpe

 Gabon: Poulet Nyembwe

 Germany: Sauerkraut, Sauerbraten,

 Greece: Gyro, moussaka, Souvlaki,  Magiritsa, Kokoretsi; Fasolada

 Grenada: Oil down

 Hungary: Goulash

Indonesia: Soto, Rendang, Sate,  Nasi goreng, Gado gado,[62] Tumpeng

 Iran: Abgoosht, Fesenjan, Chelo kabab, Ghormeh sabzi

 Iraq: Masgouf

 Ireland: Irish stew, breakfast roll

Italy: Pasta, Polenta

 Jamaica: Ackee and Saltfish, Jerk chicken

 Japan: Sushi, Japanese curry,  Ramen, Teppanyaki, Shabu-shabu, Sukiyaki, Yakiniku, Tempura, Nattō

 Jordan: Mansaf

Kenya: Ugali, Sukuma wiki, Nyama choma

 South Korea: Kimchi, Bulgogi, Bibimbap, Galbi,

Laos: Tum Mak Hoong (Green papaya salad), Larb with sticky rice

 Lebanon: Kibbeh,  tabbouleh

Lithuania: Cepelinai, Šaltibarščiai

 Luxembourg: Judd mat Gaardebounen

Madagascar: Romazava

 Malawi: Nshima

Malaysia: Nasi lemak

 Mexico: Taco, Mole poblano, Chiles en nogada

 Montenegro: Kačamak, Priganice, Pršuta, Cicvara, Raštan

Morocco: Couscous, Tagine, Pastilla

   Nepal: Dal bhat

 New Zealand: Bacon and egg pie, lamb

 Norway: Fårikål

 Nigeria: Fufu and Egusi soup

Pakistan: Seekh kebab, Biryani, Nihari

 Peru: Ceviche

Philippines: Adobo, Sinigang, Lechon, Sisig, Pancit, Halo-halo

Poland: Bigos, Pierogi, Kotlet schabowy

Romania: Mămăligă, Sarmale, Mici

 Russia: Borscht,  Kasha, Pirogi, Pirozhki

Serbia: Ćevapčići (grilled minced meat sausages), Pljeskavica (meat patty), Ražnjići (skewered meat), Gibanica (pastry), Ajvar (relish), Pasulj (bean stew),  Punjena paprika (filled peppers), Sarma (filled leaves), Riblja Čorba (Fisherman's Soup)

Singapore: Chilli crab, Hainanese chicken rice

 Slovakia: Bryndzové halušky

 South Africa: Bobotie

 Spain: Tortilla española

 Sri Lanka: Rice and curry, Kottu

Sweden: Köttbullar, Kräftskiva, Surströmming,

  Switzerland: Cervelat, Fondue, Raclette, Rösti

Taiwan: Beef noodle soup Minced pork rice, Bubble tea

 Tanzania: Ugali

 Thailand: Pad thai, tom yum goong, som tam

Trinidad and Tobago: Callaloo, Doubles, Aloo Pie, Roti and Curry

 Tobago: Crab and Dumplings

 Turkey: Döner, Kuru fasulye with pilav

Ukraine: Borscht,  Varenyky

 United Kingdom: Fish and chips, Chicken tikka masala, Sunday roast, Full breakfast (regional variations), Jelly with ice cream (national dessert)

 England: Beef (especially roast beef and corned beef),[156] Pudding (usually Christmas plum pudding)

 Northern Ireland: Ulster fry

 Scotland: Haggis

 Wales: Cawl

United States: Apple pie, Hamburger, Hot dog, Mashed potatoes and gravy,Turkey

American Samoa: Palusami

 Guam: Kelaguen, Spam

 Northern Mariana Islands: Kelaguen

 Puerto Rico: Lechon, Mofongo

 United States Virgin Islands: Funji

 Uzbekistan: O'sh (pilaf)

Venezuela: Pabellón criollo, arepa

 Vietnam: Phở

^ Those in Bold I have eaten. ^

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