How well do you know the world's national dishes?
How well do you know the world's national dishes?
Can you sort your potjiekos from your cou-cou? Let us test your international culinary know-how
Can you sort your potjiekos from your cou-cou? Let us test your international culinary know-how
Want to make an Italian angry? Serve them a bowl of spag bol. It’s a British invention, and meat ragu sauce should never be served with spaghetti, duh. What should it be served with?
Australia’s national dish is the humble meat pie – and each state has its own twist on the dish. Adelaide’s gourmands like a pie floater – but what does the pie ‘float’ on?
Jamaicans love ackee and saltfish – but what is ackee?
Which of these British favourites was not rationed in the Second World War?
Airag is the national drink of Mongolia – this potent fermented milk is more alcoholic than beer. But what type of milk is it made from?
Grenadans love breadfruit and chicken stew – but what is this tasty dish called?
“Poutine” is Quebec slang for “a mess” – and is also the name of Canada’s top dish of chips, cheese and gravy. How many calories does the average poutine have?
Where might you be invited to tuck into cou-cou and flying fish?
South Africa doesn’t have a national dish – it has far too many favourites to choose from. Durbanites can’t get enough of bunny chow, but what is this meaty stew served in?
Saudi Arabians love mandi, while Uzbek diners like manti: two very different dishes, but which ingredient do they have in common?
Which country likes potjiekos and bobotie?
Per year, how many tonnes of mussels do Belgium’s diners consume as moules-frites?