12 Dishes You Must Try Before You Die

Spring Rolls, Vietnam

Spring rolls play a huge role in Asian cuisine, and Vietnam is a part of this culture. Nem nuong cuon is a popular Vietnamese dish made by wrapping fried pork sausage in rice paper with lettuce, cucumber, carrot, long white radish and mint and served with a special (usually secret) sauce. A similar dish, chao tom cuon, contains the same simple ingredients, but this recipe uses shrimp instead of pork. Nem nuong cuon and chao tom cuon can be found on food carts and in almost every restaurant in the country. You can eat these meals early in the morning or late in the evening, in short, whenever you want.

Answercici, Balkan States

Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia and Montenegro may have different histories, but mavicici is the favorite dish of all Balkan countries. Depending on where you are in the Balkans, the type of meat used in the dish may vary. Especially pork, lamb and veal or these three types of meat are used as a mixture. Merakcici is prepared with onion and garlic and then cooked on the grill, in water or oil. Five to ten finger-sized pieces of sausage are usually served with homemade bread to make sandwiches. Usually, the meat is topped with ajvar, a paste that you can lick off the last bit of roasted chushka and olive oil with your fingers.

Gnocchi, Uruguay

Unless you've been to Uruguay on the 29th day of the month, you've probably never heard of Dia de Noquis or Gnocchi Day. In fact, the tradition of eating gnocchi on the 29th is very simple. Towards the end of the month, your money will dry up and you will be presented with a pocket-friendly dish consisting of potatoes, flour and an egg. Many restaurants in Uruguay advertise their gnocchi dishes, although the most popular type of gnocchi is the classic, noqui de papa, or potato gnocchi.

Don't forget to put some money under the plate while eating. According to tradition, doing this will bring you good luck and abundance for the coming months.

Meze, Middle East and Mediterranean Region

Can't decide what to eat on the menu? Order an appetizer. This dish is the version of the Spanish appetizer (tapas) in this part of the world. Depending on which region you are in, meze includes flavors such as labne (cottage yoghurt cheese), babagannuş (cold appetizer specific to Hatay cuisine), muhammere (a Caucasian dish containing various spices, also known as acuka) and tabbule (a dish specific to Levantine cuisine). It may contain different types of many local dishes.

If you don't want to make any decisions on the menu or just want to enjoy the social aspect of different tastes on small plates, appetizers are the option for you.

Poutine, Canada

This traditional Quebecois dish is made with French fries, brown cooking sauce and cheese curds. Not so long ago, famous people and public officials hid their interest in poutine because of the working class origins of this dish. But poutine is growing in popularity, and these days, chefs are adding meat, caramelized onions, and many other ingredients to this celebrity- and food-loving dish.

If you think you've tried French fries and brown food sauce before… Yes, I'm talking about the French fries of New Jersey and its discos. If you've never had poutine in your life, you've never tasted these fries and brown gravy, or this squeaky cheese spread.
Yes, you heard right, squeaky. If you hear a squeaky sound when chewing the clotted cream, this is a solid proof that it is the freshest clotted cream.

Completo, Chile

Chile is one of the three largest avocado producers in the world. Chile's unique natural barriers—the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Andes Mountains to the east, and the Atacama Desert to the north—help protect fragile avocado trees from pests and disasters. If you want to try something with Chilean avocado in it, order a completo. The Completo is a hot dog twice the size of an American hot dog, containing avocado, tomato, German sauerkraut, mayonnaise, red pepper, sauce and cheese. If this taste does not suit your taste, do not worry, avocados are an indispensable taste for Chilean cuisine and there are many different food options that contain avocado.

Kangaroo Meat, Australia

Kangaroo meat has been consumed by Australian indigenous people for a long time. Although this meat contains plenty of protein, it has little or no fat. Similar to other meats, it can be baked, skewered, or prepared as sausages or fillets. Kangaroo meat is at its most delicious when cooked medium or medium rare, as long as you can capture its flavour.

While you're in Australia, you might want to give the kangaroo diet a try. A growing number of Australians on the kangaroo diet are eliminating all meat except kangaroo meat from their diet. Their claim is that animals fed in the open are an unlimited source of organic meat, kangaroos are treated humanely and this is good for the environment.

Churro and Chocolate, Spain

If churro, Spain's sugar-covered, crispy pastry delicacy, is not enough for you, try dipping this fried dough into a mug filled with intense hot chocolate. Forget a plate of cereal or a plate of eggs, churro and chocolate are the way the Spanish have their breakfast. Need I say more?

Saag Paneer, India

Spinach, paneer cheese chunks, and spices make up this Indian vegetarian favorite. It is usually served with a warm tandoori bread. Paneer is a unique and versatile dairy product. This non-melting cheese generally has the consistency of tofu cheese (in fact, it is a recommended substitute if you are making a dish without paneer). Secondly, paneer does not require rennet to make. This feature makes paneer cheese a consumable dairy product for vegetarians and a key source of protein.

Lobster Rolls, USA

This dish is the best I've tried at a lobster bar in the New England area. Lobster rolls are made from a lightly buttered and fried hot dog with any combination of lobster stuffing such as claws, knuckles and tail meat. These fillings are the differences that help set a lobster buffet apart. Lobster rolls may contain diced celery, green onion, butter and/or mayonnaise, salt and pepper with a side of lemon juice. Lobster rolls are served with chips, fries or pickles.

Queso Helado, Peru

The literal translation of this delicious treat is 'cheese ice cream'. Fortunately, there is actually no cheese in this delicacy. The name of this dish comes from its traditional preparation, which makes it look more like a cut of cheese than a scoop of ice cream.

Queso helado reminds one of a frozen rice pudding flavored with cinnamon. Some say it's like creamy smoothed ice. This dish is prepared with soft milk, adding a little coconut or cinnamon. Known as the place where overflowing stores and street vendors advertise their signature ice creams, Arequipa may be the birthplace of Peruvian queso helado.

Ktefa, Morocco

This article would definitely not be complete if we did not end it with a dessert! Like many countries, Morocco has a sweet tooth. The traditional desserts here generally contain almonds and honey accompanied by the scent of orange. Ktefa also fits this description. Crispy warqua dough is coated with soft almonds and milk or thick cream sauce called English cream. Not only does it taste good, it smells great too. Ktefa orange flower water is fragrant.