Breakfasts Around The World
Breakfasts Around The World
Breakfasts Around The World
Breakfast is an important meal of the day. People often try not to skip it but
also wish to keep it traditional and healthy. Breakfast a lot of times is
connected with traditional food items and recipes of that particular place.
As we know breakfasts in India like Gujarat are famous for Khaman Dhokla,
Andhra Pradesh for Upma and Karnataka for Dosa. Parathas of Punjab,
Kachoris of Rajasthan and Momos of Sikkim all sound delicious.
This was just for India and we see a lot of tasty varieties. What if we try to look
into breakfasts all around the world? Interesting, Isn't it?
This blog introduces you to breakfasts from all around the world.
From healthy Eggs to tasty pastries, here's what people have on their plates as
breakfast around the globe.
1. Russia
One of the famous Russian breakfasts is griddle cakes served with honey, jam
and cream. To have a clear idea, griddle cake is another name for Pancakes.
They can be made with cheese filling or with buckwheat flour also known as
blinis.
2. Singapore
Singaporean food dishes are largely influenced by Indian and Malaysian food
cuisines. The famous breakfast out there is Kaya Toast. It is prepared by
putting sweet creamy Coconut Jam over the bread slice. It is a breakfast staple
for Malaysia and Indonesia as well.
3. Brazil
Breakfast in Brazil sure is not a heavy meal. Most people there have morning
coffee also known as café da manhã as breakfast. Most of them prefer strong
coffee along with some fruits, bread or rolls.
4. Mexico
Mexico is famous for spicy cuisines and that reflects in their breakfasts too.
The most common breakfast there is called Huevos Rancheros. It is fried and
poached eggs served on a tortilla. Along with some sauce over it.
5. Japan
Japan breakfast is made from a variety of small dishes. They generally include
miso soup, rice, soybeans, omelettes and pickled vegetables. Isn't this all
mouth-watering?
6. Egypt
Egypt sure has the healthy breakfast known as ful medames. It is a stew of
cooked fava beans. Served along with olive oil, chopped parsley, and lemon
and spiced with chilli pepper. It is packed with Vitamins, Minerals and Fibres.
7. United States
US breakfasts generally include pancakes with honey or maple syrup and eggs
and toast. Generally accompanied by various fruit juices. Also, waffles are one
of the popular dishes there.
8. Canada
Finland's popular breakfast is oat meat which is served with milk and topped
with dry fruits and berries. It is generally referred as Puuro. It is preferred to be
sweet. But it is healthy to start for the day.
10. Korea
Breakfast in Korea consists of a variety of small dishes but rice is common in all
of them. It often includes rolled omelettes, and pancakes also known as jeon
and Kimchi. They commonly referred to it as banchan.
11. China
Breakfast in China widely differs from place to place. Some common breakfast
staples include Soyabean Milk, Steamed buns, and Deep-fried dough sticks in a
variety of flavours. Also in the Northern part of China, wheat noodles are
prominently eaten as breakfast. Tofu is another healthy breakfast item people
like to have.
12. Australia
13. Turkey
Jamaica's national dish ackee and saltfish are preferred as breakfast in most of
the regions. Ackee is a lychee-type fruit with a little sweet and fresh taste. It is
rich in Vitamin A and Antioxidants. Ackee served along with saltfish makes both
a healthy and tasty duo for breakfast.
15. Argentina
Facturas is the best choice for food if you land in Argentina. It is a multilayered,
doughy sweet pastry. A variety of flavours and shapes makes breakfast more
interesting. Often dipped in chocolates and sweet cream pairs up best with
strong coffee.
People here start their day with a dish locally called Gallo pinto. High in
protein, Gallo pinto has beans and rice as a base topped with various spices
like chilli, bell peppers and coriander. It is served along with the eggs, onion
and avocadoes.
17. Italy
Italy and France share a lot of similarities across various cuisines. People here
deny the fact to start the day with a heavy meal and prefer to keep it a light
start. Coffee sometimes accompanied by toast is the most popular breakfast.
18. Greece
Greek Yoghurt, sounds tasty! Greek Yoghurt served along with nuts and honey
is a breakfast staple in Greece. Also eggs, cheese bread and pastries can be
found on breakfast menus.
19. Kenya
Chai, sweet and served hot ensures to get you on a fresh start of your day.
Fried doughnuts go best with chai. Breakfast here to is preferred to be kept
light.
20. Myanmar
The national dish of Myanmar, mohinga is full of flavours, spices and a bit sour
makes are best for a fresh and energized start to the day. Boiled eggs and
yellow beans along with Green tea are also breakfast staples.
Wrapping up:
Looking at traditional cuisines across the world we can conclude, that people
try to start their way day with dishes closely connected to their culture and
place. Some like to keep it light like only coffee and some prefer to keep it a
heavy buffet. Some countries try to make it healthy and some like to start with
tasty food.