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Global vegetarian dishes

What to eat? That is a common concern for many who go for trips and vacations abroad.
Good food is a necessity after all to have an enjoyable time. Vegetarians may find it
frustrating to opt for a basic vegetable or fruit salad. Meat-lovers can also get bored of the
usual fare. And then, there is a common perception that there are not many vegetarian
options available, given that India is the only paradise when it comes to vegetarian food. But
here is a definitive list of 13 vegetarian dishes from all over the world that are worthy to
ditch meat for:
2. Vinegret

Popular throughout Russia and other post-Soviet states, Vinegret is primarily a beetroot
salad, which is traditionally combined with carrots, potatoes and fermented cabbage.
Sometimes, brined pickles are also added to it. This vibrant dish is a Russian twist to the
classic vegetable salad.
3. Spanakorizo
This Greek delicacy is a wonderful vegetarian dish from its traditional culinary culture. Both
served warm and cold, Spanakorizo is a country meal composed of spinach, rice, onions,
garlic, and olive oil. Topped with lemon juice and local seasonings, it is a delectable
vegetarian treat.
4. Somandu

These South Korean dumplings are an exquisite vegetarian dish. Somandu have a lovely
filling of mushrooms and pine nuts or walnuts. They are prepared through grilling, steaming
or frying.
5. Ratatouille
This Provencal dish is already famous as a result of the animated feature. With its origins in
Nice, this beloved vegetable stew is cooked in olive oil and topped with garlic. The subtlety
of its flavours are enjoyed with a serving of French bread.
6. Porotos Granados

Traditionally made in the Chilean countryside, Porotos Granados uses fresh summer
produce like squash, cranberry beans, and maize kernels. This healthy meal is flavoured with
the seasoning of oregano, basil and cumin, and adds into the amazing taste of this dish.
7. Patata Bravas
Patatas Bravas are a very simple treat consisting of fried potatoes with a pouring of tomato
sauce. They are commonly served for Tapas. This simple and elegant dish does not delve in
the complexity of different spices and ingredients and brings out the best of its basic
components.
8. Pad Phuk Tong

This surprising Thai recipe makes use of pumpkin or any other seasonal gourd and manages
to make them exciting. This stir-fried pumpkin dish is commonly paired with turmeric rice.
With a seasoning of soy sauce and sugar, it makes for a delightful vegetarian dish.
9. Obatzda
From Bavaria, Obatzda is a German cheese delicacy. This traditional meal is made with soft
cheese and butter, which is a delectable combination. For its seasoning, ingredients like salt
and pepper, paprika, and beer are used. A definitive part of German cuisine, it is mostly
eaten spread on the bread.
10. Mochi

Made from a short-grained rice, Mochi are a staple food found in the streets of Japan. With
a smooth, chewy, and elastic texture, these dense rich cakes are cooked with different
shapes and are often served fried. They have now become a celebratory food eaten as a
part of the New Year’s festivities.
11. Malva Pudding
Malva Pudding is a decadent dessert from South Africa, made from apricot jam and cream
sauce. With its caramelized texture, it is wonderful when served hot with custard or ice
cream. It is an inviting dish even for those who are not crazy for sweets.
12. Gamja Jeon

From the Korean peninsula, Gamja Jeon are potato pancakes which are made by frying
grated potatoes on a pan with vegetable oil. The starch helps make them thick and they are
cooked till they are golden brown. They are not only delicious but sold at a very low price
too.
13. Falafel
Popular all over the Middle-east, Falafel is a hearty patty made with ground chickpeas,
garlic, and lots and lots of herbs. The traditional Egyptian variety is captivating in particular.
It is mostly stuffed in pita bread and served with tahini sauce or hummus. It is pure
vegetarian bliss.
14. Chakalaka

A South African vegetable relish, Chakalaka is a spicy tomato bean dish from Johannesburg.
It is now served all over South Africa. Its modern versions include other vegetables as well,
making it a delightful choice for all food-lovers.

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10 lip-smacking Spanish food items that
you should try
Dec 14, 2018, 04.57PM IST

1. Easy Spanish recipes

Spain is renowned for a large number of things. With its historical tradition and many artistic
and architectural marvels, Spain contributes significantly to the wider European influence all
over the world. The harmonious lifestyle and festive celebrations of the Spanish can also be
gleaned from their culinary culture. From Spanish omelettes to Churros, Spanish food is not
only delicious but remarkably stylish and bountiful too. With the contributions of its
geography and climate, Spain has its own unique set of ingredients and cooking styles which
make its food exciting and luxurious. Here are 10 lip-smacking food items that you should
try, and be amazed by all the amazing flavours Spanish gastronomy has to offer:
2. Spanish omelette
Known by many names like tortilla española and tortilla de patatas, Spanish omelette has
become a staple with various variations in different parts of the world. The original is
entirely different from a regular omelette. Thick almost like a cake, the main ingredients are
just potatoes and eggs while additions include chives, onions, and garlic. It is an appetizer
like none other.
3. Salmorejo

Found in menus throughout Spain, Salmorejo is prepared with fresh tomatoes and
sometimes a clove of garlic, and then blended with stale bread, olive oil, and sherry vinegar.
This puree is a refreshing and satisfying treat especially on a hot day. Most often served as
an appetizer, it is eaten straight from the bowl. It sounds sumptuous, doesn’t it?
4. Quesada Pasiega
A home-style dessert from the Northern region, Quesada Pasiega is an astounding
cheesecake with no crust. Made up of basic ingredients like milk, sugar, butter, eggs, and
flour, this tasty sweet delicacy is flavoured with cinnamon and lemon zest. It is both served
hot and cold.
5. Pisto

Resembling ratatouille to some extent, Pisto is a lovely stew made of simple ingredients like
eggplants or courgettes, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and olive oil. It is usually served with
fried and scrambled eggs or meats. Served warm, Pisto is an exquisite starter or an
accompaniment to another dish.
6. Patatas Bravas

A common serving for Tapas, Patatas Bravas are a very simple treat consisting of fried
potatoes with a pouring of tomato sauce. Simple and elegant, this dish does not delve in the
complexity of different spices and ingredients and brings out the best of its basic
components.
7. Garlic Prawns
Traditionally called Gambas Al Ajillo, this dish is a testament to the Spanish cooking style
which is steeped in bringing out the wondrous flavours using very simple ingredients. Garlic
Prawns are a favourite Tapas offering, with prawns cooked in some olive oil with garlic and
chilli. It not only gives it a distinct taste but also a heavenly aroma too.
8. Fried Milk

A traditional dessert from North Spain, Fried Milk or Leche Frita is found in restaurants and
pastry shops throughout Spain. Its English translation can be quite surprising but the dish is
not quite so. It is simply a delicious, sweet, firm, and cold milk pudding, with a covering of a
warm and crunchy fried shell of flour and egg.
9. Fabada Asturiana
Often called Fabada, this is simply a rich bean stew slow-cooked with a variety of meats. It is
a heavy dish and is often found to be eaten for lunch during winters. It is a tribute to the
different kinds of beans found in Spain. Most commonly available in the Principality of
Asturias, it is a very comforting pot meal.
10. Croquettes

A very popular Spanish food item, croquettes are a sumptuous treat, making for a great
party snack. Creamy from the inside and crispy on the outside, croquettes are nothing but
small bread-crumbed and fried food rolls. They come with a variety of fillings including
ground meat, shellfish, ham, and boiled potatoes. It is a perfect comforting food for all
times.
11. Churros

Churros are one of the most popular food offerings from Spain. With a tender and soft
inside and a crispy outside, churros are just fried pastry dough sticks. After frying, they are
served with a delectable sprinkling of sugar mix and cinnamon. They are particularly
irresistible when eaten with chocolate sauce. They have a flavour that no one can resist.

Indonesia: Gado-Gado
In Indonesian, gado-gado translates to mix-mix. Gado-gado feautures a
colorful mix of vegetables, including potatoes, long beans, bean sprouts,
spinach, corn, and cabbage. Tofu, tempeh, and hard boiled eggs are also
added and then everything is mixed with a peanut sauce. You can
order gado-gado from Jakarta to East Java, and most regions have their
own take on this incredibly popular dish.
China: Veggie Spring Rolls
In China, spring rolls can be fried or not fried, and can contain a wide
variety of fillings. Vegetarians can enjoy all sorts of veggie spring rolls,
packed with veggies such as cabbage, carrots, lettuce, cucumbers, and
bean sprouts. The possible filling combinations are endless and when you
add a nice dipping sauce, this Chinese dish packs even more flavor!
Egypt: Kushari
Kushari is the national dish of Egypt, and you can find it virtually
everywhere. Kushari involves an unusual combination of macaroni noodles,
rice, and lentils topped with a spicy tomato sauce. Usually garbanzo beans
and fried onions are also added as toppings. In Egypt, you can order and
eat kushari on the street but it is also incredibly easy to make at home.

Japan: Edamame
Today, edamame is a well known dish shared as an appetizer around the
world. We all need to give thanks to the Japanese for coming up with this
amazing combination of steamed young soybeans topped with sea salt.
Peru: Papa a la Huancaina
Peru is blessed with more than 4,000 different types of potatoes, so dishes
featuring potatoes are abundant. Papa a la Huancaina consists of boiled
yellow potatoes served atop lettuce leaves with corn, olives, and boiled
eggs. A creamy and slightly spicy cheese sauce completes the dish.

Morocco: Tabouleh
Tabouleh is common throughout several countries in the Middle East and
Northern Africa. In Morocco, this popular dish usually involves a blend of
bulgar, parsley, mint, spring onions, and tomatoes, often topped with lemon
juice and hummus. It is the perfect accompaniment to fried falafel
Bacalhau à brás
Bacalhau is Portugal’s favorite fish, so much so that it can be cooked every
day of the year without repeating a recipe once. Despite the seemingly
endless number of choices, most restaurants have Bacalhau à brás on
their menu, which is shredded codfish with fried potato, onion and
scrambled eggs. Usually, the dish is topped with a sprinkle of black olives
and chopped parsley. Walk through Alfama and it will be hard to find a
restaurant that doesn’t list Bacalhau à brás as a special.
Caldo Verde
This list wouldn’t be complete without adding Caldo Verde, Portugal’s
favourite soup. In general, soups are very popular in Portugal and eaten on
a weekly basis. Known in English as Kale Soup, kale is clearly the main
ingredient and the broth is thickened with pureed potatoes. Garlic and bits
of chouriço add extra flavour. While in countries like the USA, party-
hoppers head to fast-food restaurants or breakfast chains for their midnight
snack, the Portuguese prefer small tascas restaurants that specialise
in Caldo Verde and Pão com Chouriço.

Berenjenas con Miel in Spain

If it is fried, it is fantastic! If this is the rule you live by, you will absolutely love
this dish made of fried eggplant. Covered in honey, this is a street food that is
especially popular in Malaga, a port city in Spain.
Fassolakia Freska me Domata in Greece

This dish is so delicious and so simple to cook, you'll be recreating it at your home
the moment you return from your trip! Green beans, tomatoes, herbs and spices are
simmered together to create an amazing combination of flavors!

Chakalaka in South Africa

Spicy in taste, this vegetable stew originated in Johannesburg but is now found
across South Africa. Usually served with bread, traditionally this only included
tomatoes and beans, although modern versions include other vegetables as well! It
is often flavored richly with onion and garlic.

Aubergine Parmigiana – Italy

Italy is another hot food destination for vegetarians. Of couse we all know Pizza and pasta, and it’s very easy to
find vegetarian varieties of both. Another favorite for me is Parmigiana, a melt of soft egg plant, cheese and
tomato sauce. Each one is slightly different which is why it’s worth trying them all. Top it off with a gelato and
you’ve got a pretty incredible meal.

Try at home: Aubergine Parmigiana Recipe via Jamie Oliver

GEMISTA (GREEK STUFFED TOMATOES) March 20, 2017 by
Sarah Ozimek 12 Comments

Big juicy
tomatoes are perfect for stuffing with this healthy, vegetarian mixture
of rice and summer produce. Greek Gemista is a tasty summer dish
that is great hot out of the oven or prepared ahead and eaten
chilled. GREEK STUFFED VEGETABLES Gemista or yemista
(pronounced yeh-mee-STAH) means “stuffed” in Greek. You will find
tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, eggplant, and even potatoes hollowed
out for filling in this traditional dish. Unlike the stuffed vegetables from
the south of France, Petits Farcis, these stuffed vegetables almost
always include rice in the filling. Vegetarian fillings are incredibly
common, but it’s not unheard of to add little ground beef or lamb to
the rice and vegetable mix for a bit of a heartier meal.
Read more at Curious Cuisiniere: Gemista (Greek Stuffed
Tomatoes) https://www.curiouscuisiniere.com/greek-stuffed-tomatoes/

VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN AND RICE STUFFED POBLANO

PEPPERS August 29, 2018 by Sarah Ozimek 3 Comments

Beans, rice, and creamy cheese are the perfect filling for these
Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano Peppers. In our house growing up, stuffed
peppers were a much-loved weeknight meal that mom could prep
ahead of time and let slow roast in the oven, simmering and bubbling
in an Italian tomato sauce

Read more at Curious Cuisiniere: Vegetarian Black Bean and Rice

Stuffed Poblano Peppers https://www.curiouscuisiniere.com/black-
bean-and-rice-stuffed-poblanos/