00 Most Popular FOODS in the World

 100 Most Popular

FOODSin the World
Although we may not be able to travel to every country in the world, especially these days, we can still experience different food cultures by tasting the most popular signature dishes and staple ingredients of each country. The popularity of food changes over the years: from fondue in the 1960s and quiche in the 1970s, over molten chocolate cake and focaccia in the 1990s to the early 2010s sliders, kale, poke bowls, and avocado toast. Nowadays we’re seeing the rise of plant-based food, local ingredients, and Instagram-friendly dishes, and you can find those, among many others, on our list of 100 most popular foods in the world at the moment.

Pizza Margherita 

(Margherita)

Pizza Margherita is a delicacy that is literally fit for a queen. In 1889, Queen Margherita of Savoy visited Naples, where she was served a pizza that was made to resemble the colors of the Italian flag: red tomatoes, white mozzarella cheese, and green basil.

It was made by a chef named Raffaele Esposito of Pizzeria Brandi, who is credited for its invention. The Queen loved the dish, and Esposito named it after her - pizza Margherita, but such a pizza was also made before that time, and can be dated back to at least 1866, when the most popular pizza toppings included basil, cheese, and tomatoes, but the pizza was not yet named Margherita.

Since those times, Margherita has become one of the most popular pizza varieties in the world, and in 2009, it was protected as one of the three Pizze Napoletane with an STG European label of protection, proving its excellence in flavor, ingredients, and traditional pizza-making techniques.

Satay

(Sate, สะเต๊ะ, Sattai, Sati)

Satay is a traditional Indonesian dish consisting of skewered meat that's served with a sauce on the side. All types of meat can be used to make satay, even some exotic varieties such as crocodile or snake meat. In most cases, the meat is marinated before grilling.

Marinades vary, but typically include dark soy sauce, sugar, garlic, lime juice, and other seasonings. It is believed that satay originated in the Indonesian region of Java and that it was developed under the influence of Muslim traders who migrated from India.

Another theory claims that satay was created in the 19th century by Indonesian street vendors as a variation on Indian kebabs. The theory is supported by the fact that satay became popular when Muslim and Arab immigrants had populated those areas.  READ MORE

The term banchan encompasses a wide variety of Korean dishes that are traditionally served on small plates. Although the name banchan translates to side dishes, in traditional Korean cuisine, they are considered as the essential part of every meal.

The list of banchan dishes is extensive, but the most common options include different kimchi varieties, pickled and fresh vegetables, stir-fry dishes, pancakes, or various combinations with noodles, as well as braised meat or seafood dishes. All the plates are usually placed in the middle of the table and are meant to be shared, while other additions to the traditional table setup include individual bowls of rice, grilled meat, and a communal stew (jjigae). thaipresses.blospot.com