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ST Food Poll: How many of these "national dishes" have you tried (list inside)?

Posted by con_carne Aug 1 '14, 13:57

Me: 13/27 (They're ranked for some reason, ignore that).

27. Iceland
Hakarl
What it is: Fermented shark

26. Poland
Bigos
What it is: Sauerkraut and meat stew

25. Ireland
Colcannon
What it is: Mashed potatoes and kale

24. Belgium
Moules frites
What it is: Mussels and fries

23. Egypt
Ful medames
What it is: Mashed fava beans in oil with cumin

22. Greece
Fasolada
What it is: White beans, vegetables, and olive oil stew

21. Denmark
Frikadeller
What it is: Danish meatballs

20. Philippines
Adobo
What it is: Vinegar-stewed meat

19. Mexico
Chiles en nogada
What it is: Meat-stuffed poblano pepper with walnut sauce

18. Colombia
Ajiaco
What it is: Herb, potato, and chicken stew

17. Ethiopia
Wat with injera
What it is: Meat/vegetable stew with spongy bread

16. South Korea
Bulgogi
What it is: Grilled, marinated beef

15. France
Crepe
What it is: ... A thin pancake

14. China
Peking duck
What it is: Glazed, roasted duck

13. UK
Fish and chips
What it is: Battered fish with fries

12. Brazil
Feijoada
What it is: Bean and pork/beef stew

11. Thailand
Pad Thai
What it is: Stir-fried noodles with shrimp and/or meat

10. Israel
Falafel
What it is: Fried chickpea balls

9. Japan
Ramen
What it is: Noodle soup

8. Germany
Currywurst
What it is: Sausage with curry sauce/spices

7. Austria
Wiener schnitzel
What it is: Breaded veal tenderloin

6. Venezuela
Arepa
What it is: Maize flatbread stuffed with fillings

5. Vietnam
Pho
What it is: Noodle soup

4. Turkey
Doner kebab
What it is: Spit-roasted lamb/veal in a wrap

3. Italy
Pasta
What it is: C'mon. You know.

2. USA
Hamburger
What it is: All that is good in the world

1. Canada
Poutine
What it is: Fries with gravy and cheese curds

http://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/best-national-dish-in-the-world (www.thrillist.com)

Responses:

5 -- nm - Star-Lord Aug 1, 16:05
21. And they didn't have Australia's meat pie, which would be #1 on a more informed list -- nm - Roger More Aug 1, 16:03 1
- Describe it. -- nm - Beryllium Aug 1, 16:13
15 -- nm - Truman Aug 1, 15:05
12, maybe 13. -- nm - JaxSean Aug 1, 14:43
11 -- nm - DaneDukeNuuk Aug 1, 14:42
12. -- nm - kelly Aug 1, 14:37
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15 -- nm - JenBro Aug 1, 14:20
23 -- nm - .... Aug 1, 14:20
20 mom has a lot of distain for what passes as schnitzel, but even in europe they cut corners, you can't get veal tenderloin here we've tried - zeitgeist Aug 1, 14:11 3
- schnitzel is sometimes crap meat wiener schnitzel should never be -- nm - DaneDukeNuuk Aug 1, 14:43
- Around Seattle? Nope. Can't even get decent bakery around there. ;) -- nm - .... Aug 1, 14:21
- i'm surprized they didnt have lutefisk or haeggis, chivo stew (goat) from so america or tex mex - zeitgeist Aug 1, 14:13
14 -- nm - JD Aug 1, 14:11
11 -- nm - Beryllium Aug 1, 14:05
13 -- nm - peglegpete Aug 1, 14:01
2 -- nm - Krusty Aug 1, 14:01 15
- Three if you count instant ramen from the supermarket. -- nm - Krusty Aug 1, 14:07 1
  - I would count that -- nm - Beryllium Aug 1, 14:08
- ... and you live in NEW YORK CITY. What the hell, man? -- nm - Beryllium Aug 1, 14:05 9
  - You need to try pad thai, pho, and ramen. stat. -- nm - Beryllium Aug 1, 14:06 8
    - I'm not a big eater. I'm also like a child I'm so picky and just don't try new food. -- nm - Krusty Aug 1, 14:08 4
      - They say that sometimes people who are like that are super-tasters who just experience food a lot differently than us norms. - Beryllium Aug 1, 14:10 3
        
        They did a super tasters segment on Nova Science Now that was fun. - con_carne Aug 1, 14:15 1
        
        I like dungeness crab and prawns and shrimp (yes, those are two separate things) and lobster ... - Beryllium Aug 1, 14:16
        
        My gf said that as well but I think I'm just boring and stick with what I know I like. Often it's not taste but texture that turns me off to something -- nm - Krusty Aug 1, 14:12
    - and falafel! -- nm - Andie Aug 1, 14:08 2
      - I don't like chickpeas. I tried them and wasn't a fan. -- nm - Krusty Aug 1, 14:10 1
        
        This is like saying 'I won't try pizza cause I had a tomato once and didn't like it.' -- nm - Shaun Aug 1, 15:23
- hamburger and pasta? fish and chips? -- nm - Andie Aug 1, 14:03 2
  - Hamburger and pasta. :-) -- nm - Krusty Aug 1, 14:09 1
    - you've. never. had. fish. and. chips....? - Shaun Aug 1, 15:22
12 -- nm - amoxy Aug 1, 14:00
13, maybe 14 -- nm - znufrii Aug 1, 14:00
17. -- nm - Andie Aug 1, 13:58

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