Popular lunches from around the world
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- 07 Mar 2022
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Do you ever find yourself uninspired when it comes to your midday meal? The chances are big if you're always having the same sandwich or salad. But from India to Costa Rica, lunch looks different around the world, and can serve as great inspiration for your next lunchtime bite.
Argentina
At lunchtime, Argentinians love to eat empanadas, which are pastries filled with meat, seafood, or vegetables.
Japan
Aesthetically-pleasing bento boxes and ramen are the most common lunches in Japan. Bento boxes usually consist of sushi, rice, tempura, and a hot or cold dish.
Kenya
Stews are big when it comes to Kenyan lunches. They are usually made with meat, potatoes, and vegetables, and served with ugali, chapatis, or rice.
Germany
A traditional German lunch consists of meat, potatoes, and vegetables. Another popular option is a baked sausage meat called leberkäse–or sausage with bread.
India
Tiffin boxes have a long history in India. They are round with three to four stacking compartments. They usually come with rice, bread, vegetable curry, pickles, and dal.
Hungary
Like many Eastern European countries, lunch in Hungary usually begins with a soup. A main dish could either be their traditional goulash or a lángos, a deep-fried flat bread typically served with shredded cheese and sour cream.
Iceland
A typical Icelandic lunch consists of potatoes and meat, followed by a fruit soup. Some unique options would be shark, whale, or puffin meat. Read More…
