What are the world's most delicious foods? Some might know, some might not,obviously.
Apparently the World's 50 most delicious foods caused some argument regarding the lack of French dishes and the merits of ketchup over mayonnaise.
“Ketchup? Pop Corn? Chips? Plenty of Thai but few Malay food? What about Chinese (Sichuan, Cantonese, etc)? No Brazilian or Argentinean?” queried reader Max.
Reader LoveFoods wrote, "OMG why are people hating? If you don't like the list, make your own! I love Thai and Japanese foods."
For that reason, CNN has threw it open to a vote on a Facebook poll.
After more than 35,000 votes, it appears someone got it wrong. The world’s most delicious food is not Massaman curry, as what the news company thought, but a spicy, gingery meat dish from west Sumatera, Indonesia.
Without wasting much time, let's check out the list made by the readers, enjoy !
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50. Goi cuon, Vietnam |
50. Goi cuon, Vietnam
This is a traditonally Vietnamese snack made from pork, shrimp, herbs, rice vermicelli and other ingredients wrapped in rice paper.
Dipped in a slightly sweet sauce laced with ground peanuts, it’s wholesome, easy and the very definition of “moreish.”
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49. Lechon, Philippines |
49. Lechon, Philippines
Young pigs (yes,you heard me, immature pig.), chosen for their tender meat, are roasted thoroughly over a fire it for hours before served. The end result is a thin layer of crispy skin on juicy, succulent meat.
Every mouthful just makes you wonder how this can be found other than in Philippines.
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48. Parma ham, Italy |
48. Parma ham, Italy
Possibly the most versatile food on this list. Found folded around melon, wrapped around grissini, placed over pizza, heaped over salad etc.
There’s good reason for that: these salty, paper-thin slices of air-dried ham lift the taste of everything they goes with - following the same theory as the Italian guy who thinks carrying around a copy of “Candide” makes up for the tiny Speedos. Wow !
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47. Fettucini alfredo, Italy |
47. Fettucini alfredo, Italy
Saying no to fettucini alfredo is like turning down MonicaBellucci. It's just so wrong.
Made of butter and Parmesan cheese; it's rich and creamy and it can be made within 15 minutes (consumption time included !).
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46. Maple syrup, Canada |
46. Maple syrup, Canada
With poutine and Montreal-style smoked meat (yummy) not making to the list, maple syrup becomes the sole Canadian representative in the list. But before selling you on its natural flavor and balanced sweetness, we must give credit to its mentor, the waffle, playing Batman to maple syrup's edgier, sexier Robin in fact.
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45. Roti prata, Singapore |
45. Roti prata, Singapore
The truth is curry wouldn't be taste like curry if it wasn't for this dough-based pancake.
Looks and tastes like Indian naan, roti prata is flipped and turned and flipped again before it's heated over a grill plate (the dough in fact getting thinner as it get flipped). Its preparation is so theatrical you'll feel like dancing a jig while you're eating it.
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44. Laksa, Singapore |
44. Laksa, Singapore
Whether it originates in Singapore, Malaysia or Indonesia as reader Bob Haris Mandela claimed, an authentic bowl of laksa always comes with slippery vermicelli, a spicy broth (the spicier the better), generous toppings of shredded chicken and fresh prawns.
One whiff of its pungent curry-coconut aroma and you'll be transported to all three countries. Definitely worth the taste !
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43. Fajitas, Mexico |
43. Fajitas, Mexico
This assembly kit of a dining experience is a thrill to DIY enthusiasts everywhere.
Step 1: Behold the meat sizzling on a fiery griddle. Step 2: Along with the meat, throw side servings of capsicum, onion, guacamole, sour cream and salsa into a warm, flour tortilla. Step 3: Promise all within hearing range that you’ll have “just one more.” Step 4: Repeat. Haha !
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42. Hamburger, Germany |
42. Hamburger, Germany
When something tastes so good that people spend US$20 billion each year in a single restaurant chain devoted for this, you know it has to be fit into this list. McDonald’s may not offer the best burgers, but that’s the point -- it doesn’t have to.
The bread-meat-salad combination is so good that entire countries have ravaged their eco-systems just to produce more cows. Hamburger craziness is raving around this country !
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41. Galbi, Korea |
41. Galbi, Korea
"Yeah, I would have thrown Kalbi Jim or something similar on there," wrote reader Nobody. "Some Korean dishes are savagely good."
We could forgive Nobody for opening 222 Facebook accounts to put Galbi in the list. But we're pretty sure the balance of sweet and savory in Korean short ribs means there's no underhand vote-rigging required. Thumbs up !
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40. Bibimbap, Korea |
40. Bibimbap, Korea
Mixed vegetables and beef, sitting atop of hot steaming rice, held together by a half-raw egg. The beauty of this Korean dish lies at least partially in the diner's DIY mixing of the ingredients.
Bibambap is best when served in a heated stone bowl, and eaten with metal chopsticks. Perfect !
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39. Masala dosa, India |
39. Masala dosa, India
A crispy, rice-batter crepe encases a spicy mix of mashed potato, which is then dipped in coconut chutney, pickles, tomato-and-lentil-based sauces and other condiments. It’s a fantastic breakfast food that’ll keep you going till lunch, when you’ll probably come back for another. Guaranteed !
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38. Warm brownie and vanilla ice cream, Global |
38. Warm brownie and vanilla ice cream, Global
There are some diners who will not frequent an establishment if it does not have brownie and ice cream on the dessert menu. You may call them fools. Hahaha.
We do, too, but having done so we then happily leave the first restaurant after the main course to visit one we know has this perfect dessert on offer, just everywhere, literally.
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37. Potato chips, United States |
37. Potato chips, United States
Despite major criticisms suggesting that potato chips aren't real food, voters like Deepti Ravi believe that they "rock."
What started as a chef's trick on a fussy diner is now one of the world’s most child-friendly foods. But think of them this way -- if a single chip cost, say, US$5, it’d be a far greater (and more popular) delicacy than caviar, a prize worth fighting wars over.
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36. Moo nam tok, Thailand |
36. Moo nam tok, Thailand
Grilled pork combined with lemon juice, green onions, chili, mint sprigs, fish sauce and toasted rice. Legend has it the blood from the meat along with the dressing inspired some happy carnivore to name this brilliant dish “waterfall (namtok moo) meat.”
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35. Neapolitan pizza, Italy |
35. Neapolitan pizza, Italy
The best pizza was and still is the simple Neapolitan, an invention now protected by its own trade association that insists on sea salt, high-grade wheat flour, the use of only three types of fresh tomatoes, hand-rolled dough and the strict use of a wood-fired oven, among other quality stipulations. Limitations?
With just a few ingredients -- dough, tomatoes, olive oil, salt and basil (the marinara pizza does not even contain cheese) -- the Neapolitans created a food that few make properly, but everyone enjoys thoroughly,for non-Italian as well.
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34. Shrimp dumpling, Hong Kong |
34. Shrimp dumpling, Hong Kong
Succulent shrimps, steamed well but not overdone, wrapped inside translucent rice paper. This simple form of dim sum has been a must-eat dish for decades. A must-have when you travel to HongKong.
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33. Seafood paella, Spain |
33. Seafood paella, Spain
The sea is lapping the shore by your feet, a warm breeze whips the tablecloth around your legs and a steamy pan of paella sits in front of you. Shrimp, lobster, mussels and cuttlefish combine with white rice and various herbs, oil and salt in this Valencian dish to send you immediately into holiday mode.*Imagine you were now on the seaside of Spain,having a smooth breeze and enjoy every mouthful of this delicious food*
Though if you have it in Spain, you’re probably there already.
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32. Lobster, Global |
32. Lobster, Global
Forget all your fancy, contrived lobster dishes deployed by showoff chefs eager for Michelin endorsement. When you have something as naturally delicious as these little fellas, keep it simple. The best way to enjoy lobster is simply to boil it and serve with a side of melted butter and slice of lemon. The freshness, you just can't describe it in words ! *nom nom nom*
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31. Fried chicken, United States |
31. Fried chicken, United States
"I have had almost everything. But they left off fried chicken... " reader Michelle Souza commented.
Michelle: your fellow readers have made up for this unforgivable lapse. This all-time American favorite makes its entry with all the artery-choking goodness that made Colonel Sanders a very happy, if not healthy, man.
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30. Cheeseburger, United States |
30. Cheeseburger, United States
The power of cheese? Add it to an ordinary hamburger, the food gets pushed up 13 spots in the poll. Be it home-made or Mac D's.
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29. Chili crab, Singapore |
29. Chili crab, Singapore
Reader ST suggested that chili crabs, contrary to popular beliefs, aren't difficult to make. "Fantastic list of delicious food! Chilli Crabs are actually very easy to prepare. Here is an easy recipe for you :)"
ST forgot to mention, however, that it is difficult to stop eating it. The eggs is high in cholesterol in fact, just a reminder.
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28. Barbecue pork, Hong Kong |
28. Barbecue pork, Hong Kong
Along with many comments left by reader Louis4, s/he wrote, "TX bbq tastes like turds. Is that all you have beside that boring food?"
Here you go, Louis4. Your fellow readers suggested the Hong Kong version of barbecue pork. This honey-coated meat is sweet, tender and it goes well with everything -- rice, noodles or even by itself.
Ask for the half-fat, half-lean barbecue pork to really indulge in this delicacy.Oh my...
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27. Tacos, Mexico |
27. Tacos, Mexico
A fresh, handmade tortilla stuffed with little chunks of grilled beef rubbed in oil and sea salt then covered with guacamole, salsa, onions, cilantro or anything else you want -- perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This is the reason few visitors leave Mexico weighing less than when they arrived.
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26. Penang assam laksa, Malaysia |
26. Penang assam laksa, Malaysia
Poached, flaked mackerel, tamarind, chili, mint, lemongrass, onion, pineapple … one of Malaysia’s most popular dishes is an addictive spicy-sour fish broth with noodles (especially great when fused with ginger), that’ll have your nose running before the spoon even touch your lips.
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25. Chocolate, Mexico |
25. Chocolate, Mexico
The Mayans drank it, Lasse Hallström made a film about it and the rest of us get over the guilt of eating too much of it by eating more of it. The story of the humble cacao bean is a bona fide out-of-the-jungle, into-civilization tale of culinary wonder.
Without this creamy, bitter-sweet confection, Valentine’s Day would be all cards and flowers, Easter would turn back into another dull religious event and those halcyon days of gorging yourself to eruption point at Christmas would be fanciful imaginings.
