Travel Foods

Much like the travel reads I let a randomizer decide where I was headed (digitally of course), and then did some research. I shouldn’t have written this right before dinner but here we are!

#1. Zambia

I remember reading a book in elementary school about what dinner looks like in the rest of the world. I could never remember which country it was but in it there was a picture of a woman sitting proudly in front of a table which had a row of caterpillars and tomatoes on it. It said that this caterpillar and tomato dish was a delicacy, and ever since I’ve wanted to try it. The dish is called ifinkubala, and is served with nshima, pounded maize, another food from Zambia which I want to try!

#2. Czech Republic

Czech food tends to be similar to the Polish food that I’m used to, so I doubt I’d have trouble finding something I like if I were to visit. One thing I want to try is Goulash, and Česnečka, which is garlic soup with croutons, bits of pork, and a raw egg which is cooked by the heat of the soup just as it’s served.

#3. Denmark

Koldskål. I want to try it. From the description it kind of seems like a mix between a yogurt bowl and cereal, but either way I’m curious about it. I also want to try Stegt flæsk med persillesovs, which I’m guessing means something along the lines of pork with potatoes. It’s the Danish national dish, so of course it’s worth having a taste if you’re visiting!

#4. Barbados

I have a friend who used to visit Barbados quite frequently, and she often mentioned how one could get an absolutely massive pizza from a shop near where she stayed. I’ve wanted to try one ever since she mentioned it, so that’s at the top of my Barbados to do list. Deep fried flying fish and cou cou are just after that!

#5. Laos

Apparently Laos has a dish called Khao Poon, which is a fermented noodle soup. This is the first time in my life I’ve heard anything about being able to ferment noodles, so I’m really curious and would definitely like to try it! I’d also like to try Piing Hua Jai Kai, which is grilled chicken hearts. Grandma Lostman actually uses chicken hearts in a lot of her dishes, so I know they taste good, but I’ve never had them grilled before.

Are there any places with dishes you particularly love? Let me know in the comments! I’d love to know about them, and maybe try making some!

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