Going out for food on holiday can be a challenge within itself if you have young children or fussy eaters. We have picked out 4 popular dishes which you are guaranteed to recognised!
Try Gelato in Italy
As Italian food is one of the most popular cuisines cooked in homes and eaten in restaurants, we have no doubt that during your trip to Italy you will not struggle to find a dish to satisfy you. Italy are the original makers of Gelato - go on indulge, after all you are on holiday! You haven't lived until you have tried a scoop or ten of Gelato in Italy. The Italian creation puts Mr Whippy and Carte D’or to shame! There are endless flavours so even the fussiest of eaters will find one they like, and for those not-so-fussy eaters - good luck choosing from the selection. So why is it so awesome? It’s not just the flavours but the texture. It is creamy, smooth, velvety, and very, very morish.
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Tuck into some Jerk Chicken in Jamaica
Jerk is a style of cooking native to Jamaica in which meat is marinated with a very hot spice mixture called Jamaican jerk spice. Jerk Chicken is believed to have been initiated when the Maroons introduced African meat cooking techniques to Jamaican ingredients and seasoning's used by Arawak. The spice contains two main ingredients, Scotch bonnet peppers and allspice (pimento). For those afraid of spice or with children, don’t worry most Jamaican restaurants will ask you how spicy want your dish, and dishes are occasionally served with natural yoghurt which calms the spices down. This dish is so popular because of the barbecued, crispy chicken and pork after it has been marinated. During your trip why not try something a little different and order Jerk lamb or jerk beef!
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Paella
Of course Paella is on our list, the most yummy and famous Spanish dish. We've all tried to make our own Paella, or at least know someone who has and it sends up being more of a stodgy risotto no matter how many times you try. So during your Spanish trip, why not try the real thing! Paella will be on most menu’s and is served on most Spanish islands.
The rice based Valerian dish is recognised internationally, and it served in many different ways with a variety of ingredients. The thing about it, is that you can chuck in whatever you like when you make it yourself. The traditional version includes both chicken and rabbit, (yes, we said rabbit), and a mixture of vegetables. However the most common and what you will find in nearly all Spanish restaurants is seafood including an array of mussels, prawns, clams, calamari etc.
Guacamole
One for all you calorie counters and health fanatics. The famous Mexican dip, Guacamole. This avocado based dip originated with Aztecs in Mexico. It is made from mashed avocado with salt with amolcajete which is mortar and pestle. This can be brought in the UK and made at home easily, however the best is obviously in Mexico, so do not forget to try it on your holiday! The core ingredient is avocado and depending on where you buy it from, it can contain different recipes such as onion, lemon juice, tomato, Chilli as well as other seasoning's. It is served a starter with a variety of things to dip in, most commonly in mexico it is bread or tortillas.
If these have got your taste buds going, why not book a holiday to one of the original countries to do some tasting. Head over to Compare Discount Holidays for cheap holidays - quick before they all go!
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