Visitalltheworld

Want to know what to eat when you visit…? Here are a few choices and a few locations. This week we visit Italy, Japan and Spain. Don’t just order pizza or sushi try something different and dine out with the locals…

Italy: Tartufi Truffles (tartufi-fried eggs)

It you visit Italy during the autumn truffle season its essential that you taste the uova con tartufi-fried eggs. Normally eaten for Sunday brunch, the dish is finished with a tasty drizzle of truffle oil. This delicacy is rarely found on the menu of restaurants in tourist hotspots, although if you ask for this renowned snack the waiting staff will understand your request and ask the chef to conjure up the secret appetizer. Tuscany and Umbria chefs are usually responsible for delivering this mouth-watering dish so head to this type of restaurant when you’re hunting down the tartufi truffle. Why not try making it yourself; it takes approximately five minuets to create this avant-garde treat. Serve on a plate of garnish, add the eggs, black truffle slices and finish off with the ‘to die for’ truffle oil!

Japan: Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki is know as a savory pancake or Japanese pizza it is a well know dish throughout the country but like most delicacies its taste and appearance alters through Japans different regions. The variations of the dish are Osaka and Hiroshima. The name Okonomiyaki means ‘to add your favorite things’. The ingredients usually includes various toppings such as sliced pork, red ginger, yakisoba noodles and tenkasu, which are tempura crumbs. Corn, green onion, squid, shrimp, dried bonito flakes, bean sprouts are often added to the mixture. The main addition of this well know dish is chopped cabbage, which is prominent in both regions dishes. Okonomiyaki is cooked and sold in two different ways. You can try the dish custom made on an iron table in one of japans many restaurants or choose to scoff it down as take-out brought from one of the fast food venders…just cut it up, add your sauce and enjoy your favorite toppings.

Spain: Patatas Bravas

Spain is of course known for its tapas, in Catalonia patatas bravas is a favored tapas choice. The dish consists of white potatoes fried in oil, which is tends to be served with a tomato based sauce. The dish is similar to that of chips! Often server with a glass of wine in most bars and restaurants throughout the region the tasty treat is a great way to fill up and is sure to satisfy your hunger. If you’re extra hungry why not add an additional topping. Cooked meats and fish are often included to finish off this delicious snack.

Buon appetito, お食事をお楽しみ下さい, buen provecho… See you soon for some more of the world’s delicacies. Enjoy your trip.