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1. Pizza Napoletana, Italy
If ever a foodstuff needed no introduction, it would be pizza - and if any pizza can lay claim to being the forebearer of an international obsession, it's pizza Napoletana (Neapolitan pizza), from Naples in Italy. Made specifically with buffalo mozzarella and either San Marzano or Roma tomatoes, the pizza must be cooked for precisely 60-90 seconds at 485ºC (905ºF) in a wood-fired oven. The result? Pure perfection.
2. Hamburger, USA
The hamburger's roots can be traced to Germany - it's named after the city of Hamburg where, back in the 19th century, local beef was ground, mixed with onions and garlic, then formed into patties. However, the dish we know and love today is American, through and through. Some say a burger patty was first slotted between slices of bread by Charlie Nagreen at a county fair in Wisconsin in 1885, while others insist the dish was created by brothers Frank and Charles Menches in either New York or Ohio a few years later. Either way, the hamburger has become an essential part of American food culture.
24. Sushi, Japan
Most of us think sushi is all about the quality and freshness of the raw fish - but while that's undoubtedly important, the rice is the heart of the matter. The word sushi is an old Japanese term that literally means 'sour tasting'. Today, there are five main types of sushi - nigiri (fish served on rice), sashimi (fish without rice), maki (rice and filling wrapped in seaweed), uramaki (seaweed wrapped around filling, with rice on the outside) and temaki (cone-shaped sushi).
35. Dim sum, China
A meal of small savoury and sweet dishes - mostly steamed and fried dumplings, buns and rolls - dim sum's history is inextricably linked to traditional Chinese tea houses. Served in bamboo steamers, dim sum means 'touch the heart' in Cantonese, and it's evolved into an essential element of Chinese cuisine. Traditionally enjoyed from the early hours until mid-morning, it may well be a forerunner of the modern-day brunch.
49. Beef stroganoff, Russia
A dish invented by 19th-century French chefs working for the Stroganovs (an influential Russian merchant family), beef stroganoff has become a staple in many homes in Eastern and Central Europe. It's traditionally a dish of sautéed beef and sliced mushrooms, served with a sour cream sauce; however, different versions of beef stroganoff exist in other parts of the world, including Scandinavia and Brazil.
55. Poutine, Canada
It might not be a looker, but this dish from Québec is certainly delicious - and these days, it's not only popular across Canada and the Northeastern United States, but further afield, too. Consisting of fluffy-on-the-inside, crunchy-on-the-outside French fries and thick, rich, meaty gravy, poutine is elevated to culinary greatness by the addition of cheese curds (which, rather brilliantly, retain some of their shape under the heat of the gravy).
59. Clam chowder, USA
Creamy clam chowder is arguably Massachusetts' finest dish and can be found in home kitchens and restaurants throughout New England. Made with clams, potatoes and crushed oyster crackers, it's a flavourful and hearty meal that's popular year-round. The most famous place to eat it, Legal Sea Foods in Boston, began life as a market (frequented by Julia Child) and has been cooking up perfect chowder for decades.
62. Feijoada, Brazil
Although it's considered the national dish of Brazil, feijoada is popular in many parts of the world. The Brazilian version is traditionally made by slow cooking pork trimmings like ears, tail, tongue, and snout with a variety of seasonings and spices, as well as a hearty portion of black beans, to create a mouthwateringly aromatic stew.
65. Haggis, Scotland
Immortalised as the 'Great chieftain o the puddin'-race' in a poem by Robert Burns, haggis - a savoury meat pudding of sheep offal, suet, oatmeal, onions, and spices, traditionally simmered in a sheep's stomach - is synonymous with Scotland. Eaten to celebrate Burns Night in January, haggis is traditionally served with neeps and tatties (turnips and mashed potatoes). The perfect fare to fend off winter chills!
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