Food is known for having a vast variety wherever you are. It is beyond being just the body&rsquo;s sustenance. Most people tend to devour their plates, especially if the food in front of them has been one of their cravings lately. Hence, do you know where your food originated from?&nbsp;
Every dish tells a rich history of culture and innovation of its people through food. Each bite will surely let you feel as if you&rsquo;re on a flavorful journey that transcends different cultures and traditions.
Here are the 10 foods that are named after world destinations:
1. Buffalo Wings&nbsp;
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Buffalo wings are deep-fried chicken wings or drumsticks coated in a tangy, spicy sauce made from vinegar and cayenne pepper hot sauce mixed with butter. It was named to honor its origin, Buffalo, New York.
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2.&nbsp; Baked Alaska
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Baked Alaska is an ice cream layered between a slice of sponge cake and a covering of meringue, which is baked quickly at high heat until lightly browned. It was named to honor the newly acquired state Alaska by the United States in 1867.
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3. Jam&oacute;n ib&eacute;rico
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Jam&oacute;n ib&eacute;rico is a premium Spanish dry-cured renowned for its rich, nutty flavor. It is made from Iberian pigs, which are native to the Iberian Peninsula, encompassing parts of Spain and Portugal.&nbsp;
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4. Gruy&egrave;re Cheese
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Gruy&egrave;re is classified as a Swiss-type or Alpine cheese and is sweet but slightly salty, with a flavour that varies widely with age. It is named after the town of Gruy&egrave;res in Fribourg.
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5.&nbsp; Dijon Mustard
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Dijon mustard is a traditional mustard of France, named after the city of Dijon in Burgundy, France, which was the center of mustard making in the late Middle Ages and was granted exclusive rights in France in the 17th century.
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6.&nbsp; &nbsp;Cumberland Sausage
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Cumberland sausage is a pork sausage that originated in the historic county of Cumberland, England, ceremonially part of Cumbria. It is traditionally very long, up to 50 centimetres, and sold rolled in a flat, circular coil, but within western Cumbria, it is more often served in long, curved lengths.
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7.&nbsp; French Fries
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French fries are batonnet or allumette-cut deep-fried potatoes of disputed origin from Belgium or France. They are prepared by cutting potatoes into even strips, drying them, and frying them, usually in a deep fryer.
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8. Beef bourguignon
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Beef bourguignon is a classic French stew originating from the Burgundy region. It is a beef braised in red wine, typically Burgundy wine, with onions, garlic, carrots, and mushrooms. It is named after the Burgundy region in France, known as &ldquo;Bourgogne&rdquo;.
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9.&nbsp; Wiener Schnitzel
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Wiener schnitzel is a German dish of thin veal cutlets that are breaded and pan-fried. It&rsquo;s one of the national dishes of Austria. It is a type of schnitzel made of a thin, breaded, pan-fried veal cutlet served without sauce.
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10.&nbsp; Jeonju Bibimbap
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Jeonju bibimbap is one of the most popular dishes in Korea and around the world. It is usually topped with quality Jeonju soy bean sprouts, hwangpo-muk, gochujang, jeopjang, and seasoned raw beef and served with kongnamul-gukbap. Jeonju bibimbap originates from Jeonju, a city in South Korea renowned for its rich culinary heritage.&nbsp;
What a feast! These foods exhibit the rich history of their origin. It made us travel from one country to another, showing how diverse their cultures are. May you take note of these dishes the next time you&rsquo;ll go across the globe!