{"id":11443,"date":"2024-12-23T00:06:23","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T08:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/?p=11443"},"modified":"2025-01-28T12:23:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T20:23:47","slug":"christmas-dishes-from-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/christmas-dishes-from-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"There\u2019s More Than Turkey On The Table: Top Dishes From Around The World  To Try This Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The turkey is often the queen of the Christmas table, but while Christmas without one is almost unthinkable in the United States, Canada or the UK, it\u2019s not really the top choice in most countries around the world.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/most-popular-christmas-dishes-around-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chef\u2019s Pencil<\/a> have been putting a lot of work in to illustrate the most popular Christmas dishes all around the globe.<\/p>\n<p>In some respects, the world is shrinking and turning into a melting pot of cultures, with their cuisines mixing together along the way. So how about adding some spice and glamor to your Christmas table this year?<\/p>\n<p>To get you inspired, we\u2019ve rounded up some of the most interesting Christmas delicacies that you can try this year. We promise they are all delicious! You might need some extra kitchen utensils for some of them, but if you have limited space in your kitchen, instead of over-cluttering it you could rent a small <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/storage-unit-size-guide\/5x5-storage-unit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5\u2019x5\u2019 self storage unit<\/a> to put them in.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Mexican-Tamales\"><\/span>1. Mexican Tamales<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tamales are a staple Christmas dish throughout Central America, but nothing comes close to the delicious Mexican version.<\/p>\n<p>They are also a symbolic dish \u2013 made with <em>masa<\/em> (corn dough) that supposedly served as God\u2019s material for creating people. This is probably the very reason why this simple dish made its way to the Christmas table. Masa rolls are filled with various types of meats and then wrapped in banana leaves.<\/p>\n<p>They taste fantastic when steamed. Just make sure you remove the leaves before eating <em>tamales<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-ArgentineanSpanish-suckling-pig\"><\/span>2. Argentinean\/Spanish suckling pig<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spaniards and Argentineans know how to make and serve a high-quality piece of meat \u2013 the secret lies not only in top quality produce but also in presentation and the right wine to go with.<\/p>\n<p><em>Cochinillo asado<\/em> or suckling pig steals the spotlight on the festive table (although that\u2019s not the only mouthwatering option there for sure).<\/p>\n<p>With an apple in the pig\u2019s mouth, a dark-brown crust, and herbal flavors tickling your nostrils as soon as you enter the dining room, you won\u2019t be able to resist this delicacy even if you\u2019re on the strictest of diets. And imagine the caramelized potatoes and onions slowly roasting beneath the pork \u2014 irresistible!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11449\" style=\"width: 780px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11449\" class=\"wp-image-11449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Christmas-Foods-Americas.jpg?w=702\" alt=\"Favorite Christmas Foods Across the Americas\" width=\"770\" height=\"1123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Christmas-Foods-Americas.jpg 823w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Christmas-Foods-Americas.jpg?resize=206,300 206w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Christmas-Foods-Americas.jpg?resize=768,1120 768w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Christmas-Foods-Americas.jpg?resize=702,1024 702w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Favorite Christmas Foods Across the Americas<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Australian-grilled-prawns\"><\/span>3. Australian grilled prawns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prawns on Christmas Day might seem quite unusual but remember that in Australia Christmas falls in the summer season. Grilled prawns have become a Christmas staple Down Under since the 80s, and why not? They are delicious and perfect for a light summer dinner. Even if you\u2019re not ready to swap your favorite turkey roast for seafood, you could introduce grilled prawns as a fancy extra. Add a creamy garlic sauce for the perfect combo.<\/p>\n<p>\u200d&#8221;Just bear in mind to clean grills on time!&#8221;, notes <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/melbourne\/oven-cleaning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cookery cleaner<\/a> Matt Smith. &#8220;The #1 reason for complicated cleaning afterwards is not acting to mitigate on time. When done with your meal, make sure to give your grill a good rinse before nasty stuff hardens&#8221;, the expert adds.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Ethiopian-Doro-Wat\"><\/span>4. Ethiopian Doro Wat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the national dishes in Ethiopia, and a centerpiece of the festive table there, is a chicken-based stew called <em>doro wat<\/em>. It\u2019s served on top of <em>injera<\/em> (Ethiopian flatbread) and is an interesting alternative to a large roasted fowl.<\/p>\n<p>Be aware that local recipes can sometimes be way too spicy for unprepared Westerners. One key ingredient is <em>berbere<\/em>, a traditional Ethiopian blend of spices, and you could use only a half or a third the recommended amount if you don\u2019t want to risk burning your taste buds.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Swedish-pork-ham\"><\/span>5. Swedish pork ham<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>Julskinka<\/em> is the Swedish term for Christmas ham, and it\u2019s a top festive-season choice not only in many Northern European countries (Sweden, Finland, and Iceland) but also the Caribbean, the Philippines and South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>The recipes differ across the regions, but generally <em>julskinka<\/em> is unsmoked and salt cured pork ham. It works great for your festive table, especially if you plan it the Swedish way \u2013 as a buffet.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11459\" style=\"width: 780px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11459\" class=\"wp-image-11459 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Julskinka-Scandinavian-Christmas-ham.jpg?w=770\" alt=\"Julskinka Swedish Christmas Ham\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Julskinka-Scandinavian-Christmas-ham.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Julskinka-Scandinavian-Christmas-ham.jpg?resize=300,201 300w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Julskinka-Scandinavian-Christmas-ham.jpg?resize=768,514 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Julskinka Swedish Christmas Ham<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-Danish-roasted-duck\"><\/span>6. Danish roasted duck<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Denmark is rather unique as three out of four families there opt for a roast duck (<em>andesteg<\/em>) at Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>Duck may not be to everyone\u2019s taste, but the Danish recipe is definitely worth trying at least once. The secret of an authentic Danish duck roast lies in the stuffing \u2013 onions, a generous helping of thyme, fried sliced apples, and prunes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-German-roasted-goose\"><\/span>7. German roasted goose<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For many Germans, the Christmas meat of choice is goose. You\u2019ll appreciate goose if you like juicy and slightly fatty meat \u2013 goose beats turkey by a mile here. Plus, serving it German-style is a game changer: just make sure you provide the hearty <em>Kartoffelkl\u00f6\u00dfe <\/em>(potato dumplings) and the tangy <em>Apfelrotkohl <\/em>(red cabbage &amp; apple) as the sides.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-Polish-fried-carp\"><\/span>8. Polish fried carp<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s a wonderful piece of news for all pescatarians \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chefspencil.com\/most-popular-christmas-dishes-around-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">some countries<\/a> replace a roast fowl with fried fish. While shunned in North America and much of Western Europe, Carp has earned the hearts and stomachs of lots of Europeans and become a centerpiece on Christmas tables in Poland, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia and throughout Germany.<\/p>\n<p>Strictly speaking, it doesn\u2019t replace meat dishes altogether \u2013 it is served on 24<sup>th<\/sup> December, which is supposed to be a meatless dinner anyway. You can still reserve your family\u2019s favorite meat for the next day.<\/p>\n<p>There are tons of recipes for Christmas carp, but I\u2019d recommend starting with the traditional Austrian flour-coated, pan-fried carp topped with breadcrumbs. The dish is as palatable as it is unpretentious. The crunchy outer coating is balanced by the tender, juicy flesh inside and pairs well with all kinds of potato and vegetable dishes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11446\" style=\"width: 780px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11446\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Fried-carp-with-Christmas-decorations.jpg\" alt=\"Fried carp with Christmas decorations\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Fried-carp-with-Christmas-decorations.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Fried-carp-with-Christmas-decorations.jpg?resize=300,201 300w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Fried-carp-with-Christmas-decorations.jpg?resize=768,514 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fried carp garnished with lemon, tomatoes and rosemary<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-Dutch-gourmetten\"><\/span>9. Dutch gourmetten<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is not a dish but a whole festive ritual of eating and communicating. The Dutch <em>gourmetten<\/em> may be compared to the Swiss <em>raclette<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>You gather around a table where you have a large platter with all sorts of meats, and a cute, small frying pan for every guest. Expect all kinds of meat to fry, for example hare, venison, turkey and goose. Vegetables and Christmas bread (<em>kerstbrood<\/em>) are also typical. It\u2019s a great option if you\u2019re not into spending hours to roast and stuff a fowl, as you can make your guests do the job and have some fun \u2014 a win-win!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-Ukrainian-holubtsi\"><\/span>10. Ukrainian holubtsi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No Ukrainian family gathering goes by without <em>holubtsi<\/em>, the local term for stuffed cabbage rolls.<\/p>\n<p>This dish was introduced in Eastern Europe by the Tatars and is also beloved in Poland (<em>gol\u0105ki), <\/em>Romania (<em>sarmale), <\/em>Serbia (<em>sarma), <\/em>Lithuania (<em>baland\u0117liai)<\/em> and Hungary (<em>t\u00f6lt\u00f6tt k\u00e1poszta). <\/em><\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s special about Ukrainian Christmas <em>holubtsi<\/em> is that you\u2019re expected to have two kinds \u2013 one for the meatless Christmas Eve meal and the other one for the more festive Christmas Day event. Both types are baked in tomato sauce, and it\u2019s the stuffing that makes all the difference.<\/p>\n<p>Try the meat ones (stuffed with the mixture of rice and beef-and-pork minced meat) for the big table, but settle with modest <a href=\"https:\/\/petroshasblog.wordpress.com\/traditional-ukrainian-dishes\/my-babas-holubtsi-with-krupy-buckwheat-cabbage-rolls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buckwheat and onion<\/a> filling for Christmas Eve. The meatless <em>holubtsi<\/em> taste surprisingly delicious given that they\u2019re so basic and not even served with the usual sour cream.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11448\" style=\"width: 780px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11448\" class=\"wp-image-11448 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Christmas-Foods-Europe.jpg?w=770\" alt=\"Favorite Christmas Foods Across Europe\" width=\"770\" height=\"789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Christmas-Foods-Europe.jpg 1111w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Christmas-Foods-Europe.jpg?resize=293,300 293w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Christmas-Foods-Europe.jpg?resize=768,787 768w, https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/12\/Christmas-Foods-Europe.jpg?resize=1000,1024 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11448\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Favorite Christmas Foods Across Europe<\/p><\/div>\n<p>So, think about which one is your favorite and prepare for a mouth-watering Christmas!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The turkey is often the queen of the Christmas table, but while Christmas without one is almost unthinkable in the United States, Canada or the UK, it\u2019s not really the top choice in most countries around the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":848,"featured_media":11445,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11443","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.4 (Yoast SEO v24.6) - 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