Irish stew on the other hand dates back much further to the simple cooking of peasant land workers and features mutton or lamb, a few vegetables, broth, salt and pepper, and sometimes parsley and/or a bay leaf. Nothing more. Simple and simply delicious, Irish Stew is the beloved national dish of Ireland.
Ulster fry
The Ulster fry is a traditional Northern Irish breakfast dish that has become an iconic part of Northern Ireland's cuisine. It consists of bacon, sausage, black pudding, eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, soda bread and potato bread (fried until golden and crispy!).
Roast lamb rules as Australia's national dish.
Peking Duck in China is considered the National Dish. It is known for its very crispy skin and beautiful caramel color. They have been roasting duck for centuries there.
Scotland's national dish is haggis, a savoury meat pudding, and it's traditionally accompanied by mashed potatoes, turnips (known as 'neeps') and a whisky sauce.
Full Irish Breakfast
"Irish breakfast is a traditional meal consisting of fried eggs, vegetables, potatoes, and meats such as bacon, sausages, and both black and white puddings. The large meal is almost always served with Irish soda or brown bread, a cup of tea, and a glass of orange juice on the side."
Irish stew combines the two staples of a traditional Irish diet—meat and potatoes. The stew is a mix of root vegtables, herbs, and, more commonly today, lamb. Historically, traditional Irish stews were made with mutton. Similar to seafood, Irish stew was once a meal for poor families.
Lunch often consists of a bowl of hot soup alongside freshly baked soda bread, but a heartier lunch menu can be found at the local pubs, where typical Irish plates are served around the clock.
Potatoes took up very little space and were very nutritious. One acre of potatoes could feed a family of four for a year. Potatoes also grew well in the rocky soil. At least two-thirds of the farmers in Ireland grew only potatoes for themselves and their family.
Boiled bacon and cabbage
The meat is sliced just before serving and covered with a creamy parsley sauce. Often served with colcannon on the side, it's a dish that remains a quintessential Irish dinner to this day. Like potatoes, you might think that the Irish eat a lot of cabbage.
Ireland may be famous for Irish whiskey and Guinness. That's not all the locals drink, though. You'll find plenty of popular adult beverages during your trip to Ireland.
100% beer is the most popular drink in Ireland. International brands like Guinness, Heineken, and Coors are the most popular. Ireland has a growing craft beer scene with breweries all over the country. The next most popular drink in Ireland is Irish whiskey.
Apples and wild strawberries are some of the most commonly grown fruits in Ireland. Another very common fruit is the bilberry. In Ireland it is referred to as a fraughan. It is also called the blaeberry, whortleberry, winberry, and fraughan.
Sauerbraten is regarded as one Germany's national dishes and there are several regional variations in Franconia, Thuringia, Rhineland, Saarland, Silesia and Swabia. This pot roast takes quite a while to prepare, but the results, often served as Sunday family dinner, are truly worth the work.
Rosti. The Swiss answer to potato lakes or hash browns, rosti is the national dish of Switzerland. Thinly slices potatoes are fried in oil. The classic rosti is only potato, but you'll also find eggs, bacon, apple, and cheese mixed in.
Khuzi. Also spelt as Ghuzi, this dish is considered as the national food of UAE along with Al Machboos. It is a wholesome and filling dish, prepared of roasted lamb, or mutton served on top of the rice along with some vegetables and nuts.
"Kimchi is our soul food in Korea, our national dish, and there is never a meal in our family when kimchi is not on the table," she said.
Roast Goose
It's such a popular Hong Kong food that many people call it to be a national dish. It's a loved dish by both locals and tourists for its tender meat and crispy skin on the outside. It's roasted until perfection over hot charcoal, which gives the meat its delicious flavor.