Thursday, December 17, 2009
One of the most popular Hungarian dishes is called “Goulash,” which is a dish in between a soup and a stew in terms of consistency. It is made of beef, onions, Hungarian paprika powder, tomatoes and green peppers. It is often served with pasta or potatoes.
In Australia and New Zealand, people love to eat meat pies, which are small hand sized pies filled with minced meat, gravy and onions. They often eat them as a snack on-the-go. For dessert, they enjoy Anzac biscuits which are composed of rolled oats, flour, coconut, sugar, butter, and golden syrup. They are believed to have originated during WWI as gifts to loved ones fighting in the war because they do not spoil for extended periods of time.
Finally, “fish and chips” has become very popular in Australia, New Zealand, and North America but originated in the United Kingdom. The fish is deep fried in batter or breadcrumbs and served with deep fried potatoes (“French fries” or “chips”). The modern fish and chip shop is known as a “chipper” or “chippy.
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This week: Favorite Foods Around the World
One of the most popular Hungarian dishes is called “Goulash,” which is a dish in between a soup and a stew in terms of consistency. It is made of beef, onions, Hungarian paprika powder, tomatoes and green peppers. It is often served with pasta or potatoes.
In Australia and New Zealand, people love to eat meat pies, which are small hand sized pies filled with minced meat, gravy and onions. They often eat them as a snack on-the-go. For dessert, they enjoy Anzac biscuits which are composed of rolled oats, flour, coconut, sugar, butter, and golden syrup. They are believed to have originated during WWI as gifts to loved ones fighting in the war because they do not spoil for extended periods of time.
Finally, “fish and chips” has become very popular in Australia, New Zealand, and North America but originated in the United Kingdom. The fish is deep fried in batter or breadcrumbs and served with deep fried potatoes (“French fries” or “chips”). The modern fish and chip shop is known as a “chipper” or “chippy.
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