FOOD AROUND THE WORLD: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL EDITION
Christmas has always been a festive time of the year that everyone from around the world celebrates and looks forward to. Having dinner with family and friends is a must during Christmas. Below are some of the dishes around the globe that are specially made during Christmas.
Pan de Jamón
Pan de Jamón is a traditional Venezuelan sweet and savory bread that is served especially during Christmas. The bread has ham, raisins, and olives as a filling. It is often served as a side dish for hallacas and dulce de lechoza. The combination of the filling gives a nice blend of saltiness and a hint of sweetness from the raisins.
Malva Pudding
Malva pudding is a South African Christmas special dessert. But sometimes, it is also served on special occasions. It has a cake-like texture and consists of apricot jam, white vinegar, eggs, and other ingredients. It is eaten with custard or cream that is drizzled on top of the pudding.
Sopa de Galets
Spaniards often make Sopa de Galets during Christmas. It is a shell pasta soup that serves as a starter during the Christmas banquet. The broth is made from beef and ham bones. Inside the soup, you can also find a meatball that is made from a mixture of beef and pork.
Pinnekjøtt
Pinnekjøtt is a Norwegian dish that on the 24th of December will make the streets of Norway filled with the scent of it. It is a salted or smoked lamb ribbed, that is then cooked slowly until it becomes juicy and tender. Served accompanied with swede, mashed carrot, and lingonberry jam.
Barszcz
Barszcz or Borscht is a Polish soup made from beets. It is a meat-free dish that is served on Christmas dinner as one of the 12-dish feasts. Mushroom dumplings that are called “uszka” often serve as an accompaniment.
Those are some of the foods that are specially served during Christmas. If you find those dishes interesting, don’t hesitate to re-cook them for your family. Happy holiday!
References:
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