TOP 10 MOST FAMOUS FOODS AROUND THE WORLD

    One of our necessities in our daily life is the Food. Health Food provides us energy in our bodies which is essential for our growth. But do you know which food is popular in entire world? Maybe our food that we are eating is one of the famous food around.  Lets find out.

 TOP 10 MOST FAMOUS FOOD IN THE WORLD

1. PIZZA

    Pizza is an Italian dish which is usually round, flat base of leavened wheat dough with cheese, tomatoes and other various ingredients and bake at a high temperature. Pepperoni (the most popular topping ) with mushroom and cheese is one of the first documented online purchases  pizza. Pizza is also delivered not only in our Earth but also to the international space station, while in orbit, Russian cosmonaut had the honor of being the first person to received it. According to the study, adults consume a majority of their pizza at dinner.  Among children, consumed pizza  was  44%  at lunchtime, and 42% was consume at dinner time. 

2. DONER KEBAB

    Doner Kebab  is originated in 1970s and popularized by Turkish immigrants. It is made of meat stacked like shape of inverted cone and the operator uses a knife to slice thin shavings from outer layer of the meat. In Arab world, Shawarma became known as a popular version and served in a sandwich form. Numerous variety of kebabs are seemingly endless from may countries. The word "kebab" means "to roast". Some of the most famous kebabs include Seekh, Shami, Reshmi and many more.

 

3. HAMBURGER

    Hamburger is a food made up of fillings like patty ground meat placed inside a sliced bun or bread roll. Hamburger or simply called burger are typically sold at fast-food restaurants, diners and other restaurant with different varieties.  Although, its origin is unclear, Hamburgers gained national recognition in the U.S. year 1904. Burgers around the world are served differently. Burgers in other country are made from chicken and vegetables, ham  and bun-less. 

 

4. FALAFEL

    Falafel which is a common form of street food or fast food is originated in Arab World featuring in Middle East Cuisine made from beans or chickpeas which is deep-fried ball or patty shaped fritter. The term Falafel is an ancient Egypt word from "phalil" which means "little round cakes". It was considered as a national dish of Egypt, Palestine, and Israel. Falafel is a good source of fiber and protein with many micronutrients. 

5. GYRO

    Gyro which means "round" in Greek  is similar to doner kebab, made of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie then sliced and served wrapped or stuffed in pita bread. It was first introduced in America year 1965. Having an abundant of iron  makes gyro good for our health. It is popular around the world and many variations exist in other countries.

 

6. HUMMUS

    Hummus is an Arabic word which means "chickpea"  is a savory, spread dish made from cooked, mashed chickpeas mixed with tahini, lemon juice and garlic. It is popular in Middle Eastern cuisine and eaten as a dip with pita bread. In other country, it is served as a snack or appetizer with crackers. Impressive nutrient came with a good source of fiber, vitamins and minerals with low in carbohydrates. 

7. CAVIAR

    Caviar also known as fish  eggs or roe which is a delicacy and eaten as a garnish or spread is a food made of salt-cured roe mostly comes from sturgeon, which can be fresh or pasteurized. It is a luxurious food that has been enjoyed by people around the world because it is rich in phosphorus, protein, calcium and many more and used as a treatment for depression. As per study, Europe and US consume the most caviar while China is leading producer of it. 

 

8. PECKING DUCK

    Pecking duck is another famous foods around the world which is considered as a dish from Beijing.  The meat is served in thin, crispy skin and little meat sliced in front of the diners by the cook. Peking Duck is traditionally roasted in a closed oven  and is often eaten with onions, cucumber and sweet bean sauce. Favored by tourist and diplomats alike, Peking Duck had become a national symbol of China. In fact, Quanjude and Bianyifang are two notable restaurants in Beijing which serve this dish.

 

9. DIM SUM

    Another traditionally enjoyed food in restaurant for brunch is a Dim Sum, a Cantonese dishes of Chinese. The word "dim sum" with translated meaning "touch the heart" is the term used to  designate the small food items that accompanied with drinking of tea and shared among family and friends. Now a days,  dim sum is a collection of tasty dishes from steam prawn and dumplings to vegetarian spring rolls. There are also several popular dessert style dishes of dim sum like egg tart, ice cream balls and many more.

   

10. SPAGHETTI

    Spaghetti which is known as a staple food of traditional Italian cuisine is a long, thin, solid, cylindrical pasta. This pasta usually is white because of refined sugar used but whole wheat flour may be added. Spaghetti is frequently served with tomato sauce with olive oil, meat or vegetables. Others include amatriciana or carbonara.  Sprinkled on top of it often are grated hard cheeses such as pecorino romano, parmesan and grana padano. 

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What ever famous foods we are eating, it is important to note that we should consider nutritious foods that can help support our overall healthy diet. It is not important how famous it is, how costly it is, but most vital thing to know is have a well-balance diet that we can apply in our daily life of  healthy eating. Considering which food is best for our health does not need to be restrictive or complex, and do not need to give up foods that we love. It is all about balance.

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