Easy typical dishes from around the world

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Some people don't like cooking, mainly because it can be a difficult and time-consuming task. But it doesn't have to be this way. Some popular dishes from various countries are actually very simple to cook, and here we list examples of these practical meals that you can easily make at home. Here are some of the simplest typical dishes from around the world for you to try. Check them out!

Fish and chips, England

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This typically English dish is one of the simplest to cook on the list. It consists of fried battered fish accompanied by fries. Locals and tourists alike love it!

Tequeños, Venezuela

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This is essentially a cheese stick wrapped in a strip of dough made from wheat flour. A simple traditional Venezuelan dish you can try at home.

Spanish tortilla, Spain

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This typical Spanish dish consists of a kind of omelet mixed with fried potatoes. It's common to add spices and other ingredients to the omelet, depending on the region of Spain it comes from and your personal taste.

Gyros, Greece

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This dish consists of a pita bread filled with roasted meat and vegetables. Different types of sauces are also added, the most common being tzatziki.

Spring rolls, China

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This typical dish from China and Southeast Asia is very popular all over the world. It can be made with different types of flour, but rice flour is the most popular. The rolls are then filled with different types of vegetables and meat. They are easy to make and very tasty!

Falafel, Egypt

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This dish is common in the Middle East, but mostly in Egypt. Making falafel is similar to making meatballs or croquettes. It's basically fried dumplings made of chickpeas or beans, mixed with garlic, onion, and other seasonings.

Cordon bleu, Switzerland

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This dish consists of pan-fried breaded meat stuffed with cheese and ham. The dish is popular in various cuisines around the world and is very easy to make.

Chivito, Uruguay

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This sandwich is filled with meat and  vegetables and usually comes accompanied with sauces such as mayonnaise. This typical recipe from Uruguay is easy to make, and should be eaten with fries on the side.

Samosa, India

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This Indian delicacy consists of triangular fritters filled with spicy potatoes or minced meat, onions, peas, and other vegetables.

Boxty, Ireland

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Boxty is a traditional Irish potato pancake. The most popular version of the dish consists of grated raw potatoes and mashed potatoes with flour, whey, and sometimes egg.

Pirozhki, Russia

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These bread rolls are baked in the oven and stuffed with meat, vegetables, or other ingredients such as tuna, salmon, or boiled egg. They're originally from Russia but are also popular in Eastern Europe and the Balkans.

Bobotie, South Africa

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Bobotie is made with meat, vegetables, rice, and various spices, including curry powder. The dish looks quite similar to a lasagna.

Tostones, Dominican Republic

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This dish is consumed in several Latin American countries, including Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Venezuela, and mainly in the Dominican Republic. Tostones are made with fried plantain and look like pancakes.

Choripán, Argentina

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This delicious snack consists of two slices of bread with roasted chorizo criollo.

Grilled sardines, Portugal

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Grilled sardines are a typical Portuguese dish. They are usually accompanied by roasted peppers and boiled potatoes.

Rice and beans, Brazil

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Rice and black beans is one of Brazil's most popular dishes. A taste of Brazil in a simple recipe.