The native Hawaiian diced raw fish dish, meaning ‘to slice’ in Hawaiian, has surged in popularity across the US in recent years, probably due to the appeal of its healthy, fresh ingredients. The native Hawaiian dish is pronounced (poh-KAY) and rhymes with okay, based upon raw marinated fish that’s cubed and layered up with a satisfying serving of rice and vegetables. The healthy recipe has surged in popularity across the United States over the past few years.
The zesty flavor reminiscent of the sea has old roots that began a long time when local islanders would rub sea salt, seaweed, and traditional relish onto their fresh catches.
Kebab, Turkey
The name of this food has a long legacy that goes all the way back to the 14th-century. It's been thought to have originated in Turkey when soldiers cooked their hunted meat over open fires. Kebabs come in a number of different varieties from the popular thinly-sliced doner kebab to the skewered shish kebab.
Traditionally, lamb was used, but with time, tastes have evolved and so has the variety of meats.
Falafel, Middle East
With a thousand-year history, this deep-fried patty of ground chickpeas, spices, herbs, and onions make for a tasty treat. Originally hailing from Egypt, it was first eaten as a meat substitute by Coptic Christians during Lent.
Eventually, the recipe migrated towards the Levant where it became even more popular.
Pad Thai, Thailand
Pad Thai is Thailand's national dish, and it's also a popular street food all across the country. There might be a variety of Pad Thai recipes, the dish usually consists of rice noodles stir-fried with eggs, tofu, tamarind paste, dried shrimps and red chili pepper, before being decked with peanuts.
The combination of the sweet, salty, Umami, and tangy flavors is an experience your taste buds won't forget anytime soon!
Khachapuri, Georgia
Georgia's national dish can be enjoyed as a sharing starter or as a side as part of a bigger meal. The bread acts as a doughy container, offering cheese with a runny egg on top.
Khachapuri is such a popular dish in Georgia, it's so widely available that it's used to measure inflation levels in different cities throughout Georgian - it's called the Khachapuri Index.