The 10 Most Delicious Cuisines in the World

Every country has a food culture with its own unique cooking and presentation techniques. Among these, some cuisines are characterized by the ingredients they use...

Every country has a food culture with its own unique cooking and presentation techniques. Among these, some cuisines surpass other cuisines due to the variety of ingredients they use, the creativity they show in combining products and their success in introducing their dishes to the world. The fame of these countries goes beyond the borders of the region where they are located and opens up to the world, becoming a world cuisine. In this article, we have compiled 10 delicious cuisines of the world cuisine for you. Happy reading!

1.Italian Cuisine

Pizzas, pasta, various cheeses... Italian cuisine is one of the most recognized and loved cuisines in the world. Undoubtedly, the fact that Italy is a Mediterranean country has a lot to do with the creation of such a fascinating cuisine. We can say that Italians are creative in bringing the products that are abundant in the region such as olives, olive oil and seafood to the table. In addition, the abundance of grapes in the region has also enabled the production of high quality wines with various flavors.

Lasagna, ravioli, tortellini and spaghetti are the most popular pastry dishes. Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese are indispensable complements to pasta. Tomatoes are frequently used in dishes, especially in sauces. In Italian cuisine, naturalness is important, fresh products are used and frozen products are not preferred. The most important meal of the day for Italians, who spend breakfast with espresso and homemade bread, is dinner. During these long dinners, the table is also the place where happiness, friendship and fun are shared.

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2.French Cuisine

Another country that has turned gastronomy into an art is France. "Eating for pleasure" is the motto of this country. We can say that its food, which is rich enough to be included in the cultural heritage list by UNESCO, is famous all over the world. Ham, game meats, shellfish, mushrooms, pastries are among the prominent products of French cuisine. There are also products such as snails and frogs that not everyone would be willing to taste.

Croissants, a breakfast staple, hearty croque madame, small macarons in dozens of varieties, onion soup, crème caramel and eclairs, which we are not unfamiliar with, are among the most well-known dishes/desserts of the cuisine.

Roxfor, Brie, Chèvre, Camembert, Maroilles are just some of the famous French cheeses that are protected by law. Sauces are also very important in French cuisine. Dishes are flavored with mayonnaise, béchamel, hollandaise and espagnole sauces. Also, unlike Italian cuisine, olives and olive oil are not used much. This is replaced by butter.

3.Greek Cuisine

We are going to the neighbor... Greek cuisine attracts our attention with its similarity to Turkish cuisine. As people of the same geography and culture, it is inevitable that our dishes are similar. Souvlaki, also known as Greek kebab, is one of the famous meat dishes served with pieces of pita bread. Kourabiedes is a type of flour cookie that we know as Kavala cookie. You can find this cookie, which is consumed especially during Christmas, in most patisseries in Greece. Dolmadakia is an olive oil dish that we call leaf rolls. Caciki is a watery appetizer made with grated cucumber, yogurt and water. In Turkish cuisine it is called cacık.

The Greeks, who also use seafood frequently, are famous for their mussel pilaf. Feta, the traditional cheese of Greece, is a cheese known all over the world and frequently used in cooking. In the country, which is also developed in the production of mastic gum, there are many desserts where mastic gum is used. Gum mastic custard can be given as an example. Spanakopita, which we can call spinach fritters, is a flavor that is frequently consumed both at home and in restaurants.

4.Japanese Cuisine

In Japan, an island country, seafood is consumed frequently. Spices and oil are used sparingly. Care is taken to consume vegetables according to their season. Dishes are undercooked to preserve the naturalness of the products. Soybeans have a special place in Japanese cuisine. Soybean paste and tofu, which we can call soy cheese, are examples of the uses of this important product.

The main product of Japanese cuisine is rice. Made from a special rice with small grains, rice replaces bread. Sushi, known all over the world, is also a product of Japanese cuisine. It is made with boiled rice and seafood. Recently, with the opening of sushi restaurants in many parts of the world, new sushi varieties have been introduced to Japanese cuisine. Sashimi made of thinly sliced raw seafood meat, miso soup, which is one of the basic soup varieties of the cuisine, and veggie gyoza, a type of dumpling made by frying in sesame oil, can be shown among the important dishes of this cuisine.

5.Indian Cuisine

Spices play an important role in Indian cuisine. Curry is one of the most widely used and well-known spices. Curry is a cure created by mixing many spices such as turmeric, cloves, coriander, cardamom and ginger. It may vary according to the dishes. There is no single curry recipe.

For religious reasons, beef is not consumed much. Milk and cinnamon desserts are predominant. Cheese varieties are frequently consumed at every meal. Bread culture is quite developed. Naan, paratha chapati and papdam are just a few of the dozens of bread types. Chicken with Tikka Masala sauce is one of the most well-known dishes of India. It impresses with its sauce made with tomato puree, coriander and turmeric. Samosa, on the other hand, is a street delicacy made by putting a mixture of potatoes, onions and peas in dough and frying it in oil. Aloo gobi, which can also be called cauliflower with potatoes, is a rich Indian cuisine dish flavored with curry, which can be preferred by those who want to eat vegetarian.

6.Lebanese Cuisine

The two main products of the world-famous Lebanese cuisine are chickpeas and parsley. Appetizers are very important and can blow your mind with their variety. Among the appetizers is tabbouleh salad prepared with bulgur, cucumber and tomato. Falafel, made with mashed chickpeas and onions flavored with spices and fried into meatballs, is also very famous. Another dish where chickpeas are the main product is hummus. We can actually call hummus a dip sauce. It is called hummus with meat when a cavity is made in the center and meat is stuffed inside.

Lebanese cuisine is a mixed cuisine with influences from Arabic, French and Mediterranean cuisines. Pulses are consumed in abundance and lamb is considered the best type of meat. It is the country with the highest yogurt consumption after Turkey. Attention is also paid to the use of spices. Zahter is one of the most preferred spices. Its aroma is similar to thyme and fresh is used in salads.

Kibbe lebeniye, a soup made with yogurt and rice with the addition of meatballs, is a wonderful main course on Lebanese tables. A soft and fluffy bread called pita bread is consumed as bread. Mamoul cookie is a unique dessert of Lebanese cuisine made of rose and orange blossom water and filled with pistachios and cinnamon.

7.Mexican Cuisine

Another legendary cuisine is Mexican cuisine... Influenced by Arab, French and Spanish cuisines, it has developed its own unique style over time. The most important meal of the day in this cuisine is noon. Soup, fried eggs and rice are frequently consumed at this time. Evening meals are lighter than lunch. Fruits have replaced desserts.

Pumpkin, tomatoes, beans, corn and garlic are among the most preferred products of Mexican cuisine. The use of lots of spices and spices is common. There is almost no dish without pepper. Solid fats such as margarine are not preferred, replaced by vegetable oils.

Taco is one of the most famous dishes of Mexican cuisine, and its fame has already spread far beyond North America. It is prepared by filling tortilla bread with a mixture of minced meat and vegetables. Optionally, it can be filled with different fillings. The burrito is quite similar to a taco. The difference is the special folding technique of the burrito. Tortilla soup, which is widely consumed, is made with corn, chicken meat and corn tortillas. Mexican rice with tomato sauce served with meals is also famous. When we look at the most preferred drinks, we can see tequila and margarita.

8.Chinese Cuisine

It is one of the most ancient cuisines. There are as many dislikes as there are lovers. Chinese cuisine may differ according to regions. In the northern regions, meat dishes flavored with sauces that combine sweet and sour, and foods prepared with seafood stand out. In the west, on the other hand, there are dishes where bitterness and spice are at the forefront. Goose and chicken dishes are preferred in the south and light dishes in the east. Heavy oils are not preferred so as not to spoil the flavor of the dishes. Rice, fish, eggs, soy and seafood are frequently used. Noodles, or Chinese noodles, replace rice in the northern regions.

Pekin duck, spring rolls and dumplings are examples of popular dishes from this cuisine. The Chinese have developed a method of cooking in hollow pans called "wok". They cook most of their meals with this method. They prefer to eat small pieces and use special chopsticks for this. In Chinese cuisine, soup is seen as a drink, not a meal, and is drunk in glasses. Milk and dairy products are not preferred much. However, herbal teas are very famous. Green tea, jasmine tea, ginseng and lotus tea are examples of teas consumed in abundance. Honey sesame chicken, black rice pilaf and mapo tofu are among the most preferred dishes of Chinese cuisine.

9.Spanish Cuisine

It has traces of Arabic, Roman and Greek culinary culture. As a typical Mediterranean country, Spain uses a lot of olive oil. In addition, we often encounter spicy dishes. In the interior of the country, fish dishes are more common. Tapas, which are prepared hot or cold at any time of the day, are consumed as snacks. Paella, one of the most important dishes of the cuisine, is a type of rice made from shellfish. It can also be prepared using chicken or game.

Gazpacho is the most famous soup in Spanish cuisine. It is served cold. It is a hearty soup prepared with tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. Churro, a kind of fried dough served with chocolate, is one of the most famous desserts of this cuisine. Another famous dessert is San Sebastian cheesecake. Made with cream cheese and plenty of eggs, the dessert is also very popular in our country. Horchata, made with almonds and milk, is a cold drink frequently consumed in summer.

10.Ve.... Turkish Cuisine

The last kitchen on our list is dedicated to us, to our own cuisine. Considering that all seven regions of Turkey have their own unique dishes, we can easily understand why Turkish cuisine is one of the best in the world. Turkish cuisine has been influenced by both Balkan and Middle Eastern cuisines, and has also influenced them. With soups, meat dishes, pastries and many other kinds of dishes, Turkish cuisine is a rich and deep-rooted cuisine.

There are soups such as tarhana, lentil, ezogelin and tripe; meat-based dishes such as kebabs, meatballs, lahmacun and pita bread; and vegetable dishes such as dolmas, wraps, the famous olive oil dishes of the Aegean region and the cabbage dishes of the Black Sea. Legumes play an important role. Chickpeas, lentils, dried beans and peas are examples of legumes that are frequently cooked at home.

Desserts have an important place in Turkish cuisine. Baklava, known all over the world, is the favorite of dessert lovers with dozens of varieties. It is prepared by placing walnuts, peanuts or hazelnuts between thinly rolled phyllo dough. Gaziantep is considered the best in its field in baklava. Other famous desserts include syrupy desserts such as Hatay's künefesi and İzmir's lokması; milk desserts such as rice pudding, kazandibi, keşkül; and aşure, which is made and distributed at certain times of the year.

Turkish coffee with its unique cooking method and Turkish tea with its unique brewing method are among the most consumed beverages.

You can check out our article Foreigners' Favorite Turkish Flavors , where you can examine Turkish cuisine in detail.