Homemade recipes for famous cuisines from around the world
With the world practicing self-isolation and social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic, government officials have advised us to stay at home as much as possible. Many of us have turned to different activities to keep ourselves busy during this difficult time, from exercising at home to watching Netflix series.
At the same time, we cannot deny that we feel like traveling. Perhaps one of the tricks that can help satisfy your desire to travel could be to make homemade recipes from the kitchen that you remember from your last vacation or from a country you were planning to visit!
Italy
Margarita pizza
Margherita PHYpizza is one of the most beloved Italian dishes. It only takes a few simple ingredients like tomato, fresh basil, and mozzarella cheese, and you’ll get an incredibly delicious result! Check out this Pizza Margherita recipe that you can make from home!
Fun fact: in their purest form, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil represent the national colors of the Italian flag 😱
Vietnam
Pho
Pho is considered the essence of Vietnamese cuisine. A perfect bowl of pho is made up of rice noodles, different cuts of beef, and various types of herbs.
Ready to take a look at Vietnam from your kitchen? Check out this video on how to make the perfect bowl of pho!
United Kingdom
Fish & Chips
There is nothing more British than Fish & Chips! This comforting and much-loved national dish consists of deep-fried fish in batter served with French fries (also known as French fries).
Are you looking forward to a British holiday? 🇪🇸 Try this fish and chips recipe.
Thailand
Personally, Thai cuisine is one of my favorites to eat! For those of you who have not traveled to Thailand yet, please visit the Land of Smiles once we are free to travel again.
Pad thai
Thailand’s national dish, Pad Thai, is a stir-fried noodle dish that is made up of vegetables and tofu in a sweet tamarind-based sauce. Check out this 15-minute recipe you can create at home and eat your way to the Land of Smiles.
India
Psst… this is another favorite cuisine of mine 😋 Indian food is one of the richest cuisines in the world that includes traditional vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
butter chicken
When you’re talking about popular Indian dishes, you’ll have to include butter chicken. Try making it at home with this recipe.
To cook a vegetarian version of this popular dish, you can swap out the chicken for cauliflower. You can serve dishes over basmati rice and/or naan.
Mexico
Tacos
Let’s go taco’bout taco (no pun intended) 😉 It is one of Mexico’s traditional dishes made from a folded corn or wheat tortilla that is filled with a variety of fillings, from different types of meats to seafood and vegetables . There is something for everyone.
Fun fact: Did you know that every October 4th is National Taco Day? 🌮
Korea
Craving something tasty? We’ve got you covered!
Haemul Pajeon (Seafood Scallion Pancake)
This tasty dish is one of the most popular Korean snack or appetizer dish that is usually served with rice along with soybean and vinegar as a dipping sauce. Get the recipe here and taste the flavors of Korea at home while watching Korean dramas.
Australia
Craving something sweet? We’ve got you covered too!
Pavlova
This Australian dessert has a meringue base, topped with crème fraiche and fresh fruit, usually from strawberries to raspberries.
Fun fact: This dessert is named after the Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlova, who toured Australia and New Zealand.
